I hope you kept walking, right out the arena, handed in your membership and just kept walking.

See we don't need fairweather supporters, its going to be a tough time. We need to stick together, support the players whetehr they're good enough or not. They put in everything they had last night, gave it their all.

They're not good enough....so you give up on them? Just want to see them when they win?

besides i'm the best supporter

Firstly i've been a member since 1996...and my brother who I go to the games with has been a member since 1985...I've watched every game in Melbourne in 2002,2003,2004..This is the first game I walked out on at 3/4 time...apart from the St.Kilda game in 2003 when we were 100 points down...You have no right to suggest that i'm not a true supporter...It's just that this year i've really believed like most supporters...that we've taken the next step and we came out of the nightmare of 2002 & 2003...I left because it hurt not becuase I didnt care about the team...simple as that...think what you want....but I still love the team...and I will continue to re-new my membership..next year...the year after that..and the next 30 years...

There is little doubt that Bradley will be remembered as one of the all-time greats of the game. It could also be said that Bradley was a key figure in many of the more recent changes that are an integral part of the game's recent evolution. Bradley was one of the first full-time professional players, and his influence on the development of "the running game" is undeniable.

Bradley was an awesome athlete. Gifted in many sports including tennis and cricket. He represented Australia in Under 19 cricket, and he played Sheffield Shield (Pura Cup) cricket for both South Australia and Victoria. In football he was blessed with tremendous speed and aerobic running ability. Couple these qualities with an exceptional skill level and an uncanny ability to read the play, and you have all the ingredients of a true champion. Early in his career, he was sometimes criticized by opposition players and supporters as a "receiver," Bradley's incredible impact on the outcome of games and his longevity in the sport have long since dispelled these criticisms. Few players have displayed better hand to foot control of the ball. Bradley's ability to carry the ball and either kick long to position or short to a player with delicate precision has become his trademark.

Career Achievements

Pre-Season Premiership in 1997 (Captain and Michael Tuck Medallist)

Carlton Captain: 1998-2001

Carlton Vice-Captain: 1990-1997

Won Carlton Best and Fairest 3 times, 1986, 1988 and 1993

Four times Runner-up Best and Fairest at Carlton

Played in two Carlton Premiership teams, 1987 and 1995

Official Legend of the Carlton Football Club

Member of the Carlton Hall of Fame

Member of the Carlton Team of the 20th Century

Life Member of the Carlton Football Club

Life Member of the AFL

Played a total of 492 senior games (Record)

All Australian: 1983, 1986, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997

Represented South Australia 19 times (15 State of Origin)

Fos Williams Medalist: 1986, 1991, 1993

International Rules Series: 1984, 2000, 2001 (Captain), 2002

Won the Port Adelaide Best and Fairest on 3 occasions

Member of Port Adelaide Team of the 20th Century

Comparing Ryan Houlihan to Craig Bradley is a joke. I doubt that Houlihan's career achievements will ever match up to this. Give me a couple of Craig Bradleys and I will give you a very good side. Although I still wouldn't delist Houlihan just yet... he is servicable.

Firstly, so you've been a member since u were 5 - its quite possible that it wasnt a concious decision of yours to join the blues as opposed to being brainwashed by family and having your membership purchased and taken to games etc. Secondly, irrespective of the length of your club membership, the behaviour which you displayed, as described by yourself and truebluebird (if he was describing you and your bro) is an absolute disgrace. I'm glad it makes you feel better to hurl abuse at other people because your footy team is having a bad night. Hate to break it to you, but that it was sufficient to have the cops concerned and that your proud of it doesnt say too much about you as a person.

We have team of down hill skiiers now

Next time someone is making a point you hopefully might not miss it so badly.

Comparing Houlihan to Bradley and saying he's had less clangers is the funniest thing I've heard in a while. Bradley was an out and out champion who could play in the center as well do the Houlihan act of running into space when it's safe. Bradley like Diesel always ran as hard as fast as he could and this is one thing you can't say about Houlihan.Houlihan committed shocking errors for a player with supposedly brilliant skills. And he is one player that should be offered for trade before Lance and it was good enough for the Cats to offload Moloney.

I find it strange that in a "Blues need talent" thread people are calling for Houlihan's head. Talent is one thing that Houlihan does have stacks of. Sure he's not the hardest bloke going around, but he's no softer than a certain Craig Bradley that ran around in a Carlton jumper for years.

Thanks Blues2005, finally someone who understands the point I'm trying to make.
Bradley was a better player than Houlihan, but was just as soft, and like Houla he didn't hit 100% of his passes. If Houlihan made his errors in the forward half instead of deep in defence I think the criticism of his disposal would be somewhat tempered.

Bradley was an awesome athlete... In football he was blessed with tremendous speed and aerobic running ability. Couple these qualities with an exceptional skill level and an uncanny ability to read the play, and you have all the ingredients of a true champion. Early in his career, he was sometimes criticized by opposition players and supporters as a "receiver," Bradley's incredible impact on the outcome of games and his longevity in the sport have long since dispelled these criticisms. Few players have displayed better hand to foot control of the ball. Bradley's ability to carry the ball and either kick long to position or short to a player with delicate precision has become his trademark.

people have the right to leave whenever they want. he's a member, he's paid his money, so he can do what he likes.

oh stop bluddy arguing about everything you stupid hats

Paganbro, there is no dishonour in walking out at 3/4 time ... you pay your money and are entitled to walk out whenever you see fit. Anyone who thinks they are better than anyone else because they stay to the end is deluded.

If you are a fan, you leave when you want.
If you are a supporter, you leave when the game is over.