Opinion Sack Hinkley 11 - Gentlemen, this is democracy manifest

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"Port fans have wanted blood for years even when the club has been performing well."

Isn't that the opposite of fickle?
And still here demanding change rather than just wandering off into the sunset.

Also the opposite of fickle.

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The Detriot Pistons just fired Monty Williams after one piss poor season and an 80 million dollar contract (which their owner will pay out)

And they have been a basketcase franchise in the NBA for 10 years now but at least their ownership decided to cut their losses early and not stick around with a deadbeat coach
 
I dunno now, the booing seems to have hit a nerve.

I imagine they don’t show him at all in the dogs game on the big screen and from then only if we’re winning.

It's up to the network televising the game as to whether he gets shown on the screen. Given how topical his tenure is, they'll definitely show him a few times
 
There are a number of parallels between Port Adelaide and Parramatta Eels. Both are big clubs, successful off field and passionate fan base.

The Eels recently sacked Brad Arthur after 10 years. Brad built the club to consistently compete from a rabble that it was. We made the GF two years sho but lost to the mighty panthers.

Unlike Ken, Brad could coach and won against top teams. The Eels was the only team to beat Melbourne and Penrith twice in a regular season. Unlike Ken, Brad's team lost to lesser opponents.

I became a vocal Sack Brad person after a shocking loss in Darwin against undersized Dolphins this year. Brad had no plan other than the power game but the Eels were regressing while the competition continued to improve and negated the only advantage.

Like Ken, Brad became 'stubborn' and stuck to his guns - natural human nature but unhelpful. Like Ken, Brad was loved by the team but his instructions were not executed. Like Ken, Brad was deeply respected by the club hierarchy.

After the sacking, the Eels are playing a lot better footy although not winning. Players now know that their careers are on the line. The interim coach had implemented changes to the game plan and structure - we are showing glimpses of attractive and winning footy.

I think Ken Hinkley can coach and mentor. However he has reached his peak, he can't take the next step forward. I wish him well and Tasmania Foundation Coach/Mentor is a perfect role for him.

It's time, Ken.
 

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Travis Boak cops his share of criticism on this board, but i'd argue that in 2013 and 2014 he was an absolute jet and an incredible leader of a young side, fast becoming a club great. Not the most gifted player to ever grace a field, but an incredible work ethic, and a drive to squeeze everything he could from his body. Then he just plateaued, like SO many other players under Hinkley who didn't possess the incredible natural talents of a Robbie Gray. Players like Boak would have thrived under a good coach, but how many players' careers just stalled under Hinkley when their natural ability couldn't take them much further? Ken Hinkley couldn't harness the sun if he lived in a glasshouse on Mercury.
He was also a dead eye in front of goal and a clutch captain. He had a winners instinct. How things have changed.
 
He was also a dead eye in front of goal and a clutch captain. He had a winners instinct. How things have changed.

He used to lose his shit at team mates that did the wrong thing , in 2014 against North at marvel he ripped wingard to shreds for not sticking to the structure for a minute straight
 
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