05-23-2015, 03:19 AM
I got my first CFC membership in 1964 and didn't miss a Melbourne game during our threepeat wooden spoon years, but I'm not rocking up any more until I see some positive signs that the club realises what the problems are, acknowledges them and takes measures to address them.
In my opinion our current plight is directly attributable to our appalling recruiting over many years, yet at the end of last season we traded out pick 7 and attempted to get a "three for one" deal rather than back our judgement and develop young talent, we also traded in hacks for middle rung draft picks.
Judd is Judd and he's been good for the club but we paid a very high price to get him like we did for Thomas, in both cases we were dazzled by names and reputations.
Unless there's some sign that this quick fix mentality is over once and for all I'm staying home, if the club wants to keep running like a school tuck shop they don't deserve my support.
My best guess is that we'll sack Malthouse and nothing else will change, so I've probably seen my last live game for a while.
In my opinion our current plight is directly attributable to our appalling recruiting over many years, yet at the end of last season we traded out pick 7 and attempted to get a "three for one" deal rather than back our judgement and develop young talent, we also traded in hacks for middle rung draft picks.
Judd is Judd and he's been good for the club but we paid a very high price to get him like we did for Thomas, in both cases we were dazzled by names and reputations.
Unless there's some sign that this quick fix mentality is over once and for all I'm staying home, if the club wants to keep running like a school tuck shop they don't deserve my support.
My best guess is that we'll sack Malthouse and nothing else will change, so I've probably seen my last live game for a while.
The only thing in this world worth more than a hill of beans is the Carlton Football Club.