Shackles released, kids superb, defence strong.
So who are the Barker believers? I wasn't but I'm waivering...
Woof Woof!! ;D
Wasn't either, but am firming like a Japanese stayer in a Cup market
The reaction to Barker will be interesting the first time we get a thumping. Still, at the moment they are playing consistent, tough, in your face footy.
They should have won by 10 goals - if they'd kicked straight, but I'll take it.
And PLEASE PLAY HOLLMAN!!! Also, Nick Graham - another great match.
Cripps was heavily tagged but still stood up when needed.
Thought a few of our boys were quite average today and we still won easily and should've won by more. Looking forward to the Doggies next week and then three tough games in a row where we can really test ourselves, should we also defeat the Dogs.
Apparently the motto within the player coaching group is "maintain the rage" ;D
I was pretty convinced the shine had worn off bell, congratulations on a fine season so far!
Carrazzo - thought he was close to BOG. Great clearance work again.
Bell - Yes he was great in some parts, his ability to walk through tackles is growing but his kicking is just awful. Still has work to do.
Yarran - No point having brilliant speed and disposal if you're not willing to take a risk. Too many dinky kicks. A player of his ilk needs to take a few more risky passes on. Played it too safe.
Hendo - Pretty disappointed with his game, did better in the second half. I reckon he's gone.
Graham - 24 touches today, coming along very nicely.
Everitt - Pretty damn handy game. Still a little powder puffy at some contests but should have kicked at least 4.
Wood - Another close to BOG. Great game in the ruck. Had a fantastic year.
Tackling intensity not as good as in previous weeks but we ground out the win.
Loved the fact that Cripps copped a heavy tag (and a cheap shot to the guts) yet still racked up enough possies to make a contribution and was busting out of the scrimmages until the end.
Love the way Nick Graham is growing and really feeling at home out there. Adds some real polish.
Love the Kreuze/Wood combo in the ruck. Both blokes are prepared to roll up their sleeves and work hard all match.
Love Everitt as a forward.
Love Tommy Bell becoming a modern day cult hero.
Love Barker giving a kid like Holman a run and not killing his confidence by him by playing on someone like Pendlebury.
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Buckley 100% disposal efficiency. Kicked an exciting goal ball traveled all of 60m and he did it with ease. Going to be a star for us.
Buckley 100% disposal efficiency. Kicked an exciting goal ball traveled all of 60m and he did it with ease. Going to be a star for us.
Couldn't believe how well it came off the boot.
Carrazzo - thought he was close to BOG. Great clearance work again.
Bell - Yes he was great in some parts, his ability to walk through tackles is growing but his kicking is just awful. Still has work to do.
Yarran - No point having brilliant speed and disposal if you're not willing to take a risk. Too many dinky kicks. A player of his ilk needs to take a few more risky passes on. Played it too safe.
Hendo - Pretty disappointed with his game, did better in the second half. I reckon he's gone.
Graham - 24 touches today, coming along very nicely.
Everitt - Pretty damn handy game. Still a little powder puffy at some contests but should have kicked at least 4.
Wood - Another close to BOG. Great game in the ruck. Had a fantastic year.
Tackling intensity not as good as in previous weeks but we ground out the win.
.......and Bell is BBQing at least two team mates a game.
Buckley 100% disposal efficiency. Kicked an exciting goal ball traveled all of 60m and he did it with ease. Going to be a star for us.
That was one for the ages. You could see by his reaction that it released some of the weight from his shoulders being the son of a gun.
I had to follow the game on the AFL app and the in game thread and I must say that I was disappointed with the latter! Too excited with winning form to type some commentary?
If so, it's perfectly understandable after such a bleak start to the season.
It seems like some blokes who have been written off have come good and others continue to develop.
I like the fact that Cripps was challenged and was still able to make a contribution. Kreuzer's form is pleasing and it seems that the Kreuzer-Wood combination can work.
