Autopsy AFL 2023 First Semi Final (Week 2) - Demons v Blues Fri Sept 15th 7:50pm EST (MCG)

[South of the Yarra]

No. It's 4th v 5th in theory
And 5th knocked over 4th last time they met a month ago

Last time is irrelevant

 

[CCurnow3votes]

Dees should go small with Kozzie, Chin and Spargo the ‘KPF’s’. Just scrub kick into the forward 50 all night. Can’t be worse than the s**t we served up against the filth.

Hey that’s what we’re doing!

It going to get ballistic.

 

[Worm4]

Last time is irrelevant

I will quote this post for the next 2 weeks should Collingwood progress as expected

 

[South of the Yarra]

I will quote this post for the next 2 weeks should Collingwood progress as expected

Quote it all you like. The last time Collingwood played Power or GWS is irrelevant. It is what happens there and then.

 

[gab213]

Nothing that happened during the H/A series really holds any relevance once it comes to the Finals. It's a whole new season with any team having a chance of beating its opponent on the day.

 

[Jeremias]

We've only played Melbourne once this year.

Nah, twice. Lost to them in round 12 and then beat them more recently in round 22.

Don't worry, I have zero recollection of that first game either. I genuinely forgot it even happened and was stunned when I was reminded that it did.

 

[Jeremias]

Melbourne will bounce back. Melbourne should have won the last time they played Carlton as the petracca goal was a goal. Petracca, gawn, Oliver and Viney to dominate. Blues will be leading by 9pts at 3qtr time then Melbourne will come from the clouds to kick 4 goals to 1 in the last qtr to win by 10 pts

"Melbourne should have won"

They didn't.

And if we're playing the ridiculous hypothetical game, we should've been 10+ goals up at quarter time given we had a whopping 20 more inside 50s than them in the 1st quarter alone.

 

[Opium]

Nah, twice. Lost to them in round 12 and then beat them more recently in round 22.

Don't worry, I have zero recollection of that first game either. I genuinely forgot it even happened and was stunned when I was reminded that it did.

Totally forgot. Very low scoring game

 

[South of the Yarra]

I genuinely cannot wait for this game. Probably the most excited I have been about a neutral game this year.

 

[Thrawn]

Melbourne will bounce back. Melbourne should have won the last time they played Carlton as the petracca goal was a goal. Petracca, gawn, Oliver and Viney to dominate. Blues will be leading by 9pts at 3qtr time then Melbourne will come from the clouds to kick 4 goals to 1 in the last qtr to win by 10 pts

It's hilarious people mention that incident and neglect the obvious free to Marchbank as he was pulled off the ball by Van Rooyen, in which the head umpire of that game admitted the free kick was there during a radio interview.

 

[Alpine Lodger]

Carltons appeal against Jack Martin

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Jack Martin

Age

29

Ht

186cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

16.2

4star

K

10.0

4star

HB

6.3

4star

M

4.9

5star

T

3.7

5star

G

0.9

4star

D

14.9

4star

K

7.9

3star

HB

7.0

4star

M

4.3

4star

T

3.6

4star

G

1.1

5star

D

8.2

2star

K

4.6

2star

HB

3.6

3star

M

1.8

2star

T

2.0

4star

G

0.6

3star

's 2 week ban for striking, should have been quickly dismissed by the AFL. Its farcical that this decision is even under review.
If Carlton further win their appeal against the ban then the current MRP system should be thrown out. It shows that the current appeal process contains as much merit and integrity as the OJ Simpson trial. Martin struck a guy in the jaw, nowhere near where the ball was being played and nowhere near the motion of spoiling. It's an open shut case in my view and shows the AFL are more scared of Carltons lawyers then the integrity of the competition.

 

[jooce8891]

Carltons appeal against Jack Martin's 2 week ban for striking, should have been quickly dismissed by the AFL. Its farcical that this decision is even under review.
If Carlton further win their appeal against the ban then the current MRP system should be thrown out. It shows that the current appeal process contains as much merit and integrity as the OJ Simpson trial. Martin struck a guy in the jaw, nowhere near where the ball was being played and nowhere near the motion of spoiling. It's an open shut case in my view and shows the AFL are more scared of Carltons lawyers then the integrity of the code.

before you have a stroke over this, i reckon carlton will be arguing for medium impact (1 week not 2)

 

[Worm4]

Carltons appeal against Jack Martin's 2 week ban for striking, should have been quickly dismissed by the AFL. Its farcical that this decision is even under review.
If Carlton further win their appeal against the ban then the current MRP system should be thrown out. It shows that the current appeal process contains as much merit and integrity as the OJ Simpson trial. Martin struck a guy in the jaw, nowhere near where the ball was being played and nowhere near the motion of spoiling. It's an open shut case in my view and shows the AFL are more scared of Carltons lawyers then the integrity of the competition.

