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If I've counted correctly, Simpson's 300th will be R15, assuming he plays every game, and allowing for the bye.
We play the Power at the G.
It's a shame that we can't give him a more fitting send off - this season will be a sh1tty one in which to finish.
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(05-06-2018, 10:55 AM)PaulP link Wrote:If I've counted correctly, Simpson's 300th will be R15, assuming he plays every game, and allowing for the bye.
We play the Power at the G.
It's a shame that we can't give him a more fitting send off - this season will be a sh1tty one in which to finish.
A miracle might happen. I'd love to see us pull that off. He's been a champion for us.
Was it Simmo's 250 where we won against the odds?
I remember he was overwhelmed with emotion at the siren. He was getting a big hug from his good mate Gibbs - lying on the ground if I recall correctly.
Coming together is the beginning.
Keeping together is progress.
Working together is success.
Henry Ford.
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As usual the very little we get out of our youngsters is reducing the effectiveness of our older players.
The snowball effect is massive and I find most criticism of our players a tad unfair on that basis.
We need our senior bodies back asap.
"everything you know is wrong"
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There isn't a Carlton fan alive or dead that doesn't love Simmo, but the end comes for players, coaches etc. at some point, and when it comes, it comes quickly.
If Clarkson was our coach, Simmo would have been pushed 2 seasons ago.
It has nothing to do with effort or how much we love the guy. He's been ordinary for long enough.
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05-06-2018, 12:07 PM
(This post was last modified: 05-06-2018, 12:09 PM by Gointocarlton.)
@ jeza an JB
No one, certainly not me, is questioning his effort or commitment. A more loyal and courageous servant there has never been. But his turnovers and errors in key areas of the ground is really hurting us. We highlight what the kids do wrong, its only fair we highlight the errors the experienced blokes make also. NO ONE is immune or off limits in this area. Im sure they are brought up in the game review.
For the record, I am Simmo's biggest fan, I have said on many occasions on this site he is my favourite Carlton player of ALL time. I don't know anyone else who can lay claim to ever stating that.
2017-16th
2018-Wooden Spoon
2019-16th
2020-dare to dream? 11th is better than last I suppose
2021-Pi$$ or get off the pot
2022- Real Deal or more of the same? 0.6%
2023- "Raise the Standard" - M. Voss Another year wasted Bar Set
2024-Back to the drawing boardNo excuses, its time
