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Re: AFL Rd 10 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Western Bulldogs at Marvel

Reply #60 –
Quote from: LordLucifer – on
Quote from: kruddler – on
I think we spoke about this the other day.

I say we keep those types and trade off ones we get value in - eg Cripps, Harry, Weiters.
No point sacking old blokes because they are old. It doesn't help.
You 'sack' (trade) old blokes who get you something via trade to help improve your younger crop.

No point giving the old blokes a contract extension too, if they are out of contract then there is nothing to be gained by keeping all of them around.

There is 100% a point, and its been spoken about. Not sure if you've read it, or are ignoring it, but its there.

Re: AFL Rd 10 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Western Bulldogs at Marvel

Reply #61 –
Quote from: madbluboy – on
You can get rid of anyone if you bring in good replacements.






What if you get rid of people and bring in kids as replacements?
"everything you know is wrong"

Paul Hewson

Re: AFL Rd 10 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Western Bulldogs at Marvel

Reply #62 –
Quote from: Thryleon – on
What has been our number 1 issue?

Culture.

Retiring blokes ahead of time, trading blokes for shiny new objects, simply creates the next batch of people who do a Jack Silvagni, Tom De Koning and Charlie Curnow.

WE as an organisation, need to prove that this is not a place for careers to come and die. 

Yes, I believe we have a culture issue in the club too but it is coming from our leaders, not the rank & file.

Persisting with old players who are either past it or not playing to the level required (i.e. just don't give a feck) has a strong ripple effect too.

We kept gifting games to guys like Murphy & Gibbs when they didn't deserve it, everyone else became complacent & lived in the comfort zone.

Time to make a strong stand in this area.

Play some of the younger guys each week, give them 3-4 games and then back to the magoos, at the end of the season, the list management team will be in a much better position to make an informed decision. 

"The Other Teams Can Rot In Hell"