Universal Love From the CEO's Desk

[BazzaBlue]

Media output is improving, which is important when you have limited access to AFL content outside of the internet and FoxFooty. It would be interesting to have weekly or so episodes from going's on in the club. EPL clubs do it to increase access and connection between the club and not only local but interstate or international supporters. Has been really successful.

They could give Fev another job, get him to walk around, engage in banter, and wotnot ... worked at the Brownlow. The dopers and pies had half hourly weekly shows on FoxFooty, was surprised we didn't. Re-runs of the Hangar now provide "hundreds, even thousands" of hours of entertainment with the "spot-the-peptide injection" drinking game.

On a serious note though, our club's inner workings can't be that much of a shambles they don't want to show us...can it?

 

[Aphrodite]

We might have been lucky to get one letter a year from Swann... usually about the time when he was trying to get us to renew our memberships. This is the second letter this year from Trigg?

Yes it is Dram and hopefully they continue on a regular basis.

 

[Broadside]

On a serious note though, our club's inner workings can't be that much of a shambles they don't want to show us...can it?

I'd be frightened that the cameraman would open a door and find George Costanza sleeping under his desk when he ought to be working on the Penski file.

 

[BazzaBlue]

I'd be frightened that the cameraman would open a door and find George Costanza sleeping under his desk when he ought to be working on the Penski file.

You mean Levi's Kicking file...oh wait they got someone else on that now

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

I'd be frightened that the cameraman would open a door and find George Costanza sleeping under his desk when he ought to be working on the Penski file.

You are aware ...

 

[Dramoth]

Yes it is Dram and hopefully they will be on a regular basis.

I am really liking the amount of communication we are getting from Trigg and the club...

PS: Going back through all my emails, I found that we have had 3 emails from the CEO's desk so far this year... along with 3 from the coach. All in all, there have been 27 emails from the club so far this year.

 

[ferrisb]

I am pretty sure with this new system from the Red Sox we can win the World Series within 5 years.

Nope, we'd probably resurrect the curse of the bambino...

 

[AndyLucimitis]

I am really liking the amount of communication we are getting from Trigg and the club...

PS: Going back through all my emails, I found that we have had 3 emails from the CEO's desk so far this year... along with 3 from the coach. All in all, there have been 27 emails from the club so far this year.

I also get my two daughters emails as well so I get 3 of everything so I have received 81 emails !!

 

[MrMan]

I am pretty sure with this new system from the Red Sox we can win the World Series within 5 years.

I wonder what will become of the old list management system?

 

[Dramoth]

Just had this pop up on Farcebook... in response to the AFL's bullshit findings on Dank.
Carlton FC statement

Dear Carlton Members,

In the wake of the AFL's Anti-Doping Tribunal handing down further findings today, I thought it pertinent that I reiterate some important information passed on in November last year.

Last year, The Australian newspaper linked a former part-time Carlton employee to the ASADA case. At the time, I clarified that the AFL had confirmed to me it did not have any issue with the Carlton Football Club in relation to the matter. That remains the case.

In early 2013, when the investigation into Essendon began, Carlton initiated a thorough review of its high-performance program.The results of the review were independently verified and showed that there were no grounds for us to be concerned. That also remains the case.

We have and will always endeavour to remain on the front foot with these matters, and I will continue to communicate our position to you in a timely manner.

Kind regards,

Steven Trigg
CEO, Carlton FC

Carlton FC statement

 

[Quazza]

the latest

Hello Quaz,

We receive a lot of feedback at Carlton and over the off-season much of that feedback was for the Club to be honest – both in its efforts and its communication.

We knew we'd be challenged, and at times with six to eight players on our injury list, the challenge has been even greater. But for all that, we obviously have to improve on what we've served up so far.

It's clearly understood too, that what all Carlton people want (at least) from their team is effort and hope. To that end, it has been a difficult few weeks on the scoreboard, but there have been a few 'green shoots', including much better performances over the past couple of weeks.

We've also introduced eight new players to the senior team this year, we’ve had a Rising Star nomination and we've been really pleased with the Northern Blues’ ability to prep our listed players.

