Carlton in the Media (articles, podcasts etc) - Part 3

[Gethelred]

Have Carlton really improved? Why the time is now for the Blues

It feels as if the Blues have been rebuilding for decades, and in recent years the inexperience on their list has given them an excuse. Now, there can be no more excuses.

www.theage.com.au

No surprises this has come from someone known more for their playing than their writing.

Has our inexperience really been an excuse for everyone else? Can you be the laughing stock of the comp for ******* 20 years (with a break of about four years that are so conveniently forgotten by the likes of you, Wayne) and be said to have used an excuse or excuses?

Rebuilding for decades? Such proudly paraded ignorance.

 

[Stamos]

No surprises this has come from someone known more for their playing than their writing.

Has our inexperience really been an excuse for everyone else? Can you be the laughing stock of the comp for ******* 20 years (with a break of about four years that are so conveniently forgotten by the likes of you, Wayne) and be said to have used an excuse or excuses?

Rebuilding for decades? Such proudly paraded ignorance.

I actually think it was pretty fair.
We've got an experienced team this year. We've had a couple of bad losses, and couple of wins that were closer than they should have been.

 

[Gethelred]

I actually think it was pretty fair.
We've got an experienced team this year. We've had a couple of bad losses, and couple of wins that were closer than they should have been.

The article annoys me for several reasons, only one of which is what I included in that post.

Too many people have extreme short term memories, and too many people are allowed to get away with dishonesty because they can turn a phrase. Wayne Carey can barely turn said phrase, yet is allowed to be dishonest in his article because...?

 

[therubbernub]

Have Carlton really improved? Why the time is now for the Blues

It feels as if the Blues have been rebuilding for decades, and in recent years the inexperience on their list has given them an excuse. Now, there can be no more excuses.

www.theage.com.au

North have always been our bogie team. But in recent times that has included Cunnington, ziebell and Higgins. 2 of those are out. I dont see their replacements. This is show time for us. lets get it done and add a lot to our percentage . If we fail then we are back to the beginning again. I dont see that happening- but if it does.... there's trouble abrewing .

 

[Blue Pulse]

Have Carlton really improved? Why the time is now for the Blues

It feels as if the Blues have been rebuilding for decades, and in recent years the inexperience on their list has given them an excuse. Now, there can be no more excuses.

www.theage.com.au

Fair article, No matter what you think of Carey, he has been a supporter of our rebuild and yes it does "feel" like we have been rebuilding for 20 years. The time is "now"! Why not? The only thing holding us back is ourselves. Teague is playing the senior players now and if you want in, you have to push someone out. If we are to be taken for real, we must beat Nth, no if's, no but's. A strong win would be nice, but at this stage I will take any win. As he said other clubs have come out of nowhere to claim a flag, why not us, especially this season, take one before we think we are due.

 

[BluStreak]

So Wayne thinks our window is open

 

[F_therest]

So Wayne thinks our window is open

Well it's a crazy season and we've shown our best is as good as anyone's.
I mean a premiership is a stretch, but a finals appearance and maybe winning 1 or 2 is definitely possible.

 

[Blue Pulse]

Well it's a crazy season and we've shown our best is as good as anyone's.
I mean a premiership is a stretch, but a finals appearance and maybe winning 1 or 2 is definitely possible.

Agree, why should we just push to just fall short of finals? Minimum, should be to get into the 8 and then go for it.

This group still have so much improvement, Cripps isn't at his peak, Murphy is just going, our consistency is not across the whole group. We just need these boys to click at the same time and keep going.

 

[ferrisb]

Well it's a crazy season and we've shown our best is as good as anyone's.
I mean a premiership is a stretch, but a finals appearance and maybe winning 1 or 2 is definitely possible.

If we make finals and play Essendon*, we will win a final

 

[Aphrodite]

We are now know as the 'cardiac kids' of the AFL

Carlton embracing their roller-coaster, heart-stopping ride

Carlton coach David Teague is happy for the Blues to temporarily be the "cardiac kids" of the AFL.

www.theage.com.au

 

[ferrisb]

We are now know as the 'cardiac kids' of the AFL

Carlton embracing their roller-coaster, heart-stopping ride

Carlton coach David Teague is happy for the Blues to temporarily be the "cardiac kids" of the AFL.

www.theage.com.au

What a juvenile label....

Anyone know a good cardiologist?

 

[Aphrodite]

What a juvenile label....

My cardiologist is on speed dial

 

[Aphrodite]

Stanton: Playing our way

The coaching staff is happy with the way players have responded to challenges.

www.carltonfc.com.au

 

[NumberEight]

Anyone have a link to Slobbos article relating to Crippsa treatment lately?

Titled "Cripps is being assaulted"

 

[Own The Future]

Anyone have a link to Slobbos article relating to Crippsa treatment lately?

Titled "Cripps is being assaulted"

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Mods - please let me know if this is not allowed.

 

[NumberEight]

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Cheers. And spot on. I couldnt believe the raw deal he was getting yesterday!

 

[ESKIE]

He is being mauled

 

[Eiffel 65]

Reserves highlights | Scratch match v 'Melbourne'

Watch highlights of Carlton's reserves scratch match against players from Melbourne, Richmond and Essendon.

www.carltonfc.com.au

 

[thylacine60]

Kennedy terrific

A year or two back, Carlton’s Matt Kennedy looked like a player who was not quite quick enough for the midfield, not quite big enough for the forward line and not quite talented enough to compensate in either position.

Kennedy has been terrific this year. He was very good last year in proving capable as a forward but this year has moved back on the ball again. He looks to have trimmed a few kilos (impressions can be wrong) and his strength around the ball and clean hands are making him very valuable alongside Patrick Cripps.

4 Points: Clarko's Swan jibe can't hide problems with Hawthorn rebuild

The only person milking the Tom Papley incident was Alastair Clarkson; Saints' Hunter be praised; Carlton's Kennedy comes of age; McKenna stars for the Dons.

www.brisbanetimes.com.au

True Blue: Matthew Kennedy in action against North Melbourne.

 

[The Flying Doormat]

Is there any video link of this?

There's a few videos in this article

Swan’s huge year sets up huge trade haul, brutal truth behind Bombers’ facade: Talking Points

Swan’s rise sets up huge trade haul, brutal truth behind Bombers’ facade: Talking Points

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[thylacine60]

Blues provide injury update on Harry McKay and Mitch McGovern

The Carlton key forwards suffered injuries in the last week.

www.sen.com.au

 

[Burgers45]

From www.aflplayers.com.au
Carlton: Lachie Plowman

Lachie Plowman is quickly becoming one of Carlton’s most important defenders. In a tight clash against North Melbourne, Plowman was prolific with nine intercept possessions, seven marks and five rebound 50s. The former Giant has worked hard on improving his disposal efficiency – running at 72 per cent in the wet from his 18 touches – and is becoming a reliable backman for the developing Blues.

 

[Gw2_James]

From www.aflplayers.com.au
Carlton: Lachie Plowman

Always liked plowman, got no idea why he is a whipping boy on these forums.

 

[thylacine60]

southby's number...........

 

[BLUEALLTHRU]

Southby's number........