Round 1 - The new, the old and the who?

[amber_fluid]

They show a shot of the Carlton bench, a steward is holding up a big orange piece of corflute with no numbers, no letters, Brian Taylor "It must be a colour thing".

What have we done to deserve this punishment? What?

As long as you are this chirpy when Port get smashed by the Dees.

[Lightning McQueen]

The annual "Carlton fans saw some goods signs" posts roll out.

Hope when Port lose to Melbourne that you don't comment that Rozee or Butters look ok or any other positives. Did Carlton win, No? Look better than last year, yes (for 2 quarters). Does that mean they will win more games - who knows after 1 game against a team that would be hoping to win a premiership.

Traditionally they've put up a decent showing in round 1 against the Tigers, last night was about what I expected as far as margin, just the bookends cost them from possibly winning, there's a lot to like already as long as they can keep the main half a dozen on the park and develop around them.

[amber_fluid]

When the only thing you've got to hang your hat on is the crowd you play in front of in a manufactured block buster you've got some real problems.

You've been listening to the little smiley bloke, you've grown to accept being rubbish.

That last line is about Port surely.

The jury is still out on Bolton but I’m pretty sure the jury has delivered their verdict on Cliche’ Kenny.

Sure, if you want to call 10+ wins rubbish then we'll refer to Carlton as "******* shit" then, ok?

No one has said they were good.

[Lightning McQueen]

1 game in and there's a brawl in the forum already, nice start

[Jim05]

Their kids have some promise but I do question why they would recruit a one trick pony like Fasolo who is useless

[Lightning McQueen]

Their kids have some promise but I do question why they would recruit a one trick pony like Fasolo who is useless

I checked footywire in the second quarter I think it was and he was in the negative for SC points.

[amber_fluid]

1 game in and there's a brawl in the forum already, nice start

Good healthy debate!

[Booney]

1 game in and there's a brawl in the forum already, nice start

Good healthy debate!

We can have the same one again next year too!

[Brodlach]

1 game in and there's a brawl in the forum already, nice start

Amber #closetportfan
Booney #closetcarltonfan

[Brodlach]

Good crowd and I suspect even better TV ratings.
Most clubs would be envious of that!

Unfortunately it was Carlton’s home game which shaved a few of the crowd numbers

If anymore turned up they’d have been watching from outside the ground.

Bloody good crowd in anyone’s numbers!

Was a very good crowd but still probably 4-5k less than what a Richmond home game would have attracted.

SEN said the crowd was well down on last year

But 80 odd k is still very good

[Lightning McQueen]

SEN said the crowd was well down on last year

But 80 odd k is still very good

85 as someone pointed out to me.

[Lightning McQueen]

1 game in and there's a brawl in the forum already, nice start

Amber #closetportfan
Booney #closetcarltonfan

#sameperson

[Brodlach]

SEN said the crowd was well down on last year

But 80 odd k is still very good

85 as someone pointed out to me.

Think it was about 92k last year

[Brodlach]

1 game in and there's a brawl in the forum already, nice start

Amber #closetportfan
Booney #closetcarltonfan

#sameperson

#mediapersonality

[Booney]

1 game in and there's a brawl in the forum already, nice start

Amber #closetportfan
Booney #closetcarltonfan

I love Carlton, they entertain me endlessly. Bit like Glenelg.

[Lightning McQueen]

I love Carlton, they entertain me endlessly. Bit like Glenelg.

Both have a lot of café's?

[beef]

1 game in and there's a brawl in the forum already, nice start

Amber #closetportfan
Booney #closetcarltonfan

I love Carlton, they entertain me endlessly. Bit like Glenelg.

Carlton and Port very similar
Talk about all their premierships from old comp
1 each in AFL competition
Trying to hold on to history
Desperate to be relevant now but stuck in a vicious shit cycle
Both have dud coaches
Both sides can book holidays for september

[amber_fluid]

1 game in and there's a brawl in the forum already, nice start

Amber #closetportfan
Booney #closetcarltonfan

I love Carlton, they entertain me endlessly. Bit like Glenelg.

Likewise
I haven’t stopped laughing since the 07 GF

[The Bedge]

I didn't see the 1st half last night but read all the FB status updates on my way home from training.

I must say I didn't actually think Carlton were that bad.. I think they're a much better looking side this year, and whilst they probably wont make finals they certainly will claim scalps.

When they changed their angles and had runners front and centre they looked dangerous.

The best thing about last night - bet365 paying out early for a 30+ point lead haha! 1 quarter and bet won

[Booney]

1 game in and there's a brawl in the forum already, nice start

Amber #closetportfan
Booney #closetcarltonfan

I love Carlton, they entertain me endlessly. Bit like Glenelg.

Carlton and Port very similar
Talk about all their premierships from old comp
1 each in AFL competition*
Trying to hold on to history
Desperate to be relevant now but stuck in a vicious shit cycle
Both have dud coaches
Both sides can book holidays for september

Not sure you should refer to '95 too fondly, it's the reason you've been where you are for 15 years.