Jarusa wrote:
Molly,
It was interesting that we both independantly came up with the same theory. I reckon there is a kernel of truth to it.
TC is beyond the point where it is just a small group of people chatting amongst themselves. The numbers I posted in the first post are from the site's traffic stats, those numbers mean that TC has a really substantial reach into the Carlton supporting community.
People might not feel like they are part of the media when regularly posting here but the fact is now we all are.
If you watched a lot of the media that Pagan did in the second half of the year at different times it was almost as if he was directly answering the concerns expressed on TC, but with a 4-6 week lag.
The lag to me would be a good indication of the information making its way to both the reporters asking the questions and the coaching staff with origins at TC and then friend talking to friend so that after several weeks the information filters out through the 'real' world and the broader carlton community.
I noticed that too and commented on it at the time but unfortunately as Molly points out it appeared to be lipservice at best. No point talking up a storm and then giving yourself an excuse not to follow through.
If the behaviour changes because of what happens in here then it's another reason to wield the axe.
I want a coach and a board who have a vision - not a coach and a board who are forever reactive. It might be a step up from inactive but it's certainly not proactive. We shouldn't be paying $600K to someone to tell us what we want to hear and then doing otherwise.
Sorry to sound so "negative".
