I'm betting on us being brave

and almost...

almost

'cept for our kicking - for goal - to position - across goal - behind goals - near the wings- into the pockets - of ankles - etc

the umpires

an unpredictable wind

an untied bootlace

seventeen posters

and a strangulation that occurs to one of our players as they run through the banner - that strangulation buggers up all the structures!

_________________
This type of slight is alien in the more cultured part of the world - Walsh. Its up there with mad dogs, Englishmen and the midday sun!

We are in with a real show as long as nobody wears bright coloured boots or has too much shoulder strapping, and the players all shave their heads

_________________

Reckon we will get Franklined....

_________________
"Truth, for the tyrants, is the most terrible and cruel of all bindings; it is like an incandescent iron falling across their chests. And it is even more agonizing than hot iron, for that only burns the flesh, while truth burns its way into the soul"     — Lauro Aguirre

_________________
i don't wanna spend my life explaining myself. Either you get it, or you don't- Frank Zappa

Franklined:websters def:

1/an honest and open look at where things are at.

2/ nightmare ride home on a bogan train after losing to a despised team.

_________________
That’s not a political statement — it’s a harsh reality, and we must act,” she said. “He is a clear and present danger to the things that keep us strong and free. I support impeachment.”

Jack Gunston will look like a superstar after having his birthday.

Cyril very quiet in the 1st half.

He's waiting for us

_________________
Cheats never prosper (except in the AFL)

Remember the days when we used to ridicule the Bummers for their "bravery"? Oh

_________________
“I would rather have questions that can't be answered than answers that can't be questioned.” ― Richard Feynman

At the preser afterwards the coach says the wheel is turning -

Pleae Ratts give us a chance

You must play Bootsma never stops trying

Lucas great future

Think long and hard about Gibbs

Leave Hampson and Joseph out

Stop Franklin and Rioli

Bring in more taggers, ratts!
We need to stop Franklin and rioli
Also Sewell, Mitchell, hodge if he plays, Lewis, roughy, birchall from the back half.
We need to worry about the 'birthday boy' also. This week I'm thinking a savage or puopolo type will kick 6-8 goals
That's 9 hard tags we NEED to run.
Then, and only then, will we have a chance

This game is not about our structures or game plans. It's about stopping theirs
Let's have a TAG-off
Tagathon
Tagfest

_________________
i AM CARLTON

That's a tough call. Without being at the selection table to know the exact roles each player is assigned I am certain Ratt's picks the best available side to win the match. The selection of Watson is clearly an example. With Waite out indefinitely, we need a CHF and Henderson has been earmarked allowing Watson to play a key defensive role. If Waite were available the Henderson would play CHB and no spot for Watson. We will still make the 8 and by finals time hopefully our best side is available. The week off will certainly do Kruezer's knee some good.

You make some good points to justify Ratten and the MC.

Let's see the flip side.

Waite has been out for over 4 weeks but has played Bower, Jamison Hampson and Kreuzer forward before Henderson.
Dropped Bower who has been one of our best defenders before Henderson goes forward and Watson comes in.
Kruezer plays on with "suspect knee".
Plays Judd injured, by his own admission.
Have been smashed for weeks on end in the clearances yet play spare man in defence.
Judd been done over week after week yet no support from his team mates.
Countless skill errors and goal kicking errors.
Forward structure non-existant, apart from bombing it forward to Betts against taller opponents.
Out of form players been "threatend" with dew kicking yet no major changes.
Doesn't trust new kids to bring in.
Late or no reaction when the team is well beaten on the day.

If we make the finals and have out best players available of course we are in with a chance but don't assume anything especially the way we have gone the last six weeks.

Even though I don't think we have played great footy at any part of the year.

Just take a moment to consider that Ratten and Co were actually doing their best...

a scary thought...

_________________
"...that's the thing about opinion - you don't have to know anything to have one..." Andre Agassi commenting on Pat Cash 2004
"...the less you know - the more you believe..." - Bono 2006

Not sure the players are doing their best though.

That's the heart of the issue. Injuries aside, do you have any opinion on why the players aren't doing their best?

Personally, I think they're confused and appear to be getting little guidance from above. That, and maybe the fact that whatever changes the coaching panel are prescribing are not achieving anything. This causes more angst, confusion and critically, a lack of belief in the vision being sold to them.

_________________
If I want your opinion, I'll give it to you!

Just watched WB v PA

PA belted us by 54 points

_________________
Cheats never prosper (except in the AFL)

And Austin played well again at CHB for the Dogs.

Yep and some on here where saying his best spot is CHB and the kid can play so why not give him "games"!!!!
Idiots.