I really hope this is one of those threads that people point to at the end of the game when we win and go "haha".

Don't think it will happen though.

I don't care if we win the game. It'll be because Port fell over, or our top 6-8 players ran their asses off to set an example for the rest who either can't run or won't run (in some cases both, and that's not necessarily down to attitude).

There are far too many gun shy people at this football club when things go wrong. They brought the arrogance back, but where the @#$%&! is the confidence and faith in the playing group and the accountability towards identifying and acknowledging what does work versus what might work significantly better with a nudge.

Take this week's selections: why not Lucas and Buckley instead of Ellard and Duigan? None of those names are going to run out an AFL match except one, and he's not the one that got the nod. None of them are going to execute well except one and he's not in the squad either.

Too busy looking at the performance floor and not the ceiling.

He is not super defensive, he structures where the midfield play is predominantly played to give the defenders a chance when we send several small defenders forward to assist the transition from midfield to the forward line. The problem is the forward structure, and how we use those numbers despite being instructed to better assess the flow of play and, you know, actually run into space and demand the footy.

I could go on all day but I might go back and watch the game for a bit. Or repeatedly stub my toes, whichever turns out to be more entertaining.

I really hope this is one of those threads that people point to at the end of the game when we win and go "haha".

Don't think it will happen though.

Just for lulz

This is a simple letter to inform you of your tactical incompetence in writing, and to request that the number of footballing minds that are working with and around outdated selection metrics and philosophies be promptly fired from the nearest stunt cannon for comedic effect before being severed from the aforementioned selection responsibilities.

I am tired of watching a talented enough football team with a more than adequate coach and high-quality facilities continue to shoot themselves in the feet with an artillery gun. I am tired of the psychological impact that this has on the playing group and the supporters.

In summary: go @#$%&! yourself and stop ruining the club you claim to love and/or collect cheques from.


Sincerely,

Every Carlton Supporter Alive.

Doesn't change the purpose of the thread Heavs & cimm. Well done to the select few who were the catalyst that sparked the team to drag themselves over the line (one of them being Murphy, welcome back Marc), but if you can't see how bereft of confidence we were and how much that made our opposition over-confident and rewarded for said over-confidence, then I don't know what more I can tell you.

We picked at least one too many talls, at least one too few runners. Duigan had an excellent 3rd quarter but you're kidding if you think he could start and compete for four quarters next week, despite how hard he has clearly been working on his body shape and fitness.

Ellard had 12 possessions at 58% efficiency. Warnock was at 30% efficiency; Casboult @ 17%.

Incredibly poor selections given the player pool. What on earth did Lucas, Laidler and Buckley ever do to sit behind those 3?!

Game style is fine, the effort and the creativity from the players, and the will to have a go and give things a try when it's your turn is inconsistent and/or deplorable.

Playing personal inhibits our style