While Eade carefully avoided mentioning finals, the Bulldogs revival this year is plain for all to see as they claimed their first top-four scalp.
Eade praised his defence for restricting the high scoring Blues to less than 10 goals and only three in the second half
"Murph played well again today and I thought it was Easton Wood’s best game," Eade said.
The coach was also happy with the input of key forward Barry Hall and while not expecting him to break a game open and kick a bag, Eade said Hall's presence inspired the younger Bulldogs.
"At least he’s providing a contest and once he gets his hands on the ball, there is a fair chance he will kick a goal," he said.
Those young players have injected a spark the side desperately needed after their sluggish start to the year according to the coach.
"Especially Luke (Dahlhaus), he’s been terrific. I think it was a credit to him that they tried to put (Chris) Yarran on to him today," Eade said.
Eade admitted Andrew Hooper’s first half wasn’t what he had hoped for and said he was a strong candidate to be subbed off after half time.
"But to his credit, and I think it’s a test of his character, which he has a lot of he fought back, kicked a couple of goals, lifted his work-rate and he tackled well."
The Bulldogs coach said it was that forward pressure in the second half that helped them claim their fourth victory in a row.
He gave particular praise to ruckman Ben Hudson.
"I thought he wore down Warnock and Kreuzer, I thought he did really well, he competed, he scrapped, he won a few clearances himself, so his input certainly can’t be underestimated," he said.
Eade refused to comment on the umpiring that saw six 50-metre penalties in the game, especially early on when Carlton surged during the second quarter, but hinted he would follow it up.
“It’s the John Kennedy one, I’ve got no comment normally, and today I‘ve got absolutely no comment,” he said.
