Roast Bevo pull your ******* head in

[adogsfan5]

I wonder who will be available at the end of next year. Will all the good coaches be taken?

If clubs can steal ours, then it’s time we did the same.

Unless we have royally fk* our soft cap

 

[doggies ftw]

It could be structure or it could be the players not working hard/not fit enough.

It was mentioned that we ran a collective 7KMs less than the Fremantle players - which does suggest a work rate/fitness issue.

The one thing you could never argue against Bev was the players played for him, workrate has never been an issue for us. Currently it is and the players aren’t playing for him - say what you will about his tactics or game plan but at the end of the day this is all that matters.

He has to go, I don’t think the club will make that call so hopefully he has some self awareness and makes this decision on his own - he acts like a very smart, rational dude - smarter than everyone else & always knows better, well let’s see if he can recognise this and make the right decision.

Go out on top, on his own terms as a club legend (well relative to the way most go out anyway), go get paid the big bucks to try and fix North (which he’d be great at btw) but enoughs enoughs here - it’s in his best interests too, if he leaves on his own terms now he’ll have plenty of offers, but being pushed next year changes things

 

[Charlie Bucket]

OK, this is very left field but is there any possibility that Beveridge could fall on his sword at season's end? He may be coming to the view that he has taken this group as far as he can and that now it deserves a fresh direction. I admit it is highly unlikely but these thoughts must be starting to take shape in his psyche right now.

There’s zero chance he gets sacked, but he could possibly pull the pin at seasons end. Although I also think it’s unlikely.

My money would be he leaves once his contract is up.

Will be interesting to see what that looks like come the end of 2023. Will we have a different looking group of assistants or will we be left with Spangher, Webb and Bubba.

 

[doggies ftw]

If clubs can steal ours, then it’s time we did the same.

Unless we have royally fk* our soft cap

Can’t really be royally ****ed, it’s not like people sign long term contracts - unless we’ve got our myotherapist signed to a 7 year contract - any mistakes we’ve made in the past are definitely fixable, if not this year then definitely by next year anyway.

Also Myotherapists are a great use of our funds, considering the amount of soft tissue injuries we get from our bog average conditioning staff - the more myotherapists the better

 

[ScragCity]

Bevidge, your time is up

 

[BallaratBulldog]

Not that Bevo will be moved on but if he was the Dogs will probably hire Gia. Keeps it in house.

 

[Dogs_r_barking]

I am worried about Bevo, he has aged this year. He doesn’t look happy, he always looks worried, he has cut down on his media appearances, and his coaching moves are increasingly unhinged and desperate.

I know he is on the record for saying that you should never stay in the job for too long, I think he will be reading the writing on the wall.

 

[_Mike_]

Bevidge, your time is up

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time for a little shakeup, turn the tables upside down, change the culture of accepting mediocrity and move to an era of ruthless aggression

 

[BrisDog]

Could we get the Governor General to sack Bevo? Similar to the Whitlam government thingy

Can D Mitchell be our Sir John Kerr??

 

[Hobdog]

I am worried about Bevo, he has aged this year. He doesn’t look happy, he always looks worried, he has cut down on his media appearances, and his coaching moves are increasingly unhinged and desperate.

I know he is on the record for saying that you should never stay in the job for too long, I think he will be reading the writing on the wall.

Thought the same thing this year. Looks like a man suffering burnout to me.


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[bullish23]

I am worried about Bevo, he has aged this year. He doesn’t look happy, he always looks worried, he has cut down on his media appearances, and his coaching moves are increasingly unhinged and desperate.

I know he is on the record for saying that you should never stay in the job for too long, I think he will be reading the writing on the wall.

Agree with a lot of that. I’m on the record saying next year top 4 or bust with Bevo, so I’m prepared to give it 12 more months. But right now is his 2016 Hardwick moment. The Board and Bains must force upon him a senior assistant. That is a non-negotiable. He’s become untouchable in his own mind, sprouting hubris with talk of revolutions and this cannot be allowed to continue. The most important end of year interview will be Bains, Grant and Bevo himself.

We are going to know in the first 2 mins of next season if things have changed when the oppo takes a mark and as to whether we stand the mark or retreat back….

