AFL Rd 2 2022 Post Game Permutations Carlton vs Western Bulldogs

[Gointocarlton]

Yeah but they were missing Bailey Smith, and the bont almost missed and wasn't his usual pain on the backside self.  Naughton also couldn't kick which is unlike him.

Our performance was good but we lost our way in the second half but held on.

Note the fact I thought we were going to bottle it and didn't is both good and bad.  Good because we didn't, bad because even though it was a game we didn't really look like losing the fact that I thought we  weren't home with a comfortable lead is part of the issue.

I think our "disadvantages" outweighed theirs. I the past we would have lost that game and not hung on. In the 3 games (Melb, Rich, WB) thus far, I see a steely resolve and grit that I havent seen for a long time. It will grow even more with confidence. The trick for the coaches will be to keep those confidence levels balanced. I dont want to see cockiness, just a ruthless resolve to get the job done whether it be by 1 pt or 1000 pts. I am loving what I am seeing.