dannyboy wrote:
Okay, so first Essendon** have to make finals - currently they sit 12th - so this year they are no closer to winning a flag than we are - remember when we flogged them in the finals - were we closer to winning a flag than them? Not so far (we are still both searching for it). Remember when we also beat Richmond - were we closer than them - No. they have won a flag since then , we have not.
Being closer is a perception supporters cling to but its not a reality. I'll accept a side making regular top 4 finishes is closer because they are giving themselves regular shots at the flag, but in truth all perceived incarnations of the premiership clock are just fairy tales for supports to dance around to. A side's chances can change swiftly - Bulldogs anyone? Richmond anyone? But they must have a strong, healthy list at the right time of the season, a list that bats deep, (particularly at the moment in midfielders and run and carry players) a coach leading a focused, united team and luck, always a slice of luck.
The only premiership reality is - did your side win the flag? I am willing to bet this year both Essendon** and Carlton will answer with a no. So who is closer?
If we recruit well, continuing to build this list, if Essendon** have another year in the middle rung - who is closer then?
Like us, Essendon** need to keep building their list, like us they need to see their flaws, address them and strive to get better. I accept it's a race, but it's not a sprint (regular top 4 sides might be closer to a sprint) so at this point I have no idea who is closer to a flag them or us, and neither do you.
When you are on the bottom and winning one game with a percentage that could end up below 60%
It is pretty safe to say you are further away from a premiership than any other team.
Unless you are prepared to accept that the other teams will sit on their hands and do nothing and not improve.
Every year every team makes changes to their list .
We at Carlton think that our list changes will some how be much better than everyone else.
It is flawed thinking and it is why the club is in a minor meltdown at the moment.
With everyone from the boot studder to the CEO coming out trying to justify their actions.
We need the Iraqi minister of truth
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