 

[ScragCity]

I am worried about Bevo, he has aged this year. He doesn’t look happy, he always looks worried, he has cut down on his media appearances, and his coaching moves are increasingly unhinged and desperate.

I know he is on the record for saying that you should never stay in the job for too long, I think he will be reading the writing on the wall.

Back when he first started he said that he thinks the shelf life for a senior coach is about five years. It's paradoxical that people find it so difficult to follow their own advice.

 

[D Mitchell]

Can D Mitchell be our Sir John Kerr??

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What's the state of the FFC vice-regal cellar ?

 

[TiAn_]

I am worried about Bevo, he has aged this year. He doesn’t look happy, he always looks worried, he has cut down on his media appearances, and his coaching moves are increasingly unhinged and desperate.

I know he is on the record for saying that you should never stay in the job for too long, I think he will be reading the writing on the wall.

Bev’s been flat since the club told him they wouldn’t be using the extra Geelong Rd land for a halfpipe.

 

[Chicago1]

Where's Bevo's Brief today? I'm waiting with bated breath to watch it and it's not in my Inbox. I even checked Spam where it really belongs. I ain't happy. grr...

 

[Dogs_r_barking]

Agree with a lot of that. I’m on the record saying next year top 4 or bust with Bevo, so I’m prepared to give it 12 more months. But right now is his 2016 Hardwick moment. The Board and Bains must force upon him a senior assistant. That is a non-negotiable. He’s become untouchable in his own mind, sprouting hubris with talk of revolutions and this cannot be allowed to continue. The most important end of year interview will be Bains, Grant and Bevo himself.

We are going to know in the first 2 mins of next season if things have changed when the oppo takes a mark and as to whether we stand the mark or retreat back….

Perfect opportunity to bring in Leon Cameron as an assistant coach, it seems to me Leon is making amends too, with his comments about Hanes and that infamous coin toss.

 

[fred cook]

Perfect opportunity to bring in Leon Cameron as an assistant coach, it seems to me Leon is making amends too, with his comments about Hanes and that infamous coin toss.

Why do people really believe Leon Cameron would cone ti the Bulldogs to be Bevos 2nd in charge on crap money


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[Dogs Rule]

Where's Bevo's Brief today? I'm waiting with bated breath to watch it and it's not in my Inbox. I even checked Spam where it really belongs. I ain't happy. grr...

Damn, I was really looking forward to the glum expression and some garbage about 'not having enough contributors' and needing to 'get better in a few areas'.

 

[Shacf501]

Agree with a lot of that. I’m on the record saying next year top 4 or bust with Bevo, so I’m prepared to give it 12 more months. But right now is his 2016 Hardwick moment. The Board and Bains must force upon him a senior assistant. That is a non-negotiable. He’s become untouchable in his own mind, sprouting hubris with talk of revolutions and this cannot be allowed to continue. The most important end of year interview will be Bains, Grant and Bevo himself.

We are going to know in the first 2 mins of next season if things have changed when the oppo takes a mark and as to whether we stand the mark or retreat back….

If they don't I will not be purchasing a family membership this year... win or lose, the lack of passion and suspect team selections is making me hate football. Lose the same way each and every week. Over and over again its the same mistakes... same players turning it over.... enough is enough!

 

[Generation West]

We are all forever grateful to Luke for what he did for us in 2016, but we have a list that should be playing consistent football ala Geelong now and Hawthorn of 8 years ago. The reality is that we were above average in 2016 and peaked beautifully for that finals series and we were consistent for the first half of 2021 and looked to be on the cusp of something special, but then the wheels fell off again.

Every year since 2015 we have been inconsistent, but have been viewed as a dangerous team to play who on their day is capable of beating anyone. WTF is that?

I think he has to go but this will only happen if he identifies that it is time. The club won't sack him and I don't think it would be the right thing to do.
If he does stay, the coaching panel needs to be completely overhauled - all 3 line coaches need to go.

Possibly Granty has to go. Great bloke but part of the Bevo boys club me thinks.

New footy ops manager, senior assistant, 3 x quality line coaches.

