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Harry McKay has a career goals per game of 1.92, but against the Lions this decade he’s kicked 2.75 goals per game, so he’s one of the rare players who plays better against Harris Andrews than other defenders. He’s kicked 3, 3, 3, 2, 1, 1, 6 and 3 in his last 8 matchups against Brissie going back to 2020.

Anyone keeping up with the current drama with The Jumper Punch blokey blokes? Got Respect round just around the corner and we see stuff like this. They're like the 'Bounce' equivalent of fan channels.

UPDATES on three Blues leading into Round 11.

Cooper Lord (concussion)
- Modified program
- Availability: Round 12-13
- Entered concussion protocols following Saturday’s VFL game and is unavailable for selection this week.

Ollie Hollands (ankle)
- Modified program
- Availability: Round 13-15
- Scans confirmed an ankle injury following Saturday’s game. Hollands will now commence his recovery, with an aim to return to play in the next 3-4 weeks.

Adam Saad (hamstring)
- Full training
- Availability: Test
- Will aim to train fully this week and be available for selection.

Time for some rare but deserved Ollie Hollands love.

He's just put together his best fortnight for the club.

He's getting to more contests, driving with his legs through contact, and is using the ball extremely well.

Maybe Billy coming in has allowed him to push higher and play his natural wing role?

I don't know, but I'm starting to see some really positive growth from him, which was a non-negotiable for him with this being a contract year.

I've been as much of an Ollie critic has anyone, and have always been hanging for the day that his tireless effort translates to actual impact on a game. He's shown that to me the last 2 weeks, and I really hope he continues on this trajectory.

Make me believe, Ollie 🙏

I feel that it is a winnable game, especially with the boys up and about after Saturday's performance. Feels like this is a really defining game for the rest of the season. We either win this and keep the feel-good factor going or we're back to square one. Within the 5 games after that we play Richmond, Esendon and West Coast so we could really start to get some momentum going. Of course, I don't think we will play finals, but it would be great to get a winning mentality going within the youngsters

Dear Blues fans,

I come in peace.

I just was curious whether you guys were impressed with Jack Ison ’s debut on the weekend and think he’ll keep his place in the team over the next few weeks

My SuperCoach team depends on it…🤣

Cheers!

Does anyone have the guernseys with the more modern monogram, especially with the mars sponsee. That logo was my childhood I wish we brought it back icl

From The Age “In his defence, Luke Sayers admits to sending the document to the AFL’s general counsel, Stephen Meade, and barrister Christopher Townshend, KC, who was assisting the Carlton Football Club.”

I would hope the club isn’t footing the bill for what is surely a personal matter ?

Believe it. Manifest it. Who cares about being realistic? Dream big, Baggers!

Given there’s no assessment of the game as a whole here it goes.

1. Voss was a part of the problem. Not the whole problem, but a part of it. He doesn’t deserve to be dragged but he also wasn’t the right coach for the club.
2. Wilson and Ison are afl ready. Ison looked composed in a way we haven’t seen in a while (low bar) and Wilson was impactful.
3. We’re in desperate need of a ruckman. This isn’t suggesting Pitto doesn’t suffice but he is older, not elite but rather serviceable, and we have no one coming through.
4. Carroll looks like a star in the making. Enough said.
5. Given the season is over for us, is there any harm in starting to blood some kids, if ready, rather than playing older blokes who aren’t in our window. Young, Camporeale, etc.?

There's been a lot of chatter on the next captain, but a somewhat general consensus is that Walsh should be next (surpassing Weitering in the pecking order so to speak). I for one see the energy and determination in his eyes to win, beyond just the insane work ethic we hear about. The time for change is for 2027 (new coach, new captain) - I would even go as far to say put a younger person in the leadership group if it is 2-3 beyond the vice captain (Weiters could remain as vice captain). I do not want to see CO-captains (it doesn't work).

Only thing, I have the feeling they might put Weiters as captain. Is there any reason why Weiters is the better choice than Walsh?