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Being interstate, I haven't had an opportunity to go to member's nights or the AGM or anything where supporters can interact with the coaches and team. At those functions, has anyone questioned selections or coaching movements or why our goal-kicking is so poor? It's one thing to bring it up on Big Footy, but has anyone made it to training and put any of these questions to Bevo? I'm genuinely curious. If I was down in Melbourne right now, I certainly would be asking questions directly to the club.
Heck, a Western Bulldog's Q&A night would work well right now.
It's the same malaise as politics: don't respond to the awkward questions or the concerns of the constituents. Just stick to the script and manage the message. Manage the message. Manage the message. Manage the message. Manage the message. Manage the message...There's no feel whatsoever for what fans are feeling. None.
All of a sudden the major parties are scratching their heads and wondering why they are losing the rusted-on faithful. The same thing is happening here. Treat us like idiots. Manage the message, manage the message ... and then lose the faithful.
It's time for some honesty and candour. Don't patronise us with cliches and excuses. Come clean and accept some responsibility!