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Important SN update for SouthlandWhat we learnt: Disjointed and dismal Blues are in all sorts
Andrew Slevison • June 27th, 2025 8:51 am
The footy world was watching on Thursday night. Many were expecting Carlton to show some fight against Port Adelaide.
But the disjointed and dismal display symbolised a struggling Blues team that is bereft of confidence and short of spirit.
Players looked frustrated. Michael Voss seemingly had no answers. The Blues are officially in free-fall.
They were battling in the lead-up to the North Melbourne loss. Now they are in all sorts of bother.
It might get worse still. Collingwood next. Brisbane after that.
This is a testing time for a massive club. Now everyone wants to see what they’ve got underneath.
Port Adelaide, on the other hand, must be commended.
The Power have been pilloried for much of the season given the Ken Hinkley-Josh Carr coaching situation.
But their powerful performance at home proves they’re still playing for Kenny. And they’ve still got some fighting to do by the looks of it.
As it stands they’re a game (and healthy percentage) outside the eight. That in itself provides hope.
If they can pick off a few of their 50-50 fixtures in the coming weeks, and other results go their way, then who knows? They might just need a win over the Blues in Round 23 to play finals.
Either way, they’ll go down swinging under Hinkley. Will the Blues say the same about his long-time apprentice Voss?
