Had enough of Russell. Always watch him closely, he has no idea. When he gets dropped, he won't be missed one bit.

Ratts is too focused on trading type for type with his selection, at least to a degree.

Could have been so much better than this. Setanta & Fisher is just killing the run again. If we roll back at all it will be too much.

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add me to the list of appluase!! well done, good post

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Got to love the stare Down by Setanta on Llyod

When Russell is:
* falling over every week (Walls has also noticed this and commented on it. Not that I can't see it myself at the game)
* Only having 3 kicks, 5 handballs, 2 marks and 1 tackle and allowing his direct opponent Chris Knights to kick 5 goals in Adelaide
* turning over the ball
* not able to kick a goal when he has an opportunity
If this is doing what he is supposed to each week, and this is the standard that our team need to follow, then you don't care if Carlton lose. Go and follow Richmond, because they have plenty of players with Russell's ability.

As for Armfield, being tough, quick and being able to run, means nothing when you turn over the ball all the time. To win a Grand Final you need to be able to have good skills, not just toughness or run. Because at the end of the day, the winning team is the team who scores the highest score, not who is the toughest and quickest.
I have seen Armfield live at the footy every game this season, bar the Adelaide game on the weekend. But even what I saw against Adelaide on TV, he hasn't improved.

Until Carlton weed out the list cloggers who can't dispose of the footy (e.g Wiggins, Fisher, Setanta, Russell, Carrazzo etc), we will not win a premiership with these players in the side.
The way the POSSESSION style game is played today, skill level has to be at a high level, as turnovers are costly. Therefore skill level outweighs toughness and run as the most important aspect of the game today.

Percentage.

Well, I was hoping to see Banno back in this week, but hopefully he can put some pressure on in the twos.

As a few posters have mentioned, I hope theat Joseph gets a go in the middle, and on Kerr. Hopefully whoever plays on Kerr learns something about tackling as he could bring down a rhino. Also hope that JR gets to try create a bit more. He keeps getting a game and has improved, but shope he can start to work on becoming a more damaging player the other way.

All the best of luck to Garlett too. Surprised at that selection, but would love to see him with a few goals after his name in the match report.

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I would like to thank Collingwood for helping me keep faith in my old man. He always told me that 'People are thick'.

Can't say I'm overly confident, last week has really dented my faith. However I'm hopeful we'll get the job done. Anything less than a win would be a disaster.

Still can't figure out why we are such hot favourites?? WCE weren't all that good last week I know but we've got a helluva lot to prove ourselves. I reckon they'll be fancing their chances. Here's hoping the boys are up to it and play like there's no tomorrow.

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We are on our way back...

Have to say I agree. it's one thing to question a selection decision, but we have NFI about what's really happening.

So if he gets in Jacobs' way, will it be fish sauce???

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Great post Well said

http://www.theage.com.au/news/rfnews/ca ... 83485.html
This article by Wallsy is pretty much on the money for mine.
Talks about various players and Ratt's coaching style.
Most interesting is the fact that Ratts has developed a handball-heavy style of plan which has lost 5 out of five when the handballs outnumber kicks.
I think there's something in that for all of us.
Even Ratts.

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Very happy with the selections, although I would like Scotland back in. Also want a return to a more traditional set up but without the over emphasis on Fev.

P.S like Boynamesue's post, however this site would be boring without the ranting that goes on.

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L.M 35-06

Too many changes.
The team is struggling for structure and continuity as it is and 4 changes wont help.

2 have been forced snickers, and after last week, 2 changes wouldn't be unreasonable.

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Sir....I salute you.
It really hurts having a player in the side that you can/t stand.
I am not the type(usually)who disses their own.I have been told I'm uninformed and fat bottomed(lol)for my view on Russell.and I promised to watch his every move closely tonight,so ..I will.

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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.”

Banno? How about prendergast or sporn

The Friday Oracle

Fev will kick 8 tonite.
Houlihan will kick a blinder from the boundary line.
Betts will kick 3.
Gibbs ill be on fire.
Till next Friday,this is Psychic Sibella signing out.

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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.”

Love the prophecy Psychic Sibella, but will move this to the pre game thread, which should possibly be the match day thread.

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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.

me too

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I need some new conspiracy theories; all my others have come true.

Atleast we'd know who Bannos direct opponent was.

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