It’s been quite the fall from grace for Carlton, who are now fighting form, injuries, and the broader belief of pundits that the side has become the laughing stock of the league.
Sitting second on the ladder at the start of Round 20, their fans have gone from planning their attack for finals tickets to browsing QANTAS for the best September holidays in the space of three weeks.
With at least six forced changes for this Sunday’s clash with West Coast, it’s very easy to see why Blues fans have given up on the idea of finals—especially with the injuries they’ve amassed at the most critical time of year—not to mention the likes of Sam Docherty and Jack Silvagni, who have been out essentially all season.
Curnow (ankle) and McKay (quad) have both been ruled out and will be joined on the sidelines by Adam Saad (hamstring), Jack Martin (hamstring), Lachie Fogarty (collarbone), and Jordan Boyd (adductor) following last Saturday’s tragic clash against Hawthorn, leaving finals hopes looking like nothing more than a dream.
