Coaching Staff Brendon Bolton - Senior Coach - Locked in until end of 2020 (23/5/18)

[La Dispute]

Great decision!

Was so impressed with the way he coached in Clarko's absence. Is affable with the media, has worked in a good system and has the personality to become a wonderful AFL coach.

Hopefully he injects some of that enthusiasm into the playing group. I reckon the boys are going to love playing under him.

Would also love to see JB stay on in some capacity, be it as an assistant coach or a mentoring role. We've seen he's got the right attitude and if he can add some strings to his bow he may get some serious consideration for a senior role elsewhere.

Welcome BB!

 

[Warsaw]

Welcome Bolts, thanks Barks.

I've said it before, this is the first honest search for a coach, the club really has ever had.

For that I'm thankful, and optimistic that we're somewhere closer to being on the right track. Now just sign Kreuzer.

 

[Jatz]

Are we expecting him to front the media today?

 

[thylacine60]

Welcome Brendon. Who's a good little coach? You are aren't you? Yes you are, yes you are!

 

[Kramer1]

Rapt... something David Parkin about this fella!!!

Not seeing it...

 

[Matty411]

His press conferences and general demeanor is infectious.

"How good is it to coach your own side?" He's going to take this opportunity with both hands and run.

Great appointment, and great decision CFC.

 

[Just Kreuzing]

Welcome BB, need to get to work quickly to address our playing list issues so go and tell Clarko your ******* off straight after this weekends game and smack him in the ears for Ian Aitken on the way out.

But obviously do it with a smile on your face please.

"Thanks for coming"

 

[DannyJ]

Well done Bolts.
Hope he does well at the Blue boys. You might be down at the moment but you're a proud footy club with a rich history. This is a massive step in the right direction.

 

[Sin City]

Fantastic appointment!

 

[Slats]

Big thank you to John Barker for his work since taking over.

Best of luck to Brendon Bolton. We're behind you 100%.

Can't wait to see Carlton rising once again.

 

[LordLucifer]

Bolton owes no-one anything so he has the right to do as he likes to turn this club around.

He wasn't my preferred candidate but I am not against the appointment, he has three-years to change the list, culture & attitude of our onfield efforts.

He will not be judged on win-losses, but how he makes the players want to be play for him and each other. Discipline & structure will be cornerstones of what makes this club successful again, I'd like to think young Brendan will instil that into the playing group.

I'm also hopeful that he brings in an all-new football department & coaching panel, we certainly need a broom through the place.

 

[Quazza]

first post under the Fox Footy announcement made me laugh

"Thoughts are with Brendon Bolton, his family and his friends during this difficult time"

 

[MrsEddieBetts]

I hope the club backs him in long term...i.e., for more than 3 years, to do what really needs to be done.

 

[Just Kreuzing]

Start date hasn't been confirmed yet.

Surely he cannot be in the Hawthorn box in round 23 when we play them, get this weekend done to allow Ratten another week before he gets back into it and then get out of there.

 

[MrsEddieBetts]

Surely he cannot be in the Hawthorn box in round 23 when we play them, get this weekend done to allow Ratten another week before he gets back into it and then get out of there.

Ratten might need more than a week.

 

[Windhover]

You are welcomed by a Club united in its support. Just hope you go a little better than the last Brendan around these parts.

 

[Just Kreuzing]

Ratten might need more than a week.

Yeah agree but he still cant be in the opposition box in round 23 against us, If Ratts is not back on deck then the Hawks will need to make alternative arrangements.

Hird is available....

 

[P_Crippy]

I'm most excited to see a recognisable/different "Carlton" game-plan.

 

[F_therest]

Hats off to Trigg...his actions and communication since he's joined us have been top notch.
Certainly giving the members what they want in terms of clear and open communication, as well as the clubs general direction.

 

[Slats]

Hardwick, Cameron, Simpson, Beveridge and now Bolton. Clarkson has an impressive list of assistants under him turning into senior coaches.

 

[MrsEddieBetts]

Yeah agree but he still cant be in the opposition box in round 23 against us, If Ratts is not back on deck then the Hawks will need to make alternative arrangements.

Hird is available....

 

[F_therest]

I'm most excited to see a recognisable/different "Carlton" game-plan.

One that is actually modern and can succeed in todays game you mean?

 

[Jatz]

Not seeing it...

Small side note but I've got a personalised letter from Parko on this picture that he signed for me a couple of years ago! One of my most treasured possessions!

 

[MrsEddieBetts]

I'm most excited to see a recognisable/different "Carlton" game-plan.

Maybe even a Plan B!

 

[Stamos]