Carlton Supporters Club

OK, so about time we had one of these. I know we have more than a few NFL fans on here....and i know there are quite a few packers fans....at least 1 bears fan and there are always a couple of cowboys and 49ers. So lets find out who everybody roots for. ;)

Been a Cardinals fan since I lived in Phoenix from 1997-1999, but gotta say college football is so much more fun to watch live than NFL

Been a Cardinals fan since I lived in Phoenix from 1997-1999, but gotta say college football is so much more fun to watch live than NFL

Never watched a college game, but i've watched Vikings at home vs Detroit and away @ seattle.
The atmosphere at Seattle is crazy. On 3rd downs i couldn't hear my wife sitting next to me (Bliss? ;)) Vikings were still loud, but not quite that loud.
I saw a stat from that year showing that Seattle and Vikings were 1 and 2 for opposition false starts and offsides.....because of the noise.

I've gone for Oakland Raiders.

I have to say I don't care though.

Broncos for me, because I lived in Colorado for 6 months when I was 11 (over 30 yrs ago).  They were bad then, but not as bad as the Boulder College team (where we were living).  I did get to see the college win their first game for a few seasons when I was there, however.

I "follow" it in the sense of occasionally looking at fixtures and results - don't know any of the players.  Look at it more often if they are going well...

Philly since the Lanky Yank used to have his own footy show on Nine! Looking good too just quietly..... 8)

Now, I picked the Raiders based on the fact I had a shirt with raiders stuff on it as a kid (purchased from myer).

Still, im not sold.

How do you pick a team if you have no "love" for any part of the USA??

I am a passionate, Carlton, Olympiakos and Liverpool supporter.

Most of the teams I have followed are traditional powerhouses, are well supported, and some of the more succesful teams in their respective competitions (Liverpool only recently overtaken).

Liverpool and Olympiakos are port cities, but thats not essential (see CFC) and I have no affinity for any colours.

Which team should I choose really??

I reckon you sound like a Jets fan...... 8)

I reckon you sound like a Jets fan...... 8)

LOL too green for my liking.

I dont have an affinity to any colour, but Green is a pet hate of mine...  :D

pats fan for the last 10 yrs flying over in nov to watch miami game , love it.

Now, I picked the Raiders based on the fact I had a shirt with raiders stuff on it as a kid (purchased from myer).

Still, im not sold.

How do you pick a team if you have no "love" for any part of the USA??

I am a passionate, Carlton, Olympiakos and Liverpool supporter.

Most of the teams I have followed are traditional powerhouses, are well supported, and some of the more succesful teams in their respective competitions (Liverpool only recently overtaken).

Liverpool and Olympiakos are port cities, but thats not essential (see CFC) and I have no affinity for any colours.

Which team should I choose really??

I'm not entirely sure how i ended up being a vikings fan.

My dad was a bears fan (big rival)
My uncle was a dolphins fan.
My other uncle was a 49ers fan and bought me a few tshirts that i used to wear in primary school.

Somewhere in the 90's i used to play a lot of Madden games. I was pretty bad at them initially (well the games where pretty bad) so i used to play with a QB that could run. That happened to be Daunte Culpepper who played for the Vikings. They had one of the best WRs to ever play the game in Randy Moss as well. The more i played the game, the more i liked the team.

Obviously, i used to watch a lot of teams, but they were pretty good and pretty enjouyable to watch at the time, so that was that.

Hardcore fan now.

Choose a team that speaks to you. Be that colours, history, location, watchability or favourite player.

When I started following Philly, Randall Cuningham was the QB, and Reggie White and Seth Joyner dominated the defensive line. They were a great team but the ultimate prize was owned by the 49ers. They came so close in at least three Super Bowls, but I have stuck fat and this year they actually look the goods, maybe they can perform at the Big Dance....my EPL team is Leeds, say no more ??? ???

I chose the Green Bay Packers because they wear the Aussie green and gold!

A ridiculously uninformed choice at the time, very happy with it now that I have read up on them and followed them for 7-8 years now.

