Carlton Supporters Club

Thanks people,  sounds like another kid with potential who needs time and some preseason continuity.   I like his pace and mobility and he seems to have a bit of sh1t in him, which we so desperately need.

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I though the biggest positive last night was SPS, when the sh1t hit the fan he actually looked like he wanted to do something about it! But it's hard to have any effect when you are on your own! Another good positive was Cripps marking, but we have to keep in mind the Aints are a small side.

So you watch him run out of legs and wonder why he isn't playing? That is the reason he isn't playing, and it's allegedly related to a work ethic issue.

There are other reasons, he has missed pre-seasons and games due to injury, also I believe the club is managing his fatigue levels due to a dose of glandular fever last season exactly like they did Charlie. But in comparison to Charlie, who we realise is elite, McKay allegedly hasn't shown the same work ethic to catch up.

As for that pump up about his run, it's KPP bullcrap, every small and medium forward on our list can probably outrun Carlilse for a ground ball. A 200cm x 100kg player is not out there to be a rover, it's a losing tactic!

There it is, an uncomfortable truth, fans prefer to bash Jones, Weitering, Plowman or Marchbank than call out the guys who kick an occasional soft goal! and otherwise do feck all!

I though the biggest positive last night was SPS, when the sh1t hit the fan he actually looked like he wanted to do something about it! But it's hard to have any effect when you are on your own! Another good positive was Cripps marking, but we have to keep in mind the Aints are a small side.

Based on what I can see, our current three amigos are shameless impostors compared to their predecessors. I'm hoping it's just injuries, lack of game time etc. and not some inherent, unfixable issue.

And Cripps is in real danger of becoming our next Judd. At least Bolton has publicly flagged this and has indicated that he needs help.

I'd like to see the sales figures for them.  I imagine they'd be miserable.  The AFL have no idea how the traditional jumpers of all clubs unite and incite supporters.  None.

SPS was far better than last night, you are being unreasonable.

If you want to point a finger specifically from last night's game have a look at Dow, O'Brien, Pickett, Garlett, Shaw, Polson, Marchbank and Silvagni. They were collectively crap.

Based on what I can see, our current three amigos are shameless impostors compared to their predecessors. I'm hoping it's just injuries, lack of game time etc. and not some inherent, unfixable issue.

And Cripps is in real danger of becoming our next Judd. At least Bolton has publicly flagged this and has indicated that he needs help.

He was cooked because he had to play ruck but for all that he kept going and ended up with 14 possessions.

The solution to him lacking fitness is not sitting him in the stands.

I didn't bake Marchbank or Plowman. Ever.

SPS has been one of the biggest disappointments for me this year. Glad to see him get 20 post last night. I'd like to see him up with Fisher in terms of development - who I think is going to be a gun.

There have got to be another 2 or 3 Cripps level players from this group.

I thought Dow and O'Brien were ok.

Ah the classic jumper debate.

I don't have an aversion to the alternative strips.

I certainly don't have such a distaste that most seem to.

I do know that every single jumper that comes out has those in favour of it, and those against it.

For the record, i think this jumper was greeted with the most amount of acceptance over previous versions.
I also think jumper sales would not be a good indication, as i don't think many people are buying much Carlton merch at present, regardless of what it looks like.

It's rubbish excuse, Jones, Rowe and Charlie also rucked and then returned to their primary positions, they didn't spend time walking around inside the centre square! FFS, Hickey run off him, where the feck was McKay's famous pace when he was required to defend?

As for sitting in the stand last week, what's the club supposed to do, go hunting for a game in the NEAFL given the VFL had a bye!

I'm happy for him to get a game if he earns it, if he hasn't earned it we are setting a dangerous precedent, and we can just accept crap like last night, a 200cm x 100kg rover!

Have you ever considered that our teams apparent lack of passion, cohesion and commitment might be a result of certain players getting games when they do not deserve it?
A comment lacking context for what I posted, I didn't accuse you of anything!
True, but not every kid grows at the same rate, as long as they are all making an effort that is all we can ask!