He kicked nine goals in a score of 31.13 (199), and after seven matches had kicked 35 goals; however for the rest of his three seasons at Carlton, injuries and effective strategies by opposing coaches led to him alternating between the seniors and reserves. Nonetheless, Ralph played a sensational game at VFL Park in the 1984 Qualifying Final, where he kicked eight of Carlton's fourteen goals.
Ralph's performance was marked by a high score of nine goals in a total of 31.13 (199), but after seven games, his goal tally increased to 35. However, for the remainder of his three seasons at Carlton, injuries and clever tactics employed by opposing coaches forced him to switch between playing with the seniors and reserves. Notably, Ralph had an exceptional game at VFL Park in the 1984 Qualifying Final, where he scored eight out of Carlton's fourteen goals.