I never wanted to leave PP, and if we did it had to be a the MCG with the 8/3 split and the club establishing itself at the G with real conncetions .... that hasn't happened ... but that was also ten years ago, the club has had a long time to get itself sorted, and it hasn't ...

there was talks about the Southern Stand being updated to match the rest of the MCG, if that is true, then Carlton need to be front and Centre in this, and establish a foothold on it, so that what was once great can be re-created.

Imagine it, in 10 years time ... Collingwood v Carlton ... Collingwood has a great set up in the Ponsford Stand, Carlton with a Great set up in the Southern Stand ... Social Club vs Social Club ... at the moment, AFL is talking about two smaller clubs to have the Good Friday Game ... we keep going at the current rate we are, we will qualify!!

long hard roads to go, and can only hope the new prez has the vision and strength to make it all happen, otherwise we are going down the path of Melbourne!! Living off past success of decades past!!

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Got to love the stare Down by Setanta on Llyod

My apologies, Scott, I did misread your post then.

I agree entirely.

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no stress mate, im sick as a dog at home at the moment, so what I think and what I write might be two different things!! haha!!

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Got to love the stare Down by Setanta on Llyod

That is a great line about being a consumer, not a member Scotty .

Sums it up .

brillant scotty and ya know what it feels to me that club the players dont care that its supporter base feels alienated and disinfranchised. Hopefully the boards admin will remember that its supporters who make the club and will be there all of their lives without us the club will die

Agreed totally with what is being said.
This disregard for the rank and file supporter explains the issues we are having with Membership numbers.

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That’s not a political statement — it’s a harsh reality, and we must act,” she said. “He is a clear and present danger to the things that keep us strong and free. I support impeachment.”

...and losing games all too often

as well as no charismatic type gate pulling players (Fev the last player, maybe Betts popular with young kids as well - both gone)

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if u see players going to training on one of the few open days... theyre holding phones to their ears or listening to their ipods... dont even look at kids.

funny to watch ... players in a bubble like that... not wanting to be involved with yung members.. because they think theyre above that

you see.. everything we do is elitist and exclusive

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The first tactic they use, is that they leave at least an hour after training, sometimes several hours later.

By then most of the fans have gone.

You would think that the players can stay a few minutes with the die hard fans that remain and sign a few things, and pose for a few photos.

but no ladies and gentlemen, out come the pretend phone calls on the mobile, the ear pieces int he ears, and its a quick dash to their cars.

I bet they all wished there was an underground car park at Visy.

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Can't find anything on the HS website. New layout is crap.

I heard on SEN news that he is disenchanted with the direction of the Board. Anyone know anything? Is this another case (Williams the recruiter) of someone coming on board, having a look around and realising the stench that is there?

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Bring back the laurel wreath logo!!!

maybe he has been de-Oligarchised, relegated to the bench like Fahour...

Maybe he has an opinion and didnt submit it via the correct channels? The YCP Think tank

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remember Mr S, the YCP think tank will solve everything

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Well, he was one of two candidates to become President . So it might be a reaction to loosing .

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TC suffers from the social media illness - the death of respect and constructive discourse by keyboard.

Article also covers potential of swan leaving and the afl asking him to go to brisvegas.

I know others have already stated. But ill repeat. my mail is swan already notified there is no contract extension forth coming.

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The YCPs ideas will be cleaning someones arse.
Thats just a way for the club to make young professionals feel theyre someway contributing.. at the same time grooming them for other coteries and collecting their money.
At the same time making the club look transparent and open..
why do they join?
They join because they wanna help.. because they enjoy the exclusivity of the facility... because they can socialise with other sameminded people.. because they feel they will make good connections for themselves.. and because they feel they are being groomed as tomorrows leaders.

Its all abit too exclusive around this club right now...

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what did u think about him when you met him?

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Agreed

One thing the club has done with the new facility, is where the players exit the training track is a no go area for supporters.

When they used to exit through the old players’ race, it was easy for kids to lean over & have a chat, get autographs etc. I used to tell people not to worry about waiting for family days to get autographs, just turn up to training instead.

There’s an intentional disconnect now.

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#DonTheStash

I moderated* that discussion!

Anyway probably belongs in the Carlton's greatest moment of all time thread




*spectated

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Its interesting you mention that.

Spoke with an employee of the club the other day who expressed their frustration at the complete inability for the club to provide access to players for open training sessions, clinics, public appearances, and that its ingrained in the players upon joining the club how unnecessary it is for them to partake in it, that the club is far too old school in worrying about the "worst case scenario" in exposing players to these sorts of appearances, and are quick to kibosh any attempt that they deem "unnecessary".

Blamed your mate Shane-O as being the main offender in regards to that.

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