JB1975
Brownlow Medallist
Your last question, yes on face value, it looks like flags for the 1s is not priority. That's the impression I get, where as if you look at the premier, again on face value it looks like the intent is clear.
What I mean by irrelevant is not immediate but if we continue with no success for more extended periods the club WILL slip into irrelevance.
You say 'all clubs are driven by that'. Well to me it looks like our club has more vested interest of obtaining market through other teams and sports (netball), that's fine. But it comes across as the primary focus, not winning flags.
But you can't convince me that the club has given itself every chance to win a flag for the mens team, the club has not been run at optimum or at least it seems that way.
Whatever it is we're not doing it right and the premier is and has been for a few seasons now, I believe the club has the ability to improve in the culture and discipline through all departments. What flag clubs do.
Your comments are driven by your 'impression', and the only concrete evidence you've attached to that is that we have a netball team.
I'm sure you've noticed, but maybe it should be pointed out that most clubs are busily pursuing the formation and success of sporting teams within their organisation, beyond the men's senior team.
Some would be able to argue that the formation of a broader sporting hub within the club also creates synergies which will benefit AFL performance.
I couldn't be bothered making that argument right now, but you've suggested that these other teams are a detriment, and I think that you should provide some sort of evidence for that.
The fact that Richmond has expanded into the AFLW without losing focus upon AFL success might be a problem for your argument.
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None of this is to suggest that the CFC is fine and dandy.
I believe in change for the sake of improvement. What I don't believe in is calling for change based upon an impression.