Preview RND 1 - Carlton v Richmond Thurs March 18th 7.25pm AEDT @ MCG

[happydude]

What about if your a home reserved seat holder but not away? Does anyone know?

away general or just home?

Away general will probably be $0
Home only will have to purchase with Public and there will be a cost.

I doubt it will get that far though

 

[BIuebagger]

What about if your a home reserved seat holder but not away? Does anyone know?

No access until general sale for just home members. Any away membership today would secure you a ticket this morning.

 

[Accidental genius]

Who's getting dropped out of the teams who got picked to play the praccy games for Gibbons to get picked?

Not sure. But I’d be surprised if gibbons (and Jsos) are not selected.

 

[Accidental genius]

Maybe but i dont agree. No point playing a bloke for a qtr here or there if he is in the frame for a game come round 1 - next cab off the ranks but dont see how they all of a sudden get a gig ahead of those that played most if not all of both practice games. Its not as if we blooded any guys for the sake of it knowing they werent going to play round 1 - both were basically best 22 picked

Good points.

 

[Stamos]

Not sure. But I’d be surprised if gibbons (and Jsos) are not selected.

Well Jack was picked, I'd be shocked if he gets dropped.
I suppose Gibbo could get the 23rd man sub spot, but we're not dropping Fisher/Martin/Murphy/Fogarty to squeeze him in.

 

[Stamos]

UPDATE: Carlton keys to take on Tigers, mystery over Martin's availability

Harry McKay and Levi Casboult, are expected to play against Richmond but there is a cloud over Jack Martin

www.afl.com.au

 

[FRUMPY]

UPDATE: Carlton keys to take on Tigers, mystery over Martin's availability

Harry McKay and Levi Casboult, are expected to play against Richmond but there is a cloud over Jack Martin

www.afl.com.au

With Harry being a bit suspect and if the 23rd man comes in, does O-Mac get the fluro top (you know they need a fluro top on so we know he is the 23rd man and doesnt just run on....)

 

[Stamos]

With Harry being a bit suspect and if the 23rd man comes in, does O-Mac get the fluro top (you know they need a fluro top on so we know he is the 23rd man and doesnt just run on....)

Highly doubt it. Sub needs to be a running player. I'd guess LOB, maybe Gibbo.

 

[FRUMPY]

Highly doubt it. Sub needs to be a running player. I'd guess LOB, maybe Gibbo.

I hated the days of the Sub, and now here we are again...

 

[Stamos]

I hated the days of the Sub, and now here we are again...

Ridiculous (possible) decision by the AFL

 

[Metalcrusher]

Well Jack was picked, I'd be shocked if he gets dropped.
I suppose Gibbo could get the 23rd man sub spot, but we're not dropping Fisher/Martin/Murphy/Fogarty to squeeze him in.

I'll be really interested to see how The Fog of War goes ... only knock I have so far is he cant kick more than 40 meters.

 

[thylacine60]

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[Jay23]

No access until general sale for just home members. Any away membership today would secure you a ticket this morning.

I am a home reserved seat member and have away general admission access - Just secured tickets and had to pay $18 each

 

[Stamos]

So, likely

B: Doc, Jones, Plow
HB: Samo, Weiters, Saad
C: Setterfield, Cripps, Newnes
HF: Martin, Harry, Murphy
F: Jack, Levi, Fish
Foll: Pitto, Walsh, Ed

Bench: Williamson, Dow, Fogarty, Cunners
Sub: LOB

 

[Kreuuuzeurns]

Yeah, pretty well sums it up. I'm assuming the coaches like him for a specific job and prefer that reliability to someone with a bit more flash.

Doc, Jones, Plow
Saad, Weiters, SPS
Setters, Walsh, Willo
Pittonet, Cripps, Curnow
Martin, Casboult, Murphy
Betts, McKay, Fisher
I/C: Dow, Fogarty, XXXX, XXXX

Who does that leave for the last two spots?

I'd probably have, in order of preference - Newnes, Silvagni, Cunners, Gibbons, LOB, Kennedy.

