Re: 2017 Rd 9: Post Game Patter: Carlton vs Fremantle
Reply #20 –
Entitled to your opinion but just remember one thing, 31 games into a total rebuild. We were a rudderless shambles of a club. We are now showing we can be competitive and when it goes well, we can match it with anyone. Problem is, we are still growing and need to get maturity into the newbies so they can sustain effort for longer periods. Curnow played game number 12 or something? We have seen glimpses of what he can do. If he is doing what he is now in 2-3 years time still, fine, have a crack. Its a slow process, piece by piece, be patient, there are clubs in alot worse of a state than us.
Also, dont under estimate what it means to be 2 men down for such a long period of time. Rowe has been one of our more important players. Daisy runs hard and organises the kids out on the ground. The two rotations less hurt us more so than the shocking umpiring IMO.
And as for the Foxtel commentators, I know why I dont pay for a full Foxtel subscription. Unlistenable. (if that's not a word I just made one up).
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You've got to remember the limited base the kids are functioning on. You hear it endlessly how important PS is. The only factor more important is another PS. No doubt the kids like Samo and Charlie need to be well managed following injury and serious ill health. We need also to be mindful of the PS limitations of Crippa and young Marchbank. These young guys as well as Plowman for example, will take time and we need to be patient. They'll serve us well if we can manage them well.
Fortunately, our recruiters are well aware of the limits of youth (body - mind). I'm expecting we'll rely on the mature recruits more as the season takes it's toll. Right now the club's doing what it set out to do. Get games into the young ones. I think we're going OK to date. Most "experts" had us winning 1-2 games and we've snatched 3 already.
Go Blues