Summary
* We played 11 Sunday games this year. Would like a few less. Only one Thurs, no friday games this year. Surprised we didn't get Friday games as we've rated well. We've requested more friday night games and less Sunday games.
* You get little feedback on fixture requests from AFl until the last moment.
* Caro said supporters would ask why we didn't complain about Sydney and their 19th man - you would've been in the Eight. March said we've only got ourselves to blame. We had our chances. Caro also said we won a number of close games. March replied that our endevaour was much better in the close games and that got us over the line in those games compared to last year. There's been improvement but we've still got a way to go.
* Wouldn't say excited but those that have gone from fringe players and stepped up have been White and Mcguane. Luke is very underrated. Young back 3 have stood up very well this year.
* Wallace - we've sat down with Terry over the years and we've always agreed to leave the decision to the final year. Terry has always asked for that. We'll start to discuss an extension around rounds 13-14 next year. It'll be based on have we got a list in the upcoming years to contend with the top 4 sides.
* Deledio - consistent week in week out this year. Defensive efforts have been good. Close to winning our B&F.
* Blingers - is starting to blossom. Both will be part of the club for next 8-9 years. Blingers is an outstanding young man, articulate. and was a major part in helping us speak with the Australian Government and set up the $8m indigenous centre. He has a passion for the betterment of indigenous boys and girls.
* Richo - re-signed for one year recently.
* Browny's got another year to run on his contract.
* Caro brought up some bumps along the way this year - Miller's sacking, no sponsor, has Tony Free made peace with the footy dept and poor stadia deals
* Final interviews for the footy manager job started last week. More this week. Should make the appointment in the next week once the season is over.
* Free issue blown out of proportion. They (Free and coaching staff) were all together yesterday at Coburg getting along.
* Re-signed McRae so he is locked away. Glad he didn't get the Gold Coast job as we rate him highly.
* New major sponsors - very close to locking 2 sponsors away.
* Decent fixture that works for us will help with MCG stadium deal. Playing Coll, Ess, Carl twice.
* We'll be one of 11 clubs to make a profit this year. Not bad for a club that finished outside the Eight.
* Draft - top 10 kids are very good. We don't want to give up our first pick. We'll most likely stick to going down the youth path.
* Cogs - a year to run on his contract. Hasn't played for 2 years - decision making, kicking and handballing can slip. He's getting the ball and is improving and played very well yesterday.
* Meyer - much maligned but he played very well yesterday too.
