No. 31

Nothing wrong with going for a little trip to get away from the mid winter footy blues. Sure some Dees fans may go to the snow, some Blues fans might head to the Mediterranean and some Pies supporters will go visit uncle at Barwon Prison.

Cheers Rab. Maybe I can invite Vossy over for a vino at Casa No. 31 by the Adriatic Sea and catch a Blues game on the clunky Watch AFL app🍷😁 Or alternatively, Wrighty keeps him coaching out the rest of the year knowing a bottom 2 finish is likely and then Carlton can nab Cody Walker despite the AFL's best efforts to stiff CFC via last minute draft rule machinations 🤔😁 But I am happy that the Dees bounced back after a poor day out visiting Freo last weekend, it gives King more breathing space to keep working on improvements as everyone can see that despite some hiccups, the trajectory is upwards.

Cheers 😁 Not really surprised how Sunday transpired. Similar pattern to Sydney and Richmond games and much of last season. I never like watching my team lose but in this instance there are positives: Great day for Max Gawn on his 250th, one of my favourite players and he with Kozzie and Fritsch were (and admittedly a couple of dodgy decisions leading to goals helped) instrumental in this great comeback win for the Dees; A big nail in coaching coffin of Michael Voss. He simply can't continue coaching the Blues in 2027. I have immense respect for him as a legendary player, a good bloke but he is not a head coach for the current style of football being played. He either is too stubborn or hasn't been able to adapt to the changeing nature of modern footy. He can't make rapid in game changes on the run either. In another era where contested footy was more crucial it might have been different but we live in the here and now. Hoping this Iran nonsense dies down so I can then go on along Euro holiday and avoid a chunk of the rest of this season 😁 [being a sucker for punishment I will still probably watch games online]

Boo ... boo !! 😁

For those with kiddies, remember its free GA entry today (under 14) and children's author Andy Lee is reading from his books at 2pm today (outside Gate 3). There should be some kids activities outside pre-game.

Recent history has had some very close games, expecting similar today. Blues may have some issues above the shoulders at times but seemingly not agsinst the Dees. Its anyones game but I will say Baggers by 7 points.

Lions up by 20 now, love it if the Saints lose again. Take that TDK & JSOS 😁

Frank the Tank is already developing a bit of a cult status at Parc des Princes, had an amazing finish to season 2025.

If Hogan can get into the game, Giants could nab a win here. Go Giants!!

8 days is plenty of time to recover from a WA road trip. Won't be a factor.

I suspect that young Hudson O'Keeffe might be used when Pittonet is resting. Will be good experience for him to go against the best in the league.

I actually dozed off on the couch early in the 4th quarter 🥱😁

Not much in it, should be a close 4th quarter ....

In the cameos in the pre-season games this country kid looked like he could be a surprise packet. Kicked 3 goals in one quarter against Brisbane. Interested to see how he goes on the big stage at the MCG in a proper league game.

Max on MMM 😁 https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWVH4sVE_b3/?igsh=MTNoc3k2bm1mMHN6Zg==

Makes sense for Carlton to be cautious with Cerra and Newman. I suspect they will play against North Melbourne on Good Friday. I think Wade Derksen will make his debut.

I wonder if someone mathematically minded could calculate a ratio of poor onfield performance over the last 3 decades compared to membership numbers, crowds and merchandise sales. The Blues would be off the charts. Not really a supporter base, more a big collective of Navy Blue junkies 😁 You can call Carlton fans many things, but they put their money where their mouth is [slightly rabid twitch ensues as I think I hear the sounds 'Da Da Da Da' in the distance] 😁

I think the tally since 1897 is: 221 played, 122 wins for Carlton, 2 draws and 97 wins for Melbourne 📖🤓

Not sure what to expect. I think its a coin toss as to who wins. Dees looked awesome against the Saints but were outclassed by Freo last week. Blues have been stuttering playing two good quarters then woeful 3rd and 4th quarters in the opening two games. Blues have some injured players available again but not sure if they have the necessary conditioning in their legs. It will be interesting to see what happens. I think there will be pre game events and activities for the kiddies so get your little ones decked out in CFC monogram face painting 😁 Should be a good day for the footy and may the best team win 🏉

On a scouting mission for Nick ...

It is a Carlton home game and a replacement home game for Melbourne. Both clubs are promoting that children under 14 have free entry. Good initiative by both clubs.

Watched TDK for years. Generally a decent ruckman, occasionally even stands out. BUT ... TDK is not fit to polish Max Gawn's boots.

LOL. Isn't his father a Bagger? Anyways, would be nice to see Fritter rack up 200 in the red & blue.

I wouldn't have him doggiesit my pooches (if I had some canine friends) but I would most definitely have him in my forward line. At least a 4 year deal, its a no brainer. If the Dees don't want him, please send him to 400 Royal Parade 😁

They would be my targets. As great as Butters is, even if you could sell it to him, the salary will be eyewatering and reduce flexibility with cap space.