Ken Hinkley Anyone?

[Wally Matera]

Being an old Fitzroy boy, l have a soft spot for coaches like Ross Lyon and Roosy... both who have done exceptionally well to date.

I see Hinkley being more of the same. Ex-Fitzroy players never seem to think they were bigger than the game (except for the occasional bloke, ie Doc Whieldon, etc), but Lyon and Roosy seem to have a good solid grounding, not your rah-rah coach.

None of the candidates really stand out for me. But l'm warming to having a guy like Hinkley who has beens successful with a talented Geelong list, but remember, even though his St.Kilda stint was a nightmare, he was hand selected by Blighty who wasn't a bad coach now was he.

I'm a fan, and l reckon that he could that successful soldier we need.

 

[Bojangles17]

have heard quite a bit of support for him and a few whispers that he will be on the short list...I reckon Hinkley and leon cameron will be in the race for a long way

 

[a_fighting_fury]

Anything that comes out of Geelong has to be good. He's my favourite, the only questions remaining are will he do well as a senior AFL coach and can he resist the challenges of the Richmond culture?

 

[YellowandBlackBlood]

One of the rumours circulating is that Hinkley + Balme would be the deal. Balme may be getting tired of the long drives from Canterbury to Corio. He said he will only come if Hinkley gets the gig.

Then again, it's only a rumour.....

 

[Toadvine]

I like that deal a lot.

 

[Darth_Tiger]

One of the rumours circulating is that Hinkley + Balme would be the deal. Balme may be getting tired of the long drives from Canterbury to Corio. He said he will only come if Hinkley gets the gig.

Then again, it's only a rumour.....

if that is the deal then lock it in.

 

[PHX]

Got to make it to the short list.

 

[tigerz18]

My number 1 choice. Has been a captain at the time of ablett snr and the reign of geelong in the early nineties. which means he know how to lead succesful men. plus the fact he's second in charge to this successful team should mean he knows what he's doing. he also does seem to be be a quiet take no s*** guy. he should be in the final 2 minimum.

 

[Bojangles17]

My number 1 choice. Has been a captain at the time of ablett snr and the reign of geelong in the early nineties. which means he know how to lead succesful men. plus the fact he's second in charge to this successful team should mean he knows what he's doing. he also does seem to be be a quiet take no s*** guy. he should be in the final 2 minimum.

was ken hinkley captain, sure about that.?..thought it was damian bourke in that era or barry stoneham....in any case...Blight was quick to snare him as an asst...coached country then back at Geelong...good CV so far

 

[db26]

Like the look of this guy to.

 

[captain blood 17]

One of the rumours circulating is that Hinkley + Balme would be the deal. Balme may be getting tired of the long drives from Canterbury to Corio. He said he will only come if Hinkley gets the gig.

Then again, it's only a rumour.....

Would be a great package. Still, would be happy for either Chocko, Hinkley or Hardwick to coach. Leon Cameron the fourth to be considered. I couldn't see any of those guys accepting any form of white anting that exists in the club.

 

[Equus]

Hinkley + Balme <---> Campbell + Cameron?

 

[Darth_Tiger]

hinkley captained the cats in 1995 according the the gfc website.

 

[Ralll]

Has seen plenty of success in modern times with Geelong, but could he do it with Richmonds list?
In saying that I think he would be a good choice especially if he brought Balme with him.

 

[Toadvine]

He has seen the worst and best of times at Geelong could be a great coach to lead us out of this dark period.

 

[Heisenberg_]

Yes please, personally I can't see anybody more qualified and ready to step up to a senior job

 

[nathanchelsea]

This guy is top ofmy list as who i want to coach because

1. Has played in winning teams
2. Assistant coach to the best team in the league
3. Would proberly follow the same game plan as the cats making a few minor adjustments
4. Knows how to develop players
5. Would get rid of any junk and play some kids
6. Would bring a winning mentality to us


Also on another point i think our club is moving foward off the field with that 1m profit, plenty of sponsors and apparantly we will have one of the best practice facilities in the league so all thing are looking up off the field.

 

[mhill]

Wally, your son is tearing it up in the under 18's carnival - throw him in and i'll take the entire package.

 

[dean33]

One of the rumours circulating is that Hinkley + Balme would be the deal. Balme may be getting tired of the long drives from Canterbury to Corio. He said he will only come if Hinkley gets the gig.

Then again, it's only a rumour.....

very good rumour, not sure about hinkley but the other part has some truth in it.

 

[Croat tiger]

Being an old Fitzroy boy, l have a soft spot for coaches like Ross Lyon and Roosy... both who have done exceptionally well to date.

I see Hinkley being more of the same. Ex-Fitzroy players never seem to think they were bigger than the game (except for the occasional bloke, ie Doc Whieldon, etc), but Lyon and Roosy seem to have a good solid grounding, not your rah-rah coach.

None of the candidates really stand out for me. But l'm warming to having a guy like Hinkley who has beens successful with a talented Geelong list, but remember, even though his St.Kilda stint was a nightmare, he was hand selected by Blighty who wasn't a bad coach now was he.

I'm a fan, and l reckon that he could that successful soldier we need.

That's an understatement....

 

[Equus]

1. Has played in winning teams
2. Assistant coach to the best team in the league
3. Would proberly follow the same game plan as the cats making a few minor adjustments
4. Knows how to develop players
5. Would get rid of any junk and play some kids
6. Would bring a winning mentality to us
7. Also he is in charge of the offensive strategies for all zone
8. Media interviewedJoel Selwood, Travis Varcoe and Tom Hawkins in recent weeks and all three raised Hinkley's name in discussions about their development

Added some more points.

 

[nathanchelsea]

Added some more points.

good 1s to there r so many positives into hiring him

 

[blaisee]

favourite for the position at this stage

 

[PHX]

favourite for the position at this stage

Lets hope so.

Firstly because I like the bloke and I think he's ready to coach and secondly because I had a speculative redback on Hinkley @ 15s last week.

 

[Toadvine]

I would be very happy with him. I hope he wants the job.