Stephen Silvagni made a rare request to attend a board meeting. Before leaving it, he directed some home truths to the senior leadership.
The club legend and full-back of the century will end his tenure as list manager when he parts ways with the club, believed to be the end of next week.Silvagni requested to attend a board meeting – events which he would rarely frequent – at the beginning of last week.that Silvagni directed some home truths to the board before leaving the meeting.
His departure is a significant moment for the club, given the prestige of the Silvagni name at Carlton. The 312-gamer is a two-time premiership player, a two-time best and fairest, a five-time All-Australian, a life member of the club and a hall of famer.Silvagni was at work on Monday, helping new recruit Jack Martin settle in.Several insiders at Carlton believe the recruitment of Martin is the cherry on top of Silvagni's overhaul of the list.
Tensions began to simmer early this year, believed to be when Liddle became involved in list management issues, particularly the attempted recruitment of Richmond premiership player Brandon Ellis. Silvagni has been a long-time friend of club president Mark LoGuidice and the decision to part ways has tested the relationship.
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