2017 Rd 2: Post Game Postulations: Carlton vs Melbourne

[LoveNavy]

In general I was thrilled that we were so competitive for so long. Obviously that was lacking early and again late. The knock on was we were doing twice as much, fatiguing, and making brain and body booboos. It didn't help a couple of players went off for medical attention, and Crippa and Rowe coped head knocks. On Rowe, another strong game virtually nullifying a star forward. Crippa, similarly, is building every quarter. You'd never guess his limited PS.

Sammo. Welcome to the big league. He looks so at home and now has his first major on the board. Now that was something to savour.

Smedts and Pickett were good. They need some consistency and will grow quickly Imo.

The defense was great in general. Gee McCreadie is looking like a star in the making. Early days I know, but looked like he'd really learned from his errors last week.

Big Kruez was solid again. If he keeps this up, he might give us a sneaky advantage. We all know our Achilles heel up forward and in the middle. Add some quality in the middle (Fyfe might pay us to rescue him from the stinking ship) and ease in our young forwards and we're on the way.

I hope the sook and the highly respected Lewis  :o get what they deserve. Lowly indeed. I though Rowe looked dazed, hope he wasn't concussed.

I agree that it was the one that got away, but think we were honest and courageous with some limitations. No doubt our youngsters will replace them in time, when they're good and ready.

Go young Blues