Matthew Lloyd discusses the Blues’ premiership chances in 2024
Charlie Curnow celebrates a goal with teammates during round 13, 2024, Carlton vs. Essendon. Image: AFL Images
According to Essendon champion Matthew Lloyd, the Blues will be the major contenders to Sydney in 2024 because of Carter’s enhanced depth and a coach who is “at the peak of his powers”.
The Swans lead the table by two victories with a game remaining more than midway through the home and away season, while the Blues have surged to second place following their victory against Essendon on Sunday night.
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As seen by their victory over the Blues in round 10, according to Lloyd, the Swans are unquestionably the greatest team in the championship, but Voss’s squad is progressing well.
“They’ve got every aspect you’d want of a good football side, aside from being exposed for speed by Sydney at the SCG,” Lloyd stated on AFL.com.au’s Access All Areas.
“I believe they have significantly increased their depth and are very good at neutralizing the opposition’s advantages.
“That’s where Michael Voss is coaching at the peak of his powers at the moment – what he’s doing in taking away the strength of opposition teams.”
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Michael Voss and Alex Cincotta celebrate Carlton’s win over Essendon in round 13, 2024. Picture: AFL Photos
“And they’re doing it really well. (Cincotta) didn’t start in the centre square with Zach Merrett … they kept their centre bounce players going to work and then he got a hold of him.
“It used to be (Patrick) Cripps, (Sam) Walsh, (Harry) McKay, (Charlie) Curnow, (Jacob) Weitering – they had to have big games (but) I think Carlton no longer have that reliance (on those players).
“None of those guys had big games (against Essendon) … it’s (Elijah) Hollands and (Tom) De Koning, Zac Williams, Blake Acres. I think they go a lot deeper than they used to.”
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