Carlton's Kade Simpson says the loss is a good reality check for the Blues and that they were looking forward to taking on Richmond. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun
CARLTON'S NAB Cup grand final fade-out was the "reality check" the Blues needed ahead of Thursday week's Round 1 clash with Richmond, according to Kade Simpson.
Simpson was disappointed with the Blues' effort but said time was on Carlton's side before the Tigers' clash.
"The performance as a whole was pretty ordinary, so the good thing about that is this is the NAB Cup and we have more than 10 days to work on things," Simpson said after the 40-point loss.
"It is a good reality check for us. We are looking forward to taking on Richmond now."
Simpson dismissed suggestions the Blues would take a psychological edge in against the Tigers, given they have won the past four Round 1 contests.
"I wouldn't have thought so," the midfielder said.
"They (Richmond) are a good side. They are up and about at the moment and they have played well throughout the NAB Cup.
"They have got a good midfield and some good forwards, so we will have our work cut out."
Simpson pinpointed a few areas that the Blues needed to address.
"We have to tinker with our ball movement and stopping the way the opposition move the ball," he said. "We will have a look at the way Richmond moves the ball and we will try to counter that."
The Blues appear to have transformed from one of the shortest kicking teams in the competition to one of the longest.
But Simpson was disappointed Carlton could not counter Brisbane's ability to start scoring off the half-back line on Friday night.
As frustrated as he was by the way the team was overrun, Simpson said there were still some positives.
"It was good that 'Juddy' (Chris Judd) got through unscathed," he said. "I don't think you can take much out of his form (on Friday night).
"He is a superstar and he will be spot on for Round 1.
"'Gibbsy' (Bryce Gibbs) had a great NAB Cup. 'Kreuze' (Matthew Kreuzer) is fit and firing. And 'Murph' (Marc Murphy) always gives his all. He will hopefully be our captain for the next four years."
Simpson said he enjoyed being in the mix for the Blues' captaincy along.
"It was interesting, but I never really thought I would get the nod," he said. "Murph will be a great leader."
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