News Coaching Thread: The Hardwick Era

[Jirik13]

Should have beaten St Kilda - We were genuinely robbed of that win

Should have beaten North - Losing Touk and Sam Day (who was playing like prime Carey that day) took the wind out of our sails and Ainsworth still had a shot at the end to win the game.

Should have beaten the Eagles.

Flip those results and we're =6th. We need to pay up to get 1 or 2 guys who can come in and be an immediate upgrade in their positions. We don't need to draft anymore kids.

Yeah, we blew all those games. North and Eagles played well but if we converted just some opportunities we won comfortably. All between ears while being young and inexperienced.

Saints loss especially annoyed me. That s**t game style in the first half was unacceptable from Dimma. Neve seen such a horrible game style from both teams.

We will improve next year. The only problem is that most teams will improve too. We also had a good run with injuries.

Hopefully, a couple of quality players coming in. Then put together 3-4 wins in a row and confidence will go through the roof.

 

[KaySwizzle]

We will improve next year. The only problem is that most teams will improve too. We also had a good run with injuries.

This. The only teams that suddenly “click” were already good at one point and spent some time recuperating.

We rely too much on the same people to get better every year. Then put pressure on draftees to make us the next level team.

Hopefully this is the year we can land someone. Dimma power + draft capital + statistical improvement in most key areas + young talent should surely = enough pros to sell the dream to someone half decent…

 

[Jirik13]

This. The only teams that suddenly “click” were already good at one point and spent some time recuperating.

We rely too much on the same people to get better every year. Then put pressure on draftees to make us the next level team.

Hopefully this is the year we can land someone. Dimma power + draft capital + statistical improvement in most key areas + young talent should surely = enough pros to sell the dream to someone half decent…

Not playing finals will probably hurt us in recruitment. Rioli and Martin, it is. Will they make us significantly better? Let's see.

 

[KaySwizzle]

Not playing finals will probably hurt us in recruitment. Rioli and Martin, it is. Will they make us significantly better? Let's see.

Yeah. Even getting to the edge of finals would make us appealing enough I think. A few close losses in there (unfortunately to lower placed teams though). Who knows.

Gotta be able to sell our club. We sold the club and city to Dimma. Surely we can sell it to some players.

 

[Southern Sun]

I agree that we are very close. Our list isn't super young but our best 22 is. We need to add 2 or 3 experienced players to that best 22 and not have the likes of swallow, fiorini,Sexton being those experienced players, they aren't good enough. If we were to add rioli and dusty if the rumours are true it is an instant lift.
Dusty King read
Ainsworth walter Humphrey
Weller Anderson clohesy
Rioli Andrew Powell
Ballard Collins uwland

Witts/Moyle Rowell miller
Flanders rosas Graham

 

[Jirik13]

I agree that we are very close. Our list isn't super young but our best 22 is. We need to add 2 or 3 experienced players to that best 22 and not have the likes of swallow, fiorini,Sexton being those experienced players, they aren't good enough. If we were to add rioli and dusty if the rumours are true it is an instant lift.
Dusty King read
Ainsworth walter Humphrey
Weller Anderson clohesy
Rioli Andrew Powell
Ballard Collins uwland

Witts/Moyle Rowell miller
Flanders rosas Graham

Let's hope Martin is OK and can still play. I like Weller on the wing. Too tall forward line, IMO. I would replace Read with Rogers to bring more pressure (if he delivers in the pre-season).

 

[Yellow Feathers]

Sack the coach. pathetic

 

[thurls64]

This. The only teams that suddenly “click” were already good at one point and spent some time recuperating.

We rely too much on the same people to get better every year. Then put pressure on draftees to make us the next level team.

Hopefully this is the year we can land someone. Dimma power + draft capital + statistical improvement in most key areas + young talent should surely = enough pros to sell the dream to someone half decent…

what worries me is we did "click" in Darwin the connectivity and intuitive passing and handball was sublime yet it did not sustain, we have seen them flow and find each other effortlessly but it's not consistent

 

[Billy ray]

Our game plan v Collingwood was a hold and carry and handball game, only time we did it all season- no idea why it wasnt done again

 

[Mini GF]

In Dimma We Trust
Embrace the mantra
It will make you calmer and more confident

 

[CanYouFeelTheSunburn]

In Dimma We Trust
Embrace the mantra
It will make you calmer and more confident

Hands down the best coach we’ve ever had. It’s a no brainer. The sky is the limit. Enjoy the ride!

 

[robo_1]

After watching the press conference after the game do we expect a coaching staff change?

Interesting that other clubs have their line coaches then a raft of other specialist non game day coaches.

Hearing Brad Johnson

Brad Johnson

Age

48

Ht

182cm

Wt

87kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

19.7

5star

K

14.1

5star

HB

5.6

4star

M

5.9

5star

T

1.6

4star

G

1.5

5star

No current season stats available

D

12.8

4star

K

10.2

4star

HB

2.6

3star

M

2.2

3star

T

1.2

3star

G

0.6

3star

on the radio the other night he is a set shot coach at the bulldogs 1 or 2 days a week
Cam Mooney is similar at the giants
Dermott Brereton used to be forward craft coach a couple days a week at GWS then the saints

The suns have seemed to always just had the same handful of snr coach forward midfield and backline coaches

 

[Supersuns]

After watching the press conference after the game do we expect a coaching staff change?

Interesting that other clubs have their line coaches then a raft of other specialist non game day coaches.

Hearing Brad Johnson on the radio the other night he is a set shot coach at the bulldogs 1 or 2 days a week
Cam Mooney is similar at the giants
Dermott Brereton used to be forward craft coach a couple days a week at GWS then the saints

The suns have seemed to always just had the same handful of snr coach forward midfield and backline coaches

I would hope there is a large change going forward. Because who/what we have clearly isn't the answer. Need some really quality experienced assistants in, not an easy thing to find but I believe it's needed. Grigg surely can't stay midfield coach, it went from being our major strength to something that got beaten more often than not. I'd like some coaches from different systems to come in, so its not just all Richmond flavoured, I can't watch us kick it wide and long everytime again.

 

[KaySwizzle]

After watching the press conference after the game do we expect a coaching staff change?

Interesting that other clubs have their line coaches then a raft of other specialist non game day coaches.

Hearing Brad Johnson on the radio the other night he is a set shot coach at the bulldogs 1 or 2 days a week
Cam Mooney is similar at the giants
Dermott Brereton used to be forward craft coach a couple days a week at GWS then the saints

The suns have seemed to always just had the same handful of snr coach forward midfield and backline coaches

Easy to get ex players or coaches to be extra part time coaches when they just do it one or two days a week to top up some income or stay connected to a club/AFL.

I just don’t think we have the same level of availability up here to do that.

 

[robo_1]

Easy to get ex players or coaches to be extra part time coaches when they just do it one or two days a week to top up some income or stay connected to a club/AFL.

I just don’t think we have the same level of availability up here to do that.

Cameron mooney flies to Sydney to do the coaching. You don’t need a local for 1 or 2 days training
Wayne Campbell is still partly based in Sydney

 

[KaySwizzle]

Cameron mooney flies to Sydney to do the coaching. You don’t need a local for 1 or 2 days training
Wayne Campbell is still partly based in Sydney

Sydney to Melb is slightly more convenient than Melb to GC. So yes, it’s possible—but you can’t deny it is just far more difficult than getting in a car and driving 10 mins to Western Bulldogs.