Coach Men's Senior Coach: Brad Scott - Extends contract to 2027 - 11/3

[bomberlegend2007]

I honestly don’t know what some of you are expecting from Scott.

We all someone to change Essendon. We wanted an end to the quick fixes. This is what he is trying to deliver on.

Some of you are being deliberately obtuse about the 8 year plan. He knows that if we are still middle of the road in 8 years, hell, in 4 years, he doesn’t have a job.

I believe he has a two more years after this year. The reality is that if we are not top six by the end of 2026, we are moving him on.

Just trust. We will get there. If we don’t, the wish of Hird that some of you want, might eventuate.

 

[Squeaky]

Agree. He may not be the premiership coach which also have reservations but you can not argue against the fact he is chasing the culture aspect first.

He'll probably get a long way down that road before we all lose patience, sack him and go back to square one. That's the Essington way!

 

[ant555]

or he says he is

Well there was no fat club this pre season

 

[ghostdog]

Well there was no fat club this pre season

/afl_lifestyle_arizona

 

[faible]

I honestly don’t know what some of you are expecting from Scott.

We all someone to change Essendon. We wanted an end to the quick fixes. This is what he is trying to deliver on.

Some of you are being deliberately obtuse about the 8 year plan. He knows that if we are still middle of the road in 8 years, hell, in 4 years, he doesn’t have a job.

I believe he has a two more years after this year. The reality is that if we are not top six by the end of 2026, we are moving him on.

Just trust. We will get there. If we don’t, the wish of Hird that some of you want, might eventuate.

People want an end to quick fixes and are prepared to give a coach exactly one year to turn everything around before screaming TWENTY YEARS at them as though the current coach is responsible for it.

 

[Kong]

Wow did not know that. Had a feeling Tigers players lost a lot of respect for Hardwick when he left his wife ..especially as he referred to her a lot in media and with players. Remember an interview with Cotchin before it all happened and he mentioned how Hardwick good family man and role model.

If players lose respect for their colleagues due to their treatment of women, then yikes. Half of 'em would be rightfully ostracised.

 

[Chucks]

Can someone copy paste the Brad/8 year article in it's entirety please? Keen to give it a proper read without all of the out-of-context stuff going around. Apologies in advance if it's already been posted here

 

[justlookingaround]

Can someone copy paste the Brad/8 year article in it's entirety please? Keen to give it a proper read without all of the out-of-context stuff going around. Apologies in advance if it's already been posted here

ant555 posted it on this page of the thread.

The 8 year quote has been turned into total clickbait. He was just talking about the age profile of our list.
And I find it actually a bit suspicious that the entire media circle is focusing on that quote rather than ones like this:

"If it's something I have learnt over a long period of time I regard myself as
a highly supportive coach and supportive of my players and will go in to
defend players.

"But if I reflect over time, I have been potentially too supportive for too
long.

"You can support, support and support, but if you don't uphold your end of
the bargain, we will move on really quickly.

"I expect, and this isn't a threat, this is just the reality. But I suspect there
will be players who just won't be able to hold up their end of the bargain in
terms of what we are trying to build.

(the article then quite succinctly segways to a quote from David Zaharakis)

 

[Rick Ross]

Why Bombers’ polarising eight-year plan after ‘20 years of pain’ is complex amid ‘massive disconnect’

‘Cop out’: How Dons’ eight-yr plan after ‘20 years of pain’ created ‘massive disconnect’

www.foxsports.com.au

I read this and realize how ******* stupid a lot of so called football experts / journalists are.
They really can not work out why we got Goldy / Gresham / Duursma / McKay if we are tempering expectations ?
Really it is that simple it is obvious. You can not change the culture by brining in a bunch of draft picks and just letting them loose. You have to bring in players from outside the system so the current players who have drifted along think * these guys may well take my spot and the gravy train is over. They all will improve areas of the list and performance but it was not like brining in some real big guns and apart from Goldy the rest will have 6 plus years left in the injury permitting.

