A moment of your time please, before I show you the link to Carlton……

DISC is based on a four quadrant model that reliably describes four styles of human behaviour: Dominance [D], Influence [I], Steadiness [S] and Conscientiousness [C].

Some people fall into on style, others fall into two and some may fall into three.

Dominance: People who score high in the intensity of the "D" styles factor are very active in dealing with problems and challenges, while low "D" scores are people who want to do more research before committing to a decision. High "D" people are described as demanding, forceful, egocentric, strong willed, driving, determined, ambitious, aggressive, and pioneering. Low D scores describe those who are conservative, low keyed, cooperative, calculating, undemanding, cautious, mild, agreeable, modest and peaceful.

Influence: People with high "I" scores influence others through talking and activity and tend to be emotional. They are described as convincing, magnetic, political, enthusiastic, persuasive, warm, demonstrative, trusting, and optimistic. Those with low "I" scores influence more by data and facts, and not with feelings. They are described as reflective, factual, calculating, skeptical, logical, suspicious, matter of fact, pessimistic, and critical.

Steadiness: People with high "S" styles scores want a steady pace, security, and do not like sudden change. High "S" individuals are calm, relaxed, patient, possessive, predictable, deliberate, stable, consistent, and tend to be unemotional and poker faced. Low "S" intensity scores are those who like change and variety. People with low "S" scores are described as restless, demonstrative, impatient, eager, or even impulsive.

Conscientious: People with high "C" styles adhere to rules, regulations, and structure. They like to do quality work and do it right the first time. High "C" people are careful, cautious, exacting, neat, systematic, diplomatic, accurate, and tactful. Those with low "C" scores challenge the rules and want independence and are described as self-willed, stubborn, opinionated, unsystematic, arbitrary, and careless with details.

Now looking at our playing list, I thought it might be an interesting exercise to gauge which quadrant our boys might fall under.

There a few players that I have placed a ? next to as I cannot get a strong feel for what DISC they fall under.

Andrew Walker – LOW S
Jordan Russell - C
Marc Murphy – I
Bryce Gibbs - I
Chris Judd – LOW D
Kade Simpson - S
Brock McLean - D
Matthew Kreuzer - S
Chris Johnson - C
Richard Hadley - S
Robbie Warnock - C
Mitch Robinson - D & LOW S
Chris Yarran - I
Bradley Fisher - S
Steven Browne - ?
Shaun Grigg – LOW S
Setanta OhAilpin – LOW S
Paul Bower – HIGH S
Eddie Betts – LOW C
Rhys O'Keeffe - ?
Mark Austin – LOW S
Shaun Hampson – HIGH S
Lachlan Henderson - ?
Joey Anderson - ?
Dennis Armfield – LOW C
Heath Scotland – LOW I
Jarrad Waite – LOW C
Bret Thornton – LOW I
Ryan Houlihan – LOW C
Simon Wiggins – HIGH I
Caleb Tiller - ?
Sam Jacobs - ?
Michael Jamieson – HIGH S
Andrew Carrazzo - HIGH S
Aaron Joseph – HIGH C
Jeffrey Garlett – LOW S
David Ellard - ?

D = 3 players
I = 6 players
S = 14 players
C = 7 players

Thoughts?

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“It is a state of mind, a system of belief, a way of seeing the world, a deep faith that, because you are Carlton, you belong to something great.” - Mike Fitzpatrick articulating what Out of the Blue means.

I thought weekend management retreats were needed to arrive at these sort of startling conclusions.

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This might sound extreme in the context of alleged sexual assault, drunken violence and a drug trafficking charge...

I am interested that you didn't have Judd as an I DUC.

The reason I say this is that I have often wondered about his leadership. He seems a fantastic onfield leader, and has obviously had an influence off-field as well (like telling Carrots to lay off the potato chips). But then you look at the inability to 'control' the antics of both Cousins and Fev and you sort of realise that despite all his brilliance his capabilities do show some limitations. By describing him as a Low D Dominance I think you probably lead me to reach a sensible conclusion as to why this is the case. Don't get me wrong... these aren't criticisms, and I wouldn't swap him for any other captain in the lague (particularly not the soft as butter All Australian captain from St Kilda).

I am also wondering if looking back on our history you think we have had any Influence leaders? Ron Barrassi is one who springs to mind as a possibility. But I am not sure I would have Sticks, Braddles, or Mark Maclure in that category? Correct me if I am wrong though.

But none of these are necessarily permanent.

People generally have the ability to change their thinking patterns, and therfore their actions.

Did you hear that Houlihan? Change.

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THEY LIKE TO SEND UP!!!!!!!!

Until each team plays each other the same number of times, the AFL, as a fair dinkum competition, cannot be taken seriously.

He (Mr Swann) said the honour and pride associated with the club's traditional navy blue jumper was priceless.

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GOD

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I see you watching me watching you.

Thank god you didn't pull out the MMPI

I also wonder about Juddy's leadership qualities as I think he inherited both captaincy's thru merely being the best player on that team's list.

I see Juddy as conservative, low keyed, undemanding, mild, modest and peaceful. I think the days of leading by example on the track don't cover it anymore. A captain has to be so much more than that. But because Juddy is arguably the best player in the competition, we don't question his appointment to the role of captain.

Braddles reminds me a lot of Juddy in that his preparation and how he looked after himself are very similar - he led thru deeds rather than words.

I think our previous captains have been a bit of everything without standing out in one quadrant. There is no ideal make up that is required to be a leader but it's how you work with that person that is the measure of how successful you will be as a team.

I don't think Judd wants to be captain to be perfectly honest and that might be a problem the team faces. He may not want to be the one to crack down on players 'enjoyment'. Juddy has the discipline to keep any excesses under control.

The only potential players that might have the strength to lead us are Simmo and Carrots. I had mentioned T-Bird in the past as being VC material, but that has now changed.

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“It is a state of mind, a system of belief, a way of seeing the world, a deep faith that, because you are Carlton, you belong to something great.” - Mike Fitzpatrick articulating what Out of the Blue means.