Football Department Review

[Gointocarlton]

I don't know if Russell is any good. He came with massive raps, supposedly the best in the business. I think it's worth bearing in mind that many come to our club with fine reputations, and leave with those reputations either dented or in tatters. You'd be hard pressed to find anyone across Board, executive, coach, player who bucks that trend.

Too many people in the industry vouch for him being the best in the business. Remember he is dealing with humans, flesh and bones not machines made of a metal and the game is quicker than ever before. Injuries are on the increase across the industry, not just at our club. There is nothing in the world Russell could have done to prevent injuries to Cripps (on the weekend), Charlies knee, Docs knees, Govs ankles, SOS shoulders, every one of Chandelier Marchbanks injuries etc. You could argue some of the soft tissues could be related to training load management but if you look at the players they have happened to, most are players with questionable preparation and training standards. "Ask not for whom the bell tolls, it tolls for thee". I'd be staggered if the review found issues with Russells credentials, methods or handling of our S&C and injuries.