We could do with a ruckman to help kruese

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my last one was rubbish

This has been a problem that has carried over from the whole tanking issues that we are only recovering from now.

Development is driven by the leadership group and we haven't had one before cripps & doc took over from captaincy

Gold Coast got Ablett, GWS went for Ward, strong leaders sets the standard and drives the development far more than coaches do

Going to watch the footy is an interesting exercise
If an opposition player does an incredible thing what percentage of the opposition
Supporters show appreciation by applauding
How many of you applauded Liam Ryan’s mark
I did but I reckon I would be in the minority

I do bang on about this but to me if it is was someone posting
the same thing about SOS that was all positive would anyone have a problem with that?

I classify myself as a Carlton supporter but not one eyed

People can live in a bubble
For years I taught in a pretty rough school in a low social economic area
When I quit I did do some emergency teaching before choosing other work. I made sure I taught in private schools just to see the difference. Very worthwhile exercise. Both sets of teachers from each end of the social education spectrum were naive about so many things. Including me
I reckon in some cases you can say the same thing about certain footy supporters

Living over in WA I have noticed their a bit naive about a few things compared to people in the East
Whether it’s the 3000 kms distance with not much in between I don’t know
A guy who loves footy was banging on about Silvangi the player and how overrated he was at the local golf club
I merely disagreed saying he was a sensational full back who would have adapted to any new rules
I then surprised him with the stat that he also kicked about 240 goals but I didn’t say it because I support the Carlton footy club. I was trying to win the argument

The point to all this is yes I’m repetitive but I reckon some of you have your Carlton jumper on too often

The one constant in life is change
Never more true in the AFL
We have only seen the tip of the iceberg with free agency a relatively new phenomenon
Players managers will make sure star players sign till their eight years are up at one club
My understanding is Cripps is contracted till 2021

I hope in the next 2 years particularly 2021 that we show significant improvement
If they have room in their cap I imagine WC and the Dockers would offer Paddy a fortune to be closer to the farm

And if we don’t get better in the next 2 years I personally wouldn’t hold it against him at all
Some of you might say
He won’t leave
We will get better
That’s living in the supporter bubble
Nothing is a certainty
Recruiting and List Management is crucial to reduce star players you do have from good recruiting in the first place

Yes, if they repeated the same stuff 5327 times.

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When I go to the footy I put my Carlton jumper on and barrack and sugar coat all over the cracks.

When I talk about Carlton here (and there ) I like to talk about it “as it is”.


“As it is” right now is better than its ever been for a long time - but there is always room for improvement - that’s constant continual improvement, because if you don’t you’ll either never catch up or you’ll be overtaken.

We’re in the overtaking lane at the moment but we haven’t passed anyone yet.

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"Hence you will not say that Greeks fight like heroes but that heroes fight like Greeks"?

Winston Churchill

Usually metaphors suck. This one is actually good. Well put.

Thanks toddkurnski for the compliment mate - appreciate that, they’re rare around here.



Unlike my good mate McConville33?

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"Hence you will not say that Greeks fight like heroes but that heroes fight like Greeks"?

Winston Churchill

right now we are better, much better, in many aspects and we all know none of it means anything unless we return to finals to flags to days like tomorrow (but when everyone is sick to death of us being there!). There are gaps, there are kids who may or may not make it, there are emerging champions and a true champion of the old mould, all in all, its better than it has been for a long while but it is no where near good enough.

oh, and yes Agro, excellent metaphor!

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This type of slight is alien in the more cultured part of the world - Walsh. Its up there with mad dogs, Englishmen and the midday sun!

What do you base this call on Sydney? (Not having a go, just interested in your views)

Brilliant comprehension skills, I highlighted the key parts to make it easier for you... there's no mention of of Ed Richards!!!

There was no discussion for pick 10 at the Richards/LOB draft, BB had already lost the argument prior to the draft... Ed was summoned to Princes Park for an additional interview (why?), and was late because he got caught in traffic on Royal Parade... so SOS immediately ruled him out i.e. Richards was unreliable/unprofessional... thankfully, SOS was a little more forgiving with Charlie!

