The Carlton Football Club can today provide you with a key update regarding its General Manager of Football position. 



The Club can confirm that General Manager of Football Brad Lloyd will depart the football club at the end of the season, after seven years of service, while the Club will now commence a process of appointing a new General Manager of Football. 



“It has been a privilege to see the growth of our football program over the last seven years, to arrive here at the end of a two-win season in 2018 and progress to finals and a Preliminary final – it has been off the back of an incredible amount of hard work from so many good Carlton people,” Brad Lloyd said.



“The best part of this job is seeing people growing and working so closely together to strive to achieve a common goal, and I want to sincerely thank all of our staff for their contribution towards that.



“It has been an honour to lead this football department and work for the same club my father represented. I firmly believe it is full of great people, with great values, and strong foundations have been established here to take the Club forward.”



Incoming Blues CEO Graham Wright thanked Lloyd for his dedicated service to Carlton.

 

“Firstly, I want to thank Brad for his tireless effort and commitment to our football club over his seven years of service,” incoming CEO Graham Wright said.

“Brad has been a central part of Carlton in recent years, he has progressed and led the football department through some significant adversity during that time, as well as back-to-back finals appearances.

“Brad’s commitment to see out the final two weeks of the season speaks to his dedication and care for those around him. He is a great football person, well respected right throughout the industry, and we wish Brad the very best for what the next chapter holds for him. 

“The recruitment process for the General Manager of Football role will commence immediately. While there is no set timeline, we will be sure to update our members once this appointment has been made.

Wright also shared his primary observations of the Club ahead of formally stepping into the role as CEO later in the week.

“Since last October I have been fortunate through the support of Brian and the Board, to gain a thorough understanding of every aspect of our football club. In recent months, particular attention has been given to the football department in order to gain a comprehensive understanding of our AFL program.

“I appreciate the open dialogue I have been afforded by our players, coaches and staff – with every conversation centred around what is best for Carlton and how our club can succeed.

“Successful clubs don’t rely on individuals; they are a product of collective excellence across many areas and that is what we are striving to build.

“While clearly our primary focus is on improving football performance – and despite excelling in other areas across the Club – my observation is that there is great upside to enhance the connection and integration with our supporters.

“We want to earn respect in this competition, making our people proud to wear the monogram.

“We have an opportunity to further strengthen our connection as a Carlton community and make sure every member feels the strongest sense of belonging possible.

“We want our members to help shape that – it takes a whole of club approach, so we will work really hard to build that across our Carlton family into the summer and throughout next year.

“Achieving this will be critical in ensuring our club can progress to the level all Carlton people aspire our football club to reach.”

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Thanks for your service and now a new chapter will hopefully begin.

Yep, best wishes to Brad, but I think this is a wise move for the club. Interesting words from GW too... "Successful clubs don't rely on individuals" could be a hint of big list changes to come.

I would very much like to thank Brad Lloyd for his dedicated hard work for the betterment of our football club . I have been around so long i remember his dad John Lloyd playing for us . That was in the Barassi Big Nick era . John was not a glamour player , he was one of those head over the ball blue collar tradie type of player . And thats exactly what Brad has been as a footy manager . Dour , dilligent , hard working . Brad has got a good name in the footy industry . And in the footy industry you are not given your reputation you earn it . And Brad has earnt his good name not only for his tireless hard work but his honesty and integrity which is beyond reproach . Thanks Brad and all the very best for your future .

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So how does Austin keep his job then?

Surely we get a different perspective.

Do we know Austin is keeping his job?

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Hope your footy team wins.

Rumours seem to be Austin is safe but the assistant coaches aren't.

We shall see.

Don't mind Austin being given a little longer. For two reasons:

1. It doesn't make sense to replace everyone at once.

2. Let's wait and see how some of his picks turn out.

People had written off Moir 3 months ago, now people are optimistic about him again. Lord is developing nicely. Jagga hasn't even debuted yet.

No rush.

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Come on down Jimmy Bartel

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This is generational trauma, Dad.

Absolutely doesnt make sense to turf everyone out in one foul swoop . Despite what people think there are some very fine people who work for our Club . Excellent people . Upheavel is not what we want . Good organisations tweak and adjust .

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Agree with everything Wright is doing so far.

No ill wishes to Brad, but we need an overall lift in high performance - great clubs have consistency and their footy departments - working as a team - can overcome setbacks and fight fires to maintain competitiveness.

I think it's a role where we can really benefit from a fresh face and brain.

Just quietly, I wouldn’t mind if it was Out: B Lloyd, In: M Lloyd.
I am impressed by Matthew Lloyd and think he would make a great assistant coach.
He seems to do well with Haileybury, his commentary is good, he would drive standards, help our forward craft, and not a bad kicking coach either. Don’t think it would happen for a number of reasons but I think it would be a good appointment.

Confirmed Austin and recruiting staff will remain.

Poor decision
Probably to late to change this year

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Not a popular opinion around here . But i agree , Mathew Lloyd is excellent . He is very fair in his commentary . Doesnt favour anyone .He knows what he is talking about . Another new face in the commentary box is Tom Hawkins who i also find to be excellent .

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Couldn’t help but notice that Nick Davis is finishing up at Sydney.

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Looks like Bondi and Wright have been chatting

Yeah , I heard Bondi has got plenty of pull . He knows people .

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Been thinking the same thing 17th. Fair call, that.

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