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Stockholm Syndrome
- Oct 12, 2019
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Ladies and gentlemen, thanks to a wonderful combination of factors including Xi Jingping, our federal government and all our state governments, I'm proud to announce we've shithoused our way into a primetime Saturday night fixture at the 'G.
Sort of anyway. Turns out some geriatric who used to play for Port and plays for Hawthorn is celebrating his 400th game, so a national FTA slot eludes us yet again.
TheHome Team: The Fremantle Dockers
I'm sure we need no introductions. We wear purple, historically under-resourced and lacked success, and with a promising core of young players we're looking to shithouse our way into finals while we still have Fyfe, Walters and Mundy.
The Opposition: The Once-Mighty Carlton Blues
What can we say about Carlton? Once a powerhouse of the AFL, winning flag after flag and grand final appearance after grand final appearance. Unlike our lovable battlers Carlton always had the resources and all the success it could buy. But unfortunately for them a chance encounter with Freo at the trade table would see that all come tumbling down. As the great BigFooty copypasta explains:
Since that point Carlton have never come close to another flag, instead favouring wooden cutlery. Some might even go so far to say Stephen O'Reilly is the reason Carlton have been playing their Grand Final against us in recent years.
This year Carlton have shown vulnerabilities thanks to the poor defensive work-rate of their players, as well as Teague's tactics that often see his defenders exposed to one-on-one contests and vulnerable against fast counter-attacks when his side turn the ball over going forward. Here's some nice primers on it:
www.abc.net.au
www.foxsports.com.au
Carlton will come into this game sitting at 5-9, with an external review hanging over their heads and the prospect of another wasted season despite their high-profile new recruits.
Team Changes:
What's At Stake:
Thanks character from Disney movie people barely watched or remembered for making my point.
For Freo a result against Carlton will be vital to keep us in touch with the top-8; particularly ahead of a tough end of season fixture. A win here will set up a run to finals; a loss may push finals out of our reach.
Carlton won't play finals this year; structural issues combined with their 5-9 record will ensure that. But a positive result against us will keep their season alive just a bit longer, and take the pressure off Teague.
Predicted Result:
Fremantle come out firing in the first quarter, and take a heavy lead. Carlton over the course of the rest of the game pull the margin back, and a late run leaves us only a few points ahead with less than a minute to go. A Colyer turnover in our forward-line sees Saad recieve the ball, with the open corridor to run into. The umpire is so mesmerised by Saad's run he fails to notice that Saad hasn't bounced the ball as he completes his run from half back to shrug an Acres tackle and kick at goal from the 50m line, converting a major and giving Carlton a late lead they don't deserve.
Our finals hopes die, and Adam Saad despite his illegal action is rewarded with GOTY for his heroics.
Sort of anyway. Turns out some geriatric who used to play for Port and plays for Hawthorn is celebrating his 400th game, so a national FTA slot eludes us yet again.
The
I'm sure we need no introductions. We wear purple, historically under-resourced and lacked success, and with a promising core of young players we're looking to shithouse our way into finals while we still have Fyfe, Walters and Mundy.
The Opposition: The Once-Mighty Carlton Blues
What can we say about Carlton? Once a powerhouse of the AFL, winning flag after flag and grand final appearance after grand final appearance. Unlike our lovable battlers Carlton always had the resources and all the success it could buy. But unfortunately for them a chance encounter with Freo at the trade table would see that all come tumbling down. As the great BigFooty copypasta explains:
Since that point Carlton have never come close to another flag, instead favouring wooden cutlery. Some might even go so far to say Stephen O'Reilly is the reason Carlton have been playing their Grand Final against us in recent years.
This year Carlton have shown vulnerabilities thanks to the poor defensive work-rate of their players, as well as Teague's tactics that often see his defenders exposed to one-on-one contests and vulnerable against fast counter-attacks when his side turn the ball over going forward. Here's some nice primers on it:
What's gone wrong with Carlton this year?
Despite having ambitions of finals coming into the year, the Blues are languishing in 14th on the AFL ladder. Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson analyse their on-field issue this year, and their biggest off-field question.
www.abc.net.au
Proof Blues have no excuse for horror flaw; issue that can expose two contenders: Champion Index
Proof Blues have no excuse for horror flaw; issue that can expose two contenders: Champion Index
www.foxsports.com.au
Carlton will come into this game sitting at 5-9, with an external review hanging over their heads and the prospect of another wasted season despite their high-profile new recruits.
Team Changes:
What's At Stake:
Thanks character from Disney movie people barely watched or remembered for making my point.
For Freo a result against Carlton will be vital to keep us in touch with the top-8; particularly ahead of a tough end of season fixture. A win here will set up a run to finals; a loss may push finals out of our reach.
Carlton won't play finals this year; structural issues combined with their 5-9 record will ensure that. But a positive result against us will keep their season alive just a bit longer, and take the pressure off Teague.
Predicted Result:
Fremantle come out firing in the first quarter, and take a heavy lead. Carlton over the course of the rest of the game pull the margin back, and a late run leaves us only a few points ahead with less than a minute to go. A Colyer turnover in our forward-line sees Saad recieve the ball, with the open corridor to run into. The umpire is so mesmerised by Saad's run he fails to notice that Saad hasn't bounced the ball as he completes his run from half back to shrug an Acres tackle and kick at goal from the 50m line, converting a major and giving Carlton a late lead they don't deserve.
Our finals hopes die, and Adam Saad despite his illegal action is rewarded with GOTY for his heroics.
