The old dark navy blues! ;)

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My votes is for Mark Needle as the next Carlton coach as he has experience at the AFL level.

Sounds like the Essendon culture has rubbed off on Neeldy in the short time he has been there! Edited May 27, 2015 by Colin B. Flaubert

[John Crow Batty 8,879]

Sounds like the Essendon culture has rubbed off on Neeldy in the short time he has been there!

And Carlton have been thoroughly schwabbed.

[Bluey's Dad 3,419]

Merge Carlton and Essendon into one superteam of moral corruption. The Caligulas?

Give the last spot to a Tassie club.

[PaulRB 6,422]

Jeff Garlett - 8 games 16 goals (highest at MFC thus far).

Plus creating havoc in the forward half! Great acquisition!

hee hee hee

[dee-luded 2,959]

Merge Carlton and Essendon into one superteam of moral corruption. The Caligulas?

Give the last spot to a Tassie club.

there is a lot of blue supporters in Tassie, let the Roos take them over, & play out of Tassie,,, the Blue Roos

[DEE fence 5,041]

Sometimes in organizations one finds that someone coming on board with superlative recommendations turns out to be quite the opposite. It is as if the first organization just can't wait to offload them, hence the glowing references. Have seen it a few times.

Do you work for the UN?

[Biffen 12,947]

Gibbs and Judd out tonight.

More good news .

[Elwood 3184 1,342]

Was this the beginning of the end for Mick?

Mick Malthouse is confident Carlton will be successful in 2015, saying hard to see team lose

You can think it but is it wise to say it?

[daisycutter 29,795]

Was this the beginning of the end for Mick?

Mick Malthouse is confident Carlton will be successful in 2015, saying hard to see team lose

You can think it but is it wise to say it?

it wasn't wise even to think it

[Macca 17,078]

From a technical viewpoint they need another 15-20 decent footballers, a great plan and good people to implement that plan ... included in that plan is a good degree of luck (especially with drafting, trades & acquiring free agents)

If they look for a quick fix they could get even worse. They'll be down for a while yet regardless - their current list is awful.

[iv'a worn smith 1,979]

Gibbs and Judd out tonight.

More good news .

And Marc Murphy. We all know that when the curse strikes, is does with a vengeance.

[Undeeterred 3,127]

Sorry, Gibbs, Judd and Murphy are out?

Player revolt much?

They will get utterly, utterly murdered.

[Bimbo 942]

Essendon, Carlton and now FIFA.

I am enjoying my sport at the moment

[ManDee 7,231]

Essendon, Carlton and now FIFA.

I am enjoying my sport at the moment

Bit harsh on FIFA comparing them to those cheats.

[Moonshadow 17,678]

Baptism of fire this week at Carlton for Johnny Barker, could get very ugly.

[John Crow Batty 8,879]

Bit harsh on FIFA comparing them to those cheats.

i hope international corruption does not get at the WADA case. No doubt there will potato sacks full of dollars available to palms susceptible to greasing.

Edited May 28, 2015 by america de cali

[old dee 23,899]

I see the AFL have cleared Trigg on any wrong doing with Betts.

Wow there is a surprise took them two days.

If it was the MFC the investigation would take six months and conclude they did not break the rules but here is a half $million fine.

[daisycutter 29,795]

Essendon, Carlton and now FIFA.

I am enjoying my sport at the moment

i can't wait for the ioc to get turned over

[old dee 23,899]

i can't wait for the ioc to get turned over

The known endemic corruption within these major sporting bodies has turned me off the sports.

I have for some time had little interest in the Olympics etc we all know they are corrupt to the core.

I agree dc I cannot wait for the IOC to get there comeuppance

[jnrmac 20,205]

The known endemic corruption within these major sporting bodies has turned me off the sports.

I have for some time had little interest in the Olympics etc we all know they are corrupt to the core.

I agree dc I cannot wait for the IOC to get there comeuppance

You'll be waiting a while for the Olympics......cesspool

[old dee 23,899]

You'll be waiting a while for the Olympics......cesspool

At this point I don't mind jnr little interest from me

You are correct I won't live that long.

[dee-luded 2,959]

Gibbs and Judd out tonight.

More good news .

Baptism of fire this week at Carlton for Johnny Barker, could get very ugly.

hmmn, pick 1 to GWS = Shiel ?

Edited May 29, 2015 by dee-luded

[Demon Dynasty 17,109]

The 4rse fell out of Carlton's attendance numbers after the loss to the 'pies.

Lions - Ethiad - 20,300

Giants - Etihad - 16,700

Cats - Etihad - 32,000

Swans at the SCG this friday, then...

Crows MCG

Power MCG

Suns Etihad

Bulldogs Etihad

Got to wonder if they'll even average 20,000 over those four games.

This is starting to get too horrible to look at.

Carlton (no doubt with the assistance of Gill) was probably hoping to cement itself as one of the "preferred" options for the bulk of Friday night matches at the G with this year's Gill lead entre'.

They've gone from 6 home matches at Etihad last year and 5 at the G to 5 and 6 (at the G) this year. By getting the crowd numbers (ratings) it would have helped their cause to increase their G home match bias next year. Probably to our detriment.

It's not like they were flying along last year so they really have to thank Gill for what they've been given so far.

Had we gotten our act together years ago and been a decent competitive outfit i doubt the Blues would have been given such a leg up on the Friday night side or even looked at for more G home games. So in many ways our poor results since 2007 are part of the problem here. We can hardly crow about anything given our poor record since then.

It's also beholden upon other less favoured AFL clubs, like the Doggies, Norf, the Saints and us to pressure the AFL and push for more Friday night exposure. Norf in particular should be getting the exposure that the Blues are having as they were the club that lead the way in early Friday night footy and have also been much more competitive (watchable) in recent years.

The 4 least favoured Vic clubs (above) need to start voicing their concern and push for better outcomes. Can you imagine how much more exposure and preferred fixtures at the G the Blues will get WHEN the Blues get their act together on the field! We've already lost the bulk of our "home" ground at the G advantages we had to the Pies since they left Pie park. Winning and success will give us more leverage to avoid another club muscling in. Now is a good time to find that success and edge a weakening (competing) club, like the Blues, out. Their loss should be our gain. But we need to start winning to be able to do so.

Edited May 30, 2015 by Rusty Nails

[Demon Dynasty 17,109]

Sorry, Gibbs, Judd and Murphy are out?

Player revolt much?

They will get utterly, utterly murdered.

They actually showed some spirit and played with a bit of flair and banged in for a change.

The contrast between Mick's record breaking Friday night debacle and last night's "effort", couldn't have been greater.

I heard during the week, via a "this one is the brother of that one who works with the Pies" that the contrast between Mick's coaching "man management" style and Bucks was also massive. Mick allegedly playing only his annointed favs most weeks vs Bucks who just wants to give the opportunity to whoever can show they perform the best in that particular role.

If there is any truth to this and this style carried over to the Blues (eg Daisy!??, leaving other draft picks to rot in the VFL), then one could quite easily consider the effect it may have had within the playing group.

IF so, i would predict we will see a much more competitive Blues line up most weeks from here, at least from an "effort" aspect now that Mick has departed and also a change in the style in which the team plays it's brand of footy.

Edited May 30, 2015 by Rusty Nails

[What 18,810]

I was surprised to see Carlton only have 46k members. Thats pretty bad for a club as popular as them.

They aren't a top 4 club anymore thats for sure... not Victoria wise, and certainly not AFL wise.