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Britts booted again
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HereComesTheTruth
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Get ready for it...
Here it comes...
i believe britts left because of his business ventures... (as reported on afl.com.au)
and that guy who has "NFI" effectively coached us to the 99 prelim, as well as the 01 & 02 finals campains
Terrific thread
ThereGoesTheTruth friend
Here it comes...
i believe britts left because of his business ventures... (as reported on afl.com.au)
and that guy who has "NFI" effectively coached us to the 99 prelim, as well as the 01 & 02 finals campains
Terrific thread
ThereGoesTheTruth friend
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Get ready for it...
Here it comes...
i believe britts left because of his business ventures... (as reported on afl.com.au)
and that guy who has "NFI" effectively coached us to the 99 prelim, as well as the 01 & 02 finals campains
Terrific thread
ThereGoesTheTruth friend
This guy effectively ran down our list - Have a deeper look.
I'm going to have to agree with the guy that comes with the truth.
I wish he wouldn't go with the truth when he stopped. Leave the truth here for the rest fo us to mess around with.
I wish he wouldn't go with the truth when he stopped. Leave the truth here for the rest fo us to mess around with.
HereComesTheTruth
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sorry i made a typo, *the 2000, 01 finals campaigns*
but no sorry "Jock" after having a deeper look and gathering some further perspective i came to the conclusion that i do not subscribe to your theory that "he ran our list into the ground". injuries in 02 led us to finish where we did, being excluded from the draft prevented us from rebuilding once our "premiership window" had closed
but no sorry "Jock" after having a deeper look and gathering some further perspective i came to the conclusion that i do not subscribe to your theory that "he ran our list into the ground". injuries in 02 led us to finish where we did, being excluded from the draft prevented us from rebuilding once our "premiership window" had closed
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We can differ HCTT - By the way one year and then business interests yeah sure. He got the arse....
thylacine60
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Singapore '42 revisited.
And it was worth creating a thread about?
He did the best with what crappy list he was given at Carlton. Voss cleared out 4 coaches I believe to bring in his own people.
Move along now.
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The first two posters are both half right. Had some tricks as a match-day tactician, but I wonder how many of them were "put Kouta on the ball". Was absolutely shite as a list manager (i.e. sack Fevola. Sean O'Keefe will be a champion, etc.), and poor senior coach - some guys just aren't made to be #1s.
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Most of the players and coaches who were involved with Britts at CFC still rave about the bloke. Nice guy who has an uncanny feel for the game. Was put in a tough spot with Parko and then shafted by Jack/Pagan.
Amazing that people actually IN footy think he is full of ideas!
Amazing that people actually IN footy think he is full of ideas!
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From all I have ever seen or heard I would have him back @ Carlton (but not as senior coach) if we had the chance.
could you do more with this list?
1. Andrew McKay - the backline general since SOS has retired.
2. Brett Ratten - Still the best despite increasing attention.
3. Scott Camporeale - Will mature further this season to compliment his silky skills.
4. Adrian Hickmott - The engine behind the Blues ferocious approach to the game and the fittest player at the Blues if off season training is any guide.
5. Simon Beaumont - Has an important key position role to play and should be able to continue his early 2001 form.
6. Corey McKernan - Call it a hunch but his best is fantastic and will be a massive focal point. His enthusiasm is very encouraging.
7. Lance Whitnall - May have a floating role so will not have as much pressure to carry the forward line as usual. Expect to see a much more relaxed Big Red in 2002.
8. Matthew Allan - Well, he has the undisputed number one ruck position and will not be required to rest in the forward pocket. Will be dominate if he remains injury free.
9. Matthew Lappin - Should benefit from having less pressure on him this year. Will still be as dangerous as ever.
10. Craig Bradley - One feels this is a phasing out period for the skipper much like the Parkin handover to Brittain. Can not help but be productive and inspirational.
11. Glenn Manton - A much better player than the critics suggest. Will win his share of contests from full back. Hugely important player.
12. Darren Hulme - Will again be the goer we need him to be. Will improve yet again.
13. Justin Murphy - Back where he belongs. Will show he never should have left.
14. Jim Plunkett - Will again give a good account of himself in most matches. Beware those second year Blues!
15. Ian Prendergast - Has a big role to play in our height deficient areas. Impressive fitness will keep his star rising if injury free.
16. Anthony Franchina - Accountable player that has started to show his own skills. Rated highly.
17. Brendan Fevola - Huge talent but will we get to see it. If he has any sense at all, he will show all his cards on the field instead of off it.
18. Simon Fletcher - Showed himself to be that honest type of player that we need to offset the stars in the side. Will continue to cement a spot.
