Rd 9: Post Game Pain: Carlton vs. North Melbourne

[Baggers]

I really think that this time last year that game would have been a 100+ point loss for us. Despite Goldstein giving their mids an armchair ride our boys never threw in the towel. And this time last year, personnel wise, we probably would have fielded a stronger side.

There were some obvious positives. The continued development of Byrne... the bloke has only played about 8 games FFS!!! Sumner will only improve, especially when he gets a proper pre season. Docherty as player and leader continues to grow. Weitering slotted back in beautifully and showed no tentative actions re his shoulder. Plowman continues to improve....

We know we have some real triers but they're just not up to it. Hopefully, this time next year blokes who just can't break into the senior side will include, Walker, Armfield, Everitt, Graham, Jamison, Jones, Lamb, Rowe, White etc...