Kingie puts his hand up to lead your ******* stupid so called experts…

The big problem with Bombers’ eight-year plan... and shock that could ‘shake the foundations’​

Scott's 8-year plan could hurt 2024 Dons | 01:37
Jack Jovanovski from Fox Sports
March 15th, 2024 1:09 pm
Fox Footy analyst David King is predicting Hawthorn to stage an upset against Essendon on Saturday, citing a “psychological” factor facing the Bombers ahead of Round 1.
Last year, the Bombers won 11 games and failed to qualify for the finals in coach Brad Scott’s maiden season at the helm, fading late in a once-promising campaign.
They begin the new year by facing a decimated Hawks brigade ravaged by injury in the pre-season, coming into the matchup widely considered favourites.https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/match-centre/AFL20240102

​

Following an off-season spent bolstering its list and building team chemistry abroad, vibes would appear high at Essendon.
However, King sees it through a different lens, projecting an unlikely Hawthorn triumph in an outcome that could cause early-season tumult at The Hangar.
“I’m going to give you a roughy,” King began during the debut episode of Fox Footy’s Give Me Something.

My roughy this weekend is the Hawthorn Football Club to upset the Bombers, which would shake the foundations of the place.
“Given what was said, I just want to read a couple of quotes that Brad Scott had in a great interview in the Herald Sun (last) Sunday with Jay Clark.
“When you think about it — (Zach) Reid, (Nik) Cox, (Harrison) Jones, (Archie) Perkins, (Ben) Hobbs, (Jye) Caldwell — put them all together and it’s a profile that isn’t dissimilar to players at a club who are rebuilding,” said Scott.

Those words didn’t resonate with dual flag-winner King, who criticised the concept of an eight-year premiership window.
“I don’t like that terminology,” King resumed.
“The fans should be excited, outside of a few veterans, once the veterans have moved on.
“And they talked about the ‘eight-year window’ to win a premiership. I mean, tell me a club that’s not in an eight-year window (to win a flag) right now.”
St Kilda great Leigh Montagna added: “Every club would like to be thinking within eight years that they’re a contender.”
King proffered even rebuilding clubs such as the Eagles would have flag aspirations within the time period in question.
“Every club (would),” replied King. “The West Coast Eagles would think they’d win one in eight (years), wouldn’t they? I found it strange language.

“What was the sell to (Jade) Gresham? What was the sell to Ben McKay, who’s 26 years of age. (Dyson) Heppell, (Dylan) Shiel and (Jake) Stringer are the ones that you’re talking about when you’re talking about the ‘veterans’.
“So, what message are you giving them coming into your first game for the year? Does it impact your preparation to this weekend?”
Montagna recalled Essendon adopting a similar approach in the lead-up to last season.
“I reckon (Scott) said something similar going into last season,” said Montagna.

Carlton claim MCG thriller over Tigers | 02:06
“He was speaking about being patient, (having) patience, and then they started the year really well. They fell away late in the year, not at the start of the year.”
King, concluding his thoughts, voiced his concerns for the psyche of the Essendon players this weekend.
“I’m not a fan. Patience was last year, I think we’re being conditioned to an ongoing acceptance that it might be mediocre for a little while,” he said. “I just think it’s strange language. And that language, whether you like it or not, permeates through the group.
“I think there’s an upset. I’m just putting it down as a little roughy that the psychological side of the game for the Bombers may be impacted.”
Despite injuries to Darcy Parish and Jordan Ridley, the Bombers have overlooked Ben Hobbs, Jayden Laverde and the rehabilitated Sam Draper ahead of the weekend.
Essendon vs. Hawthorn is scheduled for 1:45pm AEDT on Saturday — exclusive to Fox Footy via Foxtel or Kayo.

 

[justlookingaround]

Kingie puts his hand up to lead your ******* stupid so called experts…

The big problem with Bombers’ eight-year plan... and shock that could ‘shake the foundations’​

Scott's 8-year plan could hurt 2024 Dons | 01:37
Jack Jovanovski from Fox Sports
March 15th, 2024 1:09 pm
Fox Footy analyst David King is predicting Hawthorn to stage an upset against Essendon on Saturday, citing a “psychological” factor facing the Bombers ahead of Round 1.
Last year, the Bombers won 11 games and failed to qualify for the finals in coach Brad Scott’s maiden season at the helm, fading late in a once-promising campaign.
They begin the new year by facing a decimated Hawks brigade ravaged by injury in the pre-season, coming into the matchup widely considered favourites.
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Following an off-season spent bolstering its list and building team chemistry abroad, vibes would appear high at Essendon. ​

However, King sees it through a different lens, projecting an unlikely Hawthorn triumph in an outcome that could cause early-season tumult at The Hangar.
“I’m going to give you a roughy,” King began during the debut episode of Fox Footy’s Give Me Something.

