robertbb wrote:
bondiblue wrote:
robertbb wrote:
You'd pull our best extractor and biggest body, a pure midfielder, out of the guts and give him extra forward minutes in exchange for Dow?
Against a midfield that's up and about and winning a lot of contested ball?
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If you asked me, I'd say a BIG NO, but I get the height Cripps brings. Jack Kennedy and Charlie are ok in the air. One day one will stick for SOS and it will become a poster.
Harry can't be suspended for a brush of the shoulder. Michael Christian likes his name in the media. If only he knew what is said bout him...I mean flower.
What do you reckon bondi? Do we match up well against the Crows?
This'll be my first live game this year - been super busy - looking forward to taking in the structures and tactics live for a change.
Particularly keen to see a certain Josh Rachele run around. Been wanting him on our list for a while. Massive Carlton supporter. I'd even consider trading C. Durdin back to S.A and throw in a first round pick to get him in Navy Blue.
I am so envious, and was too late with the reserve seating. Box is full.
Rachele makes me drool. Carlton supporter growing up. He will be ripe for our 4th Cup in a row.
We will let Hewett return home to SA in 4 years. Good deal.

Yeah, I'd throw in another SA player, Durdin, even throw in Dow, LOB, Fisher and Fogarty....Cuningham. We have the necessary assetts. Throw in a round 2 pick in too, or just Next Years round 1 & 2. Dont get me started.
On Friday, I watched last years game when Crows beat us. We had Hewett, Williams and Boyd out injured and lost during the game: Kennedy (after 3/4 GT) and Durdin (1/4 time)
Cripps Walsh and Cerra had to do it all on their own: Setterfield Cottrell and LOB failed on wings.
I thought Crows were hot and tough at the contest, and last 2 games Crows midfield group and pressure from their smalls reminds me of us. They are the real deal. We match up well.
This week we have the Feb 5 together and we will throw in Doc at times. Fab 6. 2 rucks to feed them, and a team desperate to make amends for last year's half hearted effort. Its a luxury for us to have outside run from Cerra, Doc and Walsh this week. We will not be beaten in the midfield with the help of 2 rucks. Did I mention TDK is a ruck rover after the contest: Fab 7. Do we hear me?
Harry will play till he isnt. Cant happen. Charlie will play and Weiters and Young are in rare form. Add Gov. Our small forwards who were relentless and looked like they clicked in the 2nd half. Our KPFs will be the difference, and Motlop to kick a bag.
This year we have the wings sorted: Acres and Hollands.
We will win because the players know they have to bring smiles on the faces of 30,000 Carlton fans who will be there, let alone the 200,000 Carlton fans who will be watching them on TV.
This is huge. Top of the ladder at stake. Then, this sets up Top of Table clash vs saints at our HOME game packed with Carlton mad fans at the Dome. One week at a Time.
This week is huge. Sets up our season.