GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 24: Patrick Cripps of the Blues leads his team out onto the field during the round 23 AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the Carlton Blues at GMHBA Stadium on August 24, 2019 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)
Carlton legend Greg ‘Diesel’ Williams has boldly declared that the club will win more games than they lose in 2020.
That would mean that if the season is cut back to 17 rounds as expected, the 0-1 Blues would need to win nine of their remaining 16 games.
The dual Brownlow medallist has spent the last few years as the Blues specialist midfield coach to help develop their youngsters. He was let go by the club during the shutdown due to the financial squeeze on football departments.
Speaking on SEN’s Dwayne’s World, Williams is confident that Carlton's emerging list is ready to turn the club's fortunes around.
“I think they’ve improved a lot. I really do,” Williams said.
“I know there’s a lot of hype at the moment about Carlton and Richmond beat them, but I think they’ll win more games than they’ll lose this year.
“I think they’ll take a pretty big step and I’m confident that in another pre-season or two they’ll be a pretty powerful side.”
The Blues ended last season with a 7-15 record to finish 16th.
Brendan Bolton was sacked as coach halfway through the season for David Teague, who led the team to a 6-5 record.