You can pencil in SOJ. They will reward his form and we need a capable third tall. Grimes will run rampant otherwise.

I have Newnes, Gibbons and Cuners rounding out your 22 (23). Not convinced Eddie is in.

 

[Ash Man]

Not sure gibbons is zero chance of being selected in r1. I think there is a high probability he will get picked. Imo betts may not get up for r1.

I agree. Gibbons in as a Betts not ready is looking likely after hearing Eddie AFL360.

 

[blueycarlton]

Still waiting for my AFL club support ticket to arrive. Anyone else in the same boat?

 

[Stamos]

I agree. Gibbons in as a Betts not ready is looking likely after hearing Eddie AFL360.

In for whom?

 

[Ash Man]

With Harry being a bit suspect and if the 23rd man comes in, does O-Mac get the fluro top (you know they need a fluro top on so we know he is the 23rd man and doesnt just run on....)
[/QUOTE
I don’t think Harry is suspect
Names should mean fit to play

 

[Jeremias]

Great to see Fog named. Didn't particularly stand out through the preseason games but I think he'll be a better player for us than many are expecting.

I had him in my best side but as one of the handful fighting it out for the remaining couple of spots in the 22.

With news of his inclusion, my updated 22 is:

B: Plowman - Jones - Docherty
HB: Saad - Weitering - SPS
C: Newnes - Curnow - Setterfield
HF: Martin - Casboult - Murphy
F: Fisher - McKay - Silvagni
R: Pittonet - Cripps - Walsh
INT: Dow - Williamson - Fogarty - ??

LOB, Eddie, Cuningham, Gibbons, OMac fighting it out for the last spot.

 

[Ash Man]

In for whom?

Cuningham in your team

 

[Jimmae]

AFL: let put in these rules to tire the players out and slow the game down (reduce interchange, make more open and running style)

Also AFL: lets bring in a sub to help make things easier on the players and coaches to avoid overworking players in the case of injury.

Bloody want things both ways. [insert angry Simmo gif]

It's specifically for concussion, isn't it? It encourages teams to treat head injuries far more cautiously, and just sub them out based on the observed physical contact, rather than symptom set.

Delayed onset concussion is very much a thing, and reflects the ongoing stress on the body as you roam around with subclinical neurological damage.

I think, based on praccy games, Newnes and JSOS - both played 8 qtrs (if i remember correctly). Cunners might get a gig if they want an extra mid to take Williams spot.

Gibbons, LOB and Kennedy zero chance imo

Pretty sure Newnes sat out at least one quarter of the Saints game.

So, likely

B: Doc, Jones, Plow
HB: Samo, Weiters, Saad
C: Setterfield, Cripps, Newnes
HF: Martin, Harry, Murphy
F: Jack, Levi, Fish
Foll: Pitto, Walsh, Ed

Bench: Williamson, Dow, Fogarty, Cunners
Sub: LOB

I really want to swap LOB for Newnes, but otherwise I'd be thrilled with that team. I think O'Brien can create a lot more high quality opportunities in our forward 50 than Newnes, without compromising our defensive run in midfield.

 

[HaydossJ]

So, likely

B: Doc, Jones, Plow
HB: Samo, Weiters, Saad
C: Setterfield, Cripps, Newnes
HF: Martin, Harry, Murphy
F: Jack, Levi, Fish
Foll: Pitto, Walsh, Ed

Bench: Williamson, Dow, Fogarty, Cunners
Sub: LOB

Spot on IMO. Only Williams, Charlie and TDK missing from the certified best 22 (huge outs, however). We'll need to be at our best, and Tiges will need to be off, but this game is winnable (as long as Harry gets through the game).

 

[Aphrodite]

Saad, Fogarty to make Blue debuts

Adam Saad and Lachie Fogarty will feature for Carlton on Thursday night.

www.carltonfc.com.au

 

[Stamos]

Cuningham in your team

What would be your reasoning, from the 2 praccy games?