Labor transport plan lacking
When did Labor ‘‘build’’ the west in the first place to now claim that it will ‘‘rebuild’’ it (Daniel Andrews pledge: We’ll rebuild the west, Star Weekly June 3)?
I have voted Labor in the past, but from my time living in Deer Park, the ALP seems to have been hell-bent on creating an infrastructure nightmare by turning the middle-west into a wasteland of warehouses.
How are all of those trucks going to get in and out? The Libs have been a bit subtle about it, but seem to have a plan to make the transport network less radial and to spread industry and the ports/airports around, rather than concentrating them in one place. The federal Liberal party is a lot scarier than the state one right now.
It would also be nice to see the next state government tackle property stamp duty and move toward property taxes.
Jared, via web
Bulldogs in Focus
As a Bulldogs member, I read with interest Peter Gordon’s president’s column about hanging tough (Bulldogs in Focus, Star Weekly June 3). Fair enough. However, I believe we still need to really look hard at the lack of progress over the last few years and not simply accept that we are in an extended rebuild. As the old saying goes, don’t keep on doing the same thing and expect different results.
Brendan McCartney is clearly an excellent development coach. However, I’m not convinced about his approach as senior coach. Of particular concern is the lack of personal responsibility for our team’s performances, particularly evident in post-match press conferences.
We really need to see more leadership. An excellent example is Ken Hinkley, for example, taking personal responsibility for Port Adelaide’s semi-final defeat against Geelong last year.
What to do? Why not appoint a personal coach for the coach?
Someone with experience and nous such as Leigh Matthews. Such a mentor could be invaluable to both the coach and the coaching group.
Given the hyper-competitive AFL environment, getting the most out of our coaching staff is a no-brainer.
Finding the right mentor makes a lot of sense.
Kurt Smyth, via web
Peter, I have drawn up a possible wish list that our board should chase if these people are available: Paul Roos, Cameron Ling, Gary Ayres, Rodney Eade, Leigh Matthews, Mark Thompson, John Worsfold, Michael Malthouse. Not a damn committee with a biased point of view.
Our club should make the play, not just sit back and watch the ship sink.
The longer our board waits, the more supporter resentment and loss of membership. Go for gold and give our supporters some hope and vision.
John Bouris, via web
