In 07, the Hawks were number one in the AFL for goals from marks.
That will be a good test for our structure to see how the backline handles the hawks strengths. Will we try to block the space with extra numbers or get a 3rd man up at contests?
That has been a huge problem in the past. Some backmen have had their hands so full with an opponent that they refuse to peel off and assist a teammate.

Our midfield will be the interesting to observe imo. Can they get back quickly enough to support? Can they supply enough pressure to effect the Hawks delivery?
Does our new game style allow us the opportunity to be more effective when there is a turnover in the midfield? I believe it will.
Our midfield performed reasonably in raw numbers last year (clearances etc) but we conceded the most goals from stoppages in the AFL.
That cant continue.

Quality decision making will be the key.
We need to retain possession when the opposition get ahead of the ball (stop plays etc) and roll the dice when there is a fast break opportunity.
(run, carry and pump it long to one on ones in the forward 50)

Ah, its good to see the footy back!

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Looking forward to seeing our potential realised.

It continued last week - we got smashed in the clearances and Port scored heavily from them.

I get the feeling our mids are good enough now that as long as we get a contest from teh ruck position we'll hold our own. Last year we struggled to even get a contest.

Interesting ... is Austin going to be developed as a forward .. more to the point CHF or .... is Waite on his way back forward. I love all this intrigue.

Hmmmm....

Is he from Austria? Algeria? Bahrain?
Bangladesh or Barbados? Bulgaria? Cameroon?
Is he from Chad? Chile? China?
Germany? Greece? Great Britain?
Is he from Guatemala? Guam? or Guyana?
Haiti? Burundi? Zimbabwe?
Kampuchea? North Korea? Tanzania?
Senegal? Paraguay? Trinidad? Tuvelau? Ecuador? Uruguay?
Azerbaijan? Madagascar? Swaziland? Guadeloupe?

A fine album that. I won my copy in a Sun competition.

I particularly like !YOU Sevol Natas

True but Ports midfield are'nt the norm. They're generally accepted as the best in the business. Dont be too concerned.
14 other teams are in the same boat as us there.

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Looking forward to seeing our potential realised.

anyone know how to see the "Main Event" channel on the foxtel site - is it just me or is it not in the tv guide..

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I will miss you Kouta - thanks for the memories. ps. Kouta > * for ∞

!Uoy Sevol Natas...


I just love the fact that OTC was already defunct when they wrote WNILM

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“Every single element of the Club has to be the best in the league, meticulously and methodically, and only by doing this will we be elite and challenge for number 17.”
Greg Lee

Waite is our CHB and will be able to settle in there.

Mark Austin made his name as a defender; and was recruited to bolster our defence.

Greg Swann on SEN this morning said that Setanta has had a shoulder injury and is still recovering.

http://afl.com.au/tabid/208/Default.aspx?newsid=55522

The last sentence, speaks volumes about why Judd being made captain was the right decision.

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“It is a state of mind, a system of belief, a way of seeing the world, a deep faith that, because you are Carlton, you belong to something great.” - Mike Fitzpatrick articulating what Out of the Blue means.

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WADA medical director Dr Alan Vernec describes Essendon* FC drug case as biggest scandal in team sport the world of sport has seen. #WC2WB

#GUILTY

NeRvOuS!!

Ch 10 have chickened out Verbs.... 10:30 tonight for the game, if their website is to be believed....

Why can't they at least show it on high def??!! Maybe the govt should make them, would help with the take up of digital telly...

According to my Foxtel its still listed as being shown live at 7. If they've changed it

Carlton very good value at $2.20 for this game.

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Ch 10 suck ass.

i got 3 axcess one passes off my brother (level 2 seating), i'm only using 2 of them..... i'm pretty sure it's not allocated seating, so you can sit far away for me, lol.

pm if interested