Banter Who will be better in 2024? Carlton or Collingwood?

[Wosh]

Mainly here so we can enjoy the LOLs afterwards at the end of 2023, but also an interesting discussion point.

I’m in genuine two minds and can’t call it, but who do you see finishing higher in 2023?

Who is positioned better from a list/team perspective?

Let the games begin…

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[Robertio]

Apart from Walsh, there's not much to be excited about in your under 25 group. Pedestrian bunch.

Apart from Naicos Pies won a premiership with stuff all in their U/25 profile

 

[Robertio]

Currently sitting in 3rd spot.

You guys?

Only 4 Pts behind mate and it's still May.

 

[My Tilly]

Heading south fast - enjoy the ride

Went alright only 18 months ago but sure, whatever a Carlton supporter thinks

 

[JustaBattler]

Carlton are in the doldrums - it makes me a tad sad when if think about it - but Fester and Fudgey make me laugh so all is good.

 

[CCurnow3votes]

Went alright only 18 months ago but sure, whatever a Carlton supporter thinks

“18 months ago” - and there it is.

You’ve lost your last 3 including your last game against the suns x 10 goals.

Here you are trolling away, kidding yourself that the cats are doing just great.

Don’t worry - 18 months ago they were!

 

[carlton_99]

Apart from Walsh, there's not much to be excited about in your under 25 group. Pedestrian bunch.

We have a couple of father sons coming through this year and I expect us to hit the draft pretty hard next three or so years.

Core of our list is between 25-29 so getting those 18-21 year olds in for the next three years will mean when the older core start to hit early 30s they can transition seamlessly without the need of a full rebuild.

 

[manicpie]

Apart from Naicos Pies won a premiership with stuff all in their U/25 profile

You might need to go back to the baby Bombers to find a side that fits your profile.

 

[Scritchyscroony]

Apart from Naicos Pies won a premiership with stuff all in their U/25 profile

Yeah. We will take that

 

[manicpie]

Yeah. We will take that

That one was really clutching at straws, they must be really concerned that we'll beat freo with a bunch of kids, something our blue friends can't emulate, great days indeed

 

[Robertio]

Yeah. We will take that

Of course you will take it, especially with a pedestrian bunch of under 25's.

 

[carlton_99]

That one was really clutching at straws, they must be really concerned that we'll beat freo with a bunch of kids, something our blue friends can't emulate, great days indeed

Didn't we just beat the Giants and Dees in our last 5 - two pretty good teams

 

[manicpie]

Didn't we just beat the Giants and Dees in our last 5 - two pretty good teams

WC beat the dees and GWS have shit the bed

 

[Robertio]

That one was really clutching at straws, they must be really concerned that we'll beat freo with a bunch of kids, something our blue friends can't emulate, great days indeed

You won't beat Freo your coach is already making excuses.

 

[Cyclops]

We're all watching the Swans nuts swing far far above us, but the Pies have form for dealing with savage injury lists.

I'm hoping we give Freo a decent show, not sure we can beat them over there but we should give it a shake.

Swans showing sustained form, its sure to wobble but a run like this is what set us up last year, and the confidence it buoilds can carry you through a finals series.

 

[manicpie]

You won't beat Freo your coach is already making excuses.

We'll see. I wouldn't count your chickens just yet. I don't think you really believe our coach is softening the blow. We have a record breaking amount of injuries league wide this year. Keep your powder dry because I can sense another great weekend coming up for us. Maybe subconsciously, your softening your own sides blow

 

[Robertio]

We'll see. I wouldn't count your chickens just yet. I don't think you really believe our coach is softening the blow. We have a record breaking amount of injuries league wide this year. Keep your powder dry because I can sense another great weekend coming up for us. Maybe subconsciously, your softening your own sides blow

If Voss said that your mob and your Geelong teammates would be all over it, the rules are for all.

 

[manicpie]

If Voss said that your mob and your Geelong teammates would be all over it, the rules are for all.

Not me. I'm used to watching our side win with or without some top players. Even if we lose I'll be on this thread and admit defeat without excuses. You guys didn't even have the courage to come on this thread after you lost last week. It's this type of thinking that resonates through our whole club and that's what keeps us winning. I am actually very confident we'll win but not so confident you'll beat GC. You picked the wrong club for excuses, listen to Flys press conferences after we lose and you see for yourself

 

[Cyclops]

If Voss said that your mob and your Geelong teammates would be all over it, the rules are for all.

Not me I rate Voss as an effective coach.

Your problem isn't the coach or the injuries really (that is a problem, and nasty this year, but most clubs have it), it's the external noise.

Some slimeball tried to knife Voss last year, hopefully the administration holds their nerve through any more rough patches.

Our problem is one mad coach abd age. The mad coach is OK for now, and we'll see what the recruiters have done about addressing the age issue again this week. I hear Allan will be good.

 

[carlton_99]

WC beat the dees and GWS have s**t the bed

We beat the Giants when they were undefeated and played the Dees after they had just beaten the undefeated Cats. Just shows how much form can vary week to week and when you play a team is just as important as who that team is

 

[manicpie]

We beat the Giants when they were undefeated and played the Dees after they had just beaten the undefeated Cats. Just shows how much form can vary week to week and when you play a team is just as important as who that team is

Live in the present, it's a very long season in which we'll see many more upsets before the end of it

 

[carlton_99]

The mad coach

How is your coach mad...?

 

[Robertio]

Not me I rate Voss as an effective coach.

Your problem isn't the coach or the injuries really (that is a problem, and nasty this year, but most clubs have it), it's the external noise.

Some slimeball tried to knife Voss last year, hopefully the administration holds their nerve through any more rough patches.

Our problem is one mad coach abd age. The mad coach is OK for now, and we'll see what the recruiters have done about addressing the age issue again this week. I hear Allan will be good.

Good post mate, I've heard and read that Allen can play, his old man could.

 

[Robertio]

Live in the present, it's a very long season in which we'll see many more upsets before the end of it

A lot of twists and roundabouts to come in here.

 

[Robertio]

Not me. I'm used to watching our side win with or without some top players. Even if we lose I'll be on this thread and admit defeat without excuses. You guys didn't even have the courage to come on this thread after you lost last week. It's this type of thinking that resonates through our whole club and that's what keeps us winning. I am actually very confident we'll win but not so confident you'll beat GC. You picked the wrong club for excuses, listen to Flys press conferences after we lose and you see for yourself

I think you should check back on last week mate and then check the first 4 weeks.

 

[BennyGFunk]

So you are happy to rebut the arguments the Blues are at risk of finishing bottom 6.

Personally I am confident the Blues will stay mid table and maybe finish a respectable 11th. I reckon Vossy takes the list pruning sheers. A lot of sos dud trades will be delisted or traded.

They really need to fix their development. Take Ollie Hollands as an example. He had a terrific and underrated first season. He is now barely recognisable.

I wonder if the Blues are interested in moving up the draft table. This would require selling one or two A graders. Am certain they might find interest from nmfc or the Tigers. Imagine what a sensation Cripps would be at Arden St.

Still salty about last years EF

A Collingwood apologist bitch… love it