It's a shame Aaron Rogers (our QB) broke his collar bone this week and will probably miss the rest of the season.

NFL is probably now my 3rd favorite sport to follow behind AFL and cricket.

I chose the Green Bay Packers because they wear the Aussie green and gold!

Great minds think alike, actually I have business associates in Green Bay who have taken me Snowmobile fishing and shooting over the years, although the only thing we shot was a fallen tree, and captured some spectacular photographs. Mostly they head out there to get away from the office and light a fire for a barbecue. Heading out into the snow covered hills is one of my best memories of the USA.

I also spent some time in Tucson, Charlotte and Atlanta, so I have some affiliation to the teams from those regions as well. Tucson is so very different from anything you find in Australia, Cactus and Tumble Weeds at my front door, it was like living in a Western if you could ignore the National Guard F16s and A10s circulating continuously. They fly circuits pretty much non-stop from pre-dawn to early evening using long range radar to scan for drug smugglers heading up the Gulf of California.

Great minds think alike, actually I have business associates in Green Bay who have taken me Snowmobile fishing and shooting over the years, although the only thing we shot was a fallen tree, and captured some spectacular photographs. Mostly they head out there to get away from the office and light a fire for a barbecue. Heading out into the snow covered hills is one of my best memories of the USA.

I also spent some time in Tucson, Charlotte and Atlanta, so I have some affiliation to the teams from those regions as well. Tucson is so very different from anything you find in Australia, Cactus and Tumble Weeds at my front door, it was like living in a Western if you could ignore the National Guard F16s and A10s circulating continuously. They fly circuits pretty much non-stop from pre-dawn to early evening using long range radar to scan for drug smugglers heading up the Gulf of California.

I drove through Arizona when i was in the US for my honeymoon, loved the countryside. And by countryside, i don't mean green fields.

Incidentally, i drove North through California as well. Probably the only other place in the world that you'll find gum trees. Was weird, but beautiful.

Surely we have more than 9 people who are NFL fans on this site.

Stick up Colin Kaepernick as an option and I'll vote.  Come on - it's not as though you're a billionaire white team owner who has to toe the line.  I hope no one votes for the Dallas Cowboys ...

I know it's college not NFL, but this is one of my fave all time stories

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/03/sports/ncaafootball/jake-olson-blind-snapper-usc.html

Surely we have more than 9 people who are NFL fans on this site.

10!! Patriots fan since the 1990s when my brother lived in Boston. Unlike my AFL team, they have provided much joy for me over 2 decades now. Last year was the icing on the cake! Now the defense is starting to gel, they're ready for another crack at number 6.

This could be the vikings year. Despite being on our #3 QB and #2RB (not including the loss of Peterson)

Currently 5-2 and almost guaranteed to win the division now with Green Bay struggling without their QB.....amateurs. ;)

Philly, 6 and 1 and still not getting any credit from anyone, typical they are never rated. Might change when Carlos gets the MVP...... 8)

Watch out for those Bears Kruddler they are coming.

GB not the ants pants any more without their QB in the division. Will be a tight race with Detroit still sniffing around as well.

Hightower gone for the season due to torn pectoral muscle. Bloody hard to win one SB let alone two in a row. Somehow, I think the Pats are going to challenge each other to win it again, particularly now that Edelman and Hightower are out.

Watch out for those Bears Kruddler they are coming.

Vikes went into soldier field and took the points only 2 weeks ago.

Not fussed about the bears. They are 2 games behind, and have lost against us already, which will help in any tie-breaking. So they will need to win at least 2 more than us, plus our return game @vikes.

Philly, 6 and 1 and still not getting any credit from anyone, typical they are never rated. Might change when Carlos gets the MVP...... 8)

Everyone's expecting the Eagles to fold in the second half of the season. May be different this time.

Everyone's expecting the Eagles to fold in the second half of the season. May be different this time.

Might be a bit later than the 2nd half, but cracks are starting to form....

