Opinion Has this Carlton list already peaked?

[Fadge]

You're scaring me Fadge. Can't remember the last time we agreed on two things in a row.

I agree.

(That makes 3)

 

[Ctracks]

Peaked or spiked?

 

[CarmenSandiego]

The most reliable player in the competition in front of the big sticks.

You don't consider that an important attribute?

kicks a set shot via a routine

Fadge: “BOY OH BOY WOWEE HOW DID HE DID HE DO THAT!?!?”

 

[Chunky09]

Jordan Boyd???

 

[Fadge]

kicks a set shot via a routine

Fadge: “BOY OH BOY WOWEE HOW DID HE DID HE DO THAT!?!?”

Yeah, hard to understand how someone can appreciate a player who is more reliable at doing something that is the most important skill in the game - converting for goal - than anyone else in the competition.

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

Yeah, hard to understand how someone can appreciate a player who is more reliable at doing something that is the most important skill in the game - converting for goal - than anyone else in the competition.

Fadge was Jacob Townsend a player you sat back and thought wow what an amazing kick this bloke is?

Or was he just an ordinary player with a great set shot routine?

 

[CarmenSandiego]

Yeah, hard to understand how someone can appreciate a player who is more reliable at doing something that is the most important skill in the game - converting for goal - than anyone else in the competition.

Players who are 'exceptional' kicks make you go 'frig me, how did he do that' when they kick a football.

The most reliable player in the competition in front of the big sticks.

You don't consider that an important attribute?

What is it, champion?

Are we assessing the term ‘exceptional kick’ based on ‘frig me, how did he do that?’, or that it’s an ‘important attribute?’

 

[CarmenSandiego]

Fadge was Jacob Townsend a player you sat back and thought wow what an amazing kick this bloke is?

Or was he just an ordinary player with a great set shot routine?

Tory Dixon one of the goats imo.

 

[Elixuh]

2023 was Carlton's year.

But choked.

Now we cooked.

Full teardown rebuild.

See you in 2033.

2023 was a false dawn due to an easy run in the finals, up until the lions of course

 

[Mr Meow]

2023 was a false dawn due to an easy run in the finals, up until the lions of course

At the end of the day contenders finish top 4. Sure, we'll always have the Bulldogs as outliers but every other premier in the AFL has had at least that season or a close-by one finishing top 4. Brisbane had a big run of prelims and a close GF loss leading into 2024.

Carlton did look set to break through in that regard in 2024 but then completely collapsed, which has followed into the next season. It's going to be very hard to finish top 4 from here. Time is running out.

Voss might be at Goodwin's level, but he only won a premiership with 3 players in the middle all having an unbelievable seasons at the same time (Viney excellent as well), with a great defence behind them.

 

[Elixuh]

At the end of the day contenders finish top 4. Sure, we'll always have the Bulldogs as outliers but every other premier in the AFL has had at least that season or a close-by one finishing top 4. Brisbane had a big run of prelims and a close GF loss leading into 2024.

Carlton did look set to break through in that regard in 2024 but then completely collapsed, which has followed into the next season. It's going to be very hard to finish top 4 from here. Time is running out.

Voss might be at Goodwin's level, but he only won a premiership with 3 players in the middle all having an unbelievable seasons at the same time (Viney excellent as well), with a great defence behind them.

We did finish 5th last year

 

[Mr Meow]

We did finish 5th last year

Read the post again. Brisbane had been finishing top 4 and 2 for years leading into it (15+ win seasons), including almost winning a GF the season before. Very different to just coming in and winning a GF from 5th-8th without that experience and consistency (so more like Bulldogs 2016).

 

[RCAB]

According to Sportsbet, still the same odds of making the GF as St Kilda at $21. There must be still a little bit money coming in for the Blues.

 

[NetworkNerd]

According to Sportsbet, still the same odds of making the GF as St Kilda at $21. There must be still a little bit money coming in for the Blues.

Carlton with a sense of belief is still a dangerous side

 

[Ctracks]

Carlton with a sense of belief is still a dangerous side

West Coast better watch out.

 

[geelong_crazy26]

Important attribute but have I ever gone 'frig me how'd he do that?" Watching Larkey?

No.

Hey mate. Is the secret weapon Jordan Boyd playing VFL again?? Can the league coaches rest easy again this week knowing his still locked up

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

Hey mate. Is the secret weapon Jordan Boyd playing VFL again?? Can the league coaches rest easy again this week knowing his still locked up

Saving him for finals in 2092

 

[GC2015]

I've been Carlton's biggest critic for a while now but I reckon they thump the living sh*t out of West Coast and will gain momentum from there.
1-4 with North Melbourne to follow, they are team that gets hot in the blink of an eye.

Finals certainly not out of equation just yet.

Look at the following five teams they have after those two:

Geelong @ Marvel
Adelaide @ Adelaide Oval
St Kilda @ Marvel
Sydney @ SCG
GWS @ Marvel

Pretty tough run of games before the bye.

 

[beerbandit]

Disagree. Carlton have offloaded some fringe players and will try and regenerate with some young players whilst keeping nucleus of the playing group together. If they can get a good run at it on the injury front, I think they will be a good shot at top 4.

Bump

 

[beerbandit]

Collingwood, Fremantle, Gold Coast and potentially Adelaide (thinking an easier draw) will all go past Carlton.

Tick, Tick, Tick and Tick.

4 from 4. Not bad

 

[Fadge]

Look at the following five teams they have after those two:

Geelong @ Marvel
Adelaide @ Adelaide Oval
St Kilda @ Marvel
Sydney @ SCG
GWS @ Marvel

Pretty tough run of games before the bye.

I predict them to win one of the next two, and then one of the following five.

So 2 and 9 at the bye.

 

[Sarcoidevo]

Tick, Tick, Tick and Tick.

4 from 4. Not bad

You missed St Kilda, North, Essendon & Richmond

 

[RCAB]

Carlton with a sense of belief is still a dangerous side

To whom? And if you're right, why don't they have belief now?

Look at the following five teams they have after those two:

Geelong @ Marvel
Adelaide @ Adelaide Oval
St Kilda @ Marvel
Sydney @ SCG
GWS @ Marvel

Pretty tough run of games before the bye.

One week at a time

 

[THE_GUN]

According to Sportsbet, still the same odds of making the GF as St Kilda at $21. There must be still a little bit money coming in for the Blues.

After this weeks game they will come into $10

 

[timokane]

See in 4 weeks time.

But i do think they miss finals.

just come up short 2025.

Kind of back to the drawing board in some ways.

I tip Blues finish in 10th spot on the ladder this season.