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One has to wonder whether Sayers knew exactly what he was doing, knew it would lead to bad results, which then provides "evidence" that Teague is not the man for the job.

One has to wonder whether Sayers knew exactly what he was doing, knew it would lead to bad results, which then provides "evidence" that Teague is not the man for the job.

He neglected to consider one small detail in that rather elaborate plan, we aint farken stupid.

If he was prepared to sabotage our season with this review he better have something pretty special up his sleeve and sell it well.
I really believe the timing of this review has screwed up the season and this week's game scares me.

'Old Carlton' by now, even well before now, would have sacked Teague and a caretaker would be, or would have been, in place. For those, including me, who've questioned our Board, I sense change in governance and procedures is afoot. Thus far, a pleasant change and hopefully indicative of a 'new' and strong direction. Good to see MLG handing over this week. On his watch the dreadful debt has been erased, an important legacy... now to strengthen those foundations and address and restructure the footy dept. Hard to imagine those complicit in the poor governance re the footy dept getting off scot-free. Has the broom of accountability hit the floor ready to begin sweeping?

Well, I guess I remain one of the few who doesn't have an issue with launching an independent review mid-season - for me this was a 'long view' approach. At the risk of appearing somewhat callous, only the non-performers need feel pressured by something like this. Plus I'd prefer, using a medical metaphor, a patient's (CFC) concerning symptomatology be addressed asap, regardless of who might feel pressured or inconvenienced.

He neglected to consider one small detail in that rather elaborate plan, we aint farken stupid.

The review was called after Teague had coached about 40 games. 40 games !! How is that even possible ? With covid and all the rest. I'm not sure if they think Teague is making them look bad because the results don't fit with their unrealistic, feel good messaging in pre season, or what's going on. But that's appalling. His W/L hovers around 40%-45%. It's not that bad, and not the sort of results that warrant a review IMO.

So as I see it, the Board is either incompetent or malevolent or both (as I've said before). It's hard to believe Sayers couldn't see this coming. He wants to show the fans that he's taking action, but it just seems like the same old panicked, knee jerk, rash decision making from the masters in the field.

In fairness to the board the review wasn't into David Teague. The media have made it so - which is the bit our board missed when they launched it. They've created a pressure-cooker environment for Teague from that point on. An unsafe work environment from a mental health perspective.

Nice way to start your presidency.

Yes, I recall MLG saying it wasn't a review of Teague, but once the rather predictable media onslaught started, the club has not come to his aid in any way. They've just hung him out to dry. In the past, MLG has said a few things which turned out to be untrue (e.g Bolton will coach out season 2019, 2 weeks before he was sacked). I'm not usually a cynic, but sometimes the temptation of a famous Claud Cockburn quote (“Believe nothing until it has been officially denied.”) is hard to resist.

I can't say I agree with much in this post.

Being debt free is great but you don't walk into the foyer at Princes Park and look at the spreadsheets on the wall.

I could be wrong but didnt MLG and one other (maybe Sayers) contradict each with one saying "its not about Teague its about reviewing the football dept" and the other said "Teague is part of the football dept therefore he is included" ??

Yes, I recall MLG saying it wasn't a review of Teague, but once the rather predictable media onslaught started, the club has not come to his aid in any way. They've just hung him out to dry. In the past, MLG has said a few things which turned out to be untrue (e.g Bolton will coach out season 2019, 2 weeks before he was sacked). I'm not usually a cynic, but sometimes the temptation of a famous Claud Cockburn quote (“Believe nothing until it has been officially denied.”) is hard to resist.

I love a good quote, and that's a goodun. How about this one from Oscar Wilde, 'A cynic is a man who knows the price of everything, and the value of nothing.'   

I love a good quote, and that's a goodun. How about this one from Oscar Wilde, 'A cynic is a man who knows the price of everything, and the value of nothing.'