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Good interview. While he plays the blokey-bloke a bit, when he gets on a roll Rhyce comes across a self-aware strategic thinker.
Impressed at his "whole club" approach in learning about the club's history and ethos. In fairness Brad eventually said a lot of right things in this area (after some initial hiccups) so deeds will count for far more than words in years to come.
Exciting while I think of it that we are finally starting out again with a blank canvas. Future unknown and it's easier not to be completely demoralised by watching on as another finals series plays out when at least there's hope on the table. For probably the first time in 4 years.
Some other things that caught the ear as good indicators:
- Admits they set out to fortify the defensive foundation of the club right from the start of his reign, was concerned our games had become a bit "ping pong". Well **** me Rhyce, so were a lot of us (the fans).
- At first I was a bit offended by his comment about North "only" having 4 flags. Then I realised the potentially huge silver lining to the thought process. He values flags as a be-all/end-al. You'd therefore guess he sees a successful era at North Melbourne as one that sees us winning flags. Might seems obvious but we've seen over the last decade not everyone might share that ambition..
- Really wanted the job and always backs himself. Love that he's never minced his words or downplayed it. Never said some cliched "just what's best for the club". He wanted the role and quietly set about doing what it took to get it. That's the sort of drive we want in the main role.
It might all be fool's gold but I found this very encouraging.