It’s not where they sit on the ladder. It’s how they’re playing.
This week on the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson discuss the underperforming Blues and the minimum benchmark for 2023.
The spotlight is on coach Michael Voss and his game plan, especially given the success Ross Lyon is enjoying at St Kilda. Carlton are in terrible form: being outscored on turnovers, bombing the ball long and butchering the ball.
Is the playing list good enough to play finals? What have teams identified as they key to stopping the Blues? Will the supporter base – loud and angry – prove the wildcard this time? And can the Blues turn things around ahead of a tough month of fixtures?
Booing was a big issue this weekend – from unhappy Carlton fans and Collingwood supporters taking aim at Lance Franklin. Where is the line on acceptable booing? Should Collingwood get on the front foot to condemn their supporters’ actions?
Richmond’s lack of confidence was on display at the start of their win over West Coast last weekend. Now they will come up against the Cats on Friday night. The Tigers are likely to put in a spirited performance, but are they a chance against the reigning premiers?
The AFL has created an unwieldy process with the investigation into allegations of racism at Hawthorn, and we discuss why some parties are angry with the way things are playing out and where it all might end up.
Plus, the Shame Game gets a sequel, the big problem for Essendon’s defence, what the future holds for GWS young gun Tom Green and much more.
