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CibbuanoWilliams hits back at Blues
August 11th 2008 07:31
THE war of words has continued between Port Adelaide and Carlton with Power coach Mark Williams responding to post-match comments from Blues utility Andrew Walker.
Walker criticized Port players for giving up and arguing with each other after the Blues' 11-goal victory over the Power at Telstra Dome last Saturday.
But Williams said it was not unusual for teammates to fight among themselves.
"Players argue when we win too and it's only usually highlighted when you lose," Williams said.
"I suppose the tradition at this club is you demand a lot from each other and I know over the years when we won premiership after premiership we'd argue with each other and demand a lot from each other and try to keep the standard up."
"I guess Carlton aren't used to that."
"It's easy to kick a dog when it's down and that's probably what Andrew is probably doing."
Port star Chad Cornes started the feud between the two clubs back in June when he said the club was 'looking forward' to getting past the tough start to its season the week before it tackled Carlton.
Carlton coach Brett Ratten took offence and said the Power would have a challenge on their hands. He also described Port as an outside team while Brendan Fevola added fuel to fire by suggesting Cornes didn't put his head over the ball.
Walker criticized Port players for giving up and arguing with each other after the Blues' 11-goal victory over the Power at Telstra Dome last Saturday.
But Williams said it was not unusual for teammates to fight among themselves.
"Players argue when we win too and it's only usually highlighted when you lose," Williams said.
"I suppose the tradition at this club is you demand a lot from each other and I know over the years when we won premiership after premiership we'd argue with each other and demand a lot from each other and try to keep the standard up."
"I guess Carlton aren't used to that."
"It's easy to kick a dog when it's down and that's probably what Andrew is probably doing."
Port star Chad Cornes started the feud between the two clubs back in June when he said the club was 'looking forward' to getting past the tough start to its season the week before it tackled Carlton.
Carlton coach Brett Ratten took offence and said the Power would have a challenge on their hands. He also described Port as an outside team while Brendan Fevola added fuel to fire by suggesting Cornes didn't put his head over the ball.
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