Tyrant wrote
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I would say the last 2 seasons, at least, have been a waste of all of our time because there's either no or completely erroneous list management strategies in place.
I know that the last 2 seasons (7 seasons) we have witnessed a lot of wasted opportunities and disappoinments. We have been dealt a 5 year sentence, but we are really in this dull era of our club's history from a an ignorance of the duty of care we trusted in the boards and coaches back since at least the end of the 2000 season. The last 2 years have set us up to build a big squad of quality kids; 25 of them with another 5 coming to add.
I would say that there have been plenty of good signs that have brought satisfaction to all of us.
What about Murphy(18), and his efforts so far? He's surprised the whole football world! He's arrived and we've got him. What a great choice Hughesy, GOLD! That's given us a buzz.
Walker (20) has come of age. And when he takes a run bouncing the ball, from HB to HF, now that's been magnificent to watch. And in a similar, but more breathtaking style, Simpson (22), he's also been admired by the football world.
We've all felt a bit of a buzz when we read, in bold, that Kennedy(18) has kicked 5 goals in the Ants, and when the backline players for the Ants Russell (19), Bower (18), Flint (18), and Setanta(23) have been named in the best players, Raso(18) kicks a few goals, and those 18 year olds Blackwell (19) and Smith(20) are killing it in the middle. I do.
Then they've had game time; their first game, their first kick, their first goal, and most of those guys who have come in and sing the song for their first time in the Carlton jumper; and we sing a long. Mate, those times have been fanastic.
And on Sunday, we unveil 2 more rookies, Edwards and Jackson.That group on Sunday add, Murphy and Kennedy is the future. It didn't just come from no where. Add Hartlett's and Raso's heartening comebacks from serious injury and illness, there are certainly grounds to consider not all of the last 2 years were a waste of time.
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People are looking for a plan and we're getting nothing. No wins in the Pagan era, that spring to mind, can be considered landmark turning points in our history. There's no "yep... that was the day that we knew we were on the right path".... because we have no path.
Yeah, uninspiring for the most, but I think that day against the West Coast eagles at Subiaco, certainly gave everyone a glimpse that there is big hidden potential under all that. And we've played well since that game. It's the first time in 2 years that the football world started noticing us.
We beat the best team in Victoria twice!! Nearly took the game from the Bumbers too, and that Collingwood game; that game was touted by the media The game from yesteryear 30 years ago. No flooding, highly spirited and we looked again. We've looked really good for many quarters, and halves of many games. Mate we've faded in may games; but they are our kids, and we have to take the pressure off them. The kids have shown plenty.
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I actually hate Pagan because I think he's a parasite. I can't watch a club with Pagan coaching. There's no development.... I've actually hoped we would lose so it would get him closer to the sack.
Now you're venting. You have seen development, albeit not to your total satisfaction. But it's there, and will grow with or without Pagan. We will have a great quality youth list to start 2007. Don't let Pagan misdirect your passion for the club, he'll be gone when these kids start to play finals footy, and we'll still be here with this great squad. Enjoy.
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