“F—ing s–tshow”: Former Carlton captain blasts old club

"When the game is hot and contested and pressurised, Carlton is good in that environment. But as soon as some team can do somewhat good in the contest, the rest of the game just f---ing falls to pieces.

"Carlton were +21 at contested possessions, so they were winning all the contest around the game, which then got the ball played in their half, on their terms.

"Admittedly, their ball movement was pretty good in the first half. They were able to control the tempo.

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"But then they start losing contest, they get under pressure, they can't get a hold of the ball and then they're a f---ing s--tshow.

"Because the game gets somewhat slower and there's more open brand footy, that's when Carlton is f---ing horrible.

"That's essentially what happened again last night. Sydney +10 in the last quarter in contested possession.

"A game against Carlton, defence doesn't hold up... so basically, you smack our mids again this year and we'll be f---ed, going off last night. Change all the ball movement you want in the world, but it's the same issue."

After an impressive first half, Carlton conceded 18 goals in the final two quarters, and only responding with six.

Michael Voss and his men face Richmond next week in Round 1.

The corresponding clash last year kickstarted a tumultuous season for the club after losing to the rebuilding Tigers.