I'm looking forward to being able to watch our next game :)
Loved the fact that Cripps copped a heavy tag (and a cheap shot to the guts) yet still racked up enough possies to make a contribution and was busting out of the scrimmages until the end.
Love the way Nick Graham is growing and really feeling at home out there. Adds some real polish.
Love the Kreuze/Wood combo in the ruck. Both blokes are prepared to roll up their sleeves and work hard all match.
Love Everitt as a forward.
Love Tommy Bell becoming a modern day cult hero.
Love Barker giving a kid like Holman a run and not killing his confidence by him by playing on someone like Pendlebury.
Graham was very good and used the ball well.
Cripps was heavily tagged and some of his clearance work wasnt as clean as usual and he had a few turnovers. I think we saw what is going to become the norm and that is Cripps
getting knocked around by taggers and other players and I hope his teammates look after him by blocking and dealing with snipers like Raines.
Bell was good after half time and won plenty of ball..
The Kruezer/Wood combo worked better this week...Wood seems to have a dose of the angry pills and is being extra physical and MK while not dominating the ruck is proving handy around the ground.
Holman was very good and having another tall mids helps our rotations...
Levi appreciating MK in the team and seems to be moving well and flying for his marks, kicking is way improved..good work Sav Rocca.
Take the win and John Barker must be congratulated and be well in contention for the coaches position...
Umpiring was terrible >:(
Got sick of seeing Cripps held by Raines without the ball, and I think they forgot about high contact.
Ellard - never again please. Near useless
Mendel - if he has a knee take him off.
White - needs Jammo back to get him off the bigs.
Holman - great tackle then two of the best passes when many would take a shot. Needs a full game.
Armfield - was fantastic, pressure running, breaking lines and tackles.
Yarran - used the ball very well and timed his runs, just didn't take off for the sake of it.
Everitt - Third tall forward is his position.
Carlton boys - let's not be pussies any more. When a team is belting your young gun, take them out. Raines and Rischtelli should have been put on their asses every time they went by a senior player. Kruezer, Wood, Henderson, Bell, White, Casboult .... run through them next time
Two weeks in a row that we've been challenged and come back. Been a while since we could do that. These two wins have been important.
But now the real test comes as we are about to play a good side in good form - Bulldogs. Both Port and GC are struggling, still good sides who'll knock you over if you slacken but none-the-less not in good form. So this upcoming game against the Dishlickers will be just what the doc ordered, we'll see where we are.
Umpiring was terrible >:(
Got sick of seeing Cripps held by Raines without the ball, and I think they forgot about high contact.
Ellard - never again please. Near useless
Mendel - if he has a knee take him off.
White - needs Jammo back to get him off the bigs.
Holman - great tackle then two of the best passes when many would take a shot. Needs a full game.
Armfield - was fantastic, pressure running, breaking lines and tackles.
Yarran - used the ball very well and timed his runs, just didn't take off for the sake of it.
Everitt - Third tall forward is his position.
Carlton boys - let's not be pussies any more. When a team is belting your young gun, take them out. Raines and Rischtelli should have been put on their asses every time they went by a senior player. Kruezer, Wood, Henderson, Bell, White, Casboult .... run through them next time
Agree on all fronts.....Armfield was gone for all money early in the year but has been a real spark in the past two games, Holman should have been played earlier and Everitt as you said does his best work being a laconic 3rd tall forward.
@Baggers
TBF I thought Port threw everything at us, that's what made the win so impressive.
Any reports on the extent of Menzels knee injury?
We didn't play as well as last week but a win is a win, Gold Coast are very ordinary.
Best players were Murphy, Bell, Simpson, Tuohy, Yarran, Docherty, Kreuzer and Wood for me, Kreuzer's second and third efforts are a joy to behold.
We'll have a better idea of where we are in the next three or four weeks.
Raines is a deadest dog.
Couldn't believe how well it came off the boot.
Struck it pure. Fave moment of the game
Touhy the biggest improver since Barker taking charge. Completely different player.
