Carlton causing finals damage (again)

[caterina]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-08-19/finally-blues-aim-high

Cannot believe, after Ratten said something similar before the gold coast debacle in round 22 last year, that a Carlton player would say they are really confident they will do well in the finals.
Put your money on Essendon this week

 

[tigers_of_old_08]

They did really well without Judd, Carrots and Krueze, maybe they should leave the team unchanged?

 

[LordLucifer]

When will we ever learn ??

 

[PumpyChowdown]

What would you expect a player to say? "Well, we're a bunch of spuds and we'll be bundled out in the first week in a 100 point plus thumping."

Silly thread.

 

[Tarkyn_24]

What would you expect a player to say? "Well, we're a bunch of spuds and we'll be bundled out in the first week in a 100 point plus thumping."

Silly thread.

Guess some things never change, a Carlton representative not telling the truth.

 

[FrancisX]

What would you expect a player to say? "Well, we're a bunch of spuds and we'll be bundled out in the first week in a 100 point plus thumping."

Silly thread.

True, we all need to remember how the media works. Clubs put their players up to the press (all through season are coached what to say and how to respond) - players sigh realising this is apart of the payroll. Journalists ask the same questions time in time out - even though they know the kind of response they will get. In the case of Carlton - a team just outside the 8 - they ask "do you think you can make the finals - how do you think you will go?". Carlton player responds in a manner backing his team and coach - we know how this all works by now, right?

 

[lock33]

What would you expect a player to say? "Well, we're a bunch of spuds and we'll be bundled out in the first week in a 100 point plus thumping."

Silly thread.

Nothing wrong with a bit of honesty.

 

[FrancisX]

It would be funny to see a response like " well I doubt we will make it being two games behind - maybe do or die match with Port - then we can steal their place. But honestly we are well behind other clubs so I think we will get smashed in our first final. "

That would send Journos into a frenzy like you wouldn't believe but you will NEVER see it.

 

[Hodgepodge]

They should beat Essendon, who appear mentally shot.

Or the Bombers will step up to knock their rivals out of finals contention. That's as good a motivation as any.

 

[DermottsFacelift]

Only damage will be the credibility of the finals if Carlton make it.

 

[RoK]

When will we ever learn ??

NO!

 

[BM123]

Must admit that I cringed when Jamison said that. Not a good time to say it considering the Carlton v Essendon rivalry tends to cause a lot of heartache for both sides.

 

[Blue and Silver]

Fingers, toes and various other anatomy crossed.

We aint making it though, though I'd prefer to do it under our own steam rathe rthen have the Bombers excluded. That would feel cheap

 

[scomac]

Should have asked Judd he reckons we are mediocre.

 

[Essendonia]

Do CFC have anyone handling PR, or does everyone just say what the think at the time, with mixed messages coming from the executive, coach, former-captain and other players....and Brick?

 

[BM123]

Do CFC have anyone handling PR, or does everyone just say what the think at the time, with mixed messages coming from the executive, coach, former-captain and other players....and Brick?

Don't think so. Sometimes we even get the occasional disgruntled board member like Mathieson saying things that completely contradict what the president said a few days ago.

 

[tigs2010]

Pretty sure there was an IF in there.

 

[Tish]

Only damage will be the credibility of the finals if Carlton make it.

Just like the hawks have stunk up the final series lately by even bothering to turn up before they choke?

 

[Essendonia]

Don't think so. Sometimes we even get the occasional disgruntled board member like Mathieson saying things that completely contradict what the president said a few days ago.

Best for clubs to represent themselves as all being on the same page, you would think. Though I don't believe that that necessarily means players can't have their own opinion. Some stuff you would want to be managed with solidarity in mind.

 

[vonn]

Misleading title, can't remember the last time they did any recent damage in finals.

Sorry, couldn't resist.

 

[ozgamer]

I liked Mitch Robinson's "witches hats" description of Melbourne a couple years ago.

 

[HBF]

Don't think so. Sometimes we even get the occasional disgruntled board member like Mathieson saying things that completely contradict what the president said a few days ago.

Mathison has zero credibility.
Lazy journo's get in contact with him if they want a headline grabbing quote.

As for Jamo, would have been nice had he kept his mouth shut and just given the we're only focusing on Essendon this week line.

 

[chunkylover53]

I liked Mitch Robinson's "witches hats" description of Melbourne a couple years ago.

Was actually 'bruise-free footy'.

 

[Tas]

I think the only damage they will do is allow a dodgy team to pass into the semis.

 

[vinhol]

I think the only damage they will do is allow a dodgy team to pass into the semis.

what ever happens IF we make it history suggests we will put up a good fight win or lose unlike some other teams Roos 12 and bombers 11 even Hawks 10