Changes have to be made. This group cannot be mollycoddled any longer.

But question marks hover over this team. Is the playing group collectively hungry enough for success?

Is the group prepared to dedicate itself to be the best that it can be? History would say no. Too many indiscretions for too long and still Carlton names in the news for wrong reasons. Being well paid and representing a high-profile, successful club has its advantages. But how many of the current players helped build the high profile and success?

And does the coaching staff and management have the smarts and strength to extract more out of the group?

Who helps Judd? He carries the team but no one supports the skipper

Can Robert find a new axe to grind before Fairfax begin to worry about actually selling a newspaper or having a website load without an infestation of bugs?

Question marks hang over this paper's credibility and usefulness in the public domain. Public transport is already overcrowded - the paper can ill-afford to invade the weary office worker's personal space.

Does Caro have the contacts and networking ability required of a Chief Football Writer? The jury is out.

Who helps Judd? He carries the paper, but no one supports the best player in the game.