Matthew Clarke

[IanG]

I'd prefer to rely on thorough processes and due diligence rather than give him a go and see what he can deliver. If that's hysteria so be it.

How do you know he didn't go through a thorough interview process?

 

[Giardiasis]

However you look at it's not too flattering, most of those guys shouldn't have been on the short list in the first place. But anyway, I'll cut Clarke some slack and see what he has to say about the future vision. It's his baby now and the buck officially stops with him as of December.

But one thing I'll say is the recruiting department must revert back to Champion Data statistical analysis, no need to reinvent the wheel when the experts have that covered.

I just had a quick look, nothing really stood out as a balls up. They are all fairly late picks so not surprising.

 

[Harry]

How do you know he didn't go through a thorough interview process?

Is that what you call a thorough process?

 

[seven]

Is that what you call a thorough process?

thought they done the name out of a hat process.

 

[jb03]

thought they done the name out of a hat process.

The sorting hat from Harry Potter? It was never wrong.

 

[IanG]

Is that what you call a thorough process?

You'll note I didn't just say an interview, I said a process.

 

[Leysy Days]

Here's some mail.

Clarke couldn't work with Jackson much longer, vehemently disagreed with the direction of our first round picks. Clarke was one of the key people pushing for a change in type. This change has been in the works for about four months, Clarke has presented a entirely new direction to the footy department and Gale on what we value and why. This may be a internal promotion but it is a new direction, new thought process and the position has been earned. Hine was sought after but wasn't going to move.

If this is true, then I'm willing to reserve judgement until this years draft.

Cheers brother,

The concern for leysy is trusting Clarke with his values given the are untested at the top level.

And unlike other roles/depts, this is one where you need to be so 100% sure you have the right people/processes in place because you don't know you have it right/wrong for a minimum 3 years down the track.

Thats how long results take to show, thus the lag effect to the output of the team is so bloody great.

The other point leysy would ask - Any word on Hartley? Is he definately staying?

Because interesting he is still List Mgr, Clarke "just" Recruiting Mgr.

If you look at most clubs now the guy at the top of the recruiting tree is the List Manager. i.e. Hine, Wright, Wells etc, the head up all the recruiting staff inc recruiting Mgr.

With Clarke in his role from internal would think it's imperative we get some new IP into this position in place of Hartley given how poorly this area of the club have performed.

 

[TigerForce]

Sometimes it is right to promote from within. The gun recruiters of today were once assistant recruiters themselves and were given a chance at some point in time.

I have no idea about Matthew Clarke one way or another but all that means is that for me it is just a wait and see.

Yep, it's all wait & see, and hopefully not equivalent to that short term Unleash the Geisch theory we had in 1997.

 

[Harry]

anyone know how long clarke and hartley are contracted for?

 

[Scoop]

Cheers brother,

The concern for leysy is trusting Clarke with his values given the are untested at the top level.

And unlike other roles/depts, this is one where you need to be so 100% sure you have the right people/processes in place because you don't know you have it right/wrong for a minimum 3 years down the track.

Thats how long results take to show, thus the lag effect to the output of the team is so bloody great.

The other point leysy would ask - Any word on Hartley? Is he definately staying?

Because interesting he is still List Mgr, Clarke "just" Recruiting Mgr.

If you look at most clubs now the guy at the top of the recruiting tree is the List Manager. i.e. Hine, Wright, Wells etc, the head up all the recruiting staff inc recruiting Mgr.

With Clarke in his role from internal would think it's imperative we get some new IP into this position in place of Hartley given how poorly this area of the club have performed.

They are all reasonable questions. I think the first draft crop will tell us a lot.

 

[seven]

anyone know how long clarke and hartley are contracted for?

Just called the club and spoke to Gale
end of 2017 he believe.

 

[RedanTiger]

Here's some mail.

Clarke couldn't work with Jackson much longer, vehemently disagreed with the direction of our first round picks. Clarke was one of the key people pushing for a change in type. This change has been in the works for about four months, Clarke has presented a entirely new direction to the footy department and Gale on what we value and why. This may be a internal promotion but it is a new direction, new thought process and the position has been earned. Hine was sought after but wasn't going to move.

If this is true, then I'm willing to reserve judgement until this years draft.

And here's some other mail.

Clarke worked with Jackson for 7 years after Jackson appointed him in 2009 because they shared values. After Clarke joined he found Jackson leaned more towards the Miller style of "vibe" picks like Dea, Taylor, Webberley, McDonald and Conca. This was against the Clarke method of collecting lots of personal data via surveys to ensure that "while talent is key, good character is also essential to fit in." http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2013-12-16/tiger-talent-scout-coup.
Since Hartley became List Manager this has been the stated method of recruiting. So this "new direction, new thought process" is a direct re-affirmation of what the club has been aiming at for the last couple of years. The solid citizen of B Ellis, McIntosh, Vlastuin and C Ellis.

