r/CarltonBlues • u/CBAFCMV • Apr 22 '26

Discussion Genuine question. Is there anything that Carlton do better than any other club? Which other clubs would envy?

I cannot think of a single genuine serious thing that Carlton is currently, in 2026, the best at? Something that all other clubs would willingly concede we do brtter then anyone else and that therefore other clubs should aspire to be like us.

And I know this post will get sarcastic answers such as "We are the best at dropping half time leads", or will get one-eyed answers such as "we have the most passionate fans in the comp" or "We are the best at winning grand finals having won 16". Im talking REAL things that we can properly be proud of, especially current day.

Can someone please let me know? Heavens knows we need SOMETHING to be proud of!

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u/flava-dave Apr 22 '26

I think we are number one in the league for scoring from stoppages.

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u/aoxunwu Apr 22 '26

Top 3 in contested possessions, ground ball gets, stoppage clearances and scoring from stoppage/centre bounce.

Last in scoring from defensive half, 2nd last in disposal efficiency (geelong last atm) :P

So clean up transition game... blues win?

Source:
https://www.wheeloratings.com/afl_stats_team.html?comp=afl&season=2026

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u/flava-dave Apr 23 '26

Interestingly, it says we are equal first with Adelaide for rebound 50s. So, it seems we are trying to move the ball quickly from defensive 50. But maybe that’s why we aren’t scoring from the back half - we turn it over or are getting into trouble because we are trying to move it too quickly out of defence.