But it's hoped what the Blues become years into the future will overshadow that, ensuring finals football becomes the minimum expectation and not the end-goal. Yes, finals football is still on the agenda in 2023. Under second-year coach Michael Voss, the macro aspects of the club's ambitions have been prioritised. It's why the Blues have put so much effort into adopting a fresh, new mindset over the summer. Every result is measured against the expectation, precariously carrying the risk of subconsciously shifting the focus of its playing group too far into the future. While Carlton desperately wants to embrace its position, and accept its improvement, it brings a weekly narrative that is difficult to avoid. Last year's heartbreaking finish, where the Blues fell narrowly short of breaking a September drought that is now into its 10th consecutive season, only emphasised that further.īut the club also knows the danger that such an expectation presents. CARLTON knows the stakes, and knows the dichotomy of the situation it's in.įinals football is the minimum expectation at Ikon Park this season.
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