Carlton Supporters Club

I know I've gone on and on about this, but I think our biggest problem is our inability to have 10+ goal wins, they just never happen regardless of how much we dominate an opponent. We can dominate for 3-qtrs and lose, and when we win we can dominate for 4-qtrs and limp over the line.

The big wins are the thing missing from our equation, too many close results win or lose are exhausting, a big win is like a week off!

We are like a chippy trying to drive a nail to the perfect depth with one swing of the hammer, it can happen but it's so rare virtually 100% of attempts are fails!

Quote from: Gointocarlton – on April 29, 2026, 04:46:42 pm

He looks like a player that doesnt want to be in Melb and will be looking for a trade back to Adelaide.

At the moment there may be a few on our list with that type of mindset, but you make real what you believe!

If you cross that line with disinterest and dread, disinterest and dread is what you'll get!

I know I've gone on and on about this, but I think our biggest problem is our inability to have 10+ goal wins, they just never happen regardless of how much we dominate an opponent. We can dominate for 3-qtrs and lose, and when we win we can dominate for 4-qtrs and limp over the line.

The big wins are the thing missing from our equation, too many close results win or lose are exhausting, a big win is like a week off!

We are like a chippy trying to drive a nail to the perfect depth with one swing of the hammer, it can happen but it's so rare virtually 100% of attempts are fails!

He looks like a player that doesnt want to be in Melb and will be looking for a trade back to Adelaide.

Quote from: DJC – on April 29, 2026, 11:31:33 am

Brodie Kemp played what must be his best game as a key forward, against quality opposition and without much support.  It was good to see him make the most of his chances and that would be heartening for those who worked hard to get the ball to him.

Aston Moir had a quiet night but kicked truly when he got the pill.  I don't think that he'll ever be a high possession player but I'll take it if he can chime in with a couple of goals each week.

I'm rapidly losing interest in Moir for the reason he seems to impart a massive work-load on those around him. He's so laconic he often looks disinterested and appears to be going half-hearted at the contest.

Contrast that to Kemp, who despite having a wretched run of form has never really stopped working hard, and perhaps last weekend he saw a pay-off for effort. Hopefully he can rinse and repeat.

Excluding when Kemp has taken out a team-mate, the contrast in contribution to team work ethic between Kemp and Moir is striking!

I often direct criticism at Young, but at least this season he tries even if he fails, I'm not sure that was always the case, that is all that can be asked of a player. If players like that can be coached into turning effort into success, then kudos to the coaching staff.

But, I can't ever forgive someone who gives up at least trying.

If I walked off next to Kemp I'd be thinking at least he tried hard, if I walked off next to Moir I'd be thinking he must be reasting up for a bucks party!

Brodie Kemp played what must be his best game as a key forward, against quality opposition and without much support.  It was good to see him make the most of his chances and that would be heartening for those who worked hard to get the ball to him.

Aston Moir had a quiet night but kicked truly when he got the pill.  I don't think that he'll ever be a high possession player but I'll take it if he can chime in with a couple of goals each week.

Some say we have a rubbish list, some say we have a rubbish coach, some say we have both.

The fact remains we are in round 8 this week, and are currently 3rd on the ladder for minutes led in matches. 

Not bad for a bunch of talentless hacks.  Too paid the results havent gone the way we would have liked.  Perhaps with some better coaching, some more luck, or some more hutzpah, we wouldnt even need better players.