tap in 79 wrote:
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Hutchy hatches an ingenious scheme to get Clarko to Carlton. It involves securing Cook, no committee, Clarko 23 onwards with Yze as a support coach in 2022.
Caroline Wilson responds with a snigger.
"I think that plan (giggles/laughs) is being carried out at the Gold Coast. I think Gillon McLachlin is working on Clarkson as we speak and has been for some time to get him to the Gold Coast."
Here we go again - the AFL will step in to give added assistance to their preferred teams- whether it be Brisbane, Gold Coast or GWS.
For Wilson, the Gold Coast is more important. "I think there would be a lot more money on offer" It's a "more important job" for Clarko too according to Wilson.
This gives you an insight into the modern day AFL - the needs of Carlton are peripheral. If Carlton ever starts winning again - it would be a team sticking it up a competition leadership that feels it is at the bottom of the chain.
To be honest, Caro is right - both in terms of what is probably going on and in terms of where AFL priority should be.
We are a big club and should be able to take care of ourselves. And our future does not depend on getting Clarkson, although I agree he would be the best choice. But not the only choice.
We should have learned by now that top draft picks don't get you there. Premiership coaches won't do it alone. And certainly, a hand out mentality won't cut it. We have to grow up and do this ourselves. Take responsibility. From the Board, through admin, footy department, coaches, players and boot studders!
It would suit Clarskon much more to take next year off. Take some time with his family, recharge, go o/s probably to a top world class sport team. Nurture his kid through VCE. And then come back refreshed to the nice warm Gold Coast environment where he and his wife can enjoy the lifestyle outside of footy.
Meanwhile, we need to focus on getting someone who is top notch and hungry. And keen right now.
AFL interference worked well with Coniglio....
Don't want anyone that doesn't REALLY want to be here... AND that includes Clarkson