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I don't know what qualifications any of the coaches in the AFL currently hold, but don't a fair percentage of them go straight from playing into development roles in either AFL, AFLW or some might do a bit of coaching from a state league level first? It generally all happens pretty quick for an ex player once they decide that coaching is the path they want to go down.

If they want to get into coaching would you rather that did a stint of grassroots at Bell Park before coming into the AFL system?

Pretty sure most clubs aren't any different to ours, didn't Brad Ebert go straight from playing to a development role at Carlton?
I think Brad had some tertiary qualifications (Sports Science?) that had got in last years with Port. All of our coaches are the result of getting developments jobs once their playing days were over. Training on the job!
 

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On the few occasions I went to watch the magpies I was very unimpressed with Hartlett.

Very much in the Hinkley mould of
Guy that stands near the interchange with very little discussion without the headset on or with players as they come off

Like one game the people I was with and myself genuinely laughing at him as he seemed last to know messages that Westhoff was sending out
Doesn't surprise me in the slightest. It's like we try & find the most incompetent coaches.
 
In what world do we have Cam Sutcliffe, Matthew Lobbe, Hamish Hartlett, Justin Westhoff, Paul Stewart, Jordan Hinkley employed by the football department? I'm sure I've missed some quality born from the Hinkley School of Unsuccess.
 
In what world do we have Cam Sutcliffe, Matthew Lobbe, Hamish Hartlett, Justin Westhoff, Paul Stewart, Jordan Hinkley employed by the football department? I'm sure I've missed some quality born from the Hinkley School of Unsuccess.
Yes Ken, Yes of course Ken, what time do you want me take Donna shopping Ken. FMD.
 
In what world do we have Cam Sutcliffe, Matthew Lobbe, Hamish Hartlett, Justin Westhoff, Paul Stewart, Jordan Hinkley employed by the football department? I'm sure I've missed some quality born from the Hinkley School of Unsuccess.
This football department team just sucks. It’s as simple as that. Too many ex-Port players and not enough people outside the club to offer a point of difference. All have ties to Hinkley. It’s no wonder why we will never win a flag under his tenure.

13th season in 2025 and nothing has been achieved. The list has gone through many changes and still cannot win one.
 
In what world do we have Cam Sutcliffe, Matthew Lobbe, Hamish Hartlett, Justin Westhoff, Paul Stewart, Jordan Hinkley employed by the football department? I'm sure I've missed some quality born from the Hinkley School of Unsuccess.

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