We need people who will challenge the coaches thinking, suggest new ideas and tactics and breathe some life into the group. The concede tactic for manning the mark is so bad. Someone like Monty would straight up call this for what it is.

 

[Dog 36]

We are all forever grateful to Luke for what he did for us in 2016, but we have a list that should be playing consistent football ala Geelong now and Hawthorn of 8 years ago. The reality is that we were above average in 2016 and peaked beautifully for that finals series and we were consistent for the first half of 2021 and looked to be on the cusp of something special, but then the wheels fell off again.

Every year since 2015 we have been inconsistent, but have been viewed as a dangerous team to play who on their day is capable of beating anyone. WTF is that?

I think he has to go but this will only happen if he identifies that it is time. The club won't sack him and I don't think it would be the right thing to do.
If he does stay, the coaching panel needs to be completely overhauled - all 3 line coaches need to go.

Possibly Granty has to go. Great bloke but part of the Bevo boys club me thinks.

New footy ops manager, senior assistant, 3 x quality line coaches.

We need people who will challenge the coaches thinking, suggest new ideas and tactics and breathe some life into the group. The concede tactic for manning the mark is so bad. Someone like Monty would straight up call this for what it is.

What you suggest I agree with and I would think it would also make Bev a better coach.

There is a part of me that thinks Bev is the problem but then I think with the assistants he has he’s probably carrying so many watermelons that his dropping too many.

Would love to see Bev with the structure you say

 

[adogsfan5]

Let’s say hypothetically he did step down.

Who are the current good candidates? A new coach would be licking their lips.

 

[dogwatch]

Bevo is very unlikely to fall on his sword spontaneously. Media pressure on its own won’t do it either - outside criticism just hardens his resolve.

What will do it is pressure from within the club, especially from the players. However Bont won’t instigate a putsch himself.

Bont may however have his hand forced. If enough players say to him I’m done with this coach and so I’m done with this club he might see that taking an ultimatum to management is the best course out of some pretty unappealing options.

That ultimatum might have options, e.g. either Bevo goes or we have a serious restructuring of the coaching roles. Checks and balances.

If that happened Bevo might think it’s not worth the arm wrestle and might decide to move on. No doubt he is already set up for life financially.

I don’t think any of that is likely but it can’t be ruled out. The next couple of games should tell us whether he’s lost the players or not.

And if we fail to make the eight the next few weeks after Rd 23 could be worth watching. A full review, preferably from an outsider, is the least we should accept.

 

[adogsfan5]

Bevo is very unlikely to fall on his sword spontaneously. Media pressure on its own won’t do it either - outside criticism just hardens his resolve.

What will do it is pressure from within the club, especially from the players. However Bont won’t instigate a putsch himself.

Bont may however have his hand forced. If enough players say to him I’m done with this coach and so I’m done with this club he might see that taking an ultimatum to management is the best course out of some pretty unappealing options.

That ultimatum might have options, e.g. either Bevo goes or we have a serious restructuring of the coaching roles. Checks and balances.

If that happened Bevo might think it’s not worth the arm wrestle and might decide to move on. No doubt he is already set up for life financially.

I don’t think any of that is likely but it can’t be ruled out. The next couple of games should tell us whether he’s lost the players or not.

And if we fail to make the eight the next few weeks after Rd 23 could be worth watching. A full review, preferably from an outsider, is the least we should accept.

I haven’t heard a thing from the preso but Baines always seems fall of praise for the coach. I hope the club has some balls and says this year was a fail, we need a thorough review.

 

[Timewillcome]

No way he walks away from his salary. Don't underestimate the power of self interest. He talks about coaches knowing when it's time, but leaving money on the table is another matter.

He complains about the soft cap but could take a cut off he wanted resources for other things.

We will do the same thing next year, all the same stategy because he is too stubborn to admit he's wrong. Bevo will phone it in for the last half a year and finish with an elimination final loss.

We will then resign him for another 3 of the same.

I'd have dumped him in 2018. One trick pony. Emotion only works in short bursts. Our style of play is too taxing to sustain all season so top 4 is never possible. Needs to be told now he won't be renewed and hope he walks.