Preview Rnd 21 - Carlton v Geelong Friday 15th August 7.50PM @ Etihad

[Aphrodite]

Probably did it kicking someone in the head

POTD mebby!

 

[SE_Blue]

He heard we recently signed a bloke with the surname Russell and pulled out due to a sudden on-set of nightmares.

 

[Aphrodite]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-08-12/stevie-j-on-the-hop

GEELONG star Steve Johnson is in doubt for Friday night's clash with Carlton after being hit by soreness in his right foot.

The 31-year-old was sighted on crutches at Simonds Stadium on Tuesday morning.
He headed off to have scans on his foot a short time later.

"Stevie came off the track today with a bit of foot soreness from the game (against Fremantle)," club physio Mark Young told CatsTV.
"We're going to send him for some scans and then pending those results we’ll make a scan later in the week."

 

[HBF]

Thomas, Simpson and Docherty gives us good rebound though.

At the ground I liked Ellard's game and don't think he'll get dropped. Had far and away the most tackles and his contested work was good. Disposal is off though.

Good point. Great to think that we are really starting to get some great users of the footy at the club.

 

[Michael Goiser]

Hey fellow Blues supporters. My local footy club has four tickets in the exclusive Carlton Premiership Lounge for the Carlton V’s Geelong game at Etihad Stadium this Friday night 15th August.

The tickets are worth $290 each. They were going to be auctioned at a fundraising event, but the event has been postponed so we need to sell them now.

If you are interested they are on eBay at: http://m.ebay.com.au/itm?itemId=261559964933

 

[Silvagnis]

It would be handy if we had Bucks fit to replace Yazz.

Bring back Joseph.

We still have run but I think they might be too occupied looking after Motlop, Christensen, Murdoch etc to be too attacking. Yazz is a huge out.

We have these two players called Lucas and Garlett who can run, but are on the outer.

Christensen is more in and under than an outside player who can't win the ball. Guthrie would be quicker.

 

[etsal1]

Bring back Joseph.

We have these two players called Lucas and Garlett who can run, but are on the outer.

Christensen is more in and under than an outside player who can't win the ball. Guthrie would be quicker.

I meant in terms of small defenders to play on their half forwards which roam the ground.

I wouldn't trust Lucas or Garlett to play a defensive role.

Yarran has proven he is a great defender and knows when to attack at the same time.

 

[Silvagnis]

Lucas is still young enough to learn to use his speed and endurance to tag like Walker used to do. Might be a good match up for Murdoch who isn't a hardnut. He ducked his head against Carlton this year.

Could Lucas play on his mate Duncan?

He'd certainly know how he goes about.

Wonder if Smedts will come in for Johnson?

 

[93Bluebagger]

Out: McClean
In: Lucas (sub)

 

[JamisonRun40]

All I want out of Friday night is:
1. To kick straight
2. Commitment for four quarters
3. A win

Who takes Motlop on? It better not be Tuohy, I would give Gus a go.

 

[manboob]

Wonder if Smedts will come in for Johnson?

I ****ing hope not! I like a few others over at the Cat's board would prefer to see Bews in down back (we struggle with small forwards A LOT) and move Kelly to the midfield. Actually, I really wanna see Jansen get a go but that's not gonna happen.

 

[etsal1]

Smedts please. Look what Menz did to him in that third quarter last time. Got us into the game.

 

[Sublime]

So apparently Yarran is a chance to get up for Friday night. Interesting!

 

[etsal1]

 

[HBF]

So apparently Yarran is a chance to get up for Friday night. Interesting!

Very unusual as it's the calf. Surely the club wouldn't risk him when there is absolutely no need to.

 

[Mezzoculo]

Very unusual as it's the calf. Surely the club wouldn't risk him when there is absolutely no need to.

One word:

ducks'n'drakes

 

[Silvagnis]

Smedts please. Look what Menz did to him in that third quarter last time. Got us into the game.

Think of him as a forward. Smedts suddenly looked a million dollars last year after Davies pulled a hamstring and Gibbs took over. Kicked two in a 16 point win.

I ******* hope not! I like a few others over at the Cat's board would prefer to see Bews in down back (we struggle with small forwards A LOT) and move Kelly to the midfield. Actually, I really wanna see Jansen get a go but that's not gonna happen.

We don't have any small forwards. Gone from three to zero in a year.

So apparently Yarran is a chance to get up for Friday night. Interesting!

Six day break might hurt Yarran. Missed the following game after tearing it against WC.

 

[etsal1]

Think of him as a forward. Smedts suddenly looked a million dollars last year after Davies pulled a hamstring and Gibbs took over. Kicked two in a 16 point win.

We don't have any small forwards. Gone from three to zero in a year.

Six day break might hurt Yarran. Missed the following game after tearing it against WC.

That was a hammy. This is a half grade calf strain that only made Waite miss one VFL game after injuring it on the Thursday before the Sunday game.

