Richmond vs Carlton @ the MCG, Round 1, 2019

[Dont Argue]

Blaming umpires is a waste of time.

But stating the truth isn't.
We won but they were gifted 5 goals.

[Tiger Khosh]

If Gold Coast wernt such a mess, Carlton would be a shoe in for the spoon.

Oh well atleast they’ll have a top 3 draft pick.......oh wait.......

[Diocletian]

Never take Carlton lightly.....

[YellowandBlackBlood]

Never take Carlton lightly.....

True, but most people don't like Carlton's draft performances over the years...

[mat073]

They won't jump us this year.  They also won't be gifted 5 goals via soft 50m penalties.

[JP Tiger]

Oh god!  The annual round 1 rules raffle is upon us again!      

[Dougeytherichmondfan]

They won't jump us this year.  They also won't be gifted 5 goals via soft 50m penalties.

Pfft, what makes you say that? I wouldn’t put it passed the AFL to give em 10.

[one-eyed]

The media (Ch 7 arvo news) are pumping up Carlton after their JLT win last night.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-02-28/match-report-walsh-dazzles-as-blues-fight-off-dons

[one-eyed]

Club member pre-sale of tickets on sale from today (10am):

General public goes on sale from Wednesday.

https://hotshow4.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=CARLT0119

[mat073]

The media (Ch 7 arvo news) are pumping up Carlton after their JLT win last night.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-02-28/match-report-walsh-dazzles-as-blues-fight-off-dons

Of course they are,  Essendon are going to win the premiership after all.

[one-eyed]

Carlton website says they are expecting over 85,000 at the 'G for round 1.

https://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2019-03-06/round-1-tickets-on-sale

[one-eyed]

AFL fixture boss estimates monster crowd for season opener

By SEN
8 March 2019

AFL fixture boss Travis Auld has estimated a monster crowd of up to 90,000 to attend the 2019 season opener between Carlton and Richmond at the MCG.

Last year’s bumper crowd of 90,151 broke the Round 1 record of 87,119 previously held by the Blues and arch rivals Collingwood in 1995.

Auld praised the two powerhouse Victorian clubs for their ability to continually attract big crowds for the traditional fixture.

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“There’s no reason to say that we shouldn’t get a crowd of in that mid to high 80s towards 90,000 again,” Auld told SEN’s Time On.

“This game has averaged over 80,000 for the last five years and both clubs have done a really good job to build the season opener and they deserve that opportunity.

“We focus a lot on making sure our game is accessible for supporters.

“If you can get 80,000 people to a game each and every year, then it’s something that the fans really enjoy and it’s a great way to start our season.”

Richmond will look to make it eight consecutive wins over Carlton when they meet on March 21 to kick-start the new campaign.

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2019/03/08/afl-fixture-boss-estimates-monster-crowd-for-season-opener/

[mightytiges]

Looking ahead to our round 1 opposition, the Blues have been very competitive in both their JLT games.

* They've been efficient: they had far less of the ball today but had more inside F50s and more scoring shots. Could have pinched the game in the end.

* The Blues won the clearances against the Pies but that was more at around the ground stoppages (13-28). The Pies won the centre clearances 14-8.

* Cripps is obviously the main ballwinner and goalkicking midfielder. There's a big drop to their next mid. So who will tag him? Graham?

* The Pies smashed them on the outside. So they haven't improved that side of the game and are still heavily reliant on their inside play.

* Grundy dominated given his agility compared to Phillips. Makes Balta being in our round 1 side a certainty if he wasn't already.

* Carlton playing 3 tall forwards but their goals in the JLT have come from their smalls. McKay was the only tall forward to hit the scoreboard today (3 goals). Not allowing their talls to get isolated and forcing them to lead to the same spot is easier to defend against. Grimes or Broad will have to play as a 3rd tall defender.

[one-eyed]

It's going to be warm conditions.

[wayne]

Looking ahead to our round 1 opposition, the Blues have been very competitive in both their JLT games.

* They've been efficient: they had far less of the ball today but had more inside F50s and more scoring shots. Could have pinched the game in the end.

* The Blues won the clearances against the Pies but that was more at around the ground stoppages (13-28). The Pies won the centre clearances 14-8.

* Cripps is obviously the main ballwinner and goalkicking midfielder. There's a big drop to their next mid. So who will tag him? Graham?

* The Pies smashed them on the outside. So they haven't improved that side of the game and are still heavily reliant on their inside play.

* Grundy dominated given his agility compared to Phillips. Makes Balta being in our round 1 side a certainty if he wasn't already.

* Carlton playing 3 tall forwards but their goals in the JLT have come from their smalls. McKay was the only tall forward to hit the scoreboard today (3 goals). Not allowing their talls to get isolated and forcing them to lead to the same spot is easier to defend against. Grimes or Broad will have to play as a 3rd tall defender.

Cripps can't do at all, but if he smashes us out of the middle and gets the ball in quickly with the 6-6-6 rules, they could be dangerous.