Touhy the biggest improver since Barker taking charge. Completely different player.
Loved his goal. That's two running goals from half backs at big moments in the game.
Loved his goal. That's two running goals from half backs at big moments in the game.
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Blokes like Touhy were confused by the ??? gameplan which didn't reward instinctive, natural play.
Blokes like Touhy were confused by the ??? gameplan which didn't reward instinctive, natural play.
No comment.
Just watched the highlights... Dennis had a fair kind of a day.
Gees the umpiring was putrid... a lot of WTF ? stuff. The other mob were a bit excessive at times - some decent umpiring would have stopped this early but they clearly lacked any feel for the game today.
Are we the only team that gets pinged for a double goal?
Just watched the highlights... Dennis had a fair kind of a day.
Gees the umpiring was putrid... a lot of WTF ? stuff. The other mob were a bit excessive at times - some decent umpiring would have stopped this early but they clearly lacked any feel for the game today.
Didn't think the umps had a great weekend TBH.
Are we the only team that gets pinged for a double goal?
Every time we give up a double goal I think of the WCE final and the scum game a year prior to that.
Impressed again by Graham. Murphy, Kreuzer, Armfield and Docherty also caught my eye in a good solid team performance. I had a great afternoon; relaxed and enjoyed the win!
Just watched the highlights... Dennis had a fair kind of a day.
Gees the umpiring was putrid... a lot of WTF ? stuff. The other mob were a bit excessive at times - some decent umpiring would have stopped this early but they clearly lacked any feel for the game today.
Umpire Foster I think it was...he didnt have a clue and guessed at everything...
Oh my god.. The Doc
His defensive efforts have gone to the next level.
No credit for the thread title?? Tribey would appreciate.
It was a messy game at times but quite a few players are moving along way better than under the previous coach. I am actually enjoying the footy again and am not yelling at the television every few seconds. ;)
Still got work to do, but things are getting better.
Strong win and some good signs for the club. We were challenged at times, but managed to keep control of the game and the tempo of play, which indicates a bit more confidence in each other.
Bell, murphy, wood, docherty and henderson in the best, along with everitt, Carrazzo, graham, Kruezer, Casboult and Yarren.
An even performance with fewer lapses than last week and some good clean hands too around the packs. Cripps was sat on which is awfully flattering for a fellow that has played less than 15 games. He will learn alot from that. Bell is becoming a solid footballer, and his size around the packs allows murphy to get more outside ball.
I was impressed by henderson going back at late stages in quarters. He played well without dominating, but he belongs at CHF, as it is a challenge for him and is indicative of his potential. Yes, he could be a very good defender, but he is better than that.
Better defence this week, with players spreading and covering more ground, allowing us to get back quicker, as well as more options when we win the ball. Wood and Kruezer played well, with the former playing an excellent game.
The GC seem a team full of talent but not committed enough, especially hard running. They didn't make too many howlers, but offered little resistance to us running off half back. Maybe the rumours are true and they have become the party club of the league, as if they moved st kilda circa 1989 to the gold coast.
A good win, and has set a new benchmark for performance from last week.
So whatever happens from here we can be thankful John Barker has given our "club back"and given us some to get excited about.
So whatever happens from here we can be thankful John Barker has given our "club back"and given us some to get excited about.
Agreed - whether JB ends up with the job full time or not he has at least done that for us. I hope he gets a full time gig - either the one at Carlton or in the future somewhere else. Champion.
Enjoyed the call on the radio today.
Even the commentators were speechless at the umpiring calls against us.
Tagging our first year player in Cripps? Noice! Fair praise there.
I'm loving how Everitt is doing. Bargain as he didn't even cost us a draft pick. Just a drop from pick 32 to 37. Got that one right it looks like.
So whatever happens from here we can be thankful John Barker has given our "club back"and given us some to get excited about.
