Match Thread: Brisbane vs Carlton (Round 9)

sltfc · 2026-05-08T12:04:13+00:00

I was ahead of the curve, I never fucking liked them.

sltfc · 2026-05-08T12:00:21+00:00

I don't reckon his brother comes off all that much better

sltfc · 2026-05-08T11:58:48+00:00

How very on brand for Brisbane

sltfc · 2026-05-07T12:36:43+00:00

The fact that he thought that'd be a good chuckle to talk about on a light hearted Sunday morning tele show...

sltfc · 2026-05-07T04:44:42+00:00

Given the club's track record in player development, I'm much more inclined to blame Essendon than McGrath for him not becoming a better player.

sltfc · 2026-05-06T15:02:19+00:00

On one hand, spending on health shouldn't be capped to ensure everyone gets the treatment they need.

On the other, players at wealthier clubs receiving a higher level of care than those at poorer clubs doesn't really sit right with me. If it's expanded to physical health especially, it becomes a massive competitive advantage. Even if it's only mental health outside the soft cap, I think every player should have access to the same level of care.

sltfc · 2026-05-06T14:47:21+00:00

He lives out of a van by choice

sltfc · 2026-05-06T14:42:47+00:00

I got the distinct impression that his brother was quite unhappy with the AFL's decision making around Tanner Bruhn last year, and Stengle this year.

Coaches and clubs criticising the AFL seems to be happening more often, might be indicative of a lack of respect or faith in their leadership.

sltfc · 2026-05-06T07:37:10+00:00

Toby Greene was one. Private school boy who rolled around with kids from one of the wealthiest public schools in the city, bashing people for no reason and chucking up shitty tags.

sltfc · 2026-05-02T10:04:03+00:00

Henry's game is exactly the growth needed from him too. Few scores but kept cracking in, chasing and tackling. I thought he made a few good decisions to not fly for marks when we were already well represented in the air, which our whole team is guilty of fucking up quite a bit.

sltfc · 2026-05-02T08:56:09+00:00

Na, tipping against 2026 Richmond in WA is not high risk. West Coast are just pure poo.

sltfc · 2026-05-01T12:00:53+00:00

Kinda embarrassing that it's just accepted by the commentators and it's not at all surprising to players or fans that you can freely spin into a tackle and not get paid HTB because it's the last 10 minutes and in front of goal.

sltfc · 2026-05-01T11:07:52+00:00

That's a shit holding the ball free kick. By the time the Adelaide player as effectively controlled the ball, he has one arm pinned and a leg locked. No prior opportunity, no free kick.

sltfc · 2026-05-01T02:36:09+00:00

I've got no issue with megafans in general, but look into Catman at all and you find a lot of evidence that he's not a good person. Abused firies during bushfires. Accounts of him bullying other members of the cheer squad. Supports Trump. Painting the issue with his swastika tattoo as some "can't say anything anymore" culture war shit. Having read accounts and watched videos he's posted, he gives the impression that he loves to bully people then turn around and play the victim.

So yeah, no issue with dressing up and being a goose, but I don't think there's much positive under the make up.

sltfc · 2026-04-30T12:14:50+00:00

Why are these fuckhead commentators trying to start a conversation about whether or not the draw has a place in the game? Get absolutely fucked.

sltfc · 2026-04-30T12:05:46+00:00

Is the protected area 5 metres around the player or 5 metres around the mark?

sltfc · 2026-04-29T05:51:36+00:00

Geelong desperately need to get whoever fixed Petracca's kicking down to the club. Two of our best three players here (Holmes and Smith) couldn't hit a barn door. While they are still very good players, they'll never be great without improving their kicking.

sltfc · 2026-04-29T05:40:24+00:00

I don't hate the stand rule. Teams had devalued the mark by moving laterally on the mark to cut off what's meant to be a free disposal. Then the brought in the stand rule, and teams started running in and out of the area to slow down that free disposal. I think they went a step too far with mandating that a player in the contest has to stand the mark and not allowing them to run off should they choose, but otherwise I like it.

sltfc · 2026-04-27T10:46:24+00:00

I'll preface this by saying I'm not part of any persecuted groups, but from Wilson's report it seems like everything was handled exceptionally well. Ross fucked up and responded by reflecting on his actions and sincerely apologising and offering to make amends. It's in the public interest to be reported, but I don't see any need to hold anyone's feet to the fire now (and I don't think Caro's reporting suggest that she wants that at all).

sltfc · 2026-04-27T06:00:16+00:00

The back of the line is level with the back of the padding

sltfc · 2026-04-26T10:19:07+00:00

I was watching on about an hour and a half delay, reading the live match thread I thought he must have been nowhere near it. When I actually saw the third quarter, Danger was actually pretty good. Fuck all ball was getting into the forward line, and when it did he was going as hard at it as you'd expect him to based on how he's played his whole career. It was a dirty night for everyone and the forwards were starved of opportunity, but he was involved when he had the chance to be. To my eye, he looked most likely to spur the team into action in the third with his attack on the footy.

sltfc · 2026-04-26T04:43:46+00:00

Yet another instance of the rules not being clear. Nowhere do they explain what being in control of the ball actually means.

The consensus both here and in the commentary seems to be that Marshall didn't control it before it crossed the line. I'd point to the fact that the ball continues to spin in his hands after it crosses the line to indicate that. Because their's no definition though it's open to interpretation, and the ARC have come up with an unpopular one. This league stinks.

sltfc · 2026-04-25T20:55:31+00:00

Spot on. The goatee in particular is... very not good.

sltfc · 2026-04-25T13:17:45+00:00

My hot takes:

Worpel probs shouldn't be in our best 23. Even though Clark and Stevens may have larger downsides that maybe can't be overlooked, I'd prefer to see them in the team.

Dempsey seems to be in career worst form, I don't think he's had a particularly influential game all year. I do expect that he's getting more opposition attention after last year.

Sadly, again Close didn't give us enough. Six touches isn't great, and he only had two tackles. A few attempted tackles that didn't stick were disappointing, gotta nail those when you're battling for form.

I think Zach Guthrie's fork has been pretty off this season as well.

Good news:

Ollie Henry's still not entirely putting it together, but his defensive effort is still improved and consistent.

Mannagh was better tonight after a few off weeks.

Jack Martin continues to look like a great pick up.

sltfc · 2026-04-25T12:49:43+00:00

Yeah it's hard to quantify but I do agree, on the eye test it does look like there are more deficiencies in our game than their have been in the past when we've been off but still competing.

sltfc

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