My daughter and I came all the way from Singapore today to see the match and I was shocked how few turned up for Simmo’s 300, shocked at how empty the MCG was.

Went to the game on this very cold day.
It is not often you get to witness someone play their 300th game and he was terrific.
Proud of the effort, just lost it when Port got a couple of run ons and we couldn't stop them.
Charlie is a star, Cripps magnificent again and I thought Phillips did well in the ruck after getting smashed early in the game.
Two goal reviews went against us, a couple of costly 50 metre penalties and some silly mistakes cost us.
Not sure why Casboult played, please play Harry.
Well done Kade, brilliant game and a wonderful Carlton player.

Not to be nitpicking but I have heard people mention that we haven't been good for 15 years. If by 15 years ago they are referring to 2003, then they need to remember that we won 4 games and finished second last. The seasons when we later made the finals was largely on the back of Fevola who won two Coleman medals. Since then we have delisted or traded basically all our quality forwards to allow other clubs to benefit. Only dregs like Casboult remain who wouldn't get a game if we had those forwards.

We made finals in 2009, 2010, 2011 & 2013. Fevola left Carlton at the end of 2009.

Sorry how does this work? You get to make random statements, declare them as facts, and it's our job to prove you wrong before you are "prepared to listen"? Wow! Ok. That seems reasonable and not crazy at all.

Oh and your other rule is we are not allowed to mention our two best players in Cripps and Curnow?

So sorry you are offended.

I agree. ASAP. That doesn't necessarily mean soon. The bit that makes the P part of ASAP is when Harry (or Kerr) can compete outnumbered in packs and still bring the ball to ground. Something Levi did several times this weekend. Harry hasn't done that yet in his limited few AFL level games. But he will. In time. Until then we still need Levi.

I really miss Marchy and Willo.

Last year. Last year. Last time we played two rucks in 2016 it didn't work. I'll be you are a Jethro Tull fan.

We would have been smashed by 50 or more had Kreuzer played last night.
Ryder would have jumped all over him.
Phillips won his share of hitouts and had quite a few to advantage, which lessened the clearance differential.

Port is yet another example of teams that have rucks that can hit targets. WCE have come from nowhere since Natanui got back. Goldstein is having the best year of his life and North are benefiting. Gawn and Melbourne. Grundy and Collingwood.
Kreuzer is not a ruckman. He is a midfielder who goes for the hitouts and plays well against other pedestrian rucks. When he comes up against someone who can get both feet off the ground he can't go with them.

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I remember when a young Simpson made a much worse skill error costing us a win against Essendon*****, lucky we didn't write him off aye, that would have been when Simmo was about 100 games in too. How many games has Polson played?[/quote]


Remember that. In 2011. He dumped a short pass to Murphy out on the full. From the free kick Essendon**** scored a point to draw the game. It was one of the all-time shocking kicks. Anyway, he's certainly kicked on from there.[/quote]

That was only 7 seasons ago, he was already a proven afl player by then...Polson will never be able to say that I fear.[/quote]

Be doing well to be as good as Simmo but doesn't mean he can't be a good role player at some stage. If Simmo was making errors as an established players then a kid might make more. Don't expect miracles from a pick 59 but it doesn't mean you can't find a role for them. Polson won't be a star but he does show something and certainly alot better than some of our pick 50 somethings back a few years ago. Swans are experts at turning the ordinary into good by finding the right role for them.[/quote]
This.
He shows that he can tackle and get the footy.
He lacks finesse with ball in hand.
He will get used to the pace of the game by racking up games.

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They’ve tried to.

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#GUILTY

Well said. But I would be interested to know if Lobbe could play that role in the short term, as an alternative to Levi. I don’t think we’d lose anything in terms of mobility. He would certainly be a better 2nd ruckman. He’s not a superstar, but I have seen him take contested marks in the VFL. Might as well have a look at him while he is in decent VFL form. If Kreuzer doesn’t come up this week, I would pick Lobbe ahead of Casboult.

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Hope you are feeling better today DeeW. Of course we have Dow, Fisher, Pickett, Weiters, Kade, Ed C Murph...plus as tried to explain...many INJURED players who are excellent!!
Then...add this seasons draft, trades. Rookies etc.
Please do read all the posts besides your own as it helps to take in other view points and to ease your CFC pain.
We understand; we have all felt it.
There are players in the team through NECESSITY. they won't be there. Commentators and supporters focusing on those fill ins are wasting energy and missing the Big Picture.
It is unfolding before our eyes...
You are gonna need SHADES.
Hang In There.
Also
Here is a free credit for Six drinks in the Crying Room.
Go let loose your best rants in there or as OR suggests
Come back next year.
I guarantee you wil be delighted.

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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.”

I mean soon. Harry offers just as much if not more than Levi now that Charlie is the main target.

Our forward structure requires a gorilla who can compete outnumbered in packs to complement Charlie. Harry is not physically able to play that role yet. Maybe he can in a year or two. Casboult has been decent in that role, but he had a bad game yesterday.

Harry’s best chance at the moment would be to fill the role SOJ had been playing in attack, if SOJ is going to be given a run of games in defence. We could play Harry as that 3rd mobile target. But personally, I would prefer a smaller forward line with - say - Pickett, Fisher & Garlett buzzing around Charlie and Casboult (or Phillips/Kreuzer).

Harry’s time will come. I have no problem with him building his game in the VFL for now.

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Congrats Simmo.Super game....................we were in this game all day,and thats pretty good as PA are in the mix for the flag................problem for me is the kids have dropped off.If PetSet and Dow had half decent games yesterday we win the game.As far as needing a rest i say bullshit.They gotta tough it out...........special mention to Phillips.Terrific..........also special mention to big Sammy Rowe.Sure,he is on his last legs but yesterday he knitted the whole backline together for the whole day.Our backline although badly undermanned did a fantastic job against very dangerous opponents....................Marc Murphy was fantastic there.He provided run and carry which has been the missing ingredient.Sign him up now.Blokes with the class of Murphy don't grow on trees.

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I understand your frustration and I know that Polson was not the theme of your thread but I hope people can look at Polson as someone whose panic decision making is a product of still coming to terms with belief he belongs there.
He should NOT be dropped for the remainder of the year

The one who should be dropped is SPS. Period.

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What good comes from dropping the kids? Polson has been a revolving door this year and that isn’t good enough IMO. He needs to be given the rest of the year now to build some belief and consistency, else we shouldn’t have included him.

The players that need to be dropped are Lamb, Mullett, etc. Not the kids!!

"We aren't close", but lost the game through "30 seconds of patheticness".

Had to argue with someone who contradicts themselves...

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What an asinine thing to say.

A kid who's played his 5th game or so who I believe (yes, it's just my belief) has been treated infinitely harder than many others tries to take the game on and makes some decision making errors is our scapegoat!!!!

FFS, if anyone is panicking here, it's you trying to find a reason for our loss so that you can post it as quickly as possible. Next time, take your time with the keyboard in your hand, consider the options around and skillfully execute some narrative that is worthy of debate.

You'd think this was just your 5th post on TC

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Agree totally
Billy Gowers says hello to us all (with his middle finger). he's no superstar but would comfortably get a game with us at the moment

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