19. Ryan Houlihan - Hopes for an elevation to top 10 status this year but off field dramas and speculation aren't positive. Has the potential to be anything. Will again be handy.
20. Trent Hotton - Will again be a key position/ruck backup and that value can't be underestimated.
21. Anthony Koutoufides - Would normally be 20 places higher but any time on the field and in form will be a bonus in 2002. I pray for a finals fairytale from the Koutaman!
22. Andrew Eccles - Injury free will be a huge boost to this Blues team as he has real talent. Still an unknown quantity though.
23. Scott Freeborn - A return to 2000 form beckons. Can Scott pull it off. At least will be serviceable.
24. Michael Mansfield - Will be important if injury strikes. A very efficient player giving it all he has got in the twilight of his career.
25. Ang Christou - Like Mansfield except he is a Blues favourite. In the right position to have a lot of responsibility on his shoulders should be get onto the field.
26. Simon Wiggins - The most impressive of the 2000 national draft class. Shows all the attributes and attitude to progress much further.
27. Luke Livingston - There on potential and reputation at this stage. The great blue hope in most Carlton circles. Recent reports are encouraging.
28. Lindsay Smith - In the firing line up to his neck if Allan goes down. Has a good leap and many Roos were sorry to lose him.
29. Trent Sporn - Probably the most unlucky not to get a run in 2001. Will definitely see senior game time in 2002.
30. Callan Beasy - Strong forward type but that is not where our deficiency lies. Looks promising for 2003.
31. Adam Pickering - Played senior football off the rookie list but the jury has still not seen enough of him to judge.
32. Jordan Doering - Marked down through his 'demotion' to the rookie list but showed enough to suggest he can make it if his attitude holds out.
33. Andrew Merrington - Needs to show more consistency in 2002. Has some ability.
34. Blake Campbell - Showed enough to warrant another look. May find it hard to break into a strong running brigade.
35. Sean O'Keefe - Much like Campbell. Handy lower grade player who deserves a longer look.
36. Jarrad Waite - Has the physical attributes and the bloodline to be a great player. 2002 will be a learning curve.
37. Sam Cranage - Has ability but whether that is enough to make the senior side is doubtful. Back onto the list via a 'lucky loser' mystery selection.
38. David Gallagher - Widely considered the worst on our list but has a lot of pace if Diesel can teach him some skills.
39. Adam Mathews - Back up ruckman lucky to earn a recall by virtue of salary cap restraints and lack of quality talls in the draft.
40. Michael Davis - Surprising axing from a strong Bomber squad. Has the ability to make something of himself in time.
41. Ezra Bray - Well, I've heard of him at least. Has some skills but by all accounts the most injury prone player in the world. Should be right at home in this Blues side.
42. Justin Davies - Not much known. Future prospect, strong overhead mark.
43. Bret Thornton - Like Davies except he's on the rookie list only and even less known about him.
PS. Straight form ODN's mouth 2002
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Not me. Our football club is in the business of winning premierships, and getting Britts back would be akin to moving backwards. If we were to bolster our off-field team, i'd go for someone who has only just finished in the game, or someone like Dean Laidley. Very astute match day tactician.
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Technically it was from my fingers.
Thanks for that, some very ordinary calls in there by me.
The Cranium
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He did the best with what he had, let him move to greener fields.
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I always felt sorry for Britts.
Just had the impression that Parkin saw the writing on the wall and jumped ship leaving him (Brittan) to deal with a fractioning (and ageing)playing group.
Anyways, its all in the past now.
Just had the impression that Parkin saw the writing on the wall and jumped ship leaving him (Brittan) to deal with a fractioning (and ageing)playing group.
Anyways, its all in the past now.
You have no idea Jock i must say, you seem to base it on us finishing 16th and Elliott making an example out of him. If anything Carlton owe Brittan for the poor treatment he got!!!
Like others here, Britts was a fantastic coach, speak to David Parkin and he'll tell you all about it, speak to past players and they'll tell you about it, ask Michael Voss and he'll tell you about it.
Voss didn't sack Britts, Voss actually recruited Britss this year, he aint just going to sack him.
Would love to see him back at Carlton in an assistant role.
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No I base it on the two years he was heavily involved towards the end of Parkin's reign and then in his own right and more how he guided us to 16th not just the fact we finished 16th. It didn't just happen overnight he took our list down gradually then the thump came. Worst coach in my long memory of the club. And yeah I'm sure he was a good bloke. Thats great.
By the way Parkin has since acknowledged he left the list thin on topping up chasing that one last flag and not leaving us with much coming through. Britts was his main man so yeah he was up to his neck in topping up that caused the vacuum of youthful talent.
