So near but so far for Blues
AFTER the final siren at ANZ Stadium, Brett Kirk was asked by Channel 7's Tim Watson if he had feared he was playing his last game. |
Heartbroken Blues fall short again
BRETT Ratten wouldn't condemn Dennis Armfield's gamble, after the Blues lost their elimination final for the second straight year. |
History against us: Roos
PAUL Roos has dismissed any talk of favouritism for the semi-final after his side pulled off an outstanding win against Carlton. |
Roos praises leaders
Sydney coach Paul Roos has credited the on-field leadership of veterans Brett Kirk and Ryan O'Keefe for helping the Swans get over the line by five points in Sunday's thrilling elimination final against Carlton. |
Kirk farewells Sydney but not fitness
Sydney co-captain Brett Kirk insists he will be fit for next week after farewelling Sydney with a trademark performance in Sunday's five-point win over Carlton in the first elimination final at the Olympic stadium. |
Missed chances will haunt Blues
FIVE missed chances, all of them critical and all of them likely to haunt Carlton over a long, agonising summer. |
Player ratings: Carlton
Ben Broad looks at the Blues that can hold their head high and those that should hang their head |
Judd rues squandered chances
Chris Judd was left ruing critical missed chances after the Blues' finals campaign ended at ANZ Stadium on Sunday |
Ratten praises Judd's brilliance
Carlton coach Brett Ratten says Chris Judd single-handedly brought his side back into the game against the Swans |
Swans win through
The Sydney Swans have held off a fight back by Carlton to win through to a semi-final against the Bulldogs next week |