I take everything I ever said a about his coaching ability back :))
Agreed - whether JB ends up with the job full time or not he has at least done that for us. I hope he gets a full time gig - either the one at Carlton or in the future somewhere else. Champion.
Quality bloke who is putting the team first, which is more than can be said for his predecessor.
Credit to MM for bringing Everritt and Cam Wood to the Club.
At least we can say that's a couple of things he did right.
Reckon following taking Joel Selwood to task a few weeks back, Wood's form has gone up a level. On current form, he's playing Warnock into a delisting as he's doing a bang up job as Kreuz's backup.
1st game I have been able to watch since Barker took over.
It was nice to get the win, but a very scrappy game, our disposal skills were horrible.
It was great to see Kreuzer again after so long, what a difference he makes.
Both sides looked physically spent in the 3rd qtr, which made me ask the question, as much as we all seem to like the new game style, is it sustainable for 4 qtrs over 22 weeks?
Cripps seemed to handle a tag reasonably well, especially for someone who probably hasn't experienced it much.
Jammo can't come back in quick enough.
The next couple of weeks will be a good challenge for us.
I still want us to knock the Hawks off at least once this year !!
Credit to MM for bringing Everritt and Cam Wood to the Club.
At least we can say that's a couple of things he did right.
Reckon following taking Joel Selwood to task a few weeks back, Wood's form has gone up a level. On current form, he's playing Warnock into a delisting as he's doing a bang up job as Kreuz's backup.
Wood is smashing it re. Amazing renaissance from the big man.
Raines is a deadest dog.
Rocket commenting on his game :
Gold Coast coach Rodney Eade said that 29-year-old former Richmond and Brisbane Lions tagger Raines – promoted off the rookie list due to the Suns' hefty injury toll – had been worn down by his younger opponent's run.
"I thought his first quarter was fantastic. He kept Cripps to three possessions, did really well," Eade said.
"Then they made a move of putting Cripps to half-forward coming up ... really testing Andrew. And then I thought he became undisciplined to be honest.
"He's playing with bone on bone in his knee. He's done a terrific job for us coming off the rookie list but he was recruited really to help our depth in our NEAFL.
"He physically just can't carry out the game, and that's why he was carrying on."In other words, bye bye Andy.
Didn't think the umps had a great weekend TBH.
I feel sorry for them, the rules change every couple of weeks.
The sheparding in marking contests interp is utter garbage and needs to be thrown out. Guesswork and mind reading, not umpiring required,
Sorry Rocket, but tiredness isn't an excuse for behaviour. The sly one in Cripps' guts is pretty commonplace in footy (unfortunately), but jumping on Graham in the tackle - he's lucky Graham didn't slot him because it was as weak as p...
Credit to MM for bringing Everritt and Cam Wood to the Club.
At least we can say that's a couple of things he did right.
Reckon following taking Joel Selwood to task a few weeks back, Wood's form has gone up a level. On current form, he's playing Warnock into a delisting as he's doing a bang up job as Kreuz's backup.
Agree. These two are excellent gets for us. Wood plays with passion and is excellent backup for Kreuz. Everitt is a very reliable kick for goal as well as being very versatile around the ground.
I feel sorry for them, the rules change every couple of weeks.
Was just thinking about this during the Tigers /Sydney game because all the "new rules" seemed to slow the game and cause the most confusion.
Third man up, below the knees, ducking the head, blocking the marking contest, tunnelling, arm chop, front on contact.
That's jus the last couple of years and interpretation of these also changes.
I thought the umps we're going ok until a few weeks ago and then we had the head ducking/prior opp interpretation change and now the teams all doing the third man up stuff.
Tough gig.
Wood is smashing it re. Amazing renaissance from the big man.
Agree about Wood ,tries his guts out every game.He is a great team man,and has a real love for the club.
Hope we keep him he deserves it ,much better than Warnock
Agree about Wood ,tries his guts out every game.He is a great team man,and has a real love for the club.
