(Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images) But instant gratification has set the Blues back repeatedly in years gone by – it might do everyone good to have to wait for success to return to Ikon Park. It will be hard to keep a lid on, especially if the Blues can do what they haven’t for a decade and best Richmond in their traditional Round 1 showdown. All the pieces are there – a forward line spearheaded by reigning Coleman Medallist Harry McKay is in fine working order, while the midfield bolstered by recruits Adam Cerra and George Hewett and a looming Cripps renaissance is a long-term rival to Melbourne’s competition-leading group – but will take time to gel. That’s why, despite the weight of expectation, it might do Blues fans good to temper them, for a year at least.
Unable to plug up space in defence and beaten out of the centre, it was Teague’s reign writ small, though the Blues would hold on for the victory. As fatigue set in, the Dees booted five goals to one, including three in a seven-minute stretch to reduce the margin to under a goal and showcase the Blues’ defensive frailty when things go against them. The final term, though, was more concerning. ? WATCH on > /Cxo5tuoUYW- Fox Footy March 3, 2022 He probably ran a little bit more than allowed but how about Patrick Cripps tonight?! ? Patrick Cripps’ four-goal haul was also the best sign the captain has shown at least since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic that years of carrying the Blues haven’t taken a career-nullifying toll. Ten goals to four in the first half was the Blues at their best – dominant out of the centre, attacking with all guns blazing, and with forward options out the wazoo. Their win over the Demons, though, showed a few signs of the old Carlton that, while enough for the win, proves it won’t be an easy transition for Voss to make. If anyone can get the Blues firing in defence, it’s Voss. An advocate of one-on-one battles, two-way running was an optional extra for Carlton’s midfielders, Walsh excepted, last season the result was an alarming flood of points against that saw them rank ahead of only North Melbourne, with even a career year from Jacob Weitering not enough to stop the onslaught.Īt Port Adelaide last year, Voss helped conduct one of the league’s most miserly defensive units, the Power only behind Melbourne and Geelong for fewest points against in 2021 despite the likes of Tom Jonas and Aliir Aliir being asked to punch above their weight (and height) as key defenders. Teague’s doom came with his inability to fix the Blues’ woeful defensive structure.
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An AAMI Community Series win over Melbourne has expectations at fever pitch, despite being without reigning best and fairest winner Sam Walsh for the early rounds with an ankle injury. That’s the nature of the club Michael Voss finds himself at – and he’s not done himself too many favours already.
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