Pros:

Setanta - Was fantastic in the absence of his helpers. Stays in the contest
Armfield - super runner, good defensively and offensively
Russell - elite kicking set up goals
Johnson - Improved his physical game enormously. kicking still iffy
Kreuzer - Marking again and getting dangerous forward.
Jacobs - Like him

Cons

Struggled to cope with the Port pressure early. Untidy for most of the game
Murphy battling
Waite
Thornton - mixed game, struggling with the fast game plan

Did they make you thirsty Doc

PRO
- We won (apparently)
- We stuck in there and didn't give up when it looked like we could have at many points
- Armfield: really think he was BOG
- Simpson: Ran hard and sparked us
- Setanta: Just keeps getting better
- Kreuzer: Just battles and battles and gets there in the end
- Johnson: Still not great, but showed a bit of heart today and I liked his game.
- White: Continues to impress. No fuss player


CON
- We really struggled to match the pace for a lot of the game
- Waite's indiscretion


PRO/CONS
- Sauce: Went hard the whole game, but I think he is probably at the point now where he needs a rest
- Eddie/Yazz/Garlett: Went missing for large chunks. Probably more to do with the supply, but Eddie in particular was down today.
- Murphy: maybe a bit harsh, but he needs to lift. He can either use the excuse of being tagged all the time, or he can lift and find a way to influence the game. He is having a difficult season, but either he has a sook and goes into his shell like a Delidio, or he goes up a gear and becomes a truly great player. Really important period for him psychologically at the moment. Hope the coaches help him back to being a dominant player
- Gibbs Roles: I really didn't like seeing him on Motlop today. Didn't like his role at all, but have to admit it was very very effective. Just wish Ratts could unleash him up the guts instead of having to play all these boring tactical roles. Can't have it all i suppose.

Almost but not formed. Right now Yarran, Garlett maybe one or two others would get exposed on grandfinal days. Also we can not cover Jamison and O'halpin.

While Yarran was not with the ball he chased and harrassed......had 5 tackles. Then he kicked a telling goal in the last quarter under pressure. Now that is what grand finals are about. He wasn't a passenger.

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pros: The Lucky White away outfits
cons: see above.

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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.”

There's a big difference between round 8 and GF day Diamotism. The team have taken some big steps in the last month, we're not there yet.

How people can say that someone like Yarran will go missing in a grand final is just dumb. What basis is this view/opinion formed?

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yeah..and I was saying I can see the GF team almost there...I mean,I can see this team winning it in the next few years...didn't really mean this year.....but hey......you never know. ...and it's hard to imagine that most of this team won't be there...it's just an opinion..not meaning to start any wars.
Just loving this team....think my face has stretched from smiling so much lately.

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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.”

Young players lacking in experience, strength and endurance tend to struggle in big games. Why the agita?

Like the Baby Bombers in 93

We have other young players on the list and nobody targets them but for some reason Yarran is doing everything right and people say he can't handle it in the big games. I think Yarran is passing every test at the moment - That is my PRO.

If I had to give someone the ball to kick a goal to save my life, he would be one I say to, Yazza go back and kick it mate and let me live.

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it might sound weird but i reckon yazz has to work harder when we have the ball, his chasing and tackling are excellent. But sometimes needs to run harder to get it.

One of the best wins by the Blues for the last 10 years. FUnny I've said that 3 times in the last month.

Judd, Armfield, Simmo, Carazzo, Jamieson, Kruuze, The Irishman, Joseph all fantastic

Waite's brain fade ridiculous and will get weeks.

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Firsrt time I've heard AJ mentioned ... did he tag Roden?

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No Joseph did not tag in the midfield, played in the back 6. Some terrfic work in the clearances and coming in for late spoils. Helped set up many an attack and certainly his best game for the year from in the way he combined his defensive and offensive work.

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PROS


- SETANTA
Another nice bag of 3 to add to his tally (just 4 less than Fevola if you don't mind!)
BUT, more importantly, Setanta keeps the ball inside 50. He keeps his feet and if he doesn't mark it, he brings it to ground for Betts & co to do their work. Setanta, IMHO, is probably next to Scotland and Russell at the moment as our most important player!

- JUDD
Inspirational after being closely held all day.

- KREUZER
I've said it before but i'l gladly repeat,......... he will be (if not already) our best #1 pick! Crucial player and have no problem playing him in the ruck........ i think that's where he's best!

- SA BLUES FANS
How good was the crowd. For a moment there I had to question why I wasn't at the game................. only to realise that it was interstate!!!! But I could be forgiven for thinking that due to the noise the SA Blues Fans were dishing up! Well done. Great Support.



CONS:


- WAITE
Idiot! WOuld have to be 2 or 3 you would think.

- LUCAS
This kid has been great. Already (in just his first season of AFL) he is a perfect replacement for Stevens! In fact, if it came down to it, I'd pick Lucas over Stevens anyday!

- UMPIRES
Thought they were pretty poor today.

- CHANEL 7's COVERAGE
WTF?????? .......... that was WORSE than pathetic!!!! Surely there was a bunch of chimps in that broadcast room today............. God I hope Chanel 9 get the footy back soon!

- MURPHY
Needs to lift. Poor game................. Harsh, I know, but he is an A-Grade player and as such, he is marked as an a Grade player.




*Special Mention*

- RATTEN
I reckon he completly changed his opinion on the game early after the half time break. He read Port Adelaide quite well and created a play that would combat their close attention. Don't know what was said at 3qtr time but the team lifted another notch when it seems they had exhausted themselves (and remember, they were one man down with Lucas out on the bench).

Well done to Ratts. Good coaching AND leadership today.

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- Aristotle

They must be reading this forum coz everytime I gove someone a roast they come out the following week full of fire.

I'm gonna keep roasting them.

Suck on that Chad you cock smoking wank stain...

Pros:
Juddy (possibly the best ever carlton player)
Kruise
Armfield
Jacobs

Con:
Waite stipudity
Ch7 are horrible in presenting sport....does the Ox actually offer anything in his special comments??

Pro

You know we are travelling ok when the most common Con is the Ch 7 telecast

I totally agree btw

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We are on our way back...

+1

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