2024 in review | Jacob Weitering, the full chat

Summary

In this interview, the speaker reflects on a disappointing season for Carlton's football team, highlighting inconsistencies and a lack of identity as key issues. Despite the team's defensive struggles, there's optimism for improvement, with a focus on refining game aspects and building consistency. The speaker, a leader and strong performer, discusses personal growth, the importance of team unity, and the collective desire to achieve premiership success. He also touches on the broader club support and the significance of the team's identity.

Takeaways

• 😞 The speaker expresses frustration and bitterness over the team's performance and the way the season ended.
• 🏈 Inconsistencies in on-field behavior and failure to maintain the team's identity were cited as significant issues throughout the season.
• 🔄 The team experienced fluctuating performances, with periods of strong defense followed by games where they conceded high scores.
• 👀 The speaker acknowledges the experience and consistency of their opponents, Brisbane, highlighting the gap in finals games and the need to learn from it.
• 💪 Post-season, the team is highly motivated to improve, with a focus on refining their game and maintaining their identity.
• 🏋️‍♂️ The importance of consistency and the establishment of good habits are emphasized as key areas for individual and team growth.
• 🏆 The speaker's personal ambition is to win a Premiership, rather than focusing solely on individual accolades.
• 🤕 Despite dealing with injuries, the speaker believes they managed to contribute effectively to the team and learned how to make others better.
• 👥 The speaker praises the growth of certain team members, particularly Nick Newman and Lachie Cowan, and their contributions to the team.
• 🤝 The integration of Charlie Curnow into the leadership group is seen as a positive addition, bringing different perspectives and ideas.
• 💍 Outside of football, the speaker mentions his engagement during the year and plans to leave wedding planning to his partner.

Q & A

How does the speaker feel a few days after the elimination final?

The speaker feels a bit bitter and frustrated with the way the season ended.

What was the main challenge the group faced last year according to the speaker?

The main challenge was to go back to where they finished the previous year, which was a great challenge for the group.

What does the speaker identify as a significant issue throughout the season?

The speaker identifies inconsistencies in many areas, including on-field behavior, as a significant issue.

How does the speaker describe the team's performance in terms of consistency?

The speaker describes the team's performance as lacking consistency, noting that good teams don't lose two games in a row, which they did.

What was the review of the game like from the speaker's perspective?

The review of the game was hard to watch, with the team not performing well in any part of the game during the first half.

How does the speaker compare the team's experience to that of Brisbane?

The speaker acknowledges that Brisbane has much more experience with finals, having been to a grand final and having many more finals games under their belt.

What are the speaker's thoughts on the pre-season and the focus for next year?

The speaker sees the pre-season as a time to refine parts of their game and believes that consistency in their identity and playing style will be key.

What does the speaker think about the importance of habits in achieving consistency?

The speaker quotes Aristotle, emphasizing that habits, formed by repeated actions, are crucial for consistency.

How does the speaker plan to elevate their own game and the games of others?

The speaker plans to continue striving to be the best defender they can be and to lead the team towards success.

What was the speaker's mindset when playing with injuries early in the season?

The speaker viewed playing with injuries as part of the game and focused on working through it to contribute to the team.

How does the speaker evaluate the growth of other defenders on the team?

The speaker praises Nick Newman and Lachie Cowan for their growth and contributions, highlighting their potential to become top players.

What does the speaker think about the importance of team chemistry and continuity?

The speaker believes that having a consistent group of players is important for chemistry and performance, as it was lacking in certain periods of the season.

How does the speaker feel about Charlie's addition to the leadership group?

The speaker is positive about Charlie's addition, noting his different perspective and influence on the group.

What does 'stronger together' mean to the speaker?

For the speaker, 'stronger together' signifies the collective effort of everyone involved, from the players to the support staff and fans, which is crucial for success.