Football Department Review

[kruddler]

Let me critique Sayers letter to point out some BS inaccuracies....

The review has found that while the coaching group had the expertise required, it had been unable to have an effective impact on a playing group that is required to deliver results at the elite level.

So the coaches had the expertise (read: We did not appoint the wrong people previously)
...but they couldn't impact the group (read: Some players were pissed off with hard truths about not defending!)

While the easier option would have been to wait a further 12 months in the hope these deficiencies would change...

Personally i think the easy option was to sack him rather than back him.

There is a high level of expertise in the high-performance area, however opportunity exists to clearly define roles and responsibilities.

Thats what happens when you sack someone at the start of the review, people are forced to cover for the bloke that was just sacked and there is no clear roles and responsibilities because they are scrambing to cover your f***ups.

We were pleased that the final report delivered by the external panel outlined a number of areas our football department had been performing strongly, relating to areas of football strategy, list management, systems and operations, with quality people committed to what they’re doing.

Football strategy - but players didn't understand the game plan, yeah? Which is it??
Systems and operations - but there was not well defined roles, you just told us that.

Whilst management and staff were found to be capable and committed to the success of Carlton Football Club, and demonstrating a positive mindset, there is a requirement for stronger leadership, more experienced coaching, and improvements in player development.

Hang on, the coaches had the expertise, but not we need more experienced coaches? Oh, because a few players were pissed off??

Name them, shame them and f*** them off.....and start with Cripps.

Our AFL and AFLW playing groups are now well placed to pursue on-field success in the coming seasons, supported by our incredibly strong off-field position that is underpinned by new facilities and sustainable revenue streams.

Firstly, AFLW.....mass exodus there and nothing that occured from this review changes that. So BS on that.
Secondly, why is our AFL playing group now well placed to purseue on-field success?
We...
1. Don't have a senior coach yet (or did you leave something off your email Luke!)
2. Are down at least 3 assistants on top of not having a senior coach - Barker, Amos and Stanton.
So again, how are we well placed???
and finally...
Nobody has addressed the Lloyd to Collingwood rumours or list building and development (or lack of?) not the medling of our CEO in that area.


Cut through all that crap and you'll find that....
1. We wanted to sack the coach and a few assistants and this was a grandstand way to do that.
2. Everything else is fine and dandy...apart from a few changes at board level which we choose who comes on.
3. Supposedly, no issues with CEO's and list management at the club. I expect everyone to re-sign then. If any of Dow, Stocker, Silvagni.....etc want out, then BS. I expect Lloyd+Liddle to be replaced within the next 12 months.