https://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/1135428/voss-embracing-rivalry-with-old-enemyI actually enjoy...well, I love, listening to Voss when he fronts the Press.
Friendly. Clear. Assertive. Honest. Tactful. Optimistic. Realistic....the list goes on.
He's a revelation at carlton. I've used that word a bit this year, and revelation if a word that describes many things and people at Carlton in 2022.
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Speaking to media on Thursday, AFL Senior Coach Michael Voss said there’s no reason to shy away from the rivalry between these two sides, choosing to embrace the history rather than try and rewrite it.
“I think embracing it is a good thing, I don’t see anything wrong with it at all,” Voss said.
“As long as it still has its place, I think it’s a healthy AFL environment when you’ve got Collingwood going up against Carlton and there’s still some good rivalry.”
Buckley during the week mentioned how he played down the rivalry, but Voss is respectful of what the Carlton Collingwood rivalry means to supporters who front each game and encourage the players as the 24th man.
My boys are in their teens and they welcome the rivalry and the history of our rivalries. The rivalry between Carlton v Pies, Druggies and Tiggers is real for them. So, the rivalry isn't a generational thing. Some kids don't have passionate parents who give them the time to share the stories.
That's why there will be 80,000+ at the game despite being played at non prime time at the end of the weekend whilst mum or dad, or nan is preparing dinner. At 3.20, its all folks and knives down for the big one.