Rd 4: In Game Attitude: Carlton vs. Western Bulldogs

[laj]

Don't think we can completely blame the forwards for this. It has to get near them first. Then it has to get near them in a way that isn't a meaningless long bomb to 3 on 1 contest.
Of course kicking goals on the rare occasions we have a shot wouldn't hurt.

Like I said, Jaksch and Jones will literally beg to stay in the NBs where the ball properly comes into the 50...lol. Like who'd want be be a forward at Carlton.

[Juddkreuzer]

Actually I think the umpires need to stop giving stupid free kicks. We're clearly the lesser team tonight anyway, the dogs don't need any additional help.

In terms of player development the umps may actually be doing us a favor and teaching our kids how to play smarter.

[laj]

In terms of player development the umps may actually be doing us a favor and teaching our kids how to play smarter.

No they're not, they're fkn cheating.

[Professer E]

The doggies have gotten a dream umpiring run against us since ... forever.

[ElwoodBlues1]

Like I said, Jaksch and Jones will literally beg to stay in the NBs where the ball properly comes into the 50...lol. Like who'd want be be a forward at Carlton.

They need to play , we need more size up forward to stop easy marks being taken by opposition defenders.....Philips and Kruezer are next to useless down forward and Casboult get too much pressure as we have no other options...
Umpiring is woeful...

[Juddkreuzer]

Really disappointed in Nick Graham's efforts so far this year. Should have been his break out year based on his second half of 2015. Won't be surprised if he finds himself back in the NB's if he doesn't turn things around soon.

[Professer E]

Simply put EB, Phillips and Kreuzer ARE useless.

[blueday]

Really disappointed in Nick Graham's efforts so far this year. Should have been his break out year based on his second half of 2015. Won't be surprised if he finds himself back in the NB's if he doesn't turn things around soon.

Agree. The holding the ball against him was inexcusable, just stood there and waited for the whistle. Shadow of his 2015 form

[Mondy]

The deer in headlights mentality of our players is making me sick.  I don't give a crap if we lose, but at least do it standing up and take on the game.  Don't just get the ball and in panic kick it forward.  It always comes back with dividends.

Cripps is having a shocker, but frankly he should still be developing and not leading.  Where the fug is Murphy and Gibbs? 

Weitering is an out and out champion.  Charlie Curnow is also fantastic.  Plowman has been good.  Byrne has had moments, except for a horrid turnover.

Philips is a waste of space.  Had hopes for him, now dashed.  Kerridge is great in and under but coughs it up Mitch Robinson and Tom Bell style too often.  Feel for Sumner, clearly not fit enough yet.

[Robblues]

You can't make a purse out off a pigs ear, we don't have the cattle in many area's , we will continue to sift through for the next few years add a few players each year, and hope a few stick and create a place for them selves. Unfortunately with this process unless you make the correct decisions on a regular basis , you can just keep sifting for many years without  any real guarantee . With so many inexperienced players it can be a slow process