03-15-2024, 02:14 AM
100% honest, I was very worried going into this game. Between the inevitable let-down after last week's big win and Doc's knee, combined with a Richmond outfit who were always going to be fired up, there was a real chance we would turn up half-baked and get rolled.
Fortunately, we were 3/4 baked and did enough to win. Had two chances (start of the second and start of the last) where we could have put the game to bed - if we had established a 20+ lead at any stage, I think the Tiges would have faded - but we stuffed up enough to keep them interested.
This is one of those 'ugly' wins that you need to have - still get the four points, but also (hopefully) learn several lessons.
Kudos to our tackling, it has improved out of sight (although Lewis Y needs to do some significant remedial work).
Best sight for the night - TDK has finally realised he can jump higher than the gorillas and is faster around the ground. I think his season will only get better. And Harry's 'ball on the ground, 10 steps, kick' routine is clearly a keeper.
Fortunately, we were 3/4 baked and did enough to win. Had two chances (start of the second and start of the last) where we could have put the game to bed - if we had established a 20+ lead at any stage, I think the Tiges would have faded - but we stuffed up enough to keep them interested.
This is one of those 'ugly' wins that you need to have - still get the four points, but also (hopefully) learn several lessons.
Kudos to our tackling, it has improved out of sight (although Lewis Y needs to do some significant remedial work).
Best sight for the night - TDK has finally realised he can jump higher than the gorillas and is faster around the ground. I think his season will only get better. And Harry's 'ball on the ground, 10 steps, kick' routine is clearly a keeper.
This is now the longest premiership drought in the history of the Carlton Football Club - more evidence of climate change?