https://www.afl.com.au/news/568731/the-dire-predicament-facing-four-finals-contenders-in-round-twoRiley Beveridge from afl.com.au, a professed know it all on the Carlton Football Team lumps Carlton with Collingwood's effort vs Bulldogas last week and says
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For both Carlton and Collingwood, they entered season 2021 knowing that finals football would be seen as a minimum expectation among supporters rather than being viewed as something of an over-achievement.
However, each had their own issues last week. Despite getting close to Richmond and the Western Bulldogs, respectively, there was a sense internally among both clubs that the final margins might have been flattering.
Typical sensationalism using words like "might be". That's very reassuring Riley. I just lumped you in the know it all lot of writers with a desire to be recognised as journalists for breaking news.
Well this is just made up rubbish.
Carlton had the lead quite a few times from the outset of the game, and troubled the reigning Premiers to the opint that with 7 minutes to go, Dow running into open goal, 30 out, misses a shot for goal which would have put Carlton back in front. Richmond flattered its win kicking the last 3 goals in red time, after a few mistakes from usually reliable captain, Docherty, Jones and the midfield group.
Tell me, riley, who suggested the scoreline flattered Carlton?
The disappointment after the game was letting a possible win slip out of our reach with several late goals in red time making the scoreline look greater than the game reflected. Everyone has said this including Richmond members of the team.
Disappointing reporting. Typical degrading of the Carlton Football club....and no mention that Carlton had Williams, Martin, Charlie Curnow, Marchbank, Betts, McGovern and Newman missing, which was the story.