04-11-2022, 09:26 PM
Reading around this morning there is a common theme.
"Why invest in a competition where there appears to be no loyalty?"
The strange thing about this is that the most disappointment is being felt by those who have had a strong interest in the AFLW and the Carlton women's side in particular.
After an initial interest I dropped right off, and the player movement factor was big contributor to that feeling.
I really have no strong feelings about Maddy and Georgia leaving.
I don't have that level of care.
Put yourself in Prespakis's position.
No Carlton side.
You want to play at the top level but there is still a couple off years before Carlton have a side in the comp.
Do you sit it out, or do you go where there is a good opportunity to test and develop your skills, knowing that the wait is only a couple of years.
You're never going to play "against" a Carlton side.
On the day when your dream to play for the side you love becomes a reality you lose it a bit...sing the club song.
A bit disrespectful to the club you're leaving but understandable.
In a lot of ways her decision is more palatable than we see in the men's comp where the lure of money or a go home issue is the major factor.
Her decision, while no doubt financially beneficial, is based on love and passion for a club.
She'll go there, play well and become an Essendon icon.
I'm sure we'd accept her like, a "Carlton tragic", without hesitation.
It's unfortunate that these moves may disillusion some of us, and we may see some supporters drop off.
But it now presents the opportunity for the competition to grow some traditions.
It may take a few more years for things to settle, but there will eventually be stability.
We'll have a Carlton side where we don't need the program to work out 'who is who', a side built on a struggle over a number of years working together...and we'll develop strong feelings for their journey and success
"Why invest in a competition where there appears to be no loyalty?"
The strange thing about this is that the most disappointment is being felt by those who have had a strong interest in the AFLW and the Carlton women's side in particular.
After an initial interest I dropped right off, and the player movement factor was big contributor to that feeling.
I really have no strong feelings about Maddy and Georgia leaving.
I don't have that level of care.
Put yourself in Prespakis's position.
No Carlton side.
You want to play at the top level but there is still a couple off years before Carlton have a side in the comp.
Do you sit it out, or do you go where there is a good opportunity to test and develop your skills, knowing that the wait is only a couple of years.
You're never going to play "against" a Carlton side.
On the day when your dream to play for the side you love becomes a reality you lose it a bit...sing the club song.
A bit disrespectful to the club you're leaving but understandable.
In a lot of ways her decision is more palatable than we see in the men's comp where the lure of money or a go home issue is the major factor.
Her decision, while no doubt financially beneficial, is based on love and passion for a club.
She'll go there, play well and become an Essendon icon.
I'm sure we'd accept her like, a "Carlton tragic", without hesitation.
It's unfortunate that these moves may disillusion some of us, and we may see some supporters drop off.
But it now presents the opportunity for the competition to grow some traditions.
It may take a few more years for things to settle, but there will eventually be stability.
We'll have a Carlton side where we don't need the program to work out 'who is who', a side built on a struggle over a number of years working together...and we'll develop strong feelings for their journey and success