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Winners win because they win, losers lose because they lose. The cultural pressure on Carlton last night was enormous. After being down for so long the fear of winning can be debilitating. For too long Carlton teams have relied on Messiahs to save them rather than being a collective of individuals who look inside themselves to find success. Last night could be a stepping stone for us to move forward in becoming the team I believe we can be.
We missed two goals from 15 meters and gave up three goals from bonehead errors. Our two best players had minimal impact and Sydney is a seriously good structured team. Yet despite of all this we were able to win. Hopefully the pressure is now off and we can become what we should be.
Turning up to play is so important. Collingwood kicked the first two goals and won by seven points and we kicked the first two goals and won by one.
McKay won't be playing and I don't think Martin will. If Silvagni is fit he should probably play to help shut down Lever and Motlop should be in the starting team. I would bring Dow in as the sub.
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(09-09-2023, 02:04 AM)Blue Moon link Wrote:Winners win because they win, losers lose because they lose. The cultural pressure on Carlton last night was enormous. After being down for so long the fear of winning can be debilitating. For too long Carlton teams have relied on Messiahs to save them rather than being a collective of individuals who look inside themselves to find success. Last night could be a stepping stone for us to move forward in becoming the team I believe we can be.
We missed two goals from 15 meters and gave up three goals from bonehead errors. Our two best players had minimal impact and Sydney is a seriously good structured team. Yet despite of all this we were able to win. Hopefully the pressure is now off and we can become what we should be.
Turning up to play is so important. Collingwood kicked the first two goals and won by seven points and we kicked the first two goals and won by one.
McKay won't be playing and I don't think Martin will. If Silvagni is fit he should probably play to help shut down Lever and Motlop should be in the starting team. I would bring Dow in as the sub.
I would be giving serious consideration to Paddy Dow for the starting 22.
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I thought I'd never say it, but I don't believe we can win finals unless Martin plays. Is a crucial player ATM.
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(09-09-2023, 02:44 AM)cookie2 link Wrote:I would be giving serious consideration to Paddy Dow for the starting 22.
My concern with Paddy D is mental toughness. Too often goes missing in real heat, and finals pressure is another level up.
Kennedy & JSOS have both shown mongrel determination when the heat is on. Motlop is X factor.
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(09-09-2023, 03:05 AM)Professer E link Wrote:I thought I'd never say it, but I don't believe we can win finals unless Martin plays. Is a crucial player ATM.
I thought the exact same thing this morning watching highlights, he was out most important player last night.
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Yes to JSOS if he’s fit, he is built for this type of pressure and will work his guts out for it.
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JSOS is finished for the year with a knee isn't he?
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Id consider Dow, he's a burst style player who might help us bat a bit deeper against that Dees midfield. He also played in some big high pressure games during the streak.
Fisher ain't hard enough for the next three games, I think he'd be found a little wanting. Its going to be kill or be killed the next three weeks.
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