bondiblue wrote:
Most TC posters have grievances with the board, mc and the coach. I'm not sure that whatever they do right would be praised by the same posters with grievances.
Any decisions made by any of the above, must be seen in a positive and negative light; put the grievances aside.
It seems to me that any decision made by the above is construed as inneffective, inept and suspicious...or it couldn't work because they're behind it (or they don't want it to work because it would work for them).
In politics always be weary of the sides people take and how their views may be biased and lacking balance; there's always an agenda.
Minus politicking, what are the positives and negatives in signing SOS to Carlton as an assistant (forgetting who is behind the signing)?
Negative: the only negative I'm reading is based on his lack of experience in the assistant's role, and basing his ability on what they see and hear as a TV commentator. The other inference (I've yet to hear with my own ears) is that his signing is conditional that he is coach after Pagan's 2 years is up (and that Lions manager Allan must be recruited).
If SOS signs and Allan is not part of the package, then this condition is probably bullshit and rumour, and as a result, I wouldn't be far off IMO suggesting that the other condition is bullshit too, until I hear it from a credible source.
Positives: Would be most welcome by our young defenders. May influence Thornton's decision to stay. Brings experience and new ideas to the mc panel. Will be adding value to our team instead of the Swans or Doggies (both valued his input). New face to associate with our revival. Media happy to talk to him more than they would with Pagan. Media friendly. Admired. Legend. Good PR. There may be no Bond or McKenna available to us (ie SOS may just be the best available or willing).
We have heaps of kids in need of development and I think SOS can add value there. We are not at a stage where we are competing for a flag, so there's no threat to that chance, and he may/will get into the ear of Pagan to change his game plan, and game day tactics (SOS has been herad to be critical of Pagan on Ten's coverage).
My verdict: the positives outweigh the negatives. There's no threat that he will cost us a flag and he will add value in the kids' development.
The point is to try and keep things in perspective by weighing up the positives and negatives. Keep a level head and keep emotion out of this (if possible). If you only see one side of the ledger then it's not balanced.
Agree entirely - but having said all that its time for a new broom from the board down.
If any of you were at the AGM which elected the majority of the current board just prior to BLACK FRIDAY 2002 - you couldn't help but be impressed by the atmosphere of goodwill that pervaded the room towards the new Board Members. The media outside were baying for blood but the change and the mood of the members ensured that things happened with equaminity and good feeling.
There was a feeling of optimisim with a new coach (Pagan) and even hope that the AFL would go easy on us given the change in circumstances
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However obviously that mood and honeymoon period is long gone - that was 4 years ago and the Board have clearly demonstrated in that time they are not up to it. I would think the Football Department have also demonstrated that - and Im not talking about the fact we have just finished 16th 2 years in a row. Hell I could live with that - if I could see a corporate plan, a vision for the future but I dont see it.
Sure I see Kade Simpson, Andrew Walker, Marc Murphy - a resurgent Fev but these guys needs support - they need facilities they need mentors who can show support them nurture them - not people just trying to hold down their jobs.
Time for positive change - and I cant see this Board doing that - the goodwill they once had is gone - they dont have any of that currency anymore.
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