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Re: AFL 1st Semi Final Carlton vs Melbourne Post Game Prognostications

Reply #45 –
 Check 1:50 to go, Cripps kicks a looper into the forward line. Acres with a bung shoulder goes front on to Lever and gets poleaxed for about the 15th time.  50 secs later, with bung shoulder, takes a saving mark and kicks the winning goal. Don't tell me that won't be on high rotation at the review. Courage wins finals, snipers don't.

Re: AFL 1st Semi Final Carlton vs Melbourne Post Game Prognostications

Reply #46 –
A few years back, maybe for the AFL centenary, they published every club's best side, and i noted the comment "Carlton could field a number of these, but their best is as good as anybody's".

After a quality hiatus a few of the current crop are making solid auditions for future legendary status.

Be a good player, but become a legend at Carlton.
DrE is no more... you ok with that harmonica man?

Re: AFL 1st Semi Final Carlton vs Melbourne Post Game Prognostications

Reply #47 –
Heart. Inspirational persistence. Character.

Cowardly stuff from Pickett, all he succeeded in doing was show the footy world the courage and strength of Crippa as a person; as a leader.

Many amazing moments where our blokes showed poise, discipline and heart in adversity. Just one critical example - Weitering's brilliant risk to shift play late in the game with a rocket to Hollands, then Hollands' smart kick to Doc and with his crook shoulder took the overhead mark and attacked the goal face. The rest is inspirational history. A great moment.

Only our ruthless best, from Board to bootstudders will get us no. 17

Re: AFL 1st Semi Final Carlton vs Melbourne Post Game Prognostications

Reply #48 –
Un-friggin-believable. You really can't explain the emotion and exhilaration you go through when you're standing in the trenches with the other tragic's and something like what happened last night occurs. Grown men, and women, complete strangers just jumping and hugging and screaming and crying and laughing and singing together. Just brilliant. 96,412 biggest crowd for the year I believe. We are on some sort of run.

Re: AFL 1st Semi Final Carlton vs Melbourne Post Game Prognostications

Reply #49 –
Quote from: Baggers – on
Many amazing moments where our blokes showed poise, discipline and heart in adversity. Just one critical example - Weitering's brilliant risk to shift play late in the game with a rocket to Hollands, then Hollands' smart kick to Doc and with his crook shoulder took the overhead mark and attacked the goal face. The rest is inspirational history. A great moment.

That WAS the moment. If it wasn’t for the Spanish Soccer Federation I would have invaded the field to kiss Weits on the lips after the game.
Keyboard warrior #24601

Re: AFL 1st Semi Final Carlton vs Melbourne Post Game Prognostications

Reply #50 –
I liked Voss' press conference. I thought he summarised the totality and reality of the game quite well - the good, the bad and the ugly.

Re: AFL 1st Semi Final Carlton vs Melbourne Post Game Prognostications

Reply #51 –
Quote from: LoveNavy – on
Our youngsters in Hollands and Motlop played with composure and therefore skill, above their years.
Congratulations young men.
As for Blacres.....he's our new cult hero. Mr Clutch 👏🏼

I think a few people on this and other fora owe Motlop an apology. After being rightfully dropped mid-way through the year he has been pivotal, I think, to the turnaround.
Don’t know who has been coaching/mentoring him but his forward craft and Eddie-like pressure has improved through the roof. Yes, he made some blunders in the last q last week but it’s not easy to come on as sub late and slot into the pace of the game (which just goes to amplify Ollie’s maturity and composure). He got caught twice holding the ball against the Swannies but they (Sydney) are a phenomenal tackling side thanks to their access to rugby specialists.
Keyboard warrior #24601

Re: AFL 1st Semi Final Carlton vs Melbourne Post Game Prognostications

Reply #52 –
Hollands was around it so much in the last, perfect choice for our sub.

Did cunners get subbed out for injury? Or form??

I was critical they didn’t start Hollands but my son said he’d have been annihilated by the Melb big boys, it was just so fantastic to see him fresh and with run in the last - I just really rate him, he’s smart and backs himself!

Another that just has my full respect is Saad, it’s so rare he stuffs it up and his kicks are usually razor perfect 👌🏼

How good was Crippas interview after the game, he was bloody ecstatic!!!

Re: AFL 1st Semi Final Carlton vs Melbourne Post Game Prognostications

Reply #53 –
Out of everybody associated with Carlton, whether it's supporters, administration, board, coaches etc. the most happiness I feel is for Cripps. Up till now, he has put his body on the line, been bashed from pillar to post, been tagged and scragged, and had nothing to show for it in terms of team success. The joy he feels is palpable. It's written all over his face.

Re: AFL 1st Semi Final Carlton vs Melbourne Post Game Prognostications

Reply #54 –
Greatings from Bangkok airport, YOU FARKEN BEAUTY!
2021-Pi$$ or get off the pot
2022- Real Deal or more of the same? 0.6%
2023- "Raise the Standard" - M. Voss Another year wasted Bar Set
2024-Back to the drawing boardNo excuses, its time
2025-Carlton can win the 2025 AFL Premiership

Re: AFL 1st Semi Final Carlton vs Melbourne Post Game Prognostications

Reply #55 –
Quote from: rocky – on
Un-friggin-believable. You really can't explain the emotion and exhilaration you go through when you're standing in the trenches with the other tragic's and something like what happened last night occurs. Grown men, and women, complete strangers just jumping and hugging and screaming and crying and laughing and singing together. Just brilliant. 96,412 biggest crowd for the year I believe. We are on some sort of run.

x100. gave a few people hugs, high fives and sang the song until my voice could not make any more sound. Almost shed a tear so emotional. Never heard a crowd that loud, I cannot even remember anything like that even during or after the 99 prelim and any GF.

Go Bluessssssssssssssssss.
 

Re: AFL 1st Semi Final Carlton vs Melbourne Post Game Prognostications

Reply #59 –
Ok here is my take on last night.

Anticipation.
Massive.
Excitement.
Exhilaration.
Adrenalin.
Loud.
Unbelievable.
Angst.
Emotional
Singing.
Hugging.
Jumping.
Relief.
Exhaustion.
Sleeplessness.

But oh boy was it all worth it.
Just to see the excitement in all the fans faces and the sear joy was worth the money I paid for the seat and more.
Something I will not forget for a long long time.

Come on Blues and bring on Brisbane. There is always a first time to loose at your home ground.

Oh and one last thing Goosebumps





 
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