Re: List Building - More than one way to skin a cat Reply #75 – November 27, 2025, 10:11:36 pm Quote from: PaulP – on November 27, 2025, 06:53:09 pmQuote from: kruddler – on November 27, 2025, 06:28:19 pmNot sure if you've read these very forums, but i can understand where the pressure is coming from because many around here think we've improved our list in the off-season.If those same people make enough noise when things go bad, then it gets really bad really quickly.My issue is not opinions on here. My issue is a certain cadre of individuals in the media who talk sh1t. The default position for any Carlton coach is the rotisserie, even if we recruit a bunch of U10's from around the corner. One hopes the club can adjust expectations accordingly, either up or down, in way that fairly represents our position, not this "no excuses" crap.Yeah, i get that, but where do the media get this from? The see it games, they hear it on talkback radio, they see it on social media.We start it, they broadcast it, we continue it, they enhance it.....Far be it from me to stick up for the media, but they do it with Carlton because Carlton does it to itself. Quote Selected
Re: List Building - More than one way to skin a cat Reply #76 – November 27, 2025, 10:22:58 pm Quote from: kruddler – on November 27, 2025, 10:11:36 pmQuote from: PaulP – on November 27, 2025, 06:53:09 pmMy issue is not opinions on here. My issue is a certain cadre of individuals in the media who talk sh1t. The default position for any Carlton coach is the rotisserie, even if we recruit a bunch of U10's from around the corner. One hopes the club can adjust expectations accordingly, either up or down, in way that fairly represents our position, not this "no excuses" crap.Yeah, i get that, but where do the media get this from? The see it games, they hear it on talkback radio, they see it on social media.We start it, they broadcast it, we continue it, they enhance it.....Far be it from me to stick up for the media, but they do it with Carlton because Carlton does it to itself.You're right.They do get a lot from social media and talkback forums.Because of our supporter numbers we may get a bit more airtime on talkback.But if you have a look at the various club forums (bigfooty club boards are a good example) it's pretty obvious that we're not Robinson Crusoe when it comes to Club criticism.All supporters do it.The other thing is we're probably the club that attracts more criticism from opposition supporters than any other club by a big margin. They like to kick us while we're struggling. Quote Selected
Re: List Building - More than one way to skin a cat Reply #77 – November 27, 2025, 10:38:26 pm Quote from: Lods – on November 27, 2025, 10:22:58 pmQuote from: kruddler – on November 27, 2025, 10:11:36 pmYeah, i get that, but where do the media get this from? The see it games, they hear it on talkback radio, they see it on social media.We start it, they broadcast it, we continue it, they enhance it.....Far be it from me to stick up for the media, but they do it with Carlton because Carlton does it to itself.You're right.They do get a lot from social media and talkback forums.Because of our supporter numbers we may get a bit more airtime on talkback.But if you have a look at the various club forums (bigfooty club boards are a good example) it's pretty obvious that we're not Robinson Crusoe when it comes to Club criticism.All supporters do it.The other thing is we're probably the club that attracts more criticism from opposition supporters than any other club by a big margin. They like to kick us while we're struggling.Yes and no.As a general rule, Carlton supporters are more passionate.I think that largely comes down to our ethnic background which is/was unique to Carlton, the suburb, and has continued on.I can say this, because i am one, but generally wogs/Italians barrack for Carlton.....well more likely to barrack for Carlton.Its certainly not limited to that ethnicity, but club support is generational and thats our history. Italians are also known for their passion. Thus Carlton are 'slightly different' to other teams.I'm not sure if that translates to those 'north of the border' like yourself, but its definitely a thing down here. Quote Selected
Re: List Building - More than one way to skin a cat Reply #78 – November 27, 2025, 11:07:20 pm Quote from: kruddler – on November 27, 2025, 10:38:26 pmQuote from: Lods – on November 27, 2025, 10:22:58 pmYou're right.They do get a lot from social media and talkback forums.Because of our supporter numbers we may get a bit more airtime on talkback.But if you have a look at the various club forums (bigfooty club boards are a good example) it's pretty obvious that we're not Robinson Crusoe when it comes to Club criticism.All supporters do it.The other thing is we're probably the club that attracts more criticism from opposition supporters than any other club by a big margin. They like to kick us while we're struggling.Yes and no.As a general rule, Carlton supporters are more passionate.I think that largely comes down to our ethnic