The emergence of Patrick Cripps as a player and young leader and the assuredness of Sam Docherty (who has renewed his commitment to Carlton) have been highlights. There are positives too in Levi Casboult’s impact, and seeing more of Dylan Buckley and Nick Graham. It was also hugely encouraging to see Matthew Kreuzer back in action before the break.

And despite the challenges it's also worth noting that the captain has stepped up and shown the way, notably last weekend for example, very nearly helping us to a win.

There are also many positive things going on off the field at Carlton.

We are in the process of finalising a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), which will outline our commitments to better understand and support Indigenous Australians – including our own (currently) four players.

To that end, it's a great privilege to have dual premiership player Syd Jackson back at the Club, helping to guide and contribute to that Plan. Syd spoke to all staff and players recently about his upbringing, his separation from family at an early age and his love of Carlton – and the work we are doing in this area.

'Multicultural' Carlton will come together on July 8 (NAIDOC week) to launch the RAP and to celebrate our heritage and ongoing diversity. More details will follow. In other positives, we've had a great response to the pre-match 'rituals' – both from a cultural perspective and as a spectacle. The induction of past players to the Ring of Honour, the reflections back on the days at Princes Park and initiatives such as the Virgin seat upgrade have been well received – especially by those in Row E, Section M 15 of the MCG who are off to LA at some stage for a holiday.

Back to footy and the notion of hope, which has been raised by a number of members.

Let me say up front – I personally have very high hopes for Carlton and am very optimistic about the future. Essentially (with respect to our team) that's based on: knowing clearly where we are, where we are going and how we are going to get there.

In short we've been honest in calling out 'where we are' – in needing to build the depth in our List.

The 'where we are going' may feel distant right now, but we are going to be a dominant football club and a dominant, successful team again. That is clearly the aim. Everyone at Carlton wants that – supporters want it and we're certain it's what the AFL wants.

‘How will we get there'? We will continue to share that detail along the way, but for now, it's broadly:

> Getting the best people into place to make the best recruiting and development decisions (Stephen Silvagni, Andrew McKay and their teams).

> Adhering to a very clear 'road map' (or plan) for building a successful, dominant list in terms of recruitment, development, coaching and culture.

> Pushing hard, but being patient. We aren't setting or being hemmed in by timelines, but in truth it will take time. As almost all Carlton people have urged – there are no (unrealistically) quick fixes. We want to get it right so that Carlton is dominant for years to come.

We have – in recent months – constructed a detailed plan for the build of the list, from a recruitment and player development perspective.

The essence of that is, we will be:

> Targeting young talent

> Keeping our high order selections to acquire elite talent

> Maximising, within the parameters of each draft's depth, the number of early picks we have - Creating TPP space that allows us to very selectively target free agents (or trades) who can boost our progress and/or our depth of leadership. If the right ones don’t emerge, we'll bank any applicable TPP space to invest strongly and aggressively in 2-3 years time

As you would expect of us, we do intend to continue to be aggressive in pursuing any free agency/trade opportunities – but (by way of policy) we will not publicly talk of any specific player(s) – and we will not take them for the sake of it. They'll need to entirely fit our criteria.

Underpinning all of this is the obvious need to 'select' very well. Again, we reinforce that we have the right people to do that, in addition to a growing database of information on all players in the competition. We also obviously have a need to develop all players on our list and so we will be:

> Creating a Father-Son Academy

> Investing more into our 1-3 year Development Academy

> Investing more into our Leadership Development Program(s)

Coaching, of course, is critical. Not just the role of the senior coach, but all coaching positions.

John Barker has stepped up to the caretaker role very well, and he's received great support from the assistants and all support staff. Their brief is very simple for the remainder of the year and that is to return the team to core competitiveness and strive to win. But it's also to learn and to try some things. That is, to get the most we possibly can out of the last three months of the season – and learn/develop as much as possible.

In the meantime we are preparing to undertake the search for a new coach. It will be an exhaustive and thorough process, as we know that is what our members expect.

We have assembled a group who will be genuinely experienced, informative and helpful in that search (and final assessment).

Notifying members of this first, the Board has established a coaching selection panel. The panel will assess candidates and make recommendations to the Board on Carlton's next senior coach.

