Review AFL Round 8-Geelong defeats Carlton by 77 points

[Teriyakicat]

Hawkins had a game high 7 tackles too.

Yep!
Think I might've posted that somewhere. Am just going to move to the computer and post full time stats.

 

[Kingsfoil]

Great to have the 4 points, and great to see Murdoch have a really good game. Some really good performances tonight, I keep loving the Blitz! I also really liked how the defensive group worked together tonight, something that's been a bit wobbly in the last few weeks. The only disappointment was Motlop (again), there's certainly a problem there. Caddy was better - and great in the 3rd quarter, but it was only against a really poor Carlton side tonight so I don't know how much we can take out of it.

The biggest plus for me was no second half fade-out!

 

[Moggy]

Hi boys good win tonight we'll done

Also thank you for shitting all over Carlton, Trigg deserves everything he gets

Score so far: Trigg 2 - Clubs 0

 

[Vdubs]

Blic for Charlie? Just continues to excel. I suggested he was going to be the next Kouta and was laughed at. Will settle for the new Stynes..
Seriously, great performances by Blicavs, Murdoch, and Caddy.
Selwood well beaten.
Kelly- best ever performance after a ruptured testicle.
Kersten also improvement.

Opposition is as low as I've seen for some years. Yet to win in Australia this year.

 

[FredLeDeux]

Hi boys good win tonight we'll done

Also thank you for shitting all over Carlton, Trigg deserves everything he gets

You want them to make him the new coach?

 

[Turbocat]

Kade Simpson is pretty bloody handy.

As I said 10 easily, and as 31 year old player he still looks to have a bit in him. But would I trade for him? Not at 31.

 

[Teriyakicat]

Trigg says to the Blues supporters to hang in there. ... Lol

 

[winty]

You would take Gibbs and Murphy when they are playing well and Henderson and that is about it. Basically the majority of their list wouldn't get a game in any decent side.

I'd take Cripps too, but those four would be about it.

 

[cats2rise]

Is it true we kicked 17.4 from set shots?

Another tick.

Yeah something like that. Us vs Carlton at the Dome brings out the best in us.

I remember we kicked 22.4 (?) against them in 2006. Matt McCarthy kicked 5 or 6.

 

[Teriyakicat]

7 clearances to Blitz, too!

 

[FredLeDeux]

Yeah something like that. Us vs Carlton at the Dome brings out the best in us.

I remember we kicked 22.4 (?) against them in 2006. Matt McCarthy kicked 5 or 6.

How did he get 5 or 6 if we only kicked 4?

 

[CharacterFirst]

Good win.

Not much opposition.

Good to have a lighter week and still get the points and %, esp. before we head interstate.

 

[winty]

7 clearances to Blitz, too!

Not bad for someone who some people thought would be snapped in half in his first game.

That thread in the Bay is a gift that keeps on giving.

 

[kicksome]

I think it wouldve been closer if judd had of played

 

[Teriyakicat]

Not bad for someone who some people thought would be snapped in half in his first game.

That thread in the Bay is a gift that keeps on giving.

I might need to pay it a visit

 

[SydneyMalakellis]

I'm growing a bit of man love for Jed Bews. Now getting some confidence and breaking lines. Good stuff young man!

 

[Teriyakicat]

I think it wouldve been closer if judd had of played

Who?

 

[afl genius]

Did what we had to do, Murdoch was impressive. Was more in shock at how bad Carlton are throughout the game than anything we did.

 

[meto]

Really pleased with Kersten's second half, he's wanting to belong I think. Mackie was great coming from all that time off scoring 57 points in a half of footy just balances up the team down back
Rivers again strong and dependable. Great win!

 

[romeohwho]

Good win Geelong. What does Guthrie have to do to get a free!
Improvement of Kersten best thing about the night.
Hate to think what the scoreline would have looked like if Selwood and Motlop had played well.
Poor Carlton.

 

[Turbocat]

My take: beating Carlton is extremely enjoyable.

Did you used to pull the wings of Butterflies as a kid Jester?

To me its less enjoyable... more just doing what has to be done. Was it a message to Carlton "Sorry we owe you heap" , no I don't get that feeling atm , this is not about that , its about just being professional. Not personal just business

 

[FredLeDeux]

I'm growing a bit of man love for Jed Bews. Now getting some confidence and breaking lines. Good stuff young man!

Had a bad night defensively, but definitely becoming more useful offensively.

 

[Biggy_Boy]

Randy Savage vs. Ricky Steamboat is considered by many to be the best WrestleMania match of all time.

 

[thejester]

Can't carried away given how poor Carlton were, but good to see so many youngsters play well. Maybe a slight exaggeration but I thought Thurlow was outstanding, and Bews' growing confidence is hugely encouraging. Surprised Jed only had 7 touches; thought his willingness to attack contests forward of centre was really noticeable. Certainly has the athleticism to be an attacking player, just needs to find more of the ball. Murdoch had career highs blah blah but again what was encouraging was his willingness to drop the eyes and spot up short targets. Kersten had a much better game - his defensive work in particular. Guthrie also showed that he is a class player - just needs to start consistently finding the ball. A lot of people saw regenerating the defence as a massive concern entering the season; if we finish Round 22 with Bews, Thurlow and Guthrie all playing as defenders I think the problem will be half solved.

 

[manboob]

Blic for Charlie? Just continues to excel. I suggested he was going to be the next Kouta and was laughed at. Will settle for the new Stynes...

Dat clearance out of the centre in the last (?) was amazing shame the kick was squibbed but fantastic!