Hope we keep him he deserves it ,much better than Warnock
Warnock isn't worthy enough to tie up Wood's bootlaces. Wood gives us so much more value than that spud. Can't imagine how Warnock would be around next year. I'm guessing if he was, he'd be on minimum wage and only as a backup. Effectively replacing Wood. who was recruited for that reason! How ironic.
Watched the replay again last night, how good a user of the ball is Nick Graham? Very balanced, and some brilliant passes by foot. Forget Robbie Grey I'm thinking Sam Mitchell!
Wtached the replay again last night, how good a user of the ball is Nick Graham? Very balanced, and some brilliant passer by foot. Forget Robbie Grey I'm thinking Sam Mitchell!
Wo there, bit soon for comparisons to Mitchell, but I can see where you're coming from. He's growing each week and most importantly is deserving of his spot in the side.
You'd be happy with 'your boy Nick's' interview on the CFC website today. Communicates really well and dare I say could be leadership material.
He batted away the expected questions on Barks v MM very well, but it was more than interesting what he had to say re Bark's faith in the boys, faith in the leadership group, positivity and simplifying the message/expectations. But then again, MM was all about MM.
Credit to MM for bringing Everritt and Cam Wood to the Club.
At least we can say that's a couple of things he did right.
Docherty for Hampson wasn't too bad either, I don't think many Carlton supporters would want to take that one back.
But then again, MM was all about MM.
I think Malthouse gave it his best shot but for one reason or another Carlton just wasn't a good fit for him.
Blokes don't coach 700 games if they haven't got a clue.
I think Malthouse gave it his best shot but for one reason or another Carlton just wasn't a good fit for him.
Blokes don't coach 700 games if they haven't got a clue.
He did come across on SEN, on Friday night as not having a clue. They were asking him about other sides, and apart from the "they are a very good football side" (not sure where I have heard that one before...) he said a few things that made me think he just wasn't up for it this year. When asked about Melbourne he talked about how great they have been this year, specifically mentioned Brayshaw, but then struggled to name any other young onballers, then gave up and just went with "and the others", then mentioned their super forward line, including "the youngster up forward", to which one of the other hosts chimed in with "Hogan??". I know it wasn't his job to be on top of every player from every other team, as CFC coach, but you'd think he could name more than 1 Melb player??
Also answered their questions about how CFC were going under Barker with "Oh, I knew we'd be better in the back half of the year, when we got players back. I didn't have Kruezer, and you must remember Andrew Walker missed a few games for me he is very important, gains so many meters per game". Been out of the job for a month, and still pushing excuses (and not too credible ones).
He just didn't seem to be as up to the modern game as the other coaches that SEN has had on Friday nights. And I was a defender of his.... up until the past few weeks when I have been reminded what football is supposed to look like!!
And I was a defender of his.... up until the past few weeks when I have been reminded what football is supposed to look like!!
Me too, but mainly because I basically disagree with the sack the coach mentality, I've never been a big Malthouse fan as such.
It may have been a blessing in disguise, I think we should give Barker the job and he probably wouldn't have got it under any other circumstances.
when are we going to have an open fwd line or forwards that lead to the ball carrier,everitt only 1 that leads out (he s our gunston)
Just continues to prove how bad Mick was trying to make us look. Everitt playing as a 3rd tall and Graham for full matches just two examples.
Thanks to him we also now have no small forward which we needed on a few occasions and which we need to sort out. With the like of Bell, Cripps and Graham coming through nicely we need to draft an Isaac Smith type I believe in terms of mids. Gut running line breaker with some polish to complent the work of the others.
Crowd vs GWS 16k
Crowd vs Gold Coast 30k
Amazing what a change of coach can do.
Crowd vs GWS 16k
Crowd vs Gold Coast 30k
Amazing what a change of coach can do.