My roughy this weekend is the Hawthorn Football Club to upset the Bombers, which would shake the foundations of the place.
“Given what was said, I just want to read a couple of quotes that Brad Scott had in a great interview in the Herald Sun (last) Sunday with Jay Clark.
“When you think about it — (Zach) Reid, (Nik) Cox, (Harrison) Jones, (Archie) Perkins, (Ben) Hobbs, (Jye) Caldwell — put them all together and it’s a profile that isn’t dissimilar to players at a club who are rebuilding,” said Scott.

The Bombers are aiming to catapult back into finals contention. Photo: Phil Hillyard.Source: News Corp Australia
Those words didn’t resonate with dual flag-winner King, who criticised the concept of an eight-year premiership window.
“I don’t like that terminology,” King resumed.
“The fans should be excited, outside of a few veterans, once the veterans have moved on.
“And they talked about the ‘eight-year window’ to win a premiership. I mean, tell me a club that’s not in an eight-year window (to win a flag) right now.”
St Kilda great Leigh Montagna added: “Every club would like to be thinking within eight years that they’re a contender.”
King proffered even rebuilding clubs such as the Eagles would have flag aspirations within the time period in question.
“Every club (would),” replied King. “The West Coast Eagles would think they’d win one in eight (years), wouldn’t they? I found it strange language.

Brad Scott enters his second season in charge of the Dons. Photo: Michael Willson.Source: Getty Images
“What was the sell to (Jade) Gresham? What was the sell to Ben McKay, who’s 26 years of age. (Dyson) Heppell, (Dylan) Shiel and (Jake) Stringer are the ones that you’re talking about when you’re talking about the ‘veterans’.
“So, what message are you giving them coming into your first game for the year? Does it impact your preparation to this weekend?”
Montagna recalled Essendon adopting a similar approach in the lead-up to last season.
“I reckon (Scott) said something similar going into last season,” said Montagna.

Carlton claim MCG thriller over Tigers | 02:06
“He was speaking about being patient, (having) patience, and then they started the year really well. They fell away late in the year, not at the start of the year.”
King, concluding his thoughts, voiced his concerns for the psyche of the Essendon players this weekend.
“I’m not a fan. Patience was last year, I think we’re being conditioned to an ongoing acceptance that it might be mediocre for a little while,” he said. “I just think it’s strange language. And that language, whether you like it or not, permeates through the group.
“I think there’s an upset. I’m just putting it down as a little roughy that the psychological side of the game for the Bombers may be impacted.”
Despite injuries to Darcy Parish and Jordan Ridley, the Bombers have overlooked Ben Hobbs, Jayden Laverde and the rehabilitated Sam Draper ahead of the weekend.
Essendon vs. Hawthorn is scheduled for 1:45pm AEDT on Saturday — exclusive to Fox Footy via Foxtel or Kayo.

Kingy has a vendetta against B. Scott. He actively wants to see him fail.

 

[BrunoV]

At least he has refreshed almost the entire rookie list. That should change the culture of the place.

Those rookies are campaigners.

 

[BrunoV]

I honestly don’t know what some of you are expecting from Scott.

We all someone to change Essendon. We wanted an end to the quick fixes. This is what he is trying to deliver on.

Some of you are being deliberately obtuse about the 8 year plan. He knows that if we are still middle of the road in 8 years, hell, in 4 years, he doesn’t have a job.

I believe he has a two more years after this year. The reality is that if we are not top six by the end of 2026, we are moving him on.

Just trust. We will get there. If we don’t, the wish of Hird that some of you want, might eventuate.

My expectations are extremely simple.

Fix the hardball, fix the 2 way work rate and play small forwards with the mobility that will create pressure that gives ground defence a hope in hell.

