It’s tough being a Blues supporter, especially when the team gives up a winning position during the ‘premiership quarter’ and overrun to lose the match as they did against the Roos reports Greg A.
Almanac Footy: The Pioneers – A finals triptych
October 6, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Joe Sexton presents his thoughts of Carlton’s finals performances in his triptych about the efforts of the pioneering Blues as he explains.
Finals Week 2 – Melbourne v Carlton: Tradition
September 16, 2023 by 6 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber delighted being an unbiased spectator at the nail biting Semi Final match between Melbourne and Carlton.
Round 19 – Carlton v North Melbourne: ‘They know we’re coming…!’
July 27, 2021 by 2 Comments
‘They know we’re coming’ was a former promotional slogan for the Blues but Peter Fuller wonders if, and when that may happen.
Round 7 – Carlton v Port Adelaide: We were so close
July 20, 2020 by 3 Comments
Another twist in an already twisted season saw Tony Reed hit the road from the Sunny Coast down to Brisbane to watch his Blues front up to the top side Port. With never much more than a kick in it, the emotional tension accompanying the closing moments was palpable for both sets of fans.
Round 20 – Carlton v West Coast: Eagles show Blues what’s required
August 8, 2019 by 9 Comments
John Butler muses on caretaker coaches, before recounting a high standard game that left Carlton with a clear indication of where they stand.
Round 12 – Carlton v Brisbane: When all else fails, in Crippa we trust
June 13, 2019 by 2 Comments
John Butler can’t tell you if this Carlton win means anything in the bigger scheme, but he was glad he was there to watch one of the great individual performances. Ladies and gentlemen, Patrick Cripps!
Round 8 – Carlton v Collingwood: Honourable Loss FC
May 13, 2019 by 2 Comments
Being a Carlton supporter can be an emotionally draining experience as expectations are raised but not met as Jake P found out in their Round 8 match against the Pies.
The Almanac Oracle Challenge, 2019
March 20, 2019 by 11 Comments
Want to be the Almanac Oracle for 2019? Edward P Olsen has come up with a cracker of a concept. Correctly predict the questions presented by him, and you may be the lucky recipient of the AO come season end.
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