No Oppo Supporters 2024 AFL General Discussion

[Kbroome]

No idea but you would think a discussion would have been had long before today. I would think Simpson has been hanging by a thread for a while now, not that I really see why.

Only reason Simpson was not sacked a year ago was the big contract he got and something to do with them not wanting to pay the value of the contract at the time. Guessing it might have had some cap implications as well and now that another year has passed they are moving him on

 

[Millky95]

Simpson gone but he coached a side that not only stopped a Richmond 4-peat and a Buckley flag. A true Hall of Famer in my book

 

[SM]

I doubt anything will happen and if nothing happens, Tom Gossage should apologise. About time the media are held to account if they get something wrong.

He's been sacked.

 

[SM]

Simpson gone but he coached a side that not only stopped a Richmond 4-peat and a Buckley flag. A true Hall of Famer in my book

Didn't buckley stop the Richmond 4 peat?

 

[TheGoatBaron]

He's been sacked.

Shakes head @ the Eagles.

 

[BloodySwan]

I don't get he decision to sack him now. It should have been done a year ago, all they've done is pushed their rebuild further back

 

[GoTheSwannies]

I don't get he decision to sack him now. It should have been done a year ago, all they've done is pushed their rebuild further back

Aparently it was an issue with the soft cap that prevented them from doing it with 2 years to run. So this was probably on the cards for some time.

 

[Kbroome]

I don't get he decision to sack him now. It should have been done a year ago, all they've done is pushed their rebuild further back

Just read that it was the tax of paying out contracts was halved from 20% --> 10% and thus with another year down it became significantly cheaper to sack him. I don't know if this rule came into effect at the start of the season or the new financial year as this is just a week or so after the new financial year started

 

[Swannie0307]

Given the window we’re in, I can’t see Horse wanting to vacate his position anytime soon… so I think we’re now likely to lose Coxy , which is a shame

 

[bedford]

Just asking the question for people with sources within the Swans but the Simpson (probable) sacking has no impact on the Dean Cox succession plan?

Of course it does

 

[BloodySwan]

Given the window we’re in, I can’t see Horse wanting to vacate his position anytime soon… so I think we’re now likely to lose Coxy , which is a shame

Reminiscent of when Dew went to the suns

 

[anotherletdown]

Of course it does

You would expect Pyke is well aware of Dean Cox's situation. Cannot imagine they flicked Simpson without knowing Cox's intentions for next year.

We'll have a very motivated second bidder for Warner now, Freo not the only hat in the ring. Hard to imagine he stays... especially as it feels (to me) like Reid is unlikely to sign another contract, the draft capital is available.

Personally, I think their best chance (only chance) of keeping Reid is massive team change and a couple of huge trades. They need a big breeze to sweep the cobwebs out. Fresh start with a new focus

 

[anotherletdown]

Reminiscent of when Dew went to the suns

I still say Rhyce Shaw was as big a loss as Dew going

 

[Wheresbuddy]

You would expect Pyke is well aware of Dean Cox's situation. Cannot imagine they flicked Simpson without knowing Cox's intentions for next year.

We'll have a very motivated second bidder for Warner now, Freo not the only hat in the ring. Hard to imagine he stays... especially as it feels (to me) like Reid is unlikely to sign another contract, the draft capital is available.

Personally, I think their best chance (only chance) of keeping Reid is massive team change and a couple of huge trades. They need a big breeze to sweep the cobwebs out. Fresh start with a new focus

Someone on SEN has just said Cox is 100% going to be the next WCE coach. Like all new coaches, he would have a shopping list of players with Chad at the very top. Chad and Cox would also have a very close working (if not personal) relationship given he's been our midfield coach for a long time now.

 

[bedford]

Someone on SEN has just said Cox is 100% going to be the next WCE coach. Like all new coaches, he would have a shopping list of players with Chad at the very top. Chad and Cox would also have a very close working (if not personal) relationship given he's been our midfield coach for a long time now.

I heard that , it was someone a reporter . So many will say this so no need and i think it was Campbell Brown

 

[bloodsbigot]

Someone on SEN has just said Cox is 100% going to be the next WCE coach.

If it somehow happens who would replace him?

 

[bedford]

If it somehow happens who would replace him?

The club will work that out im sure

 

[hairy biker]

Great response from Adam Simpson to a question from The West's journalist Michael Woodcock;
(Unfortunately can't embed vid)

https://www.theroar.com.au/afl/video/listen-simpsons-jab-at-journo-parting-whack-at-cruel-media-gets-round-of-applause-from-eagles-1365552/

 

[bedford]

Great response from Adam Simpson to a question from The West's journalist Michael Woodcock;
(Unfortunately can't embed vid)

https://www.theroar.com.au/afl/video/listen-simpsons-jab-at-journo-parting-whack-at-cruel-media-gets-round-of-applause-from-eagles-1365552/

Journalism is at an all time low

 

[The Mares Leg]

I heard that , it was someone a reporter . So many will say this so no need and i think it was Campbell Brown

Correct. Brown claims he’s a lock.

 

[SM]

Great response from Adam Simpson to a question from The West's journalist Michael Woodcock;
(Unfortunately can't embed vid)

https://www.theroar.com.au/afl/video/listen-simpsons-jab-at-journo-parting-whack-at-cruel-media-gets-round-of-applause-from-eagles-1365552/

I agree to an extent but West Coast have been poor for a while. People are allowed to call it as it is. When you're in the public eye you get the attention that goes with it.

 

[Swannie0307]

Someone on SEN has just said Cox is 100% going to be the next WCE coach. Like all new coaches, he would have a shopping list of players with Chad at the very top. Chad and Cox would also have a very close working (if not personal) relationship given he's been our midfield coach for a long time now.

Fair points but I think Chad's relationships with Errol & co are much stronger than with Coxy.

I reckon the only scenario where he may be more inclined to leave post 2025 is if we win the flag this year.

 

[Swannie0307]

If it somehow happens who would replace him?

Adam Simpson

 

[The Mares Leg]

Adam Simpson

Don’t laugh…..

 

[BloodySwan]

Adam Simpson

Why not? Former team mate of Horse.