Carlton Premiership in 2018

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Re: Carlton Premiership in 2018

Post: # 1713581Post spert »

Ha ha - if we had won the JLTs, I would expect comments along the lines of: it was expected..as we're a club on rise, close to full strength, those games were a good indication of where we're heading, blah blah. Sadly, we lost the JLTs, and those games are apparently not so important. So if we lose to Brisbane, then it's because we don't want to peak too early? In reality, the JLT losses were embarrassing for Richo.


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Re: Carlton Premiership in 2018

Post: # 1713587Post desertsaint »

spert wrote:Ha ha - if we had won the JLTs, I would expect comments along the lines of: it was expected..as we're a club on rise, close to full strength, those games were a good indication of where we're heading, blah blah. Sadly, we lost the JLTs, and those games are apparently not so important. So if we lose to Brisbane, then it's because we don't want to peak too early? In reality, the JLT losses were embarrassing for Richo.
given the clubs supposed statement prior to aflx on going for the win regardless to set a winning culture, you're probably right.


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Re: Carlton Premiership in 2018

Post: # 1713593Post sunsaint »

desertsaint wrote: given the clubs supposed statement prior to aflx on going for the win regardless to set a winning culture, you're probably right.
That is EXACTLY what sits in the back of my mind when you have these "meaningless" praccy games
ok there are a few players that are not match fit and yes they tweak set ups and "plans" etc
but when that oval ball bounces in that random way the bl@@dy thing does - it comes down to you vs your opponent
and these guys love the competition, they have pride, and most want to win.


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Re: Carlton Premiership in 2018

Post: # 1713608Post Drake Huggins »

We did state we were going out to win every game to create that winning culture. Right on track. 0/2. 1/4 if we count the meaningless AFLX. As Charlie Sheen said, "Winning!"


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Re: Carlton Premiership in 2018

Post: # 1713615Post Drake Huggins »

We did state we were going out to win every game to create that winning culture. Right on track. 0/2. 1/4 if we count the meaningless AFLX. As Charlie Sheen said, "Winning!"


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Re: Carlton Premiership in 2018

Post: # 1713618Post congorozides »

Remember the 'winning culture' argument.

Now we are 'experimenting'.

I didn't see much experimenting. I saw the exact same game plan and patterns as last season.

If we are 'experimenting' why not play guys like Joyce, White, Austin and Battle?

You cant play a full mature side in the JLT and then say oh its only JLT.

Seriously. This is nonsense.


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Re: Carlton Premiership in 2018

Post: # 1714359Post Con Gorozidis »

Blue Baggers are on.
Best first game in years.
Maybe take it off em and give it to North v Eagles or some other s*** game.


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Re: Carlton Premiership in 2018

Post: # 1722582Post MC Gusto »

This post is hilarious!

0-6 for the blues

Not saying we’ve been great but the experts calling the rise of Carlton off the back of JLT must surely be eating some humble tasting pie now

I stick by my prediction - Carlton will be bottom 4


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Re: Carlton Premiership in 2018

Post: # 1722585Post Teflon »

True but kill for some young Cripps class from our mids...


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Re: Carlton Premiership in 2018

Post: # 1722592Post MC Gusto »

Yea Cripps is a jet no doubt.

Mind you I do feel the commentators wet themselves over Dow and at this early stage coff has shown a lot more. Dow, whilst reasonably composed, looks like a boy in a mans game


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Re: Carlton Premiership in 2018

Post: # 1722594Post Teflon »

MC Gusto wrote:Yea Cripps is a jet no doubt.

Mind you I do feel the commentators wet themselves over Dow and at this early stage coff has shown a lot more. Dow, whilst reasonably composed, looks like a boy in a mans game
How good is it to finally watch a saints player with composure and skill? Coffs is a beauty and I think Clarke will go ok to....if they let him play more than 1 game in row...


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Re: Carlton Premiership in 2018

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Worst start to a year in their history.

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Re: Carlton Premiership in 2018

Post: # 1722603Post MC Gusto »

Oh don’t get me wrong I think Clarke will be an absolute gun. Will be an extremely valuable player with classy disposal from both sides. Just that coff has looked more at home in this (very) early stage

And yes the blues are putrid!


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Re: Carlton Premiership in 2018

Post: # 1722607Post takeaway »

Carlton seem to have a way to go, and their veterans, Kruezer, Murphy, etc are nearly out the door. Their GWS invasion is not working out as well as they thought at this stage. However, they have an absolute gun in Cripps, and a future A grader in Curnow, and Mckay looks good. Also Fisher. We would be ahead but not as much as some think.

0- 6 very satisfying though.


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Re: Carlton Premiership in 2018

Post: # 1722608Post samuraisaint »

And they play Adelaide in Adelaide next Saturday night.


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Re: Carlton Premiership in 2018

Post: # 1722635Post parkeysainter »

Pre-season form means diddly squat like every season. So much for the Blues being ahead of the Saints on their re-build. Where are those people now? Lol!!!!


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Re: Carlton Premiership in 2018

Post: # 1742343Post parkeysainter »

Drake Huggins wrote: Sun 11 Mar 2018 2:15pm Well, Carlton are ahead of us. List and development wise. Won't win the flag but in the mix for a mediocre finish with us. Set to zoom past us in the next two years.
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