Moonshadow

Missed the point again. Let's move on chap

Sorry chap, you missed the point, which was that I was surprised PJ wasn't involved in any way. Not sure which bit you are struggling with, unless you don't trust him or disagree with his opinions. The admin is part of a football club, which is not like a "normal business". Comparing a footy club with a normal business is a mistake, otherwise we would've folded years ago Caro has better intel than you could ever hope to salivate over. Sour grapes

I too would've consulted PJ. The guy is an open book. I highly doubt he wouldn't put the club's interests first or let ego get in the way. Pert's appointment may be a master stroke, but to me it sounds like the process could've been handled better. That Bartlett read the landscape wrong is evidence of this.

As I said, lol posters playing the man. Wilson named plenty of people. If you read it for what is says without rose coloured, anti-Caro glasses, there are clearly some concerning issues in the appointment process. Comparing an AFL club with a "normal business" is ridiculous. It's similar to posters comparing player payments with what they'd get in the 'real world'. Apples and oranges. Jackson being involved in the selection process, as opposed to "ticking off the incoming" CEO, makes perfect sense, unless of course, you don't respect or trust PJs opinion. I certainly do.

I thought it a good article, assuming what she writes is accurate. There's a lot in there that I wasn't aware of, some of it unfortunate. What concerns me is the separation of PJ from the selection process. He has more knowledge of how to run an AFL club that the whole board put together. Also, the lack of contact with some of the key people during Pert's time at Collingwood seems to defy due diligence by the board. And lol to posters playing the (wo)man rather than the ball.

Nice sentiment, but imo on a 12 deg, wet winter twilight game at the G vs Freo, Port, Brisbane or GCS we would be lucky to draw 20,000. I haven't checked figures from a range of attendances of interstate teams vs lowly supported Vic teams (like us) this year at the G. And would the property above the Jolimont rail line be ours or would we lease the development from the govt? The state and/or federal govt would need to tip in at least half of the money needed to build. Not sure they'd give us ownership as well.

Wouldn't it be grand for him to play another 50-80 games. Hope he does well

Ignore function is a sanity saver when it comes to Deeluded's posts. Except of course, when others quote him

He's not a FA, so Norf will have to trade for him on top of paying $1mill pa. Probably 1 rounder + second rounder. This could come back to bite Norf on the bumm

"Jackson Reserve"

Bet he was aiming for a hole-in-one

Sorry, what??? Giving every young kid on our list "a go" is a prerequisite before drafting new kids??? Are you aware AFL rules state we must turn over min 3 each year (I think). Surely some of these replacements will be kids from the draft

"186 Oval"?

Needs to keep out of the bunkers. Nothing worse than sand in your wedge

What number wood is he holding?

I see 4 more wins, with a chance at 2 more. Expecting 12 wins total. Win the other 2 and we make finals

Any preferences of Gaff over Sloane?

2 + 2 does not equal 8

So just to get this straight.... you'd keep a guy that's played a handful of senior games over a few years, who's had one injury after another, who struggles to get on the park, just because of the size of his nuts and he goes in hard.... rather than keep a tough midfielder with excellent skills who also goes in hard, is reaching peak form, has a couple of BOGs already this year and is highly respected amongst his teammates, including the captain??? Keep Vanders and remove Gus from our list? Again, crazy talk.

Apart from the historic MCG and Punt Road grounds, where is there a sporting oval or field that side of the train tracks? As a MFC supporter, sure I'd like to see it happen. But a cursory look tells me it should be where the sporting density is: on the other side of the tracks. Loss of open parkland (as opposed to sports facility) and mature trees will be a hot topic at election time. IMV building over the train line is the easier part to get done, if we can get the funding. Maybe this has gone a fair way towards being approved, i dont know. Sure hope we aren't suffering from premature elation. At the end of the day I trust PJ to make the right call.

So they keep Gov and drive up the price of Gaff to maximise compensation when he leaves

Sure, but the issue is more nuanced than 3 word slogans. If we can get Friday night FTA TV and make good money, then 2 games in Alice against Freo/Port/GCS is better than one in each of Alice and Darwin. The red centre isn't too hot or humid mid year. 'Flat' is a furphy. Better than a financial loss at the G in front of 18k

Maybe you've been banned from it, a result of being too perverted? Hard to believe Uncle Bitter would get a gig though....

That seems to make sense La Dee. With reasonable proposals, it's a good time to be seeking govt grants

Maybe, but if there is TV coverage and the club makes decent $, it's better than playing in Darwin