Banter Carlton is better in 2024. Who will be better in 2025? Carlton or Collingwood? Part 3

[Bale Dup]

Yep you were the best team outside the 8 this year.

Just

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[Robertio]

Just

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I take it back Essendon were better.

 

[Worm4]

He would have given his left nut to get to Carlton

It's the biggest stuff up since the Pies missed Bernie Quinlan in the 70s, will reverberate for decades

Cmon mate, it's Dan Houston. We're not talking AFL immortals here. GwS missing on buddy franklin was a much bigger stuff up

 

[Worm4]

It's like picking up Brian Lake. Master Stroke

Is that 3 time premiership player Brian Lake you are referring to ?

 

[Bale Dup]

Oh and now you've got rid of the likes of Eyre, Krueger and Bytel and going to get in Tomlinson 31yo & Membrey 30yo. Both extremely average but will fit in with Dad's army. You guys just don't learn do you. No wonder GW baled.

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[Fadge]

The holes arent limited to either end.

Both forward and backlines for Collingwood are a long way from being elite in 2025.

This is what will hold them back.

Even though both the forward lines and back lines have improved from our 2023 premiership year?

Oh sorry, I forgot. That premiership was just a fluke.

 

[Bale Dup]

Just given Lachie Sullivan a 1 year extension. A lot of faith in him that's what that says.

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[Fadge]

Pick 3 get it right.

It will be pick 4.

If it does end up being pick 3, it will only be because noone has held Brisbane to account and selected LAshcroft.

 

[Bale Dup]

Even though both the forward lines and back lines have improved from our 2023 premiership year?

Oh sorry, I forgot. That premiership was just a fluke.

You keep going back to the well don't you. Oh well (pun intended) when that's all you've got, that's all you've got.

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[Worm4]

Houston will just bang through goals himself on the run from outside 50.

Pies also value having a spread of goal kickers, and mids who can hurt...unlike Carlton who just rely on Harry and Charlie (who goes missing in finals).

You know, he only averages 1 goal every 4 games. Don't expect it to change too much

 

[Bale Dup]

Come on! What else ya got?
As Foghorn used to say.

"I say boy, you're doin a lot of chopping but no chips are flying. I say, i say this boy's as sharp as a bowling ball"

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[Fadge]

Jeepers.

Bale Dup has had a fair bit to say today after previously having had 5 posts in the last 6 months...

 

[Robertio]

Even though both the forward lines and back lines have improved from our 2023 premiership year?

Oh sorry, I forgot. That premiership was just a fluke.

I much rather talk about this season where Pies ended up in Mexico.

 

[Worm4]

Multiple avenues to goal and elite conversion per I50 means we have plenty of goal kicking power.
Murphy was a big loss but our defence is still far better than Carlton’s, and virtually every other team.

Virtually best defence = somehow finished 9th.
FmD what other jargon can these clowns come up with just for giggles

 

[Fadge]

You keep going back to the well don't you. Oh well (pun intended) when that's all you've got, that's all you've got.

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Yeah, a recent premiership is a pretty handy thing to have though, isn't it?

 

[Robertio]

Jeepers.

Bale Dup has had a fair bit to say today after previously having had 5 posts in the last 6 months...

He has been waiting to the end of the trade period, he's a thinker.

 

[Fadge]

He has been waiting to the end of the trade period, he's a thinker.

He joined in June, which coincided with.....

No wonder he's been very quiet til now.

Or, maybe there's another reason?

 

[Robertio]

Yeah, a recent premiership is a pretty handy thing to have though, isn't it?

Forget about 2023 Pies are Mexican citizens now.

 

[Robertio]

He joined in June, which coincided with.....

No wonder he's been very quiet til now.

Or, maybe there's another reason?

Maybe maybe not.

 

[Bale Dup]

Jeepers.

Bale Dup has had a fair bit to say today after previously having had 5 posts in the last 6 months...

I joined in June. That's not 6 months
Just getting started. Wind me up. See how far I go
Must admit I have been reading the site for many years but usually too busy, but now I'm retired I have the time. Have read a lot of this thread ( and others) so know the great Fadge well.
I'm just hoping you've got some new material.

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[Soul_Pie]

Looking at Carlton it's becoming obvious that they're going to continue their slide next year, but the main reason is because fundamentally Voss is a bog average coach. Can see them following a similar trajectory to the Brisbane side he managed. Even with a piss easy draw they fell into the finals and embarrassed themselves.

I look at their team and their goal kicking spread is really bad and gets even worse next year because they lost Owies, the midfield has no pace or finesse or genuine creativity, the backline is filled with absolute spuds and overall the gameplan is lacking. Also the injuries are not bad luck at this point, it's a product of bad list management that goes back years and is becoming an excuse.

 

[Bale Dup]

Yeah, a recent premiership is a pretty handy thing to have though, isn't it?

Again. If you like bringing up the past it is.

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[Bale Dup]

Looking at Carlton it's becoming obvious that they're going to continue their slide next year, but the main reason is because fundamentally Voss is a bog average coach. Can see them following a similar trajectory to the Brisbane side he managed. Even with a piss easy draw they fell into the finals and embarrassed themselves.

I look at their team and their goal kicking spread is really bad and gets even worse next year because they lost Owies, the midfield has no pace or finesse or genuine creativity, the backline is filled with absolute spuds and overall the gameplan is lacking. Also the injuries are not bad luck at this point, it's a product of bad list management that goes back years and is becoming an excuse.

Words on a page. That's all that is. Got anything to back up this "prediction"?

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[Robertio]

Looking at Carlton it's becoming obvious that they're going to continue their slide next year, but the main reason is because fundamentally Voss is a bog average coach. Can see them following a similar trajectory to the Brisbane side he managed. Even with a piss easy draw they fell into the finals and embarrassed themselves.

I look at their team and their goal kicking spread is really bad and gets even worse next year because they lost Owies, the midfield has no pace or finesse or genuine creativity, the backline is filled with absolute spuds and overall the gameplan is lacking. Also the injuries are not bad luck at this point, it's a product of bad list management that goes back years and is becoming an excuse.

Oh yes suddenly Owies is a superstar lol, and after all you just typed we finished ahead of the Pies. Now what does that say about them?

 

[Bale Dup]

Oh yes suddenly Owies is a superstar lol, and after all you just typed we finished ahead of the Pies. Now what does that say about them?

Yep. I fink Carlton will slide next year coz they lost Owies and their coachy is bad

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