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NON-MFC: Round 6, 2022

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Carlton looked really really ordinary.  Looking forward especially to the third quarter when we meet them.

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    2 minutes ago, Smokey said:

    Carlton are very ordinary. Can’t see them doing much this year 

    Post-flag letdown. Hard to stay motivated.

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    3 hours ago, Old Bear said:

    Sunshine  just before they folded

    Played for them as an Under 16: got among the best players in an Under 16 Semi, my opponent was Laurie Sandilands. I kicked 2 that day,

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    I raised an eyebrow when Pittonet got injured and wondered if the same thing would happen again around stoppages as against the Suns. It didn't stop Carlton winning clearances, but it was like the air was sucked out of them when he went off.

    He's a very good ruckman Pittonet and has a good record against Max. They seem to struggle if everything isn't going perfectly to plan.

    Curnow and McKay are a scary proposition though. Definitely the most exciting tall duo in the league.

    I hope Carlton continue to stumble.

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    5 hours ago, Dee Zephyr said:

    You just have to love Mundy.

    Yes quality player and from what Ive heard, even better bloke!😊

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    Fremantle look very good. They are fast and play team defence. Their midfield is not as good as ours but it’s talented enough to get the ball and use it against anyone.

    Up there with Brisbane now IMO.

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    Watching the game last night I feel Freo are a genuine contender this season. They’re playing with confidence that reminds me of us last season, but there’s a passion and desire to do team acts that stands out for me. Lobb is a dangerous tall forward that would seriously challenge May, while they’ve got the smalls at ground level putting pressure on. 

    Will be interesting to see where they sit come round 11 when we face them at the G. If they’re right up there it might well be the biggest game between the two clubs since we lost to them in the finals in (I think) ‘05. 

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    1 hour ago, rpfc said:

    Fremantle look very good. They are fast and play team defence. Their midfield is not as good as ours but it’s talented enough to get the ball and use it against anyone.

    Up there with Brisbane now IMO.

    I was impressed too, they look polished across the ground. Definitely a top 4 contender in my view. 

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    With Brisbane, Sydney and now Freo all being serious contenders, it will be so important to finish top 2 to avoid interstate travel in finals. 

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    Freo system is very similar to ours

    and their players seem to have improved. Lachie Schultz for instance seems to have lifted his game this year

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    12 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

    With Brisbane, Sydney and now Freo all being serious contenders, it will be so important to finish top 2 to avoid interstate travel in finals. 

    Applies to them too!

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    18 hours ago, Winners at last said:

    Crows no hope with umpires strictly applying "free kick Bulldogs" policy.

    Isn't it reprehensible that our game - through the snot goblins - has been reduced to this?

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    9 minutes ago, BDA said:

    Freo system is very similar to ours

    and their players seem to have improved. Lachie Schultz for instance seems to have lifted his game this year

    There are similarities but I regard our depth as powerfully unique - and a real fortress of continued, pack-leading performances across the season - certainly to finish top two.

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    3 minutes ago, Deemania since 56 said:

    Isn't it reprehensible that our game - through the snot goblins - has been reduced to this?

    You want to see a beautiful game destroyed by officialdom, rules and the lingering threat of liability, go watch a Super Rugby game. 
     

    4 of us went last night absolutely pumped for the 2 games in a row we’d see. We had a Pom and Kiwi who know and love the game, we left at half time of the second match just totally deflated. It has become a slow, boring, over officiated snooze fest with constant stoppages for video refs and reviews.

    The scrums take so long to set… every stoppage just sucks the air out of the game. 

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    1 minute ago, Cards13 said:

    You want to see a beautiful game destroyed by officialdom, rules and the lingering threat of liability, go watch a Super Rugby game. 
     

    4 of us went last night absolutely pumped for the 2 games in a row we’d see. We had a Pom and Kiwi who know and love the game, we left at half time of the second match just totally deflated. It has become a slow, boring, over officiated snooze fest with constant stoppages for video refs and reviews.

    The scrums take so long to set… every stoppage just sucks the air out of the game. 

    No doubt about the longer-term effects of officialdom - we are moving to a position of late-adolescence towards adulthood in this regard - and it ain't pleasant for the fee-paying spectators, the players and the evenness of our competition. Righteous time wasters and showmen on the ego run.

     

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    21 minutes ago, Cards13 said:

    You want to see a beautiful game destroyed by officialdom, rules and the lingering threat of liability, go watch a Super Rugby game. 
     

    4 of us went last night absolutely pumped for the 2 games in a row we’d see. We had a Pom and Kiwi who know and love the game, we left at half time of the second match just totally deflated. It has become a slow, boring, over officiated snooze fest with constant stoppages for video refs and reviews.

    The scrums take so long to set… every stoppage just sucks the air out of the game. 

    Rugby union has become unwatchable. League is dull but at least free flowing 

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    Great to see West Coast get smashed again last night.  Have seen this comming for a long time with the top heavy age profile of their list.

    It would be the first time in thier history, as they usually seem to bonce back into contention fairly quickly, but I'm hoping they are in for a long rebuilding process having given up overs for Tim Kelly and holding onto the veterans for too long in a Hawthorn/Geelong like manner of trying to squeeze one last flag out of the current group mentality.

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    25 minutes ago, Rodney (Balls) Grinter said:

    Great to see West Coast get smashed again last night.  Have seen this comming for a long time with the top heavy age profile of their list.

    It would be the first time in thier history, as they usually seem to bonce back into contention fairly quickly, but I'm hoping they are in for a long rebuilding process having given up overs for Tim Kelly and holding onto the veterans for too long in a Hawthorn/Geelong like manner of trying to squeeze one last flag out of the current group mentality.

    Did they still have half a side out with Rona?

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    Under Buckley, Collingwood finished lower on the ladder every season until they got an assistant coach called Longmuir.

    Longmuir revolutionised their snail-like sideways ball movement and got them into a grand final. As soon as he was gone, they reverted and immediately went back down the ladder.

    Freo are a dangerous side for any team and can't be taken lightly. Only need a bit to go wrong on the day and they could get the choccies.

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    Amazing how my level of despise for Carlton supporters reignited when they beat us in a preseason game (with the assistance of eight 50 metre penalties given against us for showing dissent which resulted in four goals) 

    The way their supporters carried on you could have been excused for thinking that they won the GF! (Ironically, I don’t mind their players and their new game style)

    Well done Freo.  It’s not that I hold grudges and can’t let go.

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    16 minutes ago, Mazer Rackham said:

    Under Buckley, Collingwood finished lower on the ladder every season until they got an assistant coach called Longmuir.

    Longmuir revolutionised their snail-like sideways ball movement and got them into a grand final. As soon as he was gone, they reverted and immediately went back down the ladder.

    Freo are a dangerous side for any team and can't be taken lightly. Only need a bit to go wrong on the day and they could get the choccies.

    And without Ffye !!!!!

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    2 hours ago, BDA said:

    Freo system is very similar to ours

    and their players seem to have improved. Lachie Schultz for instance seems to have lifted his game this year

    Yep they are Melbourne like. A seriously good side that will give the flag a shake (based on last nights performance). 

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