Carlton AGM Tonight 6pm Princes Park

[AlecDuncan]

Anyone here going? I might make it, depending on how crazy the cross-town christmas traffic is.

They're usually good value if you haven't been before. If you've got an issue or suggestion with the club's administration (as opposed to on-field performance), this is the place to vent it and be acknowledged in person.

 

[ShanDog]

I've never been able to attend, so it would great to get a report from someone there about how it all went and what was brought up.

 

[AlecDuncan]

It won't be me, I'm afraid. Any reports welcome.

 

[thylacine60]

What is your deal, AD? You report on the AGM every year dontcha?

 

[Aphrodite]

What is your deal, AD? You report on the AGM every year dontcha?

#BigFootyRepresent

 

[AlecDuncan]

 

[AlecDuncan]

What is your deal, AD? You report on the AGM every year dontcha?

When I can get there to freeload off the drinks and canapes. Unfortunately I'm snookered tonight.

 

[Azul]

After the Lindsay Tanner announcement stand by for a surprise leadership spill...

Cory Bernardi for President!











Merry Christmas, everyone.

 

[MrsEddieBetts]

Won't get there by 6 after work. Hopefully an unemployed Big Footy member can represent and report back!

 

[KohPhi]

Won't get there by 6 after work. Hopefully an unemployed Big Footy member can represent and report back!

Unemployed BF member.. This is Carlton's AGM not Collingwood's yeah??

 

[Wickzki]

From the live blog:

The Club is proposing a resolution whereby the total number of Board members is reduced from 10 to 8. Vote being put to the members. - MOTION CARRIED

Luke Sayers has been returned to office

The following players have been awarded Life Membership: Dennis Armfield, Michael Jamison, Chris Judd and Matthew Kreuzer.

AGM Closed -- Q&A time:

Attendees invited to ask any questions they might have. President looking back at 2015 season. "We know the facts. We have reviewed every aspect of the Club. We have undergone unprecedented change." "We won't be limiting ourselves to wins and losses in 2016. It's about standards, development and "green shoots". Everyone who is at Carlton wants to be here."

President Mark LoGiudice has announced that the Club will be making a bid for a women's team.

CEO discussing finances. "Carlton has a revenue issue." -- In terms of football department expenses, we're mid-pack (about 8th or 9th). -- Membership is as flat as it was five years ago. Sponsorship is barely above where it was five years ago. This is being addressed. We are determined to grow Carlton. We need to grow revenue, in the traditional sense and the non-traditional. --

"Growing Carlton is about expense control. It's under control, I can assure you."

 

[Wiggo4PM]

Next question, posed to the coach, is about the differences between Hawthorn and Carlton, especially in regards to membership numbers. Wants to know what the Hawks did to change their fortunes.

Whoever that was - WE ARE NOT HAWFORN....

Coach discusses the history of Hawks, especially around the time that Alastair Clarkson came on as coach. Emphasises the word "unity".

 

[Wickzki]

CEO Steven Trigg says the Club needs to be very careful in moving away from Etihad Stadium, especially if the AFL looks to buy the stadium.

CEO announces that the Club has spoken to the AFL about games being played at Ikon Park. The spend would be too big to bring AFL Premiership Season games back, but NAB Challenge, Women's Football etc is a definite possibility.

CEO says the Club would require $50mil+ to even get close to playing games here. Also, the AFL would need to change its view.

 

[Wiggo4PM]

CEO Steven Trigg says the Club needs to be very careful in moving away from Etihad Stadium, especially if the AFL looks to buy the stadium.

CEO announces that the Club has spoken to the AFL about games being played at Ikon Park. The spend would be too big to bring AFL Premiership Season games back, but NAB Challenge, Women's Football etc is a definite possibility.

then this happened

Next question is about Ikon Park. Member wants to see games played here again.


can we send smarter people please next time.

 

[cookie monster]

then this happened

Next question is about Ikon Park. Member wants to see games played here again.


can we send smarter people please next time.

Deary me, it was like this last year too

 

[AlecDuncan]

can we send smarter people please next time.

Every year there'll be someone that makes you facepalm.

 

[Wiggo4PM]

Should do a thread with questions for next year - cross out the dumb ones. Take it with a representative or 5 and just hog the question hour.

 

[AlecDuncan]

A question about the PP turf and foot injuries. Worth asking.


Too soft apparently. Having trouble draining.

 

[AlecDuncan]

Another smart question: How to increase depth at Bullants.


I can answer that one - buy a Northern Blues membership today.

 

[Wickzki]

I can answer that one - buy a Northern Blues membership today.

Off the cuff question... Do they have a non-Victorian membership?

 

[AlecDuncan]

Off the cuff question... Do they have a non-Victorian membership?

At only $20 for Carlton members, they wouldn't bother.

 

[Wickzki]

At only $20 for Carlton members, they wouldn't bother.

If I can sign up online then they can have the donation.

Tip for the club if anyone is reading this: have Northern Blues membership available on the Carlton website. You'll find many would sign up that way if they could.

 

[AlecDuncan]

If I can sign up online then they can have the donation.

Try here.

 

[Wiggo4PM]

If I can sign up online then they can have the donation.

http://northernbluesfc.com.au/?page_id=10

 

[Wickzki]

Try here.

I'll call them tomorrow and sign up. Easy done. Thanks.