Mickstar wrote:
SurreyBlue wrote:
WOW wrote:
No doubt a losing mentality can permeate a club
We have had it for over 20 years
So easy for this pattern to continue for a very long time. The cycle broke for Melbourne and Richmond recently.
I think some Carlton players would have been better players at a club like Geelong. They are simply a better club than us.
Unfortunately have said this many a times over the past 20 years and people kept dismissing it continuously. It keeps proving me right, no matter how many new players are traded in or out. LOSERS CULTURE.
So how do we rectify that Suzz ? what is your grand plan ? not saying you are wrong but what is the answer ?
Not sure you want to read the below RANT, as I’m still filthy - but here you go:
This is set down from the Board/CEO to the 44th player.
The CEO has everyone on notice. Failure won’t be tolerate. Hard questions asked at every opportunity. Failure is multiple or bad losses and not playing finals at years end. Anything less and there are consequences. That’s it’s not just the football department.
The football director and coach ensure that there are no honourable losses. Losses aren’t tolerated and team selection is the key. Players not performing, especially after a loss, pay the price.
(I used to be filthy when my favourites such as Ken Sheldon or Alex Marcou as an example where dropped - but now in I understand - Jezza was a hard arse pr1ck but he got results) This is something we have dearly missed and I truly felt Voss was to be such a pr1ck. Hopefully I’m still right.
Leaders demand success and lead by ensuring players understand the requirements, ie. team first ethos and 1% are the minimum at every contest. Game plan setup and processes are followed.
Players not doing team things - all team things - just don’t get selected.
Players should go back and show they understand what is required. They also don’t come back in, unless there is another spot open. Make them work for their place back. No exceptions from leaders down. No one covers someone else’s deficiencies by being made to cover other players weaknesses. Everyone is the same. If I were Voss, I’d be making a huge statement this week - Weitering. Terrible look and application!!!
Importantly, coaches and leaders don’t just lead by label but ‘make the hard calls’ on mates as needed.
No one is above the team and individual selfishness (chasing awards and accolades) aren’t part of the team. This bulldust of next man up is just a cop out. Players can play multiple positions, ie, midfielders can rest forward, etc. Every player must earn their position and every player that plays well in the VFL must be rewarded - of course, once opportunity arises, it’s on that player to keep his spot.
That’s how you set the standards. As an example, Cincotta (1st game) and Hollands (6th game) are 2 kids showing that you don’t need to be an experienced player to play your role and do the team things.
Talk is just hot air and cheap. Standards are to be followed through and action to be taken on at EVERY instance. Actions speak louder than words and over the last 20+ years not once have we seen any of this from our coaches or leaders!!!
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