It is clear that we have not developed as we would have liked as evidenced by the past month or so. We have a development team that, as I understand it, is responsible for the development of our younger players. Something is not right. I would love some one to come on this forum to give an overview of what our development program entails.
More info please.

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"our electorate seeks less to be informed and more to be validated." Sad times.

We also have a group looking after our Leadership.....
Look how well that's goin!!

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Stay tuned We're in for a BUMPY ride

Given you've stated we've not developed as we would have liked and something isn't right, perhaps you could give an overview of our development department, their goals, what we'd have liked them to accomplish and what they've accomplished so far.

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"The ability to speak doesn't make you intelligent." Qui-Gon Jinn 15-05-2005

"there’s more chance of me becoming the full forward for the [Western Bulldogs] than there is of any change in the Labor Party." Julia Gillard 18-05-2010

You know I can't do that which is why I asked. Development is about consistent progress. No need to be a smart arse. It was an honest request borne out of seeing a side really struggle.

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"our electorate seeks less to be informed and more to be validated." Sad times.

If its clear...then why can't you?

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"The ability to speak doesn't make you intelligent." Qui-Gon Jinn 15-05-2005

"there’s more chance of me becoming the full forward for the [Western Bulldogs] than there is of any change in the Labor Party." Julia Gillard 18-05-2010

What is clear for ll to see are the very poor performances on the field over the past month. A reflection on how our club is managing the younger blokes amongst other things. I know this can be a slow process which is why I was hoping that some one would add constructive comment and provide an overview of the development program at our club. I don't know how the club is assessing the players, what individual and team goals are established and monitored. That is why I requested more info. Nothing sinister so make of that what you will.

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"our electorate seeks less to be informed and more to be validated." Sad times.

What I dont understand is that you say its clear we've not developed as we'd have liked...and then you want others to tell you why.

If its that clear, then I'm asking you tell us why...but you tell me you can't.

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"The ability to speak doesn't make you intelligent." Qui-Gon Jinn 15-05-2005

"there’s more chance of me becoming the full forward for the [Western Bulldogs] than there is of any change in the Labor Party." Julia Gillard 18-05-2010

I have included what I wrote in the initial post



That is what I asked.

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"our electorate seeks less to be informed and more to be validated." Sad times.

What devel............

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I see you watching me watching you.

Taff............I know exactly what youré saying.....there's so many really talented kids appearing almost weekly from other Clubs, such as Kyle Hardingham of Essendon*; who burst onto the scene yesterday in his first game, to kick 4 goals.

Looking at our reserves yesterday; there's just no one there that deserves promotion to the Seniors.....so......where's the development of young players?

There's also other areas of development that's lacking.....like skills......E.G. kicking and tackling, how to take a mark.....etc.etc.

Development could include Recruiting too.....who would've known that the JPod was readymade?.....not us!

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No ones listening till you make a mistake.

I seem to recall Andrew Walkers 1st game and Simmos first 3 games. 1 or 3 game does not make a career.

Regards Cazzesman

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How is David Myers going?

The NAB Rising Star Award started in 1993.....17 years ago.....and Carlton have never won the Award!

We're starved of success at Carlton; and we're not used to that!.....(except for the Pagan years)

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No ones listening till you make a mistake.

Who is David Myers?.......... ....no ''David Myers'' has ever played AFL......

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No ones listening till you make a mistake.

Everyone. Nobody thought he was a good option given his lack of pace. I still think he'd only survive in maybe 2 or 3 other teams in the league. Geelong were desperate for a cheap target.

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And only 7 that you like;
20 ways to see the world,
Or 20 ways to start a fight.

True jim.....but hasn't there been a few successes on our virtual doorstep picked up from the VFL like Barlow?

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No ones listening till you make a mistake.

So what is the development program at CFC? As a fully paid up member, I have written to the club today to ask for an overview of the development program. Hopefully I will get a constructive response.

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"our electorate seeks less to be informed and more to be validated." Sad times.

Gibbs
Murphy
Austin
Hampson
Grigg
Anderson
Browne
Edwards
Benjamin
Jamison

are the immediate names who come to mind that have either: (i) stalled in their development or gone backwards; (ii) have not come on as much as we expected/hoped after their first season or so on the scene.

Not good enough.

TBB even Ratten struggled with naming players who had come on this year during OTC last week. I cant remember the names of the last one or two he mentioned, but there was a lot of straw clutching. It was obviously considered a fair enough question for Healy and co. Your defensive responses to any criticism labelled at Carlton is embarrassing.

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If I want your opinion, I'll give it to you!

Why on earth would any coach name names on a television program?

We ( as general public) might like to hear it, but it is hardly likely to happen.