The fact that Van Rooyen got offered 1 week , and Martin 2, is probably more farcical .
It's either both 1 , or both 2.
Both players hit their opponents flush in the jaw.

 

[JustaBattler]

The fact that Van Rooyen got offered 1 week , and Martin 2, is probably more farcical .
It's either both 1 , or both 2.
Both players hit their opponents flush in the jaw.

Blakey fumbled as Martin was making his attempt at tackle - casusing Martins upper arm to hit Blakey's upper arm first, and then momentum did the rest...

it was an accident but there was head contact - not enough to stop Balkey from celebrating a goal a couple of minutes afterwards but enough for the Sydney Docs to have him checked - no damage done.

Deserves at most one week and that is being very very unfair to Martin.

 

[CCurnow3votes]

Carltons appeal against Jack Martin's 2 week ban for striking, should have been quickly dismissed by the AFL. Its farcical that this decision is even under review.
If Carlton further win their appeal against the ban then the current MRP system should be thrown out. It shows that the current appeal process contains as much merit and integrity as the OJ Simpson trial. Martin struck a guy in the jaw, nowhere near where the ball was being played and nowhere near the motion of spoiling. It's an open shut case in my view and shows the AFL are more scared of Carltons lawyers then the integrity of the competition.

Blah blah blah …

 

[Soapy V]

I am told that Blues side yet to be decided.

Martin appeal to come
Not convinced on Jack as hasn't played and knee isn't 100%. Kennedy similar

Feel is we will only go in with 100% fit players. Option could well be TDK forward with Charlie surrounded by smalls

Apparently some discussion about adding some more run

 

[Opium]

I am told that Blues side yet to be decided.

Martin appeal to come
Not convinced on Jack as hasn't played and knee isn't 100%. Kennedy similar

Feel is we will only go in with 100% fit players. Option could well be TDK forward with Charlie surrounded by smalls

Apparently some discussion about adding some more run

This is the best option imo. Warm night quick deck we can't afford to play players injured or with limited match fitness. Would love to bring in Hollands and Dow in to add a some speed and point of difference.

 

[Soapy V]

This is the best option imo. Warm night quick deck we can't afford to play players injured or with limited match fitness. Would love to bring in Hollands and Dow in to add a some speed and point of difference.

I think that is a real chance

 

[South of the Yarra]

Gawn has a broken toe.

 

[Robertio]

Carltons appeal against Jack Martin's 2 week ban for striking, should have been quickly dismissed by the AFL. Its farcical that this decision is even under review.
If Carlton further win their appeal against the ban then the current MRP system should be thrown out. It shows that the current appeal process contains as much merit and integrity as the OJ Simpson trial. Martin struck a guy in the jaw, nowhere near where the ball was being played and nowhere near the motion of spoiling. It's an open shut case in my view and shows the AFL are more scared of Carltons lawyers then the integrity of the competition.

Melting and it's only early in the week.

 

[00Stinger]

before you have a stroke over this, i reckon carlton will be arguing for medium impact (1 week not 2)

yeah it was a 1 week suspension imo

 

[HarryBeef]

I am told that Blues side yet to be decided.

Martin appeal to come
Not convinced on Jack as hasn't played and knee isn't 100%. Kennedy similar

Feel is we will only go in with 100% fit players. Option could well be TDK forward with Charlie surrounded by smalls

Apparently some discussion about adding some more run

Assume the 100% fit comment is only in regards to players coming in to the side?

 

[RAPPA]

Gawn has a broken toe.

So what you're saying is that he will only win the hitouts by around 25?

 

[South of the Yarra]

So what you're saying is that he will only win the hitouts by around 25?

28

 

[Cool Kangas]

Gawn has a broken toe.

Yes heard something about this and possible injury to Oliver?? Maybe just rumour….