Opinion Matthew Nicks: Adelaide's Coach

[treeman]

Have we announced the full coaching panel yet?

That was meant to be what the delay was all about?

Also Fages says it was unanimous...I want to believe him but having trouble to be honest.

 

[VictorianCrow85]

I saw some people saying they didn't like how Nicks speaks but I think he's presenting himself quite well thus far. Seems to speak fluently and clearly which is important for the head coach role.

 

[Scorpus]

Like what he's saying so far. Already hinted he's there to fix the culture

 

[jenny61_99]

We're "embracing" a lot today....

 

[Tadpole]

Stengle was a player I thought I spotted in the crowd sitting off to the side. Sounds like there are a few of them in there.

Thought I spotted Talia in there somewhere too.

 

[CutAboveTheRest]

Thought I spotted Talia in there somewhere too.

you'd be correct along with Tex & Smith

 

[Golumless]

Like what he's saying so far. Already hinted he's there to fix the culture

"One thing I learned was culture is really important at GWS"

Wow, that was a vicious backhand.

He can have a contract extension on that comment.

 

[Peter Doherty]

Nicks applied for no other coaching jobs this year.

 

[jenny61_99]

Thought I spotted Talia in there somewhere too.

And Tex... which surprised me. Yesterday he was in Hayman Islands...

 

[jenny61_99]

Nicks to players. I'll call them and say g'day....put my number in your favourites... even if I'm not your favourite... and call me 24/7....

 

[mattymac]

Good presser.

"Have your mates backs"

That's what stood out for me.

 

[The Karma Bus]

Says we won't pick players based on age. It's based on if they're willing to play for their mates, play their role. Already knew he is big on culture but he brought culture up a few times also.

 

[CrowinNT]

Good presser.

"Have your mates backs"

That's what stood out for me.

Yes not just the play your role
Very refreshing

 

[Grooster24]

Good presser.

Age doesn't come into it when picking players. Nice

 

[NikkiNoo]

Had cheeky comments to push back against the journos. Handled himself very well and that ability to deflect and make them laugh is a very handy one to have. Can see how he has that reputation for relationship building.

Players there it looked like Stengle sitting on the side and up the back was Talia, Tex, Smithers, and it looked like either Knight or McHenry hiding behind some lights.

 

[Cromulent]

He spoke well. Here's hoping he's able to build that culture.

 

[FR0GGY]

Good presser.

"Have your mates backs"

That's what stood out for me.

Be nice if we can start sticking up for each other.

 

[AFC3000]

Not the most important criteria but I think he has the personality that will win over the local media, obviously been a problem, I don't think Pyke enjoyed that stuff.

 

[Mutineer]

So we keep hiring them anyway
Lyon failed coach? .
That's why we asked him FIRST !

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Asked him if he wanted to go through the process.....No more.

 

[NikkiNoo]

Another point he made was about the fans having pride in the way the team plays and leaving a game happy with that pride even if there might not be a win associated with it (alluded to that last part). It was preparing us for not winning every game and having better expectations on where we are at.

 

[Gets!]

Far out he was bloody impressive in that presser...get excited Crows fans!!!

 

[The Texan]

Ok I’m onboard.. reminded me a lot of Walsh.. loved the backing in mates theme


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[CrowinNT]

Had cheeky comments to push back against the journos. Handled himself very well and that ability to deflect and make them laugh is a very handy one to have. Can see how he has that reputation for relationship building.

Players there it looked like Stengle sitting on the side and up the back was Talia, Tex, Smithers, and it looked like either Knight or McHenry hiding behind some lights.

Yeah I though it may have been Knight

 

[NikkiNoo]

Yeah I though it may have been Knight

Knight is the type of player that fits into what Nicks was talking about. He might not be on the move to Sydney now.

 

[Crowbots are dead]

"We will be a team that not only embraces the contest but seeks it out."

Crouch Bros staying after hearing that.

Must admit I loved that line . Was somewhat walsh like