Which side is closer to a premiership - Carlton or Essendon?

[Red Black and Blue]

How about now?
Carlton are meant to be in a premiership window while Essendon are meant to be a middle of the road side, yet Essendon are higher on the ladder.

Having said that, Essendon would want to improve their precentage - although they get to play North next week which will be their best chance of a percentage boosting game.

Got the draw so percentage is out of the equation for everyone who isn't Collingwood atm.

 

[T2B_]

How about now?
Carlton are meant to be in a premiership window while Essendon are meant to be a middle of the road side, yet Essendon are higher on the ladder.

Having said that, Essendon would want to improve their precentage - although they get to play North next week which will be their best chance of a percentage boosting game.

I mean, they need to prove they can win a final first.

 

[Worm4]

The fixture heavily favours the bombers , but it's the finals where the real action begins

 

[Taper]

I mean, they need to prove they can win a final first.

Same thing was being said about Richmond in 2017, with their last finals win prior to that year being in 2001.

 

[boncer34]

The fixture heavily favours the bombers , but it's the finals where the real action begins

Carlton get a double up against 17th and 18th.

Such a tough draw.

 

[Milanista28]

1 week at a time but the emergence of Perkins, Durham and Caldwell in the midfield is shifting our fortunes a little.

Was worried about a Merrett and Parish led midfield again but we've shifted and our balance looks fantastic now.

 

[Cripps 'n' Blue Bloods]

How about now?
Carlton are meant to be in a premiership window while Essendon are meant to be a middle of the road side, yet Essendon are higher on the ladder.

Having said that, Essendon would want to improve their precentage - although they get to play North next week which will be their best chance of a percentage boosting game.

Let's not knee jerk any reactions.
Pies finished top 4 in 2022 with a low percentage of 104.3%.
Bombers aren't anywhere near what the Pies were in 2022.

Obviously this won't be their percentage at the end of the year and anything can happen between now and then.
GWS are a good scalp, but their other wins have been bottom sides in Hawks and Eagles, then inconsistent sides like Dogs, Saints and Crows and a draw.
They got thumped by Port and Swans.
Jury is still out.

 

[boncer34]

It's kinda awkward for Blues fans. Don't want to give Essendon credit for beating Giants but discount Giants and all they're left with for their "premiership contending team" is a couple of umpire influenced falls over the line against Melbourne and Fremantle.

 

[T2B_]

It's kinda awkward for Blues fans. Don't want to give Essendon credit for beating Giants but discount Giants and all they're left with for their "premiership contending team" is a couple of umpire influenced falls over the line against Melbourne and Fremantle.

Even weirder that you and I will be supporting the same team in a few years...

 

[Taper]

It's kinda awkward for Blues fans. Don't want to give Essendon credit for beating Giants but discount Giants and all they're left with for their "premiership contending team" is a couple of umpire influenced falls over the line against Melbourne and Fremantle.

People were calling Carlton the real deal after beating the Giants at Docklands.
Essendon beat the Giants at Docklands and they get discredited for it.

 

[Blind Turn]

The race for 17 is well and truly on. Pies in the hunt too. To be honest we have some big holes to fill but the foundation is building and if we add a few players who can fill a need we will be right in the mix. We need a Charlie Cameron

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Charlie Cameron

Age

29

Ht

180cm

Wt

76kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.1

3star

K

8.4

3star

HB

3.7

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

3.2

5star

G

1.5

5star

D

9.6

2star

K

7.9

3star

HB

1.7

1star

M

3.6

4star

T

1.7

3star

G

1.9

5star

D

9.6

3star

K

5.4

2star

HB

4.2

4star

M

1.4

2star

T

3.4

5star

G

1.2

4star

type, and a Curnow type. Maybe two so far-unseen players can fill those needs but they aren’t immediate fixes - Caddy and Jayden Davey.

We have Ridley, Duursma, Draper, Shiel, Setterfield, Tsatas, and Shiel who can all add something when called upon. Ridley, in particular, is going to add a lot to our bona fides.

 

[My Tilly]

Essendon.

Carlton heavily reliant on Curnow to make it through to a grand final.

Much more scope for improvement in the Bombers in the coming years.

 

[Franc de Borges]

Essendon.

Carlton heavily reliant on Curnow to make it through to a grand final.

Much more scope for improvement in the Bombers in the coming years.

Yes, it’s a real shame that we have two Coleman Medallists in the forward line. What awful fate will befall us next?

 

[Worm4]

Essendon.

Carlton heavily reliant on Curnow to make it through to a grand final.

Much more scope for improvement in the Bombers in the coming years.

Do you ever stop bagging the Blues ?

 

[T2B_]

Do you ever stop bagging the Blues ?

I'm assuming someone from Carlton ran over his Tilly.

 

[The Devils Advocate]

Even weirder that you and I will be supporting the same team in a few years...

Me too brother haha

 

[My Tilly]

Do you ever stop bagging the Blues ?

I just think Essendon have a better list is all and thus, can see a premiership before I see one from Carlton. In fact, I reckon they'll beat you guys in a few weeks time at MCG. Lot of speed and now have a quality backman to take care of Charlie.

 

[The Devils Advocate]

Here's hoping Ridley is healthy and in reasonable form by the time Essendon vs. Carlton rolls around.

 

[Yoda_]

I didn't pass year 12 but I can read and the ladder says Essendon are third right now and Carlton 7th

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

I just think Essendon have a better list is all and thus, can see a premiership before I see one from Carlton. In fact, I reckon they'll beat you guys in a few weeks time at MCG. Lot of speed and now have a quality backman to take care of Charlie.

And who takes Mckay? Laverde? Cox?

 

[Franc de Borges]

I didn't pass year 12 but I can read and the ladder says Essendon are third right now and Carlton 7th

Perhaps you should’ve finished year 12, as a closer look will reveal that we’re on the same amount of wins and that Carlton have a better percentage.

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

I just think Essendon have a better list is all and thus, can see a premiership before I see one from Carlton. In fact, I reckon they'll beat you guys in a few weeks time at MCG. Lot of speed and now have a quality backman to take care of Charlie.

Are the Cats too reliant on Jez Cameron up forward now that Hawkins can't buy a kick?

 

[The Devils Advocate]

And who takes Mckay? Laverde? Cox?

He will be in Essendon's backline.

 

[Farang83150]

Next up....Which side is closer to a premiership - Nth or Richmond?

 

[Jeremias]

Do you ever stop bagging the Blues ?

‘95 clearly hurt him in ways we can only imagine.

Poor bloke.