Changes for Rnd 13 V Carlton (The Mummy Returns)

[magic.merkin]

What team would have the balls to have as a sub, a "judd tag"? at half time switch his existing tag wherever, and bring the sub on to wear him like a fresh glove . Disregarding team structure, injuries etc, it would be a nice indulgence, as the man is a freak.

[Big Al]

I saw it as EK did and believe me its not what I wanted to see. I only "Whack" people who deserve it and I don't watch games through red and white goggles like some others. I give credit where credit is due.

I didn't see the incident in the same way you did. Doesn't mean I watch the game through red and white goggles it just means that as humans we can all see the same incident and perceive it differently. Doesn't make either one us right or wrong.

[aardvark]

I didn't see the incident in the same way you did. Doesn't mean I watch the game through red and white goggles it just means that as humans we can all see the same incident and perceive it differently. Doesn't make either one us right or wrong.

Very true Big Al. I just took issue with the inference that I whack players for the fun of it. I didn't have an issue with anything you said.

[Red]

Much as I hate to say it, perhaps Malceski out for Mummy?

If height & speed are Carlton's great strengths, poor old Mal is not looking like much of a counter for either right now. He's been brilliant for such a short recovery time, but he looks a litle slow lately and has been pinged HTB a few times.

His knee certainly wouldn't complain about a week off.

[Primmy]

Much as I hate to say it, perhaps Malceski out for Mummy?

If height & speed are Carlton's great strengths, poor old Mal is not looking like much of a counter for either right now. He's been brilliant for such a short recovery time, but he looks a litle slow lately and has been pinged HTB a few times.

His knee certainly wouldn't complain about a week off.

He will though. No, not Mal.

Trouble is we don't actually have any passengers. Stuffed if I know what to do. Mumms has to come in. After that, I have no blooody idea ...

[Go Swannies]

The team looks a lot less flakey when Mal is playing. As, indeed it does when LRT is playing.

[Triple B]

Didnt catch the first half on Sunday, when did this McVeigh/Jackson incident occur?

About 5 minutes in...

[Triple B]

I saw it as EK did and believe me its not what I wanted to see. I only "Whack" people who deserve it and I don't watch games through red and white goggles like some others. I give credit where credit is due.

If you believe he ducked before contact, implying it was a weak effort and he should have stood tall and marked it rather than knocking it OOB, you need to watch it again...

[ugg]

They showed it on One Week At The Time and the special guest Cam Mooney said he didn't think McVeigh ducked his head.

[Bas]

The AFL has announced that teams that can't play each other this weekend because of the ash will have their games deemed as a draw.

I suggest we invoke the mercy rule now. Ash the whole thing up and refuse to fly for safety reasons and take the 2 points on offer. As I doubt on Carlton form at the moment we will see 4 points.

[Go Swannies]

The AFL has announced that teams that can't play each other this weekend because of the ash will have their games deemed as a draw.

I suggest we invoke the mercy rule now. Ash the whole thing up and refuse to fly for safety reasons and take the 2 points on offer. As I doubt on Carlton form at the moment we will see 4 points.

I'd be dialling bus companies about now. I can't work out why so many here have given up on this game, unless you think we aren't playing any better than we were seven rounds ago?

And if we roll over against the Blues, with one more win than us and a recent finals loss to us then maybe we could send the whole team to Colorado instead of even bothering to turn up against the Pies the week after.

Most of my moments of pure joy - and the games I can watch over and over again - are when the team stands up and wins the "unwinnable". The Lions at the Gabba, Port at AAMI come to mind. The Blues are just the opening act. Beat the Pies the following week - and/or the Cats at Skilled - and we have a season to remember. If you don't think that a team that's fifth on the ladder should be aiming to do that, why bother following the team at all? That's a question, not an attack. If I didn't have at least a hope that we'd win each week (and tip that way) then I'd give up on the team.

[Nich]

I just watched a replay of it and my opinion is that there was absolutely nothing in it at all. Very early in the game, he went back with the flight of the ball not knowing who was behind him and did what he needed/could do. I couldn't give a toss about what Jackson had to say. I'm sure the players say much more every game but they don't mimick the action as Jackson did so i won't read much into it.

[dimelb]

Many observers would say the main reason Carlton won last time is that Kieren went down. If he can just break even with Judd (who is a truly outstanding player and captain), if we perform to something like our potential and if the boys can kick straight, we are in with a good chance.

[Jewels]

I think perhaps Kennelly needs a "rest". Has anyone else noticed how slow he is on the kick-ins? He'll take the maximum amount of time allowed each time. And pretty much the same when he's marked in the back fifty. Eski, Mattner, Shaw, Richards, Grundy, LRT in defense.

I'm glad you raised this BRB, last Sunday I was screaming for someone, anyone other than Tiger to take the kick ins, he is so slow and predictable. I'd much rather the closest to the ball take the kick ins like most other teams, at least there's some variety then and a chance to clear it.

Much as I hate to say it, perhaps Malceski out for Mummy?

If height & speed are Carlton's great strengths, poor old Mal is not looking like much of a counter for either right now. He's been brilliant for such a short recovery time, but he looks a litle slow lately and has been pinged HTB a few times.

His knee certainly wouldn't complain about a week off.

Surely this is a joke.........

I'd be dialling bus companies about now. I can't work out why so many here have given up on this game, unless you think we aren't playing any better than we were seven rounds ago?

And if we roll over against the Blues, with one more win than us and a recent finals loss to us then maybe we could send the whole team to Colorado instead of even bothering to turn up against the Pies the week after.

Most of my moments of pure joy - and the games I can watch over and over again - are when the team stands up and wins the "unwinnable". The Lions at the Gabba, Port at AAMI come to mind. The Blues are just the opening act. Beat the Pies the following week - and/or the Cats at Skilled - and we have a season to remember. If you don't think that a team that's fifth on the ladder should be aiming to do that, why bother following the team at all? That's a question, not an attack. If I didn't have at least a hope that we'd win each week (and tip that way) then I'd give up on the team.

Yep, spot on GS. We were dead set unlucky against them in round 6 and I believe Jacks injury and that diabolical interchange fiasco went a long way in determining the outcome of that game.
We have been so good on the road this year, with Mummy back and (hopefully) Jetta the super sub to do a repeat of what he did V North and this is anybodies game.

[nomae]

I just watched a replay of it and my opinion is that there was absolutely nothing in it at all. Very early in the game, he went back with the flight of the ball not knowing who was behind him and did what he needed/could do. I couldn't give a toss about what Jackson had to say. I'm sure the players say much more every game but they don't mimick the action as Jackson did so i won't read much into it.

Couldn't agree more - just watched the replay and there was nothing in it. If Jackson hadn't been such a toss, no-one would be talking about this incident.