The most honest analysis of the poor state that the Carlton Football Club is in was on Footy Classified last night. It is obvious that there is something very wrong inside the club and there has been for a long time.

"The club has to have a good, hard look at themselves." Speaking to Tom Morris, Matthew Lloyd reacts to the stunning news Essendon captain Zach Merrett met with Hawthorn. #9WWOS #AFL

If Essendon is not chasing players like Hawthorn is, that is clearly where the problem lies with that Club and why they are where they are, quickly becoming irrelevant. The AFL is a business, not a 3rd division country football league.

I don't support Hawthorn, but if I did, I would be thrilled they're trying to improve. Carlton and many other teams could learn a lot from what they are doing at the moment, on and off the field.

Tasmania’s council reforms are too timid. Too many councils, too much duplication, and political self-interest. Real change means fewer councils, leaner governance, and smarter, more efficient services. #politas linkedin.com/posts/wallacej…

The Macquarie Point stadium isn’t just about football. Tasmania needs it near the city, but transparency, independent cost checks & public confidence are essential. We can’t let the AFL bully us. Responsible leadership matters. #politas linkedin.com/posts/wallacej…

Tasmania’s AFL stadium faces a $1B+ price tag & major doubts. If it goes ahead, it must be built smarter — transparency, private sector input, capped spending & real AFL support. Not anti-stadium, just pro-community, pro-transparency, pro-future. #politas linkedin.com/posts/wallacej…

I think it is pretty safe to assume that Hawthorn will respond better after the preliminary final loss than what Carlton did. I think Carlton believed they had reached the top of the mountain just by making the 2nd last week of September. #AFLCatsHawks

Financial skills are essential life skills, but personal finance isn’t a core subject in Tasmanian schools. Early, consistent financial education benefits everyone and builds a stronger community. #FinancialLiteracy #politas linkedin.com/posts/wallacej…

If this is true, imagine how bad the education system would be if executive pay was more aligned with reality? - Listed: 38 uni chiefs paid more than the PM as pollies demand action heraldsun.com.au/education/high…

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Most Improved Player of the Year Dyson Daniels agrees to four-year, $100M extension with Hawks - via ESPN espn.com/nba/story/_/id…

The stadium is approved. Rather than continuing to make complaints, shouldn’t the focus now be on representing your voters and ensuring it’s delivered on time and on budget? #politas

Have to feel for Ben Stokes. Just imagine how bad they would be if he didn’t play #AUSvENG

Would it be unfair to say that Jamie Smith should never play in an England Test team again? There have been some bad shots played this summer, but is that the worst? #AUSvsENG

Interesting times for retail in Launceston. linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

Shocking news for the GWS GIANTS and Tom Green. One of the best players in the AFL so will be missed if injury as bad as it looks and sounds.