04-03-2022, 12:40 PM
Our first quarter was probably the best football we have played for a decade or more. What happened next may have been a product of over-confidence or simply that Hawthorn's pressure disrupted our forward 50 entries and gave them the opportunity to score from rebounds.
What I think is indisputable is that Carlton teams of the last decade would have given up when we lost the lead in the last quarter. The fact that we got the lead back and defended it successfully is probably more important than the champagne footy we played in the first quarter.
The coaches and playing group will have a bit to take out of the game and that must help with our development. Meanwhile, 3-0 is probably beyond even the most optimistic supporter's expectations, particularly when the third win is over a previously undefeated team and one that we've struggled with recently.
Another positive is the first up form of Lewis Young. Despite the pressure on our defence from turnovers in our forward 50, Young showed good judgement and poise and, with Weitering, controlled the air with his marking and contest-killing spoils. Boyd was a less successful inclusion and he has to make way for Saad's return. The other likely change is Martin for Fisher.
Meanwhile, Paddy Dow is hammering on the selectors' door and Motlop, Kemp and Stocker aren't far behind.
A great win in the circumstances.
What I think is indisputable is that Carlton teams of the last decade would have given up when we lost the lead in the last quarter. The fact that we got the lead back and defended it successfully is probably more important than the champagne footy we played in the first quarter.
The coaches and playing group will have a bit to take out of the game and that must help with our development. Meanwhile, 3-0 is probably beyond even the most optimistic supporter's expectations, particularly when the third win is over a previously undefeated team and one that we've struggled with recently.
Another positive is the first up form of Lewis Young. Despite the pressure on our defence from turnovers in our forward 50, Young showed good judgement and poise and, with Weitering, controlled the air with his marking and contest-killing spoils. Boyd was a less successful inclusion and he has to make way for Saad's return. The other likely change is Martin for Fisher.
Meanwhile, Paddy Dow is hammering on the selectors' door and Motlop, Kemp and Stocker aren't far behind.
A great win in the circumstances.
“Why don’t you knock it off with them negative waves? Why don’t you dig how beautiful it is out here? Why don’t you say something righteous and hopeful for a change?” Oddball