Re: Round 12: Carlton vs. Port Adelaide - Post match celebrations
Reply #66 –
This is one of the best games from us for a real long time. Cripps, Bell, Graham, Buckley made me believe these kids have ability. Its funny how when you play with intent and passion a win is closer than you think. I have never seen us tackle like today. It was tackle to hurt the opponent. Even Gibbs ? Seriously, has he ever laid a tackle like that before.
I also like Barker with his philosophy. "I don't really prefer you to make mistakes, but I won't crucify you if you do". "As long as you back it up with 2nd and 3rd efforts, things will swing your way".
How much promise and motivation does that give the young kids. I know the skills were ugly at times and it was an ugly game, but I would take an ugly win over a pretty loss any day of the week.