Is Buckley A Good Coach?

[jathanas]

The senior coach is an important club figure and a legitimate topic of discussion. It's fair to do so and everyone has a right to express their view.

The mod team observed that the thread was dominated by a few protagonists and their points were repeated i.e. 8 years of regression vs marked improvement in 17,18 etc Pretty much everyone with a strong opinion has already expressed it here.

What further degraded discussion was the simplistic "sack FIGJAM" or "he's a legend" type posts.

This thread will remain open. If your view has slightly shifted or you have new thoughts please share. In an effort to encourage quality discussion repetitive statements and circular arguments will from now on be deleted as will silly posts suggesting that we sack a coach on match-day.

FYI Gone Critical Anzacday Maggie5

 

[Shannin]

If Bucks doesn't go tonight, sack Wright asap

 

[whiskeytown]

Better in the last quarter. Only lost to Geelong by 10pts.

The Bucks apologists will be like...

 

[TradeDraft]

Showed in last Qtr how Bad is Bucks Main Gameplan is.

Which is go Backwards and Sideways.

When we finally allowed to take the Game on we Looked Better.

Common Sense tells what Happens but Bucks and his Mates won't do the Right Thing

 

[Frogs]

Good final qtr but terrible in the the first three, especially the first half.

I'm undecided on jumping on the full blown Dump Bucks bandwagon, mostly cos I'd like to see more holistic review of all areas of failure with a plan to plug those gaps. That pertains to Bucks, but also Assistant Coaches and some of the organisational stuff going on currently.

Pretty keen to see a response from the Footy Club on this, and preferably soon

 

[jmac70]

If Bucks doesn't go tonight, sack Wright asap

Wow. That’s extreme, even for this thread.

 

[TradeDraft]

Good final qtr but terrible in the the first three, especially the first half.

I'm undecided on jumping on the full blown Dump Bucks bandwagon, mostly cos I'd like to see more holistic review of all areas of failure with a plan to plug those gaps. That pertains to Bucks, but also Assistant Coaches and some of the organisational stuff going on currently.

Pretty keen to see a response from the Footy Club on this, and preferably soon

Bucks would be far from the only Sacking

 

[TW Sherrin]

Posters are still debating this?

 

[jmac70]

Posters are still debating this?

I wouldn’t call it a debate.

 

[Maggie5]

Looking forward to the regular crowd of jmac and jono sticking up for there (their) boy.

Hey, you left me out.(their) boy.

Buckley would really tired very quickly running up and down from coaches box to kick it for them.

 

[PonsfordMagpie]

1942 (1-10)
1982 (2-9)
1999 (1-10)
2021 (2-9)

The 4 worst starts to a season in Collingwood’s history.

 

[BringouttheGimp]

Give him 3 yrs.. for the 3 junk time goals in the last.

 

[Doc1763]

1942 (1-10)
1982 (2-9)
1999 (1-10)
2021 (2-9)

The 4 worst starts to a season in Collingwood’s history.

The first was during the War, so can be excused.

The next 2 were the last season for that coach, hopefully, history will repeat.

 

[GCPie]

Hopefully gone by Monday.

 

[PonsfordMagpie]

The first was during the War, so can be excused.

The next 2 were the last season for that coach, hopefully, history will repeat.

Spot on.

‘82 and ‘99 saw Hafey and Shaw get sacked. Both coaches had shorter coaching stints at Collingwood than Buckley as well.

 

[jmac70]

Hopefully gone by Monday.

You’re going to be disappointed.

 

[OniAu]

The FIGJAM label really suits.

How he hasnt handed in his resignation is a joke. Guys kidding himself

 

[Scritchyscroony]

I'm actually impressed by Bucks at the moment. He has put together a new emergency gameplan mid season, got the players onboard and executing it in a matter of weeks. It's ugly but necessary. If we get better at it in the second half of the year (which we should) and find a few more goals then we will start seeing some wins. Enough to avoid the spoon hopefully.

He's debuting and playing lots of kids, trying positional changes for players, all while avoiding blow outs. Dare I say it... Looks like good coaching to me at the moment, given where our list is at.

I still want him gone though.

 

[jmac70]

The FIGJAM label really suits.

How he hasnt handed in his resignation is a joke. Guys kidding himself

People who love Collingwood don’t call him that.

 

[Doc1763]

People who love Collingwood don’t call him that.

Yes they do

 

[GreekLunatic]

We went back to basics what was that I couldn’t make it out today

 

[jmac70]

Yes they do

Do they Doc? You would know I suppose.

 

[regpies]

How many games do we have to do this, it’s been happening for years now.

Play short backwards or sideways for 3qtrs.

Then when the game is lost decide to play some attacking footy and lose by 1-2 goals. Goal kicking accuracy is another thing that’s been a problem for years.

It’s time for a change.

 

[Shannin]

You’re going to be disappointed.

Why JMac? Would you be surprised if he got the flick ? I don't think anyone in the footy industry would be.

 

[Doc1763]

Do they Doc? You would know I suppose.

Yes, I love Collingwood, and I call him FIGJAM

So, you're wrong, again.

 

[jmac70]

Why JMac? Would you be surprised if he got the flick ? I don't think anyone in the footy industry would be.

He won’t get the flick on Monday.