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.
He achieved a remarkable feat, scoring nine goals in a score of 31.13 (199), and after seven games, his goal count rose to 35; however, for the rest of his three seasons at Carlton, injuries and clever tactics employed by opposing coaches led to him switching between playing with the seniors and reserves. Furthermore, Ralph had an outstanding game at VFL Park in the 1984 Qualifying Final, where he scored eight out of Carlton's fourteen goals.