Scott is further entrenching the side we have been since 2017. He shits on and on about culture and expectations, professional life, etc and he's leaving a group of players who have never amounted to anything more than front running flakes to be front running flakes.

Unlike Rutten, Scott has the undivided support of the club and a natural authority and yet his starting point is not to build the playing style from the ground.

He's great at corporate speak and managing expectations but the reality is he has already been prepared sacrifice the credibility of this rebuild for results by further embedding front running into Essendon's DNA. He's like a Pfizer MRNA shot.

Culture is not procedural it is substantive. For example, David Zaharakis was as professional as it gets and he was also a front running flake.

 

[Mr Mojo Risin]

Kingy has a vendetta against B. Scott. He actively wants to see him fail.

I'll definitely take it over Kingy choosing us to win the flag.

 

[Chucks]

ant555 posted it on this page of the thread.

The 8 year quote has been turned into total clickbait. He was just talking about the age profile of our list.
And I find it actually a bit suspicious that the entire media circle is focusing on that quote rather than ones like this:

(the article then quite succinctly segways to a quote from David Zaharakis)

Cheers - though I've just read it, and can't actually see anything mentioned re the 8 years in either of those articles? Or am I having an old man moment?

Either way, ridiculously out of context of course, but was just interested to read in it's entirety.

 

[citizen-erased]

I honestly don’t know what some of you are expecting from Scott.

We all someone to change Essendon. We wanted an end to the quick fixes. This is what he is trying to deliver on.

Some of you are being deliberately obtuse about the 8 year plan. He knows that if we are still middle of the road in 8 years, hell, in 4 years, he doesn’t have a job.

I believe he has a two more years after this year. The reality is that if we are not top six by the end of 2026, we are moving him on.

Just trust. We will get there. If we don’t, the wish of Hird that some of you want, might eventuate.

it wasn't an 8 year plan either
He said the core group have 8 years together
Parking Merrett, it pretty much means anyone other than Tsatas, Caddy, Hobbs and Martin....

For the players, they can win 8 flags, they can win none. They have to make it happen.
Likelihood is Scott won't see out 8 years. Few coaches do that tenure without burning out.

I think it also indicated list turnover will be less outside vet's retiring or non-performers out

 

[citizen-erased]

Kingie puts his hand up to lead your ******* stupid so called experts…

The big problem with Bombers’ eight-year plan... and shock that could ‘shake the foundations’​

Scott's 8-year plan could hurt 2024 Dons | 01:37
Jack Jovanovski from Fox Sports
March 15th, 2024 1:09 pm
Fox Footy analyst David King is predicting Hawthorn to stage an upset against Essendon on Saturday, citing a “psychological” factor facing the Bombers ahead of Round 1.
Last year, the Bombers won 11 games and failed to qualify for the finals in coach Brad Scott’s maiden season at the helm, fading late in a once-promising campaign.
They begin the new year by facing a decimated Hawks brigade ravaged by injury in the pre-season, coming into the matchup widely considered favourites.https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/match-centre/AFL20240102

​

Following an off-season spent bolstering its list and building team chemistry abroad, vibes would appear high at Essendon.
However, King sees it through a different lens, projecting an unlikely Hawthorn triumph in an outcome that could cause early-season tumult at The Hangar.
“I’m going to give you a roughy,” King began during the debut episode of Fox Footy’s Give Me Something.

My roughy this weekend is the Hawthorn Football Club to upset the Bombers, which would shake the foundations of the place.
“Given what was said, I just want to read a couple of quotes that Brad Scott had in a great interview in the Herald Sun (last) Sunday with Jay Clark.
“When you think about it — (Zach) Reid, (Nik) Cox, (Harrison) Jones, (Archie) Perkins, (Ben) Hobbs, (Jye) Caldwell — put them all together and it’s a profile that isn’t dissimilar to players at a club who are rebuilding,” said Scott.

Those words didn’t resonate with dual flag-winner King, who criticised the concept of an eight-year premiership window.
“I don’t like that terminology,” King resumed.
“The fans should be excited, outside of a few veterans, once the veterans have moved on.
“And they talked about the ‘eight-year window’ to win a premiership. I mean, tell me a club that’s not in