SOS was sold on LOB, had been for 2 years prior to the draft

When SOS likes a player, know one can change his mind, no price is too much too pay draft or trade wise, he has the final word...

BB continuously provided input on list composition, on what he needed etc etc with little success...

Know one is going to argue with SOS (he also has Brodie as his fanboy)... it's understood that SOS isn't going anywhere (unless SOS decides to leave) while MLG is president

SOS having total control wouldn't be a problem if he was doing a good job... maybe he is, the debate continues...

We need a top 4 list capable of challenging for a flag, not merely limping into the eight

Hopefully the rebuild is complete or close enough, while our captain, the most dynamic, unstoppable player in the league is still in his prime!

If ‘complete’ is having the 22 pieces to the premiership puzzle, SOS must’ve found the other 14 he needed.

Simpson, Murphy, Curnow, Kreuzer, Jones, Casboult and the two captains Docherty & Cripps are all that remain from when he took over. Close enough to 40 positions, turned over by at least half again, to find 14 players good enough to join the eight that remain.

We’ve played 88 games with players that SOS has hand picked.
Plowman (75) and Weitering (76) are the only two that have got close to that number. Samo has played 64 out of a possible 66. Add Jack & Charlie to the list as having cracked 50 games. Give him McKay as well with the big man discount, as well as Walsh who is a phenom.

That’s seven added to the eight he started with, though that eight will probably be five in 12 months time... so let’s say 12-15 that he’s locked in and only two names added in the last three intakes.

That’s a pretty good core, but there’s probably only another five that might add themselves to that group.

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"The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter" - Winston Churchill.

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Brilliant comprehension skills, I highlighted the key parts to make it easier for you... there's no mention of of Ed Richards!!!

There was no discussion for pick 10 at the Richards/LOB draft, BB had already lost the argument prior to the draft... Ed was summoned to Princes Park for an additional interview (why?), and was late because he got caught in traffic on Royal Parade... so SOS immediately ruled him out i.e. Richards was unreliable/unprofessional... thankfully, SOS was a little more forgiving with Charlie!

SOS was sold on LOB, had been for 2 years prior to the draft

When SOS likes a player, know one can change his mind, no price is too much too pay draft or trade wise, he has the final word...

BB continuously provided input on list composition, on what he needed etc etc with little success...

Know one is going to argue with SOS (he also has Brodie as his fanboy)... it's understood that SOS isn't going anywhere (unless SOS decides to leave) while MLG is president

SOS having total control wouldn't be a problem if he was doing a good job... maybe he is, the debate continues...

We need a top 4 list capable of challenging for a flag, not merely limping into the eight

Hopefully the rebuild is complete or close enough, while our captain, the most dynamic, unstoppable player in the league is still in his prime![/quote]

I had to look Ed Richards up, such is his fame. 21 games for 8 goals, is he that much better than LOB who has 35 games with 9 goals?

LOB's upside is enormous.. long accurate kick, huge tank, good at tackling just needs to fill out.

Upwards of 60 moves to find 7-12 regulars... is that good enough?

Key position players are pretty hard to find & he nailed that first time out... perhaps a bit of 'game recognise game'? Would make sense, because the bulk of his moves have been trying to find the right smalls & he hasn't found one outside the top six draft picks.

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"The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter" - Winston Churchill.

Anyone of u blokes wondering about the
Pickett over Deluca debate
The importance of the WAFL
After what you have seen in the first 3 quarters today
Would love Pickett for a few years
SOs well and truly has [REDACTED] up here
Love the counter argument
And don’t get personal

@#$%&! how many tackles Deluca lays or if he is 4 years younger
As I said bad recruiting kills ya

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Picket is 27 in 3 years he would be 30 - could be good but worth the risk? Tigers, they are ready now so grabbed him now not for any 3 years down the track. That's the difference, it's the getting there that is hard, once there choices really do open up. And arguments based on past events only mean something if at the moment you might have said - take picket! And even then, we really would need to wait 3 years to see.

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This type of slight is alien in the more cultured part of the world - Walsh. Its up there with mad dogs, Englishmen and the midday sun!

Not hindsight
It was obvious
As I said and nobody has answered
How does the club s recruiting department oversee the WAFL