""On a day like today when you have got players running its dangerous when our players are willing to role the dice and give their players space,"" he said.
""When you don’t put pressure on quality players who like playing without that pressure then you certainly pay the price for it.""
The Bombers were caught napping on a number of occasions with Scott Camporeale and Matthew Lappin were given too much freedom in the Carlton forward line. Both players kicked two goals and were among the Blues best.
Despite having more possessions than Carlton, Essendon lacked winners around the contest with Carlton winning the football at the majority of the 76 stoppages.
""They smashed us out of the stoppages in trying conditions,"" Morris said. ""They got the ball out in those close situations where as we tried to be too smart with our handballs.""
Bomber fans were given a scare when Matthew Lloyd came off second best after a marking contest midway through the third quarter. He landed heavily on his right shoulder and played no further part in the game.
Morris said Lloyd had a bruised shoulder and would be considered an outside chance to play against Collingwood next Friday night. Andrew Welsh suffered a bruised knee and will be monitored during the week.
The Bombers face a crucial clash with Collingwood next week and will be looking to bounce back immediately after there shock loss today.
