Carlton
Season record
Win-loss: 1-4
Ladder position: 13th
Season overview
An unfavourable fixture and an ineffective forward line has seen the Blues off to a rocky start. However, the Bluesโ losses have come at the hands of the competition's top sides, having fallen to Collingwood, Brisbane, North Melbourne, and Adelaide. The absence of a tall forward has been detrimental to the Blues - their plan to have a smaller and more mobile forward line has not yet been effective. Some tough luck saw their fixture changed at the last minute in Rounds 2 and 3, resulting in a short turnaround between games. Most of the highlights have come through individual performances, such as captain Kerryn Harringtonโs perfect defensive performance against the Cats in Round 2 as well as Mimi Hillโs dazzling return from an ACL injury last weekend. Aside from Carltonโs Round 2 win against the Cats where Maddy Prespakis faced off with her younger sister Georgie, there has not been much to smile about. With teams being able to turn the Blues inside out, attack through the corridor and pressure Carltonโs defence with repeat forward 50 entries, the Blues have received some beltings. Daniel Harford will have to tighten the reins in the second half of the season to see any success.ย
Grade: D+
A tough fixture and some individual highlights but the Blues will have to do more as a team to round out the season.ย