background which is/was unique to Carlton, the suburb, and has continued on.I can say this, because i am one, but generally wogs/Italians barrack for Carlton.....well more likely to barrack for Carlton.Its certainly not limited to that ethnicity, but club support is generational and thats our history. Italians are also known for their passion. Thus Carlton are 'slightly different' to other teams.I'm not sure if that translates to those 'north of the border' like yourself, but its definitely a thing down here.Hard to say for sure.I remember years ago there was a figure that 20% of our members lived outside of either Melbourne or Victoria (not sure which) but that was a while ago, and the club doesn't appear to give a breakdown of the different numbers in membership categories these days.What is apparent is that support for the club is nationwide.That used to be obvious at Swans games when they first went to Sydney, and again when I went to a game on the Gold Coast a few years back.There was just as many people in Carlton jumpers as there were in the jumpers of the home teams.Back in the day the only vision many states got of AFL was a 'match of the day' each week.It was a golden era for us and we'd feature more than any club in those games most years.That may have done something for our interstate popularity.I'm always surprised when I ask who people support and the answer comes back ...Carlton.Just on this forum I suspect if you took a survey of where folks lived it would be surprising how many live out of Melbourne or intersate.I can think of quite a few without even trying too hard.Anyway back to the fight. Quote Selected Last Edit: November 28, 2025, 07:37:47 am by Lods
Re: List Building - More than one way to skin a cat Reply #79 – November 28, 2025, 08:49:27 am Quote from: DJC – on November 27, 2025, 06:59:00 pmQuote from: ElwoodBlues1 – on November 27, 2025, 05:40:16 pmNot really, it's on the money, Voss has to achieve more with less and Wright has left him as the fall guy by not extending him causing that extra pressure.No one is buying that losing TDK, Jack and Charlie has made us better and its all about the optics of Carlton not sacking another coach to make the club looking like it's changed it's ways but it's going to be a mammoth task for Voss to survive.We lost an athletic ruckman with potential, a dual Coleman Medalist who was playing like he didn’t give a toss and an injury-prone, slow defender with all of 12 games as a KPD under his belt. Only Tom was part of our late season return to form. We’ve more than covered their loss with blokes who want to play for the club and give us greater depth, versatility and goal scoring ability.We’ve brought in experienced assistants with new ideas, a director of coaching to wrangle the assistants, and Travis Boak to take a dedicated leadership and culture role. Voss has more support than ever and a better list than he had last season.Don’t forget that everyone has returned to pre season fitter than they’ve ever been… 🙄 Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: List Building - More than one way to skin a cat Reply #80 – November 30, 2025, 10:30:37 pm https://www.carltonfc.com.au/video/1937622/an-inner-sanctum-look-inside-the-2025-telstra-afl-draft?videoId=1937622&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1764491712001&fbclid=IwVERDUAOZCdxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR4q4sOq5mBEuiWH4gmxWbi1Ho0T8tar-0dD8U6mou4Vi1R16U9Vi5qVuw2I7w_aem_Ws7WV5MylI9VZAiVhdPNWQGreat to watch, amd highlights a little of how difficult it is to scenario plan with variables in play. Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: List Building - More than one way to skin a cat Reply #81 – November 30, 2025, 11:03:31 pm Quote from: Thryleon – on November 30, 2025, 10:30:37 pmhttps://www.carltonfc.com.au/video/1937622/an-inner-sanctum-look-inside-the-2025-telstra-afl-draft?videoId=1937622&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1764491712001&fbclid=IwVERDUAOZCdxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR4q4sOq5mBEuiWH4gmxWbi1Ho0T8tar-0dD8U6mou4Vi1R16U9Vi5qVuw2I7w_aem_Ws7WV5MylI9VZAiVhdPNWQGreat to watch, amd highlights a little of how difficult it is to scenario plan with variables in play.Great stuff. Awesome to have Wright overseeing this stuff, his smarts and knowledge in list management and the draft cannot be underestimated. Quote Selected
Re: List Building - More than one way to skin a cat Reply #82 – Today at 02:03:36 am Good to see who actually does the grunt work and calls the shots.Wright and Davies were observers, as they should be. Quote Selected
Re: List Building - More than one way to skin a cat Reply #83 – Today at 08:14:20 am As expected, they had their plan and pulled it off.Just not sure it's the right plan Quote Selected
Re: List Building - More than one way to skin a cat Reply #84 – Today at 08:59:58 am Quote from: kruddler – on Today at 08:14:20 amAs expected, they had their plan and pulled it off.Just not sure it's the right plan There's a room of experience that disagrees with you. Quote Selected