Just because the football world underestimated north and overestimated bombers doesn't meed they misjudged Carlton. You're comparing the roos and eagles playing style to ours, but the state of our list is very different to theirs. Have a look at Norths midfield compared to ours, way more experienced. Eagles have arguably the best forward and defender in the league in Kennedy and McGovern and Gaff and Darling are having breakout years. Have a look at the experience and age demographic of our list, we are in our rightful position at the bottom of the ladder. But I am confident the tide will turn in a year or two, it'll just take time given the turnover of the list.

I think Gibbs put it well when he was explaining the difference between our tactics to Adelaide's. They have a lot of layers added to their game plan because they have a very experienced side and can manage a more advanced strategy. When you have an inexperienced young side like Carlton you have to keep the game plan relatively simple and add layers down the track as the team gets more experienced.