If this is true, then I'm willing to reserve judgement until this years draft and then compare results between the last two years and the previous seven.

PS Geez se7en if you've got that access find out where Clarke did his recruiting - SA or WA?

 

[Jonesracing82]

Here's some mail.

Clarke couldn't work with Jackson much longer, vehemently disagreed with the direction of our first round picks. Clarke was one of the key people pushing for a change in type. This change has been in the works for about four months, Clarke has presented a entirely new direction to the footy department and Gale on what we value and why. This may be a internal promotion but it is a new direction, new thought process and the position has been earned. Hine was sought after but wasn't going to move.

If this is true, then I'm willing to reserve judgement until this years draft.

this is good to hear. B.Anderson has given him a wrap on Twitter

 

[Jonesracing82]

Just called the club and spoke to Gale
end of 2017 he believe.

give Bully/Scoop the # so they can discuss thier Draft/Trade idea's with the recruiters etc

 

[TigerMasochist]

Cheers brother,

The concern for leysy is trusting Clarke with his values given the are untested at the top level.

And unlike other roles/depts, this is one where you need to be so 100% sure you have the right people/processes in place because you don't know you have it right/wrong for a minimum 3 years down the track.

Thats how long results take to show, thus the lag effect to the output of the team is so bloody great.

The other point leysy would ask - Any word on Hartley? Is he definately staying?

Because interesting he is still List Mgr, Clarke "just" Recruiting Mgr.

If you look at most clubs now the guy at the top of the recruiting tree is the List Manager. i.e. Hine, Wright, Wells etc, the head up all the recruiting staff inc recruiting Mgr.

With Clarke in his role from internal would think it's imperative we get some new IP into this position in place of Hartley given how poorly this area of the club have performed.

Hartley is supposedly staying but is another who's job profile is modified slightly along with D Richardson who will still be overseeing the recruiting n well being of players n setting up our academy stuff. While Balmey concentrates more on the coaching side to start with, but it's all under Balmey's total oversight.
Guess it's all part of the review info that no doubt Benny's been trickle fed over recent weeks. Seems we're moving some of our staff into areas that better suit their strengths rather than just wiping out talent that's perhaps been poorly utilised. Then bringing in some newbies to complement or fill areas of weakness.

Seems to be the all over process at the moment, identify what's been working ok n keep. Identify what's been clunking along n struggling to keep up then adjust, modify, repair or replace as necessary.
Likely far better process than the scorched earth policy some love to advocate every few years, to maintain the good n improve the rest on a constant basis.

 

[Smoking Aces]

Ultimately all these guys report through to Balme.

 

[Dyer'ere]

Here's some mail.

Clarke couldn't work with Jackson much longer, vehemently disagreed with the direction of our first round picks. Clarke was one of the key people pushing for a change in type. This change has been in the works for about four months, Clarke has presented a entirely new direction to the footy department and Gale on what we value and why. This may be a internal promotion but it is a new direction, new thought process and the position has been earned. Hine was sought after but wasn't going to move.

If this is true, then I'm willing to reserve judgement until this years draft.

Great scoop. Do you know who picked Rioli, Scooper? Hipwood? Kennedy? Will Clarke choose this year or wa he out of the Vic loop during the year?

Anyway, really interesting stuff. Any further scoop is most welcome.

 

[Texaspinksock]

And here's some other mail.

Clarke worked with Jackson for 7 years after Jackson appointed him in 2009 because they shared values. After Clarke joined he found Jackson leaned more towards the Miller style of "vibe" picks like Dea, Taylor, Webberley, McDonald and Conca. This was against the Clarke method of collecting lots of personal data via surveys to ensure that "while talent is key, good character is also essential to fit in." http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2013-12-16/tiger-talent-scout-coup.
Since Hartley became List Manager this has been the stated method of recruiting. So this "new direction, new thought process" is a direct re-affirmation of what the club has been aiming at for the last couple of years. The solid citizen of B Ellis, McIntosh, Vlastuin and C Ellis.

If this is true, then I'm willing to reserve judgement until this years draft and then compare results between the last two years and the previous seven.

PS Geez se7en if you've got that access find out where Clarke did his recruiting - SA or WA?

Kmac is not what you would call a solid citizen

 

[Sintiger]

Do you promote from within when it's a poorly performed dep't?

In my business career i have often seen and found really talented people wasted in a department with the wrong leader.

So sometimes the answer is yes

 

[Sintiger]

Frank is in the big chair for this draft, so there's no need to appoint anyone until after the draft, when all this year's IP from other clubs has been acted upon.

FWIW I haven't seen anything stated that Frank will be in charge of this draft only that he goes part time after it. Given the changes I would be very surprised if he actually is even if he is on paper.