AFL Rd 18 2023 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Port Adelaide

[cookie2]

A very convincing win and a delight to watch. Our defence has developed extremely well and we are now building the rest of our game on that. I was very pleased with the way our lesser lights such as Cottrell,  Boyd, Fogarty and Dow played not to mention Motlop with his little bag! Go Blues!

Not to mention Cunners.

[laj]

Gointocarlton said R7-10 last year. I think that’s right.

He right. Then we lost to the Pies by 4pts when Walsh got his head pulled off with 3 seconds to go and it wasn't paid.

Previously it was Bolton's first year.

[PaulP]

So good.

What an amazing game - disappointed I missed it, had my kids bball game ?

I said pre game if we win convincingly well, we are back. Shaken off the cobwebs and whatever else
Was hanging on us!

Let’s go Blues, let’s make finals ??

I never feel comfortable saying we are back. I’m always hopeful, but wary at the same time. It’s been an impressive 4 games, that’s for sure.

[pinot]

Very good win - they had players missing but so did we....

Hopefully Big H injury isnt too bad.

[ElwoodBlues1]

Convincing win, didnt watch the game due to a family function but will in the next few days.
Hard not to be impressed with that scoreline and Ports outs didnt affect the game to the extent they could use that as an excuse given the winning margin. Hopefully a few results go our way with other teams in the next couple of weeks and we can sneak into the eight..

[Micky0]

I never feel comfortable saying we are back. I’m always hopeful, but wary at the same time. It’s been an impressive 4 games, that’s for sure.

Same here - BUT what can we do as supporters other than trust the process they told us is in place - of course having Cunners and Martin fit is also very helpful.

It is up to them now, let’s see if we make finals or just miss out again.

[LoveNavy]

What a fantastic result. Congratulations to all. I didn't think we'd pull that one off. I've never been so thrilled to be wrong. IF....... we can keep this momentum up, well you know the rest.

Can't wait to watch the replay.
Hope our injuries and report are positive.

Go Blues

[shawny]

Been waiting for a big win against a top 4 team and we have it. 

Not only we smashed them we did it without the usual top liners playing blinders.Massive even team performance.

I’m usually a hard marker and find negatives regularly but I’m very impressed with this win. They have won 13 in a row and while they lost a few pre game we lost one of our very best early which easily negates their loss and adding in no standout performances by Cripps or Charlie etc this win is full of merit.

Great signs and great for team confidence - has the long sleeping giant finally woken?

[DJC]

My plans to attend the game fell in a heap and I had to watch it from home with the fire roaring and two large shaggy dogs on the couch with me.  I enjoyed a couple of cans of CFC-branded beer before switching to Laphroig for the last quarter. ?

Apart from Harry’s injury, that was one of the most enjoyable games I’ve watched for some time.  We played the game on our terms, adjusted to cover the loss of Harry, and countered every Port challenge.  It also showed that tagging opposition guns is unnecessary, provided your team defence is sound and you punish the opposition on the rebound.

[Gointocarlton]

My plans to attend the game fell in a heap and I had to watch it from home with the fire roaring and two large shaggy dogs on the couch with me.  I enjoyed a couple of cans of CFC-branded beer before switching to Laphroig for the last quarter. ?

Apart from Harry’s injury, that was one of the most enjoyable games I’ve watched for some time.  We played the game on our terms, adjusted to cover the loss of Harry, and countered every Port challenge.  It also showed that tagging opposition guns is unnecessary, provided your team defence is sound and you punish the opposition on the rebound.

My plans to go also changed, I stumbled across a great slow cooker mulled wine recipe during the week so a couple of cups of that kept me company during the game.