DocSherrin III wrote:
keogh wrote:
Basically treating supporters like fools
Nothing will change
Until drastic change happens at the top
That brings back some memories. It's over a decade since the artist formerly known as Synbad challenged me to "get a bit closer to the club and you'll see how Carlton is run and it'll shock you"...or words to those effect. He was right. In fact it was more shocking than I thought. I had originally challenged Synners on the assertion that the club was run like an amateur suburban sporting club, but with millionaires at the helm. Again, I was wrong and he was right. In fact, it was worse, as I've spent many hours around suburban sporting clubs.
It gives me no pleasure to admit Synners was 100% right. We haven't spoken since early 2016, but he was 100% correct, and like you - uttered those exact words. He was not surprised when I informed him of my hour long meeting with then CEO and President.
Some things have changed for the better. Brian Cook actually organised the place rather well. Tightened the ship so to speak. But it doesn't change the fact that in that last decade only two men have held the position of list manager. Both sons of ex-Carlton players. Both with a questionable history when it came to that very important position. Both made glaring errors which went unchecked. The nepotism slur probably doesn't stick, but the fact they both aren't great at their job does.
You're never going to get rid of the millionaires. But the first cull has to be the List Manager. Then the GM, then the backline coach, the forwards coach, the midfield coach and the ruck coach. You want a serious football club? Then get some serious people in.
I recall that period well Doc. I made the comment recently of your efforts with the club, and how its time to revisit, with the new President all ears.
Was really impressed that you did meet with the Carlton heirarchy.
To be fair, Austin did have a good record at Footscray which followed by a Flag, and Richmond, which followed with a flag, but has failed terribly at Carlton. I had high hopes Austin would find us good players later in the draft.
Lets not forget, especially those doubting the list was not "overrated", Austin said, following the last Trade/ Draft period, post Andrew Russell, Carlton had the 2nd best List in the comp.
Is this comment by Austin what you would call overrating? I would, without hesitation.
A list today which has:
No depth, after discarding 5 best 23 players, and replacing them with kids: Smith O'Farrell, Campo Campo Lord Charleson, and more with White and Young during the year.
No cover for talls, other than the player Austin tried to trade, Lewis Young.
No 2nd ruck, other than a lame Pittonet, who was still lame following PCL surgery after the 2023 season.
9 small forwards, and still short (pardon pun) of a speedy Small forward
The unreasonable weight of expectation on Jagga Smith, a 19yo was going to be our Nick Daicos saviour and solve our lack of speed in the middle. wishful thinking list imo.
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