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Following last season's insipid loss to the Western Bulldogs in a game which held everything for Carlton and nothing for their opponent, I declared…
We're not yet halfway through Round 1 and many commentators have already come to some staggering conclusions. Collingwood and Carlton are gone, Lance Franklin…
As a follow up to the leap year piece, below are the four sides most likely - in my opinion - to drop out…
Since the AFL's final eight was introduced in 1994, an average of three teams have leaped into the finals after finishing in the lower…
When I first visited Princes Park at the age of four, perched on Coke cans with head bobbing curiously to view the action, I…
Thanks for your comments, but unfortunately I’m a Carlton supporter so no enjoyment here.
First step for the Blues is to admit they have a problem
Yep. Also, when bottom beats top in round 15 we have evidence to suggest that it’s a one-off, while in round 1 the same result changes the perception – rightly or wrongly – for the year to come.
Be wary of premature predictions
Fair point, people can overreact to any result at any stage of the season. The example I used though was just one of many.
Carlton beat Melbourne and Essendon beat Sydney in ’06, Bulldogs beat Geelong in ’07, Adelaide beat Hawthorn in ’11 etc…
My main gripe is the writing off of the Swans who are notoriously poor starters. The Franklin tripe has been incredible and any team would love to have him.
Be wary of premature predictions
The author is one and the same. Unfortunately the name won’t change on this site for some reason.
Be wary of premature predictions
Mick is the man if he’s prepared to stay (and the club is prepared to have vision and patience) for another three years after this, so six in total. We need to build from the ground up and that won’t be complete by the end of 2015.
I didn’t disagree with the Ratten sacking, but they need to show some common sense instead of pulling the trigger after one poor season from now on.
It’s a bit like 1991 when Parkin came back. If the club is honest with itself then we can start to make inroads (regardless of ladder position), until then we’re treading water or going backwards.
First step for the Blues is to admit they have a problem