The panel includes:

• Steven Trigg (Chair)

Carlton Football Club CEO

• Ken Sheldon

132 games for Carlton, 53 games for St Kilda, premiership player, 4 years St Kilda senior coach and Chief Operating Officer of Utility Asset Management

• David Campbell

Experienced, professional recruiter with extensive experience in executive searches, selection and assessment. Currently with Egon Zehnder, one of the world's leading recruitment firms

• Ange Postecoglou

Socceroos head coach (2015 AFC Asian Cup champions), previously Brisbane Roar (2 championships, 1 premiership), Melbourne Victory, South Melbourne (1 premiership, 2 championships) and an avid Carlton supporter!

• Chris Judd

145 games for Carlton, 134 games for West Coast, dual Brownlow medallist, premiership player, 5 x Best and Fairest, 6 x All Australian o Gen Y connection, superior knowledge of game plan/style etc

The above group is outstanding. We have captured a blend of perspectives from experienced coaches to a younger perspective fresh from the game. The panel has an 'in football' emphasis, with an 'out of football' perspective – and the expertise we need to make deep, clear assessments of all candidates.

In terms of the 'search', Head of Football Andrew McKay will also work closely with the CEO and the panel to ensure we cover every angle.

In terms of timelines – we're not declaring any particular 'target date', preferring to take the approach that 'it'll take as long as it takes' to get the right person.

Finally, for now, please 'stay the course' with us. We're acutely aware of the long wait that it's been for everyone. I'm also acutely aware of the passion out there amongst Carlton people. So we make a plea to all in the Carlton tribe – please stick with us and take heart from those 'green shoots'. Our unity (members included) will be vital as we build our way back to being dominant again.

See you at the footy.

 

[Canyouhearthedrums]

I love Ange...but cannot see what he brings to the search for our new coach. Feels like they just wacked him in there so they could point to someone a bit left field and say "hey, look how progressive we are! Really thinking outside the box now".

Prove me wrong Ange, prove me wrong.

 

[Broadside]

good to see Ange and Juddy on the selection committee, would have liked to see Robert Walls on the committee too, he called the Malthouse appointment as putrid at the time.

 

[MrsEddieBetts]

JUDDY

 

[MrsEddieBetts]

Sorry, but this bit made me giggle:

And despite the challenges it's also worth noting that the captain has stepped up and shown the way, notably last weekend for example, very nearly helping us to a win.

It's a bit of a participation award.

 

[andrew_]

Very impressed with the letter from the CEO, finally some professionalism and common sense is prevailing over the "old money" style of management.

 

[Quazza]

I love Ange...but cannot see what he brings to the search for our new coach. Feels like they just wacked him in there so they could point to someone a bit left field and say "hey, look how progressive we are! Really thinking outside the box now".

Prove me wrong Ange, prove me wrong.

I really like it. The man obviously knows what it takes to be a coach at the top level

 

[Robco]

Good to see they're not rushing. Would they announce if they had found a new coach before the end of the season or wait?

 

[lachie charm]

Would Juddy have been on the panel if he didn't retire?

 

[Blue Razor]

sometimes is good to have someone outside of AFL on selection panel, Ang is a very smart coach and knows how to bring the best out of youth (socceroos) as well as coaching teams at the top (Roar and Victory). He also knows the importance of leadership in teams. He will definitely help choose the right coach for Carlton for rebuild, rejuvenation or whatever you want to call this.

 

[Broadside]

Would Juddy have been on the panel if he didn't retire?

I wouldn't think so, tail (players) shouldn't wag the dog.

 

[lachie charm]

Even when Ange speaks about AFL he sounds like he knows more than most. Like this appointment.

 

[slashin_velvet]

Happy about ange. Non-plussed about the Judd appointment. I hope we dont just pick the guy we think the players will gel with, but someone who actually has all the necessary traits to be a superb head coach.

 

[PumpyChowdown]

Very pleasantly surprised with the selection committee. Stoked about Postecoglou. He's a gun coach and brings in a balanced outside view. Really important to have that IMO.

 

[AlecDuncan]

Happy about ange. Non-plussed about the Judd appointment. I hope we dont just pick the guy we think the players will gel with, but someone who actually has all the necessary traits to be a superb head coach.

Somehow I don't see Judd pandering to the players.