He deserved better. It was one of Rattens mistakes. There were a lot of those around personnel I feel.
Carlton in the Media (articles, podcasts etc) - Part 3
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Just watched this, very funny. I love the whole series so far.
I'm sure Fish resented not playing 100 games at the time, but now he looks like he feels lucky to have played 99 games, not bitter over the one he missed.
I'm sure Fish resented not playing 100 games at the time, but now he looks like he feels lucky to have played 99 games, not bitter over the one he missed.
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thought the club came out and said he wasn't doing stuff at the club next year?
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I wouldn't want him around even if he was paying for the privilege.
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Good on him I say. He might just give them a harder edge.
Fair commitment to voluntarily offer his time throughout the week and on game day. Got to respect the guy for having a crack.
I think there is a huge difference between Robert Walls media personality & Robert Walls football aficionado.
Although he may have been out of the club side of things for some time, you don't lose the football knowledge this bloke has. As he states in the linked article, he has experience at struggling clubs & we certainly fit this description & what he achieved at the Brisbane Bears was as good as any coaching feat.
I don't see any downside for our coaching panel, many of whom are still inexperienced, being able to pick his brain, particularly given he will be under a lot less pressure than the coaches in the heat of a game.
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There would want to be, because he's said nothing publicly inside the last ten years that would qualify as an astute observation.
It is one thing for Stephen Silvagni to refer to Carlton as 'a new club' on Footy Classified, to spruik the changes we've made in recruiting, to lure players based on vision and quality individuals, on 'belonging'. It is another to bring in a famous hardarse of a coach who's said and done nothing within a club since the other side of the Y2K scare.
And I don't see the worth in the 'experience in struggling clubs' thing, either. Mark Neeld has plenty of experience at shit clubs, should we get him in?
I have severe misgivings about this. Was there no-one else who could've done this?
I wonder if doing it voluntarily means he would be even more effective. Don't have to protect a pay packet. Then again it might go to the other extreme too, where he oversteps.
If ever a player deserved to get to 100 ... it was Fish ...
https://www.triplem.com.au/sport/af...k-to-carlton-is-in-jeopardy?station=melbourne
I’m reading this and thinking WTF! People outside of the club want a man on the inside. How does that happen?
I would have thought Bolton and the other coaches would have to agree to Wall’s involvement and that would only occur after they had met each other and thrashed out a role.
If Walls is involved he will be appointed by the CFC.
It’s a mentoring role. It might involve having a cup of coffee and a chat about how you’re feeling. Anything you want to discuss. Nothing too complicated.
I’m reading this and thinking WTF! People outside of the club want a man on the inside. How does that happen?
I would have thought Bolton and the other coaches would have to agree to Wall’s involvement and that would only occur after they had met each other and thrashed out a role.
If Walls is involved he will be appointed by the CFC.
It’s a mentoring role. It might involve having a cup of coffee and a chat about how you’re feeling. Anything you want to discuss. Nothing too complicated.
BlueGum
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Is it a Sheil thing? Presenting a club supporting the coach with experience?
I doubt it. Walls is talking about it but nothing from the club. It all sounds a bit weird so I’m not digesting the information until it’s official.
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Anyone with a dick head attitude will want to think twice unless they're willing to end up in a boxing ring.
I wonder how Cripps would go 1 v 10...
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Normal game in the midfield ...
Byrne has commented on his situation. I thought that I should post this in here as well, just in case it got lost in the bluemour thread:
https://www.dundalkdemocrat.ie/news...whether-he-is-going-to-return-to-the-afl.html
Basically, he is still undecided. The pull of being back home and playing Gaelic football again seems to be pretty strong.
https://www.dundalkdemocrat.ie/news...whether-he-is-going-to-return-to-the-afl.html
Basically, he is still undecided. The pull of being back home and playing Gaelic football again seems to be pretty strong.
I don't think he will be back 
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Only positive is that if he's not coming back, at least he's gone before the final list submission for next season. As opposed to Vickery, Tippett & Lennon who from memory all retired after and their clubs had to go one player down on the list for the season.I don't think he will be back
I think the longer he stays in Ireland the harder it will be for him to leave and come back.
I know he's contracted for another year but it would be better if he wants to be in Melbourne.
I know he's contracted for another year but it would be better if he wants to be in Melbourne.
Let him be. Hope you are well Casey.
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He's staying there, got it on good authority he's not coming back.
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