09-23-2023, 01:17 PM
Through the lens of a side that was 4-1-8 not that long ago, we have gotten far more out of this season that anyone could ever have imagined. Sets up a fantastic pillar for 2024 and beyond.
The learning we have to absorb is the difference when we take the game on. First 20 minutes and most of the last quarter, we ran hard together, and dared to win. In the middle bit, we were stodgy and reactionary, and totally got our comeuppance. And any time we come up against sides with fast-running half-backs who set up play, we are in trouble (Coleman and McKenna completely owned us tonight), we need some harder working half-forwards who do not let this happen.
But we have certainly proved we are there or thereabouts, and I can't help thinking that if that game is at the MCG, we turn the tables.
Disappointed, but wrapped that we are relevant once again.......
The learning we have to absorb is the difference when we take the game on. First 20 minutes and most of the last quarter, we ran hard together, and dared to win. In the middle bit, we were stodgy and reactionary, and totally got our comeuppance. And any time we come up against sides with fast-running half-backs who set up play, we are in trouble (Coleman and McKenna completely owned us tonight), we need some harder working half-forwards who do not let this happen.
But we have certainly proved we are there or thereabouts, and I can't help thinking that if that game is at the MCG, we turn the tables.
Disappointed, but wrapped that we are relevant once again.......
This is now the longest premiership drought in the history of the Carlton Football Club - more evidence of climate change?