The article is a sweet reminder of what Hardwick has done right with the side despite worse draft picks than Melbourne. Those calling for his head should always compare what other teams at a similar level of development when he took over have achieved compared to us.
Add to that a great CEO. Makes a big difference to have the finances too to invest in the footy department. Schwabb doesn't have a great record.
A better recruiting department also has made a difference but we aren't up to Geelong standard yet.
A better development department ensures a club doesn't ruin careers as we have done so well in the past and the Dees continue to do still. But we still have to improve in this area but a reserves team next year will do a lot to hopefully see a big difference in the future. Hopefully we will see the emergence of some of our bigger boys soon ie. Griffiths.
