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If Goodwin has back to back poor seasons (which would make it 3 in 5 seasons) I can see Carlton finishing higher.
Who will be better in 2023 ? Carlton or Melbourne.
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Wouldn’t it have been easier to write a 6 week stretch of 6 day breaks
The Demons have proven themselves on the big stage while we haven't. We have the potential alright, but Melbourne as of now are a much more proven side imo.
We have won more than four flags in the last eighty six years though!Oh no.
Carlton supporter starts a thread comparing a team who won a flag two years ago and were flag favourites for most of 2022, with their own team who hasn't made the finals for 9 seasons?
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Dees in 2023 but not by much. Can see both making top 4.
I think this could become a nice little rivalry over the next few years. They seem to match up nicely and the Blues will want to show something after the way our last meeting ended.
I think this could become a nice little rivalry over the next few years. They seem to match up nicely and the Blues will want to show something after the way our last meeting ended.
Ourselves and the Dees have 29 flags between us. We're both the two oldest Melbourne clubs as well. Yet we've never played the Dees in a grand final. It would have happened in 1987 alright, if it wasn't for Jim Stynes running across the mark!
Dees for me. But it will be pretty close.
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Tbf it's DVB, don't hold it against us.Oh no.
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I have the Blues 4th in 2023 and the demons 5th.
Walsh will be a big loss early on but the Blues have excellent midfield depth to cover him. Their backline will be better with Weitering back fully fit. Any forward line with a fit curnow and Harry mcckay is going to be hard to beat. Curnow will go to another level in 2023. It’s all mental for the Blues next season. Their list is built and it’s time to challenge for a flag.
Grundy and hunter are both excellent recruits for the Demons but their lack of a quality key forward will hurt. Gawn will spend more time forward and cause some issues for opposition teams but is not the answer. Van Rooyen looks like a nice prospect but is 2 years minimum off being the player the Dees need. Their midfield and backline is strong enough to get them pushing for a top 4 spot.
Walsh will be a big loss early on but the Blues have excellent midfield depth to cover him. Their backline will be better with Weitering back fully fit. Any forward line with a fit curnow and Harry mcckay is going to be hard to beat. Curnow will go to another level in 2023. It’s all mental for the Blues next season. Their list is built and it’s time to challenge for a flag.
Grundy and hunter are both excellent recruits for the Demons but their lack of a quality key forward will hurt. Gawn will spend more time forward and cause some issues for opposition teams but is not the answer. Van Rooyen looks like a nice prospect but is 2 years minimum off being the player the Dees need. Their midfield and backline is strong enough to get them pushing for a top 4 spot.
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It's weird how Melbourne have never played Geelong or Carlton in a grand final, that's the three oldest clubs right there. Geelong and Carlton have only ever played each other once in a grand final too.
Nah none of Carltons bottom 8 players will improve, stick to that and we'll see how you go next season.This is classic 'analysis' on the Blues...
Talk about how their list is primed to challenge for a flag and reference only their top handful of players, one of whom has unfortunately already been ruled out without a known return date.
Carlton got 93% of games and 109 goals out of Curnow and McKay in 2022. What is the likelihood of a better return in 2023? Possible but certainly not probable.
Who is this 'midfield depth' of which you speak? Dow? O'Brien?
Grand Uncle Horace
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so you see scope for improvement from Newman, Plowman, lob, etc?
How about Carroll, Motlop, Durdin and Kemp.
Elliot, Pendlebury, Cox and Howe all gone soon, you should be more worried about that.
Grand Uncle Horace
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In Jack Dyer’s immortal words Carroll, Motlop and Kemp might make “good ordinary players”. Durdin has greater scope.
Cripps might improve by committing to running both ways.
Grand Uncle Horace
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Much for Carlton relies on George’s chronic back issues.
Good ordinary players after 1 or 2 seasons lol
Hmm Carlton really do live rent free in your head buddy!This is classic 'analysis' on the Blues...
Talk about how their list is primed to challenge for a flag and reference only their top handful of players, one of whom has unfortunately already been ruled out without a known return date.
Carlton got 93% of games and 109 goals out of Curnow and McKay in 2022. What is the likelihood of a better return in 2023? Possible but certainly not probable.
Who is this 'midfield depth' of which you speak? Dow? O'Brien?
Grand Uncle Horace
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meh. My assessment and.I said they ’might make’.
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Durdin has the least "scope" of the four.
Not a bad call. Both will finish top 4 imo and if they meet up in their first final it could go either way.
He seems to spend more time talking about Carlton, than he does his own team!
Same points he used last preseason to state we wouldn't win more than 8 games this year
