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Offline Diocletian

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Re: Changes for the Carlton game?
« Reply #45 on: June 28, 2024, 01:40:38 PM »
Actually think Balta's best position-or at least where he can have the most influence on the game and do the most damage in the shortest amount of time - is in the ruck... :shh
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Re: Changes for the Carlton game?
« Reply #46 on: June 28, 2024, 06:34:07 PM »
Actually think Balta's best position-or at least where he can have the most influence on the game and do the most damage in the shortest amount of time - is in the ruck... :shh

Yes, you have a point. He is amazing to watch in the ruck and almost does it all himself. Don't reckon he can do that all game tho. But definitely should have short spells there at times  :thumbsup

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Re: Changes for the Carlton game?
« Reply #47 on: June 28, 2024, 08:12:29 PM »
Actually think Balta's best position-or at least where he can have the most influence on the game and do the most damage in the shortest amount of time - is in the ruck... :shh

Agree with this Dio

In the ruck due to his athleticism it basically means we have another mid fielder
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Re: Changes for the Carlton game?
« Reply #48 on: June 28, 2024, 08:58:07 PM »
Doesn’t have the engine
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Re: Changes for the Carlton game?
« Reply #49 on: June 28, 2024, 09:06:21 PM »
Doesn’t have the engine

Key point is " shortest amount of time". He gives us a massive boost when he gives Nank a chopout
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