Carlton in the Media (articles, podcasts etc) - Part 3

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How'd you guys enjoyed hearing from Jimmy tonight?

We sure enjoyed having him!
Always enjoy Marngrook Footy Show. Genuine insight and valid opinions. Delivered with good humour. Its about the love of the game not egos and agendas. Thats what shines through. As I mentioned in my earlier post. It was terrific to hear from Jimmy how he sees the Blues of today and it was great to see the chemistry and obvious respect between Jimmy and "more senior" panelists.... Dougie was near wetting himself
 

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I quite liked it, I took it as a plea for the club to acknowledge and fix it, rather than just brushing it off with, he’s just a kid, it will get better as he gets fitter, he’s maturing.

It seems it took the club 8 years to get someone in to help Levi with his kicking and I too hope the club is taking Dow’s kicking seriously rather than letting go.
For me, the idea that the club hasnt already identified and started working on those problems is nonsensical. I know an AFL assistant coach, I’ve heard about what they do. It’s painstaking detail most of the time and if that’s not happening at Carlton it’s a massive problem.

I guess the point I’m trying to make is that it’s fine for people to hold those opinions but for me, it’s not far removed from SEN talkback after the game. Good banter, love to hear people passionate about the Blues....but not really something I’m willing to invest 90 minutes in.

I’m not entirely sure the show knows what it is. Is it 90 minutes of pub banter or trying to be something more substantive? If there is an audience for the former, good luck to them. If it’s the latter, there is a lot of work to do.

Andy is an astute journo and a good presenter...it’s weird to me that he seems to have paired himself with two blokes from the pub. But obviously I may not be the audience.
 
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Always enjoy Marngrook Footy Show. Genuine insight and valid opinions. Delivered with good humour. Its about the love of the game not egos and agendas. Thats what shines through. As I mentioned in my earlier post. It was terrific to hear from Jimmy how he sees the Blues of today and it was great to see the chemistry and obvious respect between Jimmy and "more senior" panelists.... Dougie was near wetting himself
Thanks! That's great to hear :)

Hahhaha he sure was!
 

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For me, the idea that the club hasnt already identified and started working on those problems is nonsensical. I know an AFL assistant coach, I’ve heard about what they do. It’s painstaking detail most of the time and if that’s not happening at Carlton it’s a massive problem.

I guess the point I’m trying to make is that it’s fine for people to hold those opinions but for me, it’s not far removed from SEN talkback after the game. Good banter, love to hear people passionate about the Blues....but not really something I’m willing to invest 90 minutes in.

I’m not entirely sure the show knows what it is. Is it 90 minutes of pub banter or trying to be something more substantive? If there is an audience for the former, good luck to them. If it’s the latter, there is a lot of work to do.

Andy is an astute journo and a good presenter...it’s weird to me that he seems to have paired himself with two blokes from the pub. But obviously I may not be the audience.
They’re old school mates who have been going to games together since they were young. The whole reason they’re doing the show is they felt a lack of coverage throughout the media for Carlton given our poor recent history. Obviously that means there’s going to be a mix of banter and analysis.

I’m glad they’re doing the podcast, look forward to it most weeks. Who knows though, once we start to improve, so should our media coverage and there may not be a need for the show in future.
 
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