Sam Walsh soaked up Carlton’s drought-breaking finals win however the star midfielder has declared the Blues nonetheless have unfinished business.
In their first remaining since 2013, Carlton pipped Sydney in a six-point thriller on the MCG on Friday evening to ship the vast majority of the 92,026 followers in attendance into delirium.
Walsh mentioned Carlton had loved celebrating the victory over the Swans however had already turned their consideration to attempting to take down Melbourne in Friday evening’s semi-final.
“There was definitely an element of enjoyment, particularly after the game in the rooms and being able to see all the families with smiles on faces,” the vice-captain mentioned on Sunday.
“It’s not the time for reflection just yet. We’re in a position where we’re able to win a final and learn some pretty valuable lessons to take into next week.”
Walsh mentioned coach Michael Voss’s angle in direction of finals had rubbed off on the gamers.
“He started off the meeting (after the game) with his message all along, which was, ‘We’re not just here to make up the numbers in finals’,” Walsh mentioned.
“You do that through the actions that we’ve been building throughout three or four months of what we want to stand for.”
Carlton will likely be with out Harry McKay in opposition to the Demons after the important thing ahead suffered a concussion within the third quarter in opposition to Sydney.
The Blues are additionally dealing with the opportunity of Jack Martin being unavailable after the versatile ahead was provided a two-game suspension for putting Swans defender Nick Blakey.
“Marto has been in great form,” Walsh mentioned.
“He”s just been one of those guys in the air and on the ground, you can just rely on him.
“Hopefully we are able to get the consequence we wish out of (the tribunal).
“There’ll be a handful, if not more, of guys putting their hand up for (Martin’s role if the suspension isn’t overturned).”
Since spherical 14, Carlton have received 10 of their 11 video games, with the one blemish coming within the remaining match of the home-and-away season in opposition to Greater Western Sydney when their finals spot was already secured.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
