Carlton Beat Melbourne (Post Game Waffle)

[crashlander]

Take that Roos, you Carlton hater.

He certainly does seem to hate us. He was a rabid Carlton supporter as a kid, but knew he was going to be playing for the Lions even in the Little League (I saw him play against us then, which dates me somewhat.  ;D ;D). However, in the years since he hasn't had a nice word or deed for us. I am quite happy to give him more headaches.

To be honest, unless they improve a lot next year, Roos will be considered almost as large a failure at Melbourne as Malthouse proved to be for us. VFL sides play better than that: we should know as ours was on the field.

Anyone else notice the subtle shift in the 50/50 umpiring decisions in the third quarter which coincided with their run-on?

I don't think it was too subtle. It was pretty ordinary. I guess they felt they had to even up the frees. But we were certainly on the receiving end of some shockers in the 3rd quarter.

Quite like the way Jaksch is backing himself more and flying for marks. I reckon his confidence is slowly building.

Buckley should now consider himself a 'required' member of our best 22. Hoping this time next year that BB, Whiley, Holman, and the Ciaran's are in the same boat.

The 2 newish Irishmen should. They have looked good. Boekhorst has plenty to work on, but he is, at least, now looking like he actually has a future. Our defence could be pretty quick next year, if they can stay in one piece.