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CibbuanoMoran was the difference, says Ratten
August 3rd 2008 00:22
ADELAIDE forward Brad Moran and Carlton's poor use of the football were the key factors in the Blues' eight-point loss to the Crows at AAMI Stadium on Saturday afternoon, according to Carlton coach Brett Ratten.
Moran stepped up in the absence of Jason Porplyzia who was knocked out in the second quarter, booting four goals; including three majors in the third term.
Ratten said the former Kangaroo proved to be the difference between the two sides.
"I thought Moran really changed the game for them being that target up forward. I thought he presented well," Ratten said.
"To his credit he made the most of his opportunities. He did change the momentum of the game for Adelaide."
Carlton had its chances to win the game but they were hurt by their poor use of the football -they notched up 72 ineffective kicks.
"To be as close as were, it's not a bad effort considering (their clanger count). But you can't win games of AFL footy kicking the football like we did today," he said.
"I think we over-finessed the footy. I thought we turned the ball over when we were in control and they sweated on our mistakes."
"It's probably the most frustrated I've been all season on performance. I thought we had enough of the ball to hurt Adelaide and we gave it back and paid the price."
Meanwhile Ratten is hopeful first-year player Steven Browne won't be penalized for his second quarter hit on Porplyzia.
Ratten said he didn't think there was much in the incident.
"The players were trying to pick up players and they virtually collided and the player went down," he said.
"I think it was accidental contact and players were just trying to find players so I didn't think there was much in it but hopefully the boy is alright."
Moran stepped up in the absence of Jason Porplyzia who was knocked out in the second quarter, booting four goals; including three majors in the third term.
Ratten said the former Kangaroo proved to be the difference between the two sides.
"I thought Moran really changed the game for them being that target up forward. I thought he presented well," Ratten said.
"To his credit he made the most of his opportunities. He did change the momentum of the game for Adelaide."
Carlton had its chances to win the game but they were hurt by their poor use of the football -they notched up 72 ineffective kicks.
"To be as close as were, it's not a bad effort considering (their clanger count). But you can't win games of AFL footy kicking the football like we did today," he said.
"I think we over-finessed the footy. I thought we turned the ball over when we were in control and they sweated on our mistakes."
"It's probably the most frustrated I've been all season on performance. I thought we had enough of the ball to hurt Adelaide and we gave it back and paid the price."
Meanwhile Ratten is hopeful first-year player Steven Browne won't be penalized for his second quarter hit on Porplyzia.
Ratten said he didn't think there was much in the incident.
"The players were trying to pick up players and they virtually collided and the player went down," he said.
"I think it was accidental contact and players were just trying to find players so I didn't think there was much in it but hopefully the boy is alright."
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