03-19-2017, 04:34 AM
Quote:"We don't really have a real focus on anything external, we've got a real clear understanding of where we are as a club," Bolton said.
"We've taken probably the most dramatic reset in the club's history, we've turned over around 28 players. We think what comes with that is excitement because we get to see our youngsters grow and develop over the next few years to set up some sustainable success for us in future.
"We know where we're at and we're really excited about what we're doing as a footy club."
After focusing on pressure last year, Bolton was keen to build depth in the playing list in 2017 and also employ aggressive ball movement.
"We've still got a lot of work to do in that area, we're a work in progress but we're not going to shy away from trying things," he said.
"We want to have a look at how our youngsters grow and perform and give them opportunity and we're also looking for consistency – they're the main things with our footy figures."
Carlton are the underdogs in next week's season opener against Richmond but Bolton was confident of causing an upset.
"They [Richmond] have had some good form over the pre-season, they've recruited well with [Dion] Prestia, [Josh] Caddy and [Toby] Nankervis but we'll come out firing and take it up to them and see how we go," he said.
Isn't it refreshing to have a coach who, while not giving too much away, is prepared to be honest about where we're at and what his priorities are?
Like Bolton, I'm confident that we can cause an upset against Richmond. If we do, there will be a chorus of "Richmond/Hardwick are no good but!"
“Why don’t you knock it off with them negative waves? Why don’t you dig how beautiful it is out here? Why don’t you say something righteous and hopeful for a change?” Oddball