The only change to the coaching staff is that Cappuano wil be full time in 2010.

Those that know me, know my sources are reliable.

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With 12 seconds to go in the 1947 Grand Final Fred Stafford snaps a left footed goal. Carlton beat Essendon* by one point..

Number 17 in Carlton's 25 Greatest Moments.

Thanks Freddy.
That should hit it on the head. Your sources are impeccable.
The full time appoinment of Capuano appears a good one. The ruckmen really took big steps forward this year and the boys were vocal in their support for him.

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Looking forward to seeing our potential realised.

Huge improvement on McKee (when he turned up).

Matty Lappin's job maybe a bit easier now.

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With 12 seconds to go in the 1947 Grand Final Fred Stafford snaps a left footed goal. Carlton beat Essendon* by one point..

Number 17 in Carlton's 25 Greatest Moments.

cheers Freddy



How in the blue hell can there be no change when it was clear to almost everyone that we failed in the areas of kickouts and fluent ball movement and a multi dimensioned forward structure???? .....baffling!!!

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There's so much I could say...

Good point Budzy

I guess its a different angle from the coaches box. Ratts must think we are travelling well.

We've got the raw playing talent.. have we got the right coaching/development structure?????

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There's so much I could say...

Cheers Freddy !

Very disappointing outcome.

Freddy - Do you know if we made efforts to get onboard new coaches or were content with the present lot ?

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Scott, things aren't as happy as they used to be down here at the unemployment office. Joblessness is no longer just for Philosophy majors - useful people are starting to feel the pinch.

The coaching staff deserve a chance to show what they can do without one hand tied behind their backs...e.g. team meetings disrupted, team rules ignored on and off the field (by a past player).

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Bawditawaba

Quite disapointed with this news, was really hoping for some fresh 'blood'. I thought some of the coaching last year left a lot to be desired and that a couple of new coaches with new ideas might help us out a little. Well they had better pick up their act in '10 or I will be calling for blood !!

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1. Walker,
2. Menzel,
3. Murphy,
4. Gibbs,
5. Judd.

Im sure the assistant coaches know this as well.

Main areas for improvement:

Kickouts
F50 structure

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Carlton Premiers '10

I thought our coaches were pretty slow on the uptake on these issues this season just gone, they had better find some answers b4 the new season starts. They haven't inspired me with any confidence so far.

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1. Walker,
2. Menzel,
3. Murphy,
4. Gibbs,
5. Judd.

Hi MTC,

As far as I know there was no attempt to bring anybody new on board. My take on this, and this is only my opinion, is that a few will have one more year to prove themselves. Sometimes supporter expectations exceed those at the club by a fair degree. Although, in the eyes of the supporters, there was diappointment in only playing one final, overall there was some significant gains this year. We still have many areas in which we must improve, let's give the club a chance to prove itself next year. If we don't improve further then I'm sure there will be some significant change.

Cheers

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With 12 seconds to go in the 1947 Grand Final Fred Stafford snaps a left footed goal. Carlton beat Essendon* by one point..

Number 17 in Carlton's 25 Greatest Moments.

The coaches had all preseason to work on simple kickout scenarios and an effective multi-pronged forward structure.

Most supporters could see we failed in those particular areas of play and perhaps in some other areas.

This is the elite level of football where failure in basic areas of coaching shouldn't be tolerated.

Are we wasting valuable time persisting with incompetent coaching personnel??

We were never going to win the flag last year so ladder position was basically irrelevant.

What was/is relevant is the style of footy we play and what it produces.

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There's so much I could say...

There are varied opinions on what should happen with the coaching panel. Montgomery has been there for two years. One year as forward coach and one as backline. Lappin one year as forward. Riley as Ratts right hand man. I personally wouldnt give Lappin the flick after one year in a job that many have tried and many have failed, that being trying to get a multipronged forward line with fev in it. I would like to see Lappin have a year with a blank canvas. 2010 is it. Riley looks like he has a good working relationship with Ratts so i am happy to see that continue. Montgomery to me would be the one to move on but i dont know much about his imput. I assume it is what they want if he is not moved on.

The kick out thing i agree needs to be sorted out. Its not the easiest game. Watch the grand final last season and you could see both teams really struggling with it. I thought ours improved as the season went on but plenty of room for more improvement. Binging Capuano on sound like a smart move. His coaching brought out loads of improvement in out rucks. He surely has what it takes to be a full time assistant.

I am a big fan of holding a team together (unless impossible like Fev) and working as one to achieve the same goal so i think a bit of a solid coaching panel that doesnt chop and change too much suits me.

Go Blues !

If we persist with a coaching panel that comprises one or more under performers for the sake of 'solidarity' we'll end up like a Melbourne or Collingwood with 1 flag in 50 years...

We are Carlton ...built on a tradition of ruthlessness in getting the results.

What happened to RPs mantra of 'get the best'?????

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There's so much I could say...

It's been pretty difficult to implement a multi-pronged forward line when we've had one player screaming for the ball every

time it was in our forward 50.

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No ones listening till you make a mistake.

so why didn't THEY trade him last year ..or the year before ...or the year before that ...TO FIX THE PROBLEM!!!???

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There's so much I could say...

The burning question that'll never be answered....anyway....that's history; and we now have a chance to make a fresh start.

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No ones listening till you make a mistake.

Probably had another mantra about unity but nobody quotes it.

Which ones are under performing? Maybe some are but i cant tell from the outside.

Like i said, there are varied opinions on this. I believe chopping and changing because our kickouts are not as good as the five clubs above us at this stage is not the way to go.

Opinions aren't varied about our lack of forward structure, poor kick out strategy and chip chip-static-go-nowhere style of play. They've clearly been a constant and obvious theme of discontent amongst members/supporters.

The club can simply be content to not be a bottom of the ladder club and jostle around with mid table clubs, or, we can honestly identify shortcomings and swiftly act in the interests of being the best.

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There's so much I could say...