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51 minutes ago, deegirl said:

Watching Dogga just kills me, he’s the x-factor we’re missing. A football unicorn 😭

He decided to leave, didn't love club so be it.

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    1 hour ago, Deelectable said:

    Geelong gave up 105 points against a depleted and also inaccurate Carlton. We won't allow that. Geelong's conversion rate was off the charts. Unlikely to happen next week.  Add to the fact they're due for a loss we will win.

    Maybe some truth to that 🤞

    Was at the MCG today so I haven't seen highlights or the replay yet.

    The Blues kicked 2.8 in the 1st quarter. Some real profligacy in front of goals. Too many green footballers in for Carlton at the moment. Still largely pleased with the Blues effort, lacking a bit in execution and football IQ in parts though.

    A Carlton with McGovern, Saad, Marchbank, Cerra, Martin, Motlop and Fogarty would have certainly accounted for Geelong today. 

    Sure the Cats are a polished and capable side but not so sure how they will fare later in the season when the wear and tear of the season takes its toll and the whips are cracking in September ... 🤔

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    1 hour ago, Demonstone said:

    Pre-game ANZAC ceremonies two and three days after ANZAC Day.  Yay or Nay?

    Nay & tomorrow when they do it just won't feel the same. 

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    2 hours ago, ANG13 said:

    What happened to Luke Darcy not working when his son was playing?

    Yeah surely they could get someone else for specials. 

    On another note it's nice to hear Jason Bennett & Alastair Nicholson calling together 

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    4 hours ago, Sir Why You Little said:

    The next 2 weeks will depend on whether our Midfielders can find form…

     

    4 hours ago, leave it to deever said:

    Absolutely. Ain't it just about the clearances.

    Yes, our mids need to be at their best. We're competing against 2 other contenders & it's one of our strengths.

    As for clearances, the Cats were belted in the first half but comfortably ahead on the scoreboard.

    ...an interesting 2 weeks in a long season coming up.

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    2 hours ago, Fanatique Demon said:

    Wow. Jackson took a one grab mark! Couldn’t do that when he played for us.  

    Neither can Van Rooyen!

    Plus Beveridge to be sacked before end of year is looking very real!

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    2 hours ago, Rab D Nesbitt said:

    It's not as if it's called the Anzac Round. A few sides don't even appear to be wearing Anzac related guernseys. 

    Isn’t it literally called that?

    or the ‘Anzac appeal round’ or some such 

     It’s painted on the broadcast wing

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    Don’t mind Pavlich, jack Riewoldt and Dicko as commentators.only Brereton spoils tonight’s commentary team

    Edited by DeeZee

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    4 hours ago, Deelectable said:

    Geelong gave up 105 points against a depleted and also inaccurate Carlton. We won't allow that. Geelong's conversion rate was off the charts. Unlikely to happen next week.  Add to the fact they're due for a loss we will win.

    We’re going to have to play about 300% better than what we’ve dished up the last fortnight if we’re a chance to beat Geelong - who just beat my expected premiers for 2024.

    Yeah Geelong are due for a loss, but so were we in rounds 8 and 9 2021 and we kept saluting.

    I don’t like them, but full credit to Geelong for their impressive rebound. They have a phenomenal coach IMO.

     

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    6 hours ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

    Every single time a Carlton player kicks a goal, they celebrate like he’s kicked the winner in a Grand Final. 

    I say in most instances it is a genuine passion for club, its good to see, wasn't always the case. I reckon it played a part in the crazy run into September last year and this Blues side has developed a real esprit de corps in 2023 [repeatedly punches the CFC monogram on my polo shirt as I sip my chamomile tea 😁]

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    6 hours ago, whatwhat say what said:

    Isn’t it literally called that?

    or the ‘Anzac appeal round’ or some such 

     It’s painted on the broadcast wing

    Hmmm...you may well be right on that WWSW. I've never taken any notice of the logos or ads that are painted on the ground. I guess it makes sense for the AFL to milk it for all they are worth. 

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    9 hours ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

    We’re going to have to play about 300% better than what we’ve dished up the last fortnight if we’re a chance to beat Geelong - who just beat my expected premiers for 2024.

    Yeah Geelong are due for a loss, but so were we in rounds 8 and 9 2021 and we kept saluting.

    I don’t like them, but full credit to Geelong for their impressive rebound. They have a phenomenal coach IMO.

     

    You make good points. Just think Geelong are playing to their absolute capacity. At the moment we've got half a dozen consistent contributors and that's it! Still 5/2. Viney, Petracca and Clarry can all improve. There's only one way for JVR and Petty. Fritsch to a lesser extent. I think we're ready for a big challenge.  We were rusty off the bye against Richmond.  Second half was good. Just get a sense we're ready to launch!

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    14 hours ago, deegirl said:

    Watching Dogga just kills me, he’s the x-factor we’re missing. A football unicorn 😭

    Maybe.

    Agree on his skill set.

    But if I was a dockers fan I'd be getting a touch worried about his professionalism, specifically his commitment to his conditioning.

    Doesn't look elite fit and strong to my eyes.

    Should be by now given he hasn't missed any big chunks out with injury and has had 4 AFL  preseasons. 

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    32 minutes ago, binman said:

    Maybe.

    Agree on his skill set.

    But if I was a dockers fan I'd be getting a touch worried about his professionalism, specifically his commitment to his conditioning.

    Doesn't look elite fit and strong to my eyes.

    Should be by now given he hasn't missed any big chunks out with injury and has had 4 AFL  preseasons. 

    He kicked a set shot at one stage last night and the close up of him was not flattering.

    but it might not be due to professionalism. Sean Darcy carries extra timber as well so perhaps Freo value the extra size from a ruck contest perspective.

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    I’ll tell you who is fit - Blake Acres. He almost single-handedly got Carlton up yesterday. His ability to still have bursts of speed very late in games is unbelievable.

    I find it fascinating that 2 teams essentially watched him walk.

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    3 minutes ago, The heart beats true said:

    I’ll tell you who is fit - Blake Acres. He almost single-handedly got Carlton up yesterday. His ability to still have bursts of speed very late in games is unbelievable.

    I find it fascinating that 2 teams essentially watched him walk.

    Agreed. And he seems to be a player thst thrives on the big stage in big moments. Something he didn't have much of a chance at St Kilda and Fremantle. Was an awesome pickup for the Blues. I can put up with his occasional wayward kicking because he provides so much in other areas. He is becoming a cult figure at Princes Park.

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    On 26/04/2024 at 12:37, WalkingCivilWar said:

    It’s fine that you say so, but you mustn’t forget: everyone/entitled/opinion etc. I’ve had that thrown at me so many times, surely it applies to everyone. 

    Not really, no.

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    1 minute ago, Moonshadow said:

    Not really, no.

    Explain Facebook Live GIF

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