Trueblue Carlton supporters Robert and Leanne Campbell ventured to the MCG on Sunday, but said someone was singing before halftime.In a performance described as “the worst of the year” by Carlton coach Denis Pagan, it was a dark day for Narre Warren residents and Carlton supporters Robert and Leanne Campbell, who ventured to the MCG in hope of seeing the Blues win and handball this year’s wooden spoon to archrival Collingwood.
IN perfect Melbourne weather, it was Carlton and Essendon battling it out on Sunday at the MCG.
Carlton supporters went to the game in anticipation that the Blues had finally found some form and could end the season with a string of wins and help give Collingwood the wooden spoon.
After arriving at the ground, one could sense that it was going to be a small crowd, which was probably a good thing.
In the leadup to the Commonwealth Games, a “security test” was taking place, and required a thorough search of our bags and, with the help of metal detectors, ourselves.
The Blues started the game with the first three goals and the Carlton chant was roaring around the ground.
Unfortunately that would be our only joy for the game.
Essendon responded with the next 10 goals and Rex Hunt was quoted as saying “the fat lady was singing before halftime”.
The Bombers were on a mission, Matthew Lloyd didn’t miss and James Hird was running around like a 20yearold.
Brendan Fevola and Anthony Koutoufides couldn’t get near the ball, and for “Fev”, the writing was on the wall after halftime, when he came out and played at full back on Lloyd.
The atmosphere had all but disappeared and the seagulls seemed more determined on stealing a chip than the Blues were on attacking the ball.
Leaving the game 15 minutes into the final quarter, the Blues’ fans realised the only positives to come out of this massacre would be priority draft picks.
Our seats in the AFL reserve were wonderful and quite a few current and exfootballers were wandering around, including Brett Ratten, Barry Stoneham, Damien Peverill, Damien Cupido and Des Tuddenham.
It was too much for former Carlton great Ratten to watch. He was seen leaving well before game’s end.