You wouldn't be out of your mind to expect mid 40's for the next game. Say 44,000 or more. Man if we win the next one it could be 80,000 plus against the Tigers. Things can turn around quick, but lets keep a lid on things until we win a few more. ;)
Crowd vs GWS 16k
Crowd vs Gold Coast 30k
Amazing what a change of coach can do.
Have to be 45k this week surely.
Crowd vs GWS 16k
Crowd vs Gold Coast 30k
Amazing what a change of coach can do.
Spot on PI2C - a dreary Sunday afternoon, awful timeslot, against the worst team in the comp & we draw 30k.....that's a fecking brilliant crowd. Bandwagoners like you wouldn't believe, but I'm more than happy to welcome them all back. The crowd was expectant & the team delivered.....it was a good day for the Carlton Football Club.
Etihad will be absolutey choc-o-block on Saturday night.....Bulldogs will be rapt, 'cos a month ago they would've struggled to get 30k for this game, but with the Carlton tribe enjoying their team again, anything less than 40k would be a disappointment.
AFL needs a strong Carlton... but not too strong...
AFL needs a strong Carlton... but not too strong...
;D
I think the AFL script would just about be calling for a Freo premiership this year.
::)
;D
I think the AFL script would just about be calling for a Freo premiership this year.
::)
You would think so but I thought that in 2013.
Then Vlad tried to get Freo out of the finals by sending them to Geelongs home ground . I think Vlad had some political favours to pay off for the refurbed stadium.
Melb sport, politics and business is so interconnected you're not sure who's interests are being pandered to.
You would think so but I thought that in 2013.
Then Vlad tried to get Freo out of the finals by sending them to Geelongs home ground . I think Vlad had some political favours to pay off for the refurbed stadium.
Melb sport, politics and business is so interconnected you're not sure who's interests are being pandered to.
Ain't that the truth - and you can probably add certain european criminal organisations into the mix if last night's 4 Corners report is to be believed.
Ain't that the truth - and you can probably add certain european criminal organisations into the mix if last night's 4 Corners report is to be believed.
Tru dat!
Ain't that the truth - and you can probably add certain european criminal organisations into the mix if last night's 4 Corners report is to be believed.
Bingo!
Ain't that the truth - and you can probably add certain european criminal organisations into the mix if last night's 4 Corners report is to be believed.
Surely we would be doing better than we are if this were true.
Surely we would be doing better than we are if this were true.
You'll have to explain that connection a little more Thry............. ???
Have to be 45k this week surely.
If it was a Carlton home game it would be 40+ but because it is a Doggies home game around 35thou.
Had we lost it would have been 30 thousand
If it was a Carlton home game it would be 40+ but because it is a Doggies home game around 35thou.
Had we lost it would have been 30 thousand
I forget about the home team thing living in Perth. Always seems funny that it was our home last week but this week, meh, not going.
I'd go every week if I could.
I forget about the home team thing living in Perth. Always seems funny that it was our home last week but this week, meh, not going.
I'd go every week if I could.
Spoilt Victorians. We go even when we know we are going to get pumped... Dockers soon!
I dont recall ever getting 40thousand to a Doggies v Carlton game at Etihad usually mid 30s if we are travelling well
Only four games out of the eight - big game for us.
Spoilt Victorians. We go even when we know we are going to get pumped... Dockers soon!
Yeah, got my tickets.
But probably wasn't going when the brown MM was in charge.
You'll have to explain that connection a little more Thry............. ???
Italian Mafia connections. Lygon street. The Carlton Crew.
Join the dots Cookie!!
;)
If it was a Carlton home game it would be 40+ but because it is a Doggies home game around 35thou.
Had we lost it would have been 30 thousand
I'm thinking more along the lines of 26,374 TBH. :P
Italian Mafia connections. Lygon street. The Carlton Crew.
Join the dots Cookie!!
;)
Thry, just making sure. You can be quite cryptic at times.
I don't personally know any names and 4 Corners didn't mention the CC specifically so who knows. I'm not even sure they are all Blues supporters anyway.
;) C:-)
Ciao!