Well its certainly been a big off season and there's a much more positive vibe around the club, but going forward which addition has been more important? Is it on or off field?

Richard Pratt and the people/money that have come with him.

Greg Swann who'll be heading the day to day running of the club and brings a proven record in rebuilding a club with him.

Brett Ratten, Craig Bradley and Gavin Crossica, our new assistant coaches who have done a lot of work over the off season with our team.

Bryce Gibbs and the other recruits, including Cain Ackland and Cameron Cloke.

Paul Ford who has taken over responsibility for the players fitness and conditioning.

i voted for the big dick but he only just beat paul ford for my vote because of his plentiful $$$$$$$$

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Back like a raging case of pubic lice

I couldn't go past Sir Richard either but really wanted to put a tick next to the new coaches

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Between our dreams and actions lies this world

Derrrr...

Pratt.

He has lead the transformation.

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Richard Pratt - A Carlton legend.

I'm with bnz on this.

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29 different attributes,
And only 7 that you like;
20 ways to see the world,
Or 20 ways to start a fight.

I went for Ford based simply on the fact that we can be as successful as we want off-field (Pratt, Swann) but it doesn't mean shit if we're still a basket case on field (Coaches, Players). Those who are directly responsible for on-field results rely on Ford for their appropriate recovery etc.

The fitter we are onfield the fitter we'll be off-field. Paul Ford leads the charge in that respect.

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Cer 'ch 'n alluog Blues

Big Dick is the only one who has proven anything so far.....

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Oompa loompa doompety dee
If you are wise you'll listen to me

The WCE have a similiar poll running:

Our Most Important Addiction

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I support Carlton, Fulham and I'm an accountant - my mate calls me a 3 time loser.

I voted for Swann based on the fact that he's the guy thats really going to co-ordinate the recovery.

Pratt and the rest of the board are bringing in the money, but unless its the correct procedures and plans are put in place to ensure we're profitable in 5 years time, all the money in the world won't solve our troubles.

Hoggy33.

womack's comment above

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“Every single element of the Club has to be the best in the league, meticulously and methodically, and only by doing this will we be elite and challenge for number 17.”
Greg Lee

Would there be a Mr Swann at Carlton if graham_s and mrose were still running the joint? ...I think not!

Mr Pratt is THE man!!!








...hmm, wonder what GS & MR are up to these days.....

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There's so much I could say...

I voted for Sir Richard also, but only because I could only post one vote. The players are more important because, without them, we wouldn't have the euphoric feelings of hope that we do now .. it's the combination of Sir Richard and the new players that has given us the edge we've been lacking since the routing of JE.

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[Sam Jacobs] looks like a 7' Lance Whitnall, and [Mitch Robinson] looks like a 4' Lance Whitnall
(The SEN team during the Carlton v Cats 2009 pre-season match)