 

[Aphrodite]

Can't remember who it was that asked if this match is fully ticketed.

Round 21 ticketing info:-

General admission seating will be available but will be limited.

General admission members will be able to scan into the ground, but if they wish to upgrade to a reserved seat contact
Ticketmaster on 1300 136 122 or visit ticketmaster.com.au.

Reserved seat prices start from $25 for non-members and $8.50 for away game members.

*Please note there will not be a membership representative at the Round 21 match against Geelong.

 

[Matty411]

Watching the last 5 minutes of that game v Cats hurts so much. That blatant free kick that wasn't paid to Menzel in the last 30s for high contact was the worst (not) decision (not) made this year. The obstruction of Lappin (Geelong Runner) on Robbo was the 2nd worst. Both in the last minute of that game. Geelong are one of the luckiest teams there ever was.

Perhaps their luck will change this Friday night. Not sure if I like our chances though with the following differences in the team that played in R12 v the likely team we will field this week, on the assumption the only change we make is Armfield for Yaz (if he isn't fit).

Changes to the side from Round 12 to (likely) Round 21:

OUT - Walker, Henderson, Warnock, Everitt, Garlett and Yarran
IN - Curnow, Sheehan, Wood, Bell, Ellard and Graham

Whilst Curnow and Wood are 'upgrades' on form, that's 4 x definite best 22 players (5 x when Garlett is in form) that we're missing v a bogey team of ours... so yeah not 100% confident.

Should still be an amazing game though with form and the fact we're finally playing competitively as a unit.

 

[JohnnyFontane90]

Whilst Curnow and Wood are 'upgrades' on form, that's 4 x definite best 22 players (5 x when Garlett is in form) that we're missing v a bogey team of ours... so yeah not 100% confident.
.

the stats will agree, but when i cast my mind back to our matches vs geelong i really don't feel like they're a bogey team at all.

those decisions were incorrect but we don't wanna be known as the supporters constantly complaining about bad decisions alla freo this week. both geelongs last 2 goals could have been prevented. horlin-smiths was terrible defending when both our players go drawn into the contest and no one stayed down. selwoods was great individual skill but a midfielder shouldn't be able to burst away from a pack that cleanly with 1 min to go unless someone missed their assignment.

 

[Azul]

Undefeated at docklands; sounds like a bogey side to me.

 

[Matty411]

the stats will agree, but when i cast my mind back to our matches vs geelong i really don't feel like they're a bogey team at all.

those decisions were incorrect but we don't wanna be known as the supporters constantly complaining about bad decisions alla freo this week. both geelongs last 2 goals could have been prevented. horlin-smiths was terrible defending when both our players go drawn into the contest and no one stayed down. selwoods was great individual skill but a midfielder shouldn't be able to burst away from a pack that cleanly with 1 min to go unless someone missed their assignment.

What defines a 'bogey team' really? I'd say not beating them in the last 12 matches would go close. I do agree that we've been competitive in many of the recent matches and just need that little extra mental focus to break through... and not to say I'm whinging about those calls - first I've even thought about it since the day after that game... Yes we should've/could've stopped those two goals but those calls just stand out as two of the worst of recent memory (probably because of the timing/circumstances of when they occured).

Lets hope our form continues and we can break the duck against a team that bloody annoys me...

 

[fortynine]

We've been really competitive against the Cats since Mick took over. Waite or Casboult (or both) need to kick a fair few between them, and I think we're going to need vintage performances from Judd, Gibbs, Murphy and Simpson. Stevie J out would probably mean Curnow to Selwood which is an interesting proposition. Also think Curnow could go to Duncan, he's a seriously good and probably underrated player.

Wonder if Cripps can come in for McLean, and if Yarran could get up that would be a huge help. Could run him on Motlop, however he may be a vest candidate. Also wonder if Blaine can sneak in, you need a lot of firepower to beat the cats.

Also curious to see if Rowe goes to Hawkins for a chance at redemption, he deserves a crack considering his form in the last month.

 

[HalloweenJack]

We've been really competitive against the Cats since Mick took over. Waite or Casboult (or both) need to kick a fair few between them, and I think we're going to need vintage performances from Judd, Gibbs, Murphy and Simpson. Stevie J out would probably mean Curnow to Selwood which is an interesting proposition. Also think Curnow could go to Duncan, he's a seriously good and probably underrated player.

Wonder if Cripps can come in for McLean, and if Yarran could get up that would be a huge help. Could run him on Motlop, however he may be a vest candidate. Also wonder if Blaine can sneak in, you need a lot of firepower to beat the cats.

Also curious to see if Rowe goes to Hawkins for a chance at redemption, he deserves a crack considering his form in the last month.

I agree but we were also competitive against the Cats during Ratten's reign. I am looking forward to a victory on Friday night to erase the bad taste left in my mouth a few weeks ago.