Carlton has been one of the most disappointing teams so far this year. Sitting 11th on the ladder, with six wins and eight losses, coach Mick Malthouse would not be happy with how his team has played over past the 14 games.
They have a chance to redeem themselves this weekend against Saint Kilda, who they failed lost to in Round 7 by nine points. With a win this Saturday night, Carlton can jump to 10th or ninth depending on how North Melbourne and West Coast go.
Malthouse has had limited talent at his disposal this year, and he would surely be very annoyed not having a full side to compete with each week.
Captain Marc Murphy suffered a broken cheekbone and Jarrod Waite is constantly getting suspended and injured, which has hurt Carlton in many ways.
Waite’s injuries and suspensions have hurt the forward-lines depth and the transitioning from back to forward. Also the options in the forward 50 aren’t as strong as when Waite is in their, being a key forward.
Carlton have lost a couple must-wins – against Saints in Round 7 and Essendon in Round 11 – that could have seen them sat inside the top eight.
This year has been a challenge for Mick Malthouse. With the success he has had in the past 10 years, he must have come to this club itching to win a flag and to have a full on crack at the premiership.
In the next two years Carlton could be hanging around the top three spot with some of the big names (Geelong, Hawthorn and Swans) then Mick Malthouse’s fairy tale could come true.
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