That was in April.
A lot changes very quickly for sides like Brisbane.
They were also playing a style of footy that suited us and resulted in a game of circle work, in which we are basically unbeatable.
They've clearly improved a lot in the last 4-6 weeks or consolidated so that they are getting the most out of their list.
I think our list is probably a bit more rounded and might ultimately be better but we've got at least 4 key injuries and a few more players who are still finding their feet. I think part of our list (e.g. Laverde, Langford, Ridley, Francis, Begley, Parish, McGrath, Clarke) is really more where the equivalent part of their list was this time last year - we wasted a lot of opportunities to get game time into the likes of Laverde, Ridley, Francis and Langford in the last 2 seasons.
We're a much better side than the 1 that played Brisbane but they've probably improved even more.
You've got the same thing to look forward to with Carlton in the next 12-18 months.
Our talent should hold us in good stead. As long as we're okay off field.
