Coach Adam Simpson Megathread est. 2017 - Staying for 2024, Lyon’s Cryin’

[SAweagle]

WC need to wheel out their version of comical ali.

" nothing to see here guys, this is all part of the process "

 

[Biggie]

I have no real strong feelings towards Simpson about sacking, but sheesh I think it's going to be tough for him to keep his job this week.

You think he'll get walked this week? Would be very unlike WCE wouldn't it?

 

[DanWCE]

I have no real strong feelings towards Simpson about sacking, but sheesh I think it's going to be tough for him to keep his job this week.

2.5 year payout should do the trick to keep him where he is

 

[Bender_]

You think he'll get walked this week? Would be very unlike WCE wouldn't it?

Dunno, but this is some really shitty stuff. I would not be at the least surprised. Absolute rock bottom.

2.5 year payout should do the trick to keep him where he is

Sure, but this is assuming that he wasn't given a clause in his contract regarding a maximum payout.

More likely we get another STFU email instead.

 

[VicBased]

I'm a Simmo supporter but you've just summed me up and I feel attacked

It's OK, there ARE GOOD Simmo supporters in their armchairs, a tad overweight with chips on their comfy paunch and beer in hand.




Then their are those other guys.

 

[Biggie]

More likely we get another STFU email instead.

Nothing surer.

 

[DanWCE]

Dunno, but this is some really shitty stuff. I would not be at the least surprised. Absolute rock bottom.



Sure, but this is assuming that he wasn't given a clause in his contract regarding a maximum payout.

More likely we get another STFU email instead.

Possibly, just seems a weird way to extend his contract. Simmo, we want the stability of retaining you long term into a rebuild, but if it goes off the rails you're out early and you won't be paid in full.

Basically, you're signed til 2025 but it means nothing if we deem it so.

 

[Bender_]

Possibly, just seems a weird way to extend his contract. Simmo, we want the stability of retaining you long term into a rebuild, but if it goes off the rails you're out early and you won't be paid in full.

Basically, you're signed til 2025 but it means nothing if we deem it so.

Yeah true.

 

[Shuestar13]

I think we are a step closer to just biting the bullet $$ wise. This is indefensible. The turnout the next two weeks will be interesting. Big VIC clubs with strong WA support will save the embarrassment of a sub 30k crowd.

 

[eaglespremiers]

I'm pretty neutral on the Simpson discussion, however, if any one performance is going to see him ousted it's the one West Coast just put up.
Losing by 116 points to the second worst team in the competition is pretty damning.

 

[Ochre]

Only email I want from Trev is a resignation letter.

 

[Forward Press]

I'm pretty neutral on the Simpson discussion, however, if any one performance is going to see him ousted it's the one West Coast just put up.
Losing by 116 points to the second worst team in the competition is pretty damning.

Yep, I've been fairly patient with it all since the start of 2021 but this kind of performance is a coach killer.

Time to go.

 

[Smeg Head]

Cant possibly be any worse than that, ever. Clean out everyone at this point

 

[DanWCE]

I think we are a step closer to just biting the bullet $$ wise. This is indefensible. The turnout the next two weeks will be interesting. Big VIC clubs with strong WA support will save the embarrassment of a sub 30k crowd.

If we're blowing the cap I'd prefer we spent it on extra S&C, development, tactical oppo analysis, scouting, just anything with an eye on the future and getting more player availability.

I'll judge Simmo when he's got a team to pick from.

 

[kaiserchief13]

There needs to be an AFL run review of the club. If that means the entire board, CEO replaced then that happens first, then the rest of the staff including head coach are under review. These performances are beyond pathetic. They are not currently producing an AFL level product. This has to happen ASAP though as this can't go on all year.

 

[Ochre]

If we're blowing the cap I'd prefer we spent it on extra S&C, development, tactical oppo analysis, scouting, just anything with an eye on the future and getting more player availability.

I'll judge Simmo when he's got a team to pick from.

Problem is cap tax grows exponentially in consecutive years so breaking it one year is fine but doing it every year isn't sustainable.

 

[Shuestar13]

If we're blowing the cap I'd prefer we spent it on extra S&C, development, tactical oppo analysis, scouting, just anything with an eye on the future and getting more player availability.

I'll judge Simmo when he's got a team to pick from.

I know, I agree totally. But, it’s hard after seeing that to think somewhat rationally
Not good.

 

[CursoryMercenary]

Do the best thing for the club & pack it in Simmo.

The guy is reposonsible at least in part for the shoddy state of the list & resigning all these ageing stars not on the park.

 

[Deplorable trumpster]

2.5 year payout should do the trick to keep him where he is

Is that the strongest argument a rusted on Simpson fanatic like yourself can come with to support him - i.e. it will cost us money if we sack him? That says it all IMO.

 

[WCE_phil]

I'm going to put this precursor on this. The AFL really became a permanent full time professional competition in 2000.

That is the single worst performance by any team in that time.

We just lost to 18th who had a % of 60 by 116 points.

Nisbett needs to walk this week.

 

[DanWCE]

Problem is cap tax grows exponentially in consecutive years so breaking it one year is fine but doing it every year isn't sustainable.

Absolutely understand that, and I've been more of the opinion that if we're going to blow it consecutively we may as well wait until we're in the window again and then just roll the cap tax dice when it matters.

We've been beyond poor this year. Woeful. Unwatchable. But I don't think our W - L changes with a different coach this year. Yes you can drive change with a fresh voice (Pies) but it does take player availability. That's what I'd like to focus on instead of throwing Simmo on the scrap heap right now. He's coaching with both hands tied behind his back and a ball gag in his mouth

 

[DanWCE]

Happy to get behind Trevor deleting his account.

 

[Deplorable trumpster]

Possibly, just seems a weird way to extend his contract. Simmo, we want the stability of retaining you long term into a rebuild, but if it goes off the rails you're out early and you won't be paid in full.

Basically, you're signed til 2025 but it means nothing if we deem it so.

If a coach in his position got paid out half of what is left on his contract, and he was allowed to get any other job he likes in the industry and the salary won't be deducted from his pay out, i wouldn't call that "nothing".

I am pretty sure an organisation like an AFL club would have some disaster mitigation/partial get out of jail clauses in their contracts in case of worst case scenarios.

 

[Ochre]

. He's coaching with both hands tied behind his back and a ball gag in his mouth

I don't want to hear etc

 

[bzparkes]

There needs to be an AFL run review of the club. If that means the entire board, CEO replaced then that happens first, then the rest of the staff including head coach are under review. These performances are beyond pathetic. They are not currently producing an AFL level product. This has to happen ASAP though as this can't go on all year.

AFL don't own the licence so why would they bother doing a review?