Vikes are going strength to strength and are equal 1st in the NFC...and the league!

Adrian Peterson who?

Watch out for those Bears Kruddler they are coming.

GB not the ants pants any more without their QB in the division. Will be a tight race with Detroit still sniffing around as well.

Still waiting on those Bears...don't think they've won a game since you posted that.

Still waiting on those Bears...don't think they've won a game since you posted that.

Dont remind me. They have been appalling.

John Fox needs to join Mick Malthouse in the void.

The only thing teams playing Broncos need to worry about is not increasing poiinns difference enough. ..

Looks like the Pats are about to get back a couple of key player this week or next week. Chris Hogan is not far away and I THINK Malcolm Mitchell could be back soon. If so, the Pats look the goods for the AFC title. IF the Steelers get home ground advantage in the playoffs, they're a chance. The rest don't look like it.

I like the Vikings in the NFC BUT it's very wide open with a month to go before playoffs. Despite their injuries, the Seahawks could make a Western Bulldogs type run and you still can't write off the Eagles or even another 3-4 teams. Very exciting.

Looks like the Pats are about to get back a couple of key player this week or next week. Chris Hogan is not far away and I THINK Malcolm Mitchell could be back soon. If so, the Pats look the goods for the AFC title. IF the Steelers get home ground advantage in the playoffs, they're a chance. The rest don't look like it.

I like the Vikings in the NFC BUT it's very wide open with a month to go before playoffs. Despite their injuries, the Seahawks could make a Western Bulldogs type run and you still can't write off the Eagles or even another 3-4 teams. Very exciting.

Yeah Vikes play the panthers this week and that will have a big say in what happens in the NFC as well.

Unfortunately for the Vikes, GB will be getting Aaron Rodgers back for our xmas showdown, which will turn a gimme game into a 50-50 contest.

If the Vikes can get through those 2 games with 2 wins, then the Bengals and the Bears will be gimme games and see the Vikes with home field advantage all through the playoffs...including the superbowl, which would be unprecedented.

Pats and Steelers seem to be in a 2 horse race for the AFC.
I don't know if its my NFC bias, but i reckon the AFC is a much easier conference to be in.

I don't know if its my NFC bias, but i reckon the AFC is a much easier conference to be in.

I share the same bias, but I reckon you're right...

I share the same bias, but I reckon you're right...

AFC champions tend to win Superbowls in recent times, however. Four out of the last 5. Maybe the NFC has lots mediocre teams rather than a few superior teams in the AFC?

Philly since the Lanky Yank used to have his own footy show on Nine! Looking good too just quietly..... 8)

Been quiet on here haven't you.

Big game this week. Vikes are going in favourites for the only post-season game that is NOT at our home ground.

Vikes looking good, just need Thielen to get up, and it'd help if the concussed Sandejo does too.

If both are fit, i can't see us losing.

I'm happy for the Vikings to do well as the NFC north representative in the play offs!!

Let's see how it all goes!

I'm happy for the Vikings to do well as the NFC north representative in the play offs!!

Let's see how it all goes!

Answer me this...why didn't the packers play Rodgers when he came back? Tanking??

Answer me this...why didn't the packers play Rodgers when he came back? Tanking??

Tanking for pick 15? I doubt it! It our lowest pick in about 10 years though!

I thought I read somewhere he suffered a 2nd injury, not as bad as the 1st but enough to keep him out for the last couple of games. I could be wrong, I lost interest after his 1st injury and didn't keep much of an eye on things after that.

screwing Patriots suck balls.

I hope Philly can somehow scrounge out a win in the SB.

Kruddler, shame the Vikings chose today to put in their worst performance.

Been quiet on here haven't you.

Big game this week. Vikes are going in favourites for the only post-season game that is NOT at our home ground.

Vikes looking good, just need Thielen to get up, and it'd help if the concussed Sandejo does too.

If both are fit, i can't see us losing.

Didn't want to talk it up Krud, lovin' being the under-dawg!!! Dont think those boys you mentioned could've helped. Fly Eagles Fly!!!

