08-18-2017, 11:04 PM
(08-18-2017, 10:15 PM)PaulP link Wrote:That's all fine.
Im my view, the club should have a farewell policy in place, that may take into consideration form, injury, years of service, farewell games etc. They should publish this on the website as a document that fans and members can refer to.
Additionally, what's wrong with a short 30 second video, also published on CFC, from the retiring player himself ? Nothing flash, just a thanks to the club and fans, and any other explanations etc. as may be required e.g, if they decline to participate in a farewell game. Not all fans can attend games, especially farewell games.
Army has played 144 games for us. He deserves better than punters second guessing whether a game a few weeks ago was his last in Melbourne, or giving him a farewell game in front of a hostile WCE crowd, even if his family is there. Can't the club fly a few of them to Melbourne ?
Those things are signs of a changing, improving culture. Those things are small signs of a club trying to evolve, and really set some sort of a standard.
http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2017-08...calls-time
He sent out an email to members thanking everyone.
I think there has been more from/about him than most of the boys get.
You want to throw him a parade as well?