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CibbuanoRatten urges Blues to lift
August 6th 2008 05:05
CARLTON coach Brett Ratten has reminded his side that they are running out of chances to make the finals this season.
Ratten said if the Blues were expecting the four points to be easily attained against lowly Port Adelaide then they were in for a rude shock.
"It's a must-win for us, we are running out of chances to keep our season alive," Ratten said.
"This is a big game for us at home against Port."
"They've got nothing to lose and a lot to gain (with a) young list, players fighting for their careers."
"One thing in their game though that is very similar (to 2007) is the speed in their team. They are very quick and they use the ball very well. Skilful players are really starting to find some form."
Ratten also said the Blues' come-from-behind win against Port in round 10 gave the club a lot of confidence and was responsible for their strong second half of the season.
"It probably did give us a lot of belief as a team, the comeback victory," Ratten said.
"The runs we have had in the last quarters, I think that (win) has given us the confidence."
"It was a real stepping stone for us."
Meanwhile, small forward Eddie Betts will be given until Friday to prove he has overcome a hamstring injury.
Former Brisbane Lion Richard Hadley is expected to resume in the club's reserves while Ryan Houlihan will again play for the Northern Bullants after a half last weekend.
Ratten said if the Blues were expecting the four points to be easily attained against lowly Port Adelaide then they were in for a rude shock.
"It's a must-win for us, we are running out of chances to keep our season alive," Ratten said.
"This is a big game for us at home against Port."
"They've got nothing to lose and a lot to gain (with a) young list, players fighting for their careers."
"One thing in their game though that is very similar (to 2007) is the speed in their team. They are very quick and they use the ball very well. Skilful players are really starting to find some form."
Ratten also said the Blues' come-from-behind win against Port in round 10 gave the club a lot of confidence and was responsible for their strong second half of the season.
"It probably did give us a lot of belief as a team, the comeback victory," Ratten said.
"The runs we have had in the last quarters, I think that (win) has given us the confidence."
"It was a real stepping stone for us."
Meanwhile, small forward Eddie Betts will be given until Friday to prove he has overcome a hamstring injury.
Former Brisbane Lion Richard Hadley is expected to resume in the club's reserves while Ryan Houlihan will again play for the Northern Bullants after a half last weekend.
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