No-one will tip us again next week.........

Didn't want to talk it up Krud, lovin' being the under-dawg!!! Dont think those boys you mentioned could've helped. Fly Eagles Fly!!!

No-one will tip us again next week.........

You're playing the patriots. 31 teams would've been the underdogs against them, don't take it personally.

Both the boys i mentioned played injured, Sandejo actually went off in the 1st quarter not to return. Together with #1 CB Xavier Rhodes who was in and out of the game. End result was our defence wasn't as tight.

Stat of the day was we allowed 3rd down conversions 25.2% of the time before this game. Best in the NFL, and best most years previous.
Last i remember hearing we were 9/10 of 3rd downs and i think you converted a couple more after that. Thats the ball game. If you can't get the opposition offense off the field, you don't win. Of course turnovers don't help either.

screwing Patriots suck balls.

I hope Philly can somehow scrounge out a win in the SB.

Kruddler, shame the Vikings chose today to put in their worst performance.

Worst performance and by a fair margin.

As i just got through saying, 3rd down conversions was pathetic and never gave us a chance.

Still, we ended the season with a QB who was 3rd string at the start of the year, and our running back duo were #2+#3 also. Exceeded expectations, and the fairytale home superbowl was not to be.

Looks like we'll lose our OC to the Giants head coaching position, so good be tough to repeat next year.

Yes it was surprising how many deep plays the Eagles completed, but Rhodes'injury early on didnt help.

Lets hope between Foles and Alshon Jeffrey they can do it for one more game.

To have lost Sproules, Hicks, Peters and Wenz and still make the Super Bowl is remarkable. Still no one rates the Eagles, the "D" will be the difference, the Pats are vulnerable to a four man rush and then throw Fletcher Cox at Brady. Two highly rated offences only scored 17 points against Philly in the two play off games.  Foles just has to repeat his last two performances, run the ball, and let Chris Long and Jenkins monster the Pat's Offence.

To have lost Sproules, Hicks, Peters and Wenz and still make the Super Bowl is remarkable. Still no one rates the Eagles, the "D" will be the difference, the Pats are vulnerable to a four man rush and then throw Fletcher Cox at Brady. Two highly rated offences only scored 17 points against Philly in the two play off games.  Foles just has to repeat his last two performances, run the ball, and let Chris Long and Jenkins monster the Pat's Offence.

See, i saw the big 'poor philly' injuries piece they did during the game...and....well....i know its a philly home game, but it pissed me off.

Oh, so you lost your QB after you are quaranteed playoffs?
We, lost our #1 QB Teddy Bridgewater 2 years ago...still recovering. We lost our #2 QB after week 1 when he was NFC player of the week.
We, lost our best ever RB and future hall of famer Adrian Peterson in the off-season...we started with a rookie RB who was breaking all kinds of records that even AP couldn't get near. Yeah, we lost him to a knee in about week 5. Gone for the year.

Already gone through CB and safety issues going into the game.
Had pro-bowler WR Thielen who hurt his back last week. Then 1st quarter our other WR Diggs hurt his back too.
Former pro-bowl MVP TE Rudolph has been playing injured as well.

We've had 8 different starting setups in our OL due to injuries too.

But yeah, poor Philly.

Every team has injuries, but playing the 'injuries' card coming up against us is a bit much given what we went through this year.

As for coming up against a good offence....vikes don't have a good offence. They have an average one, partly due to all of the above.

Good on Philly for getting there, but the 'underdog' card they keep playing is BS.

Yeah Krudler but the Eagles are in the Super Bowl, they crushed the Vikings.... 8) 8) 8)

Yeah Krudler but the Eagles are in the Super Bowl, they crushed the Vikings.... 8) 8) 8)

Hence, why i don't buy the 'poor eagles underdogs' BS

You wont find any eagles supporter crying "poor us", we didn't set the odds, eagles have been the least favoured team in every playoff, hence "under-dogs"..... It's over for the Vikes Krud, be gracious.......

You wont find any eagles supporter crying "poor us", we didn't set the odds, eagles have been the least favoured team in every playoff, hence "under-dogs"..... It's over for the Vikes Krud, be gracious.......

Note my issues was the commentators during the coverage of the game, not the result.

You guys finished atop the NFC and although you had a shaky period during the QB transition, you deserve to be there.

However, every team has injuries and i don't think you had anymore than your fair share. You should've started favourites @home vs Vikes, but didn't. I don't set the odds either.

It's all irrelevant. The Pats are favoured to win and win, they will. Number 6 is 8 days away.

Join the queue Jofo, this Eagles team is all about the "team", no matter who gets injured, bring it on, the Pats (as I have said) super vulnerable to a four man rush defence, that is exactly how the Eagles play, Brady has to depend entirely on his front line to give him time meantime Young and Jenkins swarm him around the side, and then there is always Fletcher Cox.......

Join the queue Jofo, this Eagles team is all about the "team", no matter who gets injured, bring it on, the Pats (as I have said) super vulnerable to a four man rush defence, that is exactly how the Eagles play, Brady has to depend entirely on his front line to give him time meantime Young and Jenkins swarm him around the side, and then there is always Fletcher Cox.......

#GoGreen

The Eagles have flown!!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Congrats to the eagles. An almighty effort to compete with and beat the patriots. Their aggressive play continued and was the difference.

However, that first touchdown that was reviewed should never have been given. Didn't have control, stepped on the line and still didn't have control.
That being said, the 2nd one that was reviewed, never should have been reviewed. Clear touchdown.....which they eventually agreed with, but it was 50-50 based on the length of the review.

But hey, a bit of luck never hurt anyone

Great Super Bowl and one of the most enjoyable fumble recoveries in recent memory.

Between Richmond and Philadelphia, it ill be line ball which win will create the bigger apocalypse.

I am still getting my head around the 4th down touchdown the QB scored, although at the time he was probably a tight end!! Gutsyest coaches call I can remember, but that was Doug all year completely trusting his playing group, I see a bit of Bolt's in Pederson, building a resilient playing group first, gives me hope, unlike my Championship team Leeds, one step forward three back. But the Eagles represent the first part of my personal trifecta, 1/ Philly Super Bowl (Tick), 2/ Leeds elevated to EPL, 3/ Blues Premiership.........

You never know........ ???

The Eagles have flown!!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Congratulations. I have just got over that loss. It was in the bag until that strip sack. Oh well, we've had our fair share of luck in Superbowls.

So just got done watching the Vikings vs Packers game....

 :o

What a game.

So just got done watching the Vikings vs Packers game....

 :o

What a game.

It's like dancing with your sister....

It's like dancing with your sister....

It is, but i'll take it.

We had a punt blocked and returned for a TD to start the game off.

We had our kicker miss 3 makeable FGs, including one to win the game.

Former 1st round WR dropping more catches than Phil Tufnell did, including one that turned into an interception.

We ended up scoring 22 points in the 4th quarter to come back and tie, then defense came up trumps in OT to move you guys out of FG range which would've won the game for you.

...we had a plenty go wrong, and still got a tie @Lambeau.

Positives.

It is, but i'll take it.

We had a punt blocked and returned for a TD to start the game off.

We had our kicker miss 3 makeable FGs, including one to win the game.

Former 1st round WR dropping more catches than Phil Tufnell did, including one that turned into an interception.

We ended up scoring 22 points in the 4th quarter to come back and tie, then defense came up trumps in OT to move you guys out of FG range which would've won the game for you.

...we had a plenty go wrong, and still got a tie @Lambeau.

Positives.

Funny, I saw quite a few  positives in our game too, I guess we both must be optimists !!

Funny, I saw quite a few  positives in our game too, I guess we both must be optimists !!

Follow up, we've sacked our kicker.
We've traded in a WR from 49ers (essentially demoting Treadwell who i referred to earlier re dropped catches)

Vikings are serious. No time for list cloggers!