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Cripps wasnt a factor and this is the problem when you rely so much on one bloke to lead the way.He's got no answer for Day, this is the 3rd or 4th time he's been touched up.
Tonight was a test and we failed.
We planned very poorly for the rain IMO. I stayed home because I checked my trusty metvuw charts (https://www.metvuw.com/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain®ion=victoria&noofdays=3) and it was obvious to me it was going to be drenched. Players trying to scoop up the cake of soap off the deck at full tilt (Wilson, Cowan, Cerra), players flying for high kicks (Kemp, H).
Welcome to Carlton interim coach Fraser.
Still no explanation on the massive turn around in Cripps and Walsh's form/fitness in particular, the captain couldnt run out of sight on a dark night during last quarters under Voss and looked like the next club he would be playing for would be the Arcare or Aveo old boys.It's been explained frequently by many of us, some are not absorbing that discussion because it contradicts their personal beliefs. Fraser is not a messiah, yet too many Carlton fans seem addicted to the concept. I'll summarise for you;
Early in the season Cripps and Walsh were cooked in last quarters because too many were sitting back letting too few do the heavy lifting, there was no load sharing. Hewett and Cerra were playing like receivers, skirting packs, waiting for cheap possessions, Voss dropped Hewett because of it and he returned renewed, that's called a wake up call.
This claimed "massive turned around" is a mirage, we've been steadily building over the whole season. The conversion of losses to wins is just a swing of a handful of points, swings that result from a handful turnovers in our favour and less errors executing the very same game plan we've played all season.
The majority of it is a consequence of sharing the load, allowing our best players to be fresher at the final siren.
There's also the astronomical cost of sophisticated munitions - US PAC-3 interceptors cost USD3.7M each and they're being used to counter Shahed drones that cost Iran around USD50K.
It's estimated that it will take until 2030 before the US has replenished its pre-war munitions inventory ... and that affects all nations that rely on the US for sophisticated weaponry. At least our government is progressing local manufacture of high tech missiles and cheaper anti-drone systems but we're still too reliant on the US.
I'm guessing that Unca Donald, his family and minions have progressed their personal wealth considerably on some of the flip flop policy decisions...not just on the 'war'.
Dressing room seems a lot happier and united under Fraser and the effort factor from all players seems higher as well,You mean they are happy when winning, and the pressure is off!
The players are out there selling their wares, the question is why did it take them to arrive at the cliff edge before they switched on?
Walshy cares about the club, you're right though, what happens if he does't like the new coach?
Fair comment on Walsh, he has been as important as Cripps in the revival and has stamped his mark on being the clubs next Captain. I'll be interested if his form can continue if Fraser isnt the coach next season...
You may recall there was a rumour last year that Walsh wanted out if Voss was remaining. Walsh extended with Voss at the helm but I wonder if he had the good oil on what was going happen which made him extend knowing Voss wasnt going o be around long?
It all fits together, but the bottom line is I still dont like players knifing coaches.
Ill give Walshy the benefit of the doubt and suggest that when he is fit and healthy, he is happy and only knows one way.
So here's the thing for me. I reckon we have gone back to the sort of form that on our day/night, we can beat anyone.
You can see it in the players actions in game (ie the type of footy we are playing) right across the board.
You can see it in the players demeanours.
You can hear it when they speak in the media.
The player that stands out the most to me in all this and IMO has led this "re-boot" of our club is S Walsh.
He's been the first to run in and start a blue to stand up for our club and say "f-off" to the oppo.
He has taken his hardness at the contest to another level (frankly I didnt think he had it in him.
The fact he extended his contract early shows he is committed to the club and wants to drive standards to another level.
You can see the determination in his eyes every time he runs out and goes for the ball.
1. Less reliant on contested ball......because the opposition are worse and offer less resistance and are allowing us to do as we please more.
2. Training standards lifted....interesting considering that was something that Voss was VERY strong on in his Damo interview about introducing that to the club and being something he is proud of.
As mentioned previously, game plan shift was highlighted 2-3 weeks before Voss' exit. Confirmed by Voss, Fraser, Wright and Davies (and maybe Priestly too)
You can see from our performance, Cripps performance and by those mentioned above that this became evident in the Brisbane game.
Riley in, Pitto to float D50 in the absence of Weiters and Young?Battle may or may not get up after appendix removal surgery.
Quite a few Dawks also under injury clouds, and Weddle is still out suspended, not sure if Reeves will be back. Little push in the lower back for Watson and that hammy will snap again like a rubber band.
A war of attrition!
Blues by 7 points
If Pitto and Cripps dont play, we are screwed.
Yes, it was obvious to me Pitto and Cripps both looked sub-par at times last week.