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Fox 'Man on the Mark' segment is reporting we have a replacement for Ryan Larkin, to be announced after Easter.

"...Hawthorn’s Clare Pettyfor has won the race for the coveted position ahead of a string of highly credentialed candidates. She will leave the Hawks after six years".

A little bit of 'googling' shows her sister Kathleen is a physio at MFC and is married to Alex Sakadjian who spent a number of years in our Sports Science team.  So there is a strong mfc connection for Clare.

If Clare's appointment is correct, then welcome aboard the Demons train!

Well done MFC.

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    I'm happy to provide some ideas for Clare on how comms.could be improved at the mfc, should she be interested.

    Replying to emails from members would be one. Particularly those that are specifically about poor communication.

    Like the one I sent nearly three weeks ago and have yet to receive a response.

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    There might be lots of reasons why staff can't respond to all emails/phone calls.

    fwiw, may I suggest this isn't the thread to air grievances.

    If it is Clare, give her time to settle in and assess where things are at. 

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      On 31/03/2021 at 21:00, binman said:

    I'm happy to provide some ideas for Clare on how comms.could be improved at the mfc, should she be interested.

    Replying to emails from members would be one. Particularly those that are specifically about poor communication.

    Like the one I sent nearly three weeks ago and have yet to receive a response.

    I reckon I sent an email same time period as you and I'm still waiting for response..

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    I'd rather the club focus it's limited resources on footy this year and as long as we know when and where the AFL and AFLW matches are and how to buy tickets, and maybe some fan engagement for kids,  that is enough for me.

    I'm happy that the club doesn't promote Casey home and away matches, and presume this is deliberate so they don't have to worry as much re Covid protocols for supporters attending Casey matches.

    For the adult supporters I'm sure we can all get by without knowing all of the ins and outs of what's happening within the club for 1 season. Alternatively the club could get Gary Pert to run Whiteboard Wednesday sessions to share insights into the inner workings of the footy department.

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    Step one - don’t send out finals brochures before we’ve made finals! 
    That 2017 [censored] up was like salt in the wound for members when we stuffed up in the last round and didn’t make it.

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    While that's being sorted out, a side question: how does a 'communications' person qualify for a senior 'football' position? (cue 'It is Collingwood after all' jokes)

     

    p.s. But good on her: Onwards, greater balance in the AFL!

    p.p.s. And sn't it a credit to MFC and its systems, culture, etc, that we are fostering senior, promotable, adaptable people?

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    Jeez no one is saying Pert or for that matter Kate Roffe are perfect but they as a team have turned our ship around despite innuendo and criticism at most announcements / changes. We are no longer that club that was on our hands and knees wishing that we could be up there with the successful clubs. It’s time to stop and smell the roses, enjoy our current success and put our personal grievances aside.!!

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      On 27/10/2022 at 04:49, Timothy Reddan-A'Blew said:

    While that's being sorted out, a side question: how does a 'communications' person qualify for a senior 'football' position? (cue 'It is Collingwood after all' jokes)

    Would be pretty apparent if you read the article.

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    It appears to be quite a big promotion for Clare, nothing to do with being squeezed out more a recognition of her skill set and experience.!!

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      On 27/10/2022 at 04:49, Timothy Reddan-A'Blew said:

    While that's being sorted out, a side question: how does a 'communications' person qualify for a senior 'football' position? (cue 'It is Collingwood after all' jokes)

     

    p.s. But good on her: Onwards, greater balance in the AFL!

    p.p.s. And sn't it a credit to MFC and its systems, culture, etc, that we are fostering senior, promotable, adaptable people?

    It is also that only 50% of their (females in senior or coaching positions) salaries are included in the soft cap.  This is to encourage recruitment of females into the otherwise male domain.  This also impacts Daisy when she goes to Geelong in a coaching role next year.

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      On 27/10/2022 at 10:16, buck_nekkid said:

    It is also that only 50% of their (females in senior or coaching positions) salaries are included in the soft cap.  This is to encourage recruitment of females into the otherwise male domain.  This also impacts Daisy when she goes to Geelong in a coaching role next year.

    Oh that’s interesting. Is this a short term incentive?

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      On 27/10/2022 at 12:15, The heart beats true said:

    Oh that’s interesting. Is this a short term incentive?

    Not sure, just that it is now in play and many clubs are exploring the opportunity to add talent at soft cap discounts….

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      On 27/10/2022 at 05:24, DeeZone said:

    Jeez no one is saying Pert or for that matter Kate Roffe are perfect but they as a team have turned our ship around despite innuendo and criticism at most announcements / changes. We are no longer that club that was on our hands and knees wishing that we could be up there with the successful clubs. It’s time to stop and smell the roses, enjoy our current success and put our personal grievances aside.!!

    Don't let Mach 5 read this post.🙂

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    Talk about titles I now live in a Lifestyle Community and a couple of weeks ago I got an email from the "Head of Experience" what the hell does that mean? 

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