Carlton Supporters Club

Weitering was very good tonite,

Especially rapt for the kids to get to experience a win, sing the song and get Gatoraded!

Without wanting to be a wet blanket, the Go Dees and umps helped us later in the game with errors.

I thought the leaders led well - where's that been for so many months? Bravo: Charles, Crippa, Doc, Haynesy (though a little down) and Weiters. Cez, the Lord and Hewey also deserve a mention... the quiet achievers.

Concerns: Will W seems to have lost his spark. Although only playing a quarter and a bit Durdin just hasn't any 'tricks' and for someone who's been in the system for years, that's a worry. Motlop and Fog.

Perhaps unpopular to write this, but Frankie E, despite shortcomings, may just be worth persisting with. Ditto Flynn Y.

Although Ashton M won't kick four every week, he must stay in the starting twenty two. One of those unique players up forward who can create something out of nothing with limited disposals/opportunities.

Even though HOF will probably go back to the Magoos on JSOSs return, he'll be really important in 2026 and beyond - oozes talent.

Carroll, Cowan and Hollands, rippers.

Quote from: Baggers – on July 20, 2025, 09:51:03 am

Especially rapt for the kids to get to experience a win, sing the song and get Gatoraded!

Without wanting to be a wet blanket, the Go Dees and umps helped us later in the game with errors.

I thought the leaders led well - where's that been for so many months? Bravo: Charles, Crippa, Doc, Haynesy (though a little down) and Weiters. Cez, the Lord and Hewey also deserve a mention... the quiet achievers.

Concerns: Will W seems to have lost his spark. Although only playing a quarter and a bit Durdin just hasn't any 'tricks' and for someone who's been in the system for years, that's a worry. Motlop and Fog.

Perhaps unpopular to write this, but Frankie E, despite shortcomings, may just be worth persisting with. Ditto Flynn Y.

Although Ashton M won't kick four every week, he must stay in the starting twenty two. One of those unique players up forward who can create something out of nothing with limited disposals/opportunities.

Even though HOF will probably go back to the Magoos on JSOSs return, he'll be really important in 2026 and beyond - oozes talent.

Carroll, Cowan and Hollands, rippers.

Cowan, assuming he doesnt go to the Tassie team,  will captain our club in the not too distant future. Perhaps both he and Ollie Cap and VC. Love their attack on the footy.

Perhaps unpopular to write this, but Frankie E, despite shortcomings, may just be worth persisting with. Ditto Flynn Y.

I want to give our cheer squad and fans a bit of a clip.  I was sitting ponsford stand end and they were so quiet they were almost inaudible.  Also Saturday night to only get 40k at the G (a generous 40k at that) isnt good enough and there was plenty of Melbourne colours in the MCC which means only one third of our membership base pulled their finger out in a very winnable game.

Sure, we arent going well, and its easier to stay home when its cold, but the club needs us, the players will see a more empty crowd and feel differently about us too, but one of my other clubs has a saying (in greek).  Olympiakos when its easy, Legendary when its difficult.  They are nicknamed the legend, so I suppose it should be Carlton when its easy, Blue Baggers in the hard times. 

Despite the inappropriate translation, the sentiment is precise.  Its easy to be a fair weather supporter, and we need to show that we deserve the big show and the big stage as much as the team does.

Not sure what to think of the May Evans incident, I cant help but think it was an unfortunate football collision as opposed to May lining him up. May's hands are going for the footy at all times. May's problem is that his past indiscretions, rightly or wrongly, will probably count against him. Let's reverse the roles and say it was Weiters on Kosy Pickett, what would our thoughts be then? Dog act or footy incident?

Quote from: Gointocarlton – on July 20, 2025, 10:07:16 am

Not sure what to think of the May Evans incident, I cant help but think it was an unfortunate football collision as opposed to May lining him up. May's hands are going for the footy at all times. May's problem is that his past indiscretions, rightly or wrongly, will probably count against him. Let's reverse the roles and say it was Weiters on Kosy Pickett, what would our thoughts be then? Dog act or footy incident?

The outcomes of the match review are almost totally based on outcomes these days. Note Ben Camporeale's long ban. I expect May to get wiped out: he is a repeat offender.

What's up with Adam Saad ?