Carlton Supporters Club

That win will give the players a real boost in self confidence.   I was impressed with Acres.  He showed a cool head under pressure and his disposal was very good.

Small durdin was very important and is quickly becoming my favourite unappreciated player.

Fisher needs to do more.  I think playing him forward doesn't suit him.

Memo to MC.  never, ever sub jsos off if he's fine.  We looked a different forward line without him, and LOB added nothing in his absence.

Chris Scott in denial as usual when they lose and just talked carp for about 10 mins, listening to him we didnt really win the game it was more about Geelong losing it and the players they have banged up and injured. Was asked how his midfield went but glossed over that even though we have Hewett and Walsh both out.
When asked was he concerned about two losses in similar fashion where teams ran the ball into their forward line with high possession numbers he just said that depends on whether you rate Collingwood and Carlton...
Not once did he really credit us for the win and say they lost to the better team on the night....

Good call Thry...Durdin only had the 8 touches but for some reason we look a lot better with him in the team and I reckon Owies, Motlop all work better together when he is in the 23. I wouldn't go back to Martin......

Finally our team has a ticker.

I'll be happy if we can back up and beat GWS and make this win count.

Chris Scott in denial as usual when they lose and just talked carp for about 10 mins, listening to him we didnt really win the game it was more about Geelong losing it and the players they have banged up and injured. Was asked how his midfield went but glossed over that even though we have Hewett and Walsh both out.
When asked was he concerned about two losses in similar fashion where teams ran the ball into their forward line with high possession numbers he just said that depends on whether you rate Collingwood and Carlton...
Not once did he really credit us for the win and say they lost to the better team on the night....

I always find his pressers very measured and insightful. I didn't get the feeling he was sooking or anything like that, he was asked a lot of specific questions about his players and he answered them. They are a good, confident side who is well coached and will be around the mark at the pointy end.

Compared to Rnd 1 last nights game was at another level, skills were better, the opposition was better, we were better.

You can see why we will look back on Rnd 1 and feel it was a lost opportunity.

I feel Pitto coming in has shown the way for the ruck situation, his mix-n-match with TDK just works better in my opinion, you can clearly see the value Pitto brings when you need some heavy duty grunt work to put the brakes on the opposition.

Durdin coming in made a difference for Owies, Fisher and Motlop, that little bit extra run matters, Motlop getting up the field further also worked well, all were better this week.