No must really feel Blue! Carlton footy stars get into the spirit of Mad Monday after shedding to Brisbane in AFL finals

Carlton’s premiership goals led to brutal vogue towards the Brisbane Lions final weekend on the Gabba – nevertheless it did not cease Andrew Voss’ enjoying group from having fun with just a few beers on Mad Monday.

The likes of Charlie Curnow and Elijah Hollands turned heads in prison-style apparel, whereas Alex Cincotta regarded the half dressed as iconic Toy Story character Buzz Lightyear.

Teammate Dom Akuei was probably greatest dressed as Waldo from The place’s Wally and  Adam Cerra scrubbed up higher than most as he took on the persona of a physician.

It comes after the Blues have been horrific early on towards the Lions of their elimination last, not scoring a degree till the second quarter.

The hosts kicked the primary 9 targets and piled on 60 factors, as shell-shocked Blues followers started dreaming a couple of attainable flag in 2025.

In a slice of undesirable historical past, Carlton have been additionally the first staff saved scoreless within the opening quarter of a finals recreation since 1974.

Patrick Cripps’ snap 5 minutes earlier than halftime meant they prevented changing into the primary scoreless staff after two phrases in AFL historical past.

‘It sums up our season, we have not been constant sufficient,’ Voss stated put up recreation when reflecting on the 28-point defeat.

‘While you’re not constant sufficient it compounds over time, you come to finals, towards one of the best sides, probably the most excessive strain…and you discover out a bit about yourselves.

‘We did not have our strain at ranges anyplace close to the place they wanted to be.’

Carlton vice-captain Sam Walsh conceded his staff was off the tempo from the opening bounce.

‘Hopefully, that may gas our starvation for subsequent 12 months,’ he stated. 

‘We bought crushed in a complete lot of contests throughout the bottom. I really feel like we simply did not match Brisbane’s depth.

‘It is a chance that we missed, but when we do not study [from] these classes then the identical issues hold occurring.’

One spotlight on an evening to overlook was the return of Sam Docherty from a 3rd ACL damage.

He booted a late purpose a lot to the delight of his teammates, who largely seemed to be overawed by the event.

‘We have full perception within the group and what we’re making an attempt to do,’ Docherty stated.

‘We have to enhance our skill to constantly implement our habits and our behaviours for video games of footy. That is the distinction between one of the best and the fellows who’re sitting behind them.’