......particularly for games at Mars Stadium

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With a five day break after too. Can't really blame them for erring on the side of caution.

I reckon that’s a load of polly waffle…

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Anyway, I reckon our biggest problem is our lack of toughness.

Every week after half time I watch the non-violent crumble.

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I think this is the logic behind the non selection of the usual Best 23 players Haynes Cerra and Saad, and imo Newman hasn't had enough preseason game time to prove he's a 4 quarter player, despite looking the play maker in the half he played in the VFL...3 weeks ago.

So, I'm happy with the team. I expect Acres, Evans and Fogarty to be emergencies. Evans for the same reason as others being overlooked; knee.

The MC have shown faith and trust in Dean, or, the MC were committed to giving him a decent block of games to see what he's like when fit to play 4 quarters, after cramping in the 4th vs Swans on a putrid humid night.

Really hope Boyd is given the nod to play. He's had a really good preseason. Should be really hungry to make a fist of this opportunity (if it happens) with Saad, Newman, wilson breathing down his neck.

I can see Ollie playing wing and Cowan playing HB. If so, I hope Cowan stops the bombing down the line, and be brave enough to take on the opposition with his gift of speed. I didn't have him in my team for this week and I really thought Saady would be fit enough to come straight in. Cowan is a beauty when he plays his way.

Carlton haven't lost a game with less than 7 players missing from Best 23 in 2025 and 2026. This week, 3 out injured (O'Farrell, Motlop, Lord), and grooming 4 players Best 23 players in VFL (Saad Haynes Cerra and Newman) for following week, gives us less than 7 missing from our Best 23. This alone gives me more reason to expect a win this Sunday.

One week at a time ... we've had 17 days to gel the team further ... set for another W for our AFL team ... fielding a strong VFL team ... depth in VFL gives us option to rest 4-5 players against North on Good Friday, after a 5 day break.....even more reason to think our season is back on track.

Love the Byrne. So excited to see this kid in the big time on the G. Good luck to him on his debut.

Go Blues.

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Me too.

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Hook line a sinker

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(Gasp) not Dodo...!?!

Finally, we might also be seeing it.

Acres should replace Ollie Holland.
Holland has been next to useless this year.
Byrne replace Fogarty.

I would have liked to see one of either Derkson Newman or Haynes replace Young

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Is there a course we can send the coaching panel on to learn how to think creatively?
Can Matheson pay for it?
Is it run by Leading Teams?

OUT: L Fogarty, C Lord
IN: Byrne, F Evans

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No Boyd.

Voss hates Boyd.

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Congratulations CK95

Fog Party might be over for a while

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Has Boyd been dominating 2s over the last year? No he hasn't - so why should he get a call up?

How many times has gunston left the f50.
How many times has he had gift wrapped.
How open and fast does it get down there compared to us.
How many times is it kicked to advantage compared to gunston.

You can skew any stats anyway you can when you have a beef.

Our coaches haven't given our players half a chance compared to others.
Look at the game how it's played and not the stats 3 days later

Excuses. It's still a 1 v 1. That means there are no other players involved in the contest. If it's not an open forward line, it means we're probably getting repeat entries which is a good outcome. The fact that Harry has had twice as many 1 v 1's tells you he has had many more of those opportunities than Gunston. Well done by the coaches hey?

As for your other insights, if your forwards need it gift wrapped, they aren't worth a pinch of shit. Even if the ball is kicked along the ground to no ones advantage, I'd still expect my players to win it minimum 50% of the time. If he can't win it, at least get the @#$%&! thing to ground!
As for the stats, they're not the determining factor but they're a great tool to corroborate what people see. They're also great to dispel inaccuracies for what people think they see. They're a reflection of what is actually occurring. Hence the 18 clubs get all the stats from Champion data every week and not fan sites.

We're 2 games in with a 50% winning percentage. Playing a new game style with a third of the team new. Let's try giving it a few weeks with the players giving effort for 4 quarters before sacking the coaches.

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Looking forward to seeing our potential realised.

For God's sake, can we give Melbourne a 5 Goal head start and then spend the rest of the day chasing them up?

Just don't want to see another 2nd half fade out!!