Round 22 - Carlton vs. Melbourne, Sun Aug 21 13:10, MCG

[Big Mac]

Just looked too tired out there, which is fair enough I guess

None of the usual run and spread

Now for a big preseason to set us up for a real crack at the finals next year

[Bill Manspeaker]

Just looked too tired out there, which is fair enough I guess

None of the usual run and spread

Now for a big preseason to set us up for a real crack at the finals next year

yeah still a good year mate. there is obvious improvement in the boys, iron out the inconsistency and you're looking for an even better year next year and big chance for finals

[LaHug]

Just looked too tired out there, which is fair enough I guess

None of the usual run and spread

Now for a big preseason to set us up for a real crack at the finals next year

yeah still a good year mate. there is obvious improvement in the boys, iron out the inconsistency and you're looking for an even better year next year and big chance for finals

Yep, I agree. For the first time in a few years I'd prefer to be a Melbourne fan than a Tigers fan. I was hoping those days wouldn't come back quite as quickly as they have (I have a lot of Melbourne fans in my family). Was cheering for you guys to make the finals too!

[Mat0369]

20 frees to 5 it ended up, was it real umpball to knock the dees out of finals contention or was it just coincidental/skill difference? Didn't watch it (why would anybody??)

They actually put the whistle away and only payed them if they were really obvious and even then still sometimes let it go on. My mate is a Dees supporter and he thought they were there. It probably had a lot to do with Carlton's pressure and they tackled really well going low. There was one high in the first quarter that they should have paid the Dees way but they let it go. It didn't help that Melbourne were killed out of the middle and Gawn basically had no influence in the ruck.