When will the Carlton FC Arrive?

[Chief]

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PART 1 of this thread is here: https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/when-will-the-carlton-fc-arrive.1259822/ ============= We're all thinking it. We're watching this story play out for the 4th time in the last 20 years and it's the same story every time. They have a great list of exciting...

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[JHF1870]

We're all thinking it. We're watching this story play out for the 4th time in the last 20 years and it's the same story every time. They have a great list of exciting players, they have elite players, drafted well and yet they're still not delivering.

I'm not invested.

 

[Always Ballin]

Another year, another "gutsy" losing performance from Carlton.

"Silver-linings, positive takeaways! Something to build on!"

Been like this for 4-5 years now.

 

[DustinsGuns]

Unfortunately I fell for the media narrative that the Blues might be finals contenders this year despite no evidence and I tipped them tonight.

I should have known better.

 

[blinkd]

How many elite players would you say Carlton have?

 

[HairyO]

How many elite players would you say Carlton have?

The irony is, probably twice as many as Richmond.

 

[DustinsGuns]

How many elite players would you say Carlton have?

they had Cripps, but I'm not even sure he is elite anymore. Walsh, Weitering and McKay probably their closest

 

[blinkd]

The irony is, probably twice as many as Richmond.

Hah I think you are understating Richmond a bit there

 

[HairyO]

Hah I think you are understating Richmond a bit there

Nah. More that some massively overrate Carlton. Stars on every line.

 

[CasuallyDressed]

They’re already here.

Two “brave” losses in a row.

 

[JHF1870]

they had Cripps, but I'm not even sure he is elite anymore. Walsh, Weitering and McKay probably their closest

For years everyone's been hyping them up. This is the Kreuzer/Murphy period all over again.

I genuinely want to invest in this team but the ROI is terrible

 

[Cadillac]

Next year will be the year. They’ll get a top 3 pick for Compensation for Cripps so they can start their 8th rebuild and finally arrive!!

 

[GC2015]

Serious question. Why does the media give this club so much credit and regularly talk about them being on the verge of jumping into a finals position? After tonight's result, they've started the last nine seasons 0-2.

Their results in the last 20 years:

2001 - 5th (semi final)
2002 - 16th (wooden spoon)
2003 - 15th
2004 - 11th
2005 - 16th (wooden spoon)
2006 - 16th (wooden spoon)
2007 - 15th
2008 - 11th
2009 - 7th (elimination final)
2010 - 8th (elimination final)

2011 - 5th (semi final)
2012 - 10th
2013 - 8th (semi final)
2014 - 13th
2015 - 18th (wooden spoon)
2016 - 14th
2017 - 16th
2018 - 18th (wooden spoon)
2019 - 16th
2020 - 11th

Three finals wins, five finals appearances (their most recent of which they didn't really earn), five wooden spoons, nine bottom 4 finishes and six mid-ladder finishes that were outside the finals.

Essendon cop a lot of grief for their lack of success in the last 20 years yet they've had double the amount of finals wins Carlton have had in the last 20 years and have received 1/5 of the amount of wooden spoons Carlton have.

I know my club has performed poorly for the last 10 years as well but the media have never really talked us up as finals chances but Carlton are constantly getting pumped up by the media.

I don't get it. What's with the media love affair for Carlton?

 

[Gameova_]

How many elite players would you say Carlton have?

None. Good b grade players tho

 

[Gameova_]

**** me dead same amount of spoons as final apps. Culture.

 

[hawkman]

Must win their next 2 against Freo and Gold Coast. If they don’t with Port then Brisbane to follow they could easily be 1-5 and the club will be under intense pressure

 

[Brunswick Trap King]

Next year will be the year. They’ll get a top 3 pick for Compensation for Cripps so they can start their 8th rebuild and finally arrive!!

Cripps will need to re-sign with Carlton in the next few weeks before his value drops too much.

 

[Cadillac]

Cripps will need to re-sign with Carlton in the next few weeks before his value drops too much.

They’ll finish bottom 3 and they’ll get a compo pick.

 

[willydave]

With Dow and Murphy in your 22...

that’s rude to Murph who played good footy throughout his career, but gees Dow is a nothing player.

 

[Kangapirate]

Pretty much says it all. Never should have shafted Ratten.

 

[Brunswick Trap King]

They’ll finish bottom 3 and they’ll get a compo pick.

Don't know if WCE or Freo will offer him much than $500k per year at this rate though.

 

[Elmer_Hauser]

We're all thinking it. We're watching this story play out for the 4th time in the last 20 years and it's the same story every time. They have a great list of exciting players, they have elite players, drafted well and yet they're still not delivering.

I'm not invested.

About the same time Port don't choke on Preliminary Final day I dare say.

 

[Back One Out]

Why does the media give this club so much credit and regularly talk about them being on the verge of jumping into a finals position?
After tonight's result, they've started the last nine seasons 0-2.
I don't get it. What's with the media love affair for Carlton?

Same reason the media pundits were always barracking for Richmond. Same reason they're always pumping up Essendon as a finals contender.

Lots of success-starved fans who would come out out of the woodwork if/when the Blues were to get their act together and make a serious charge towards September. Good for business. Bigger ratings, more clicks, more tickets sold, more memberships sold, more beers drank, more pies eaten, more jumpers scarves and beanies sold. More money in everyone's coffers when the "Big Four" teams are up and about.

The AFL media like to push a narrative rather than reporting on the actual events. Especially at this time of year when everyone is still feeling optimistic about their team's chances.

HUUUUGE game tonight:

They had to sell Carlton v Collingwood as a clash between 2 glamorous finals aspirants rather than 2 mid-table strugglers.

 

[Supercoach Bargain]

They will arrive when the tram gets to the G.

Cost saving.

 

[outabounds]

They’re already here.

Two “brave” losses in a row.

Nothing brave about tonight. Pathetic

 

[Infamy]

They are still playing too many players over 30 for a side that's meant to be developing
Other than Cripps who is looking like half the player he used to be, their tier of players either entering, or in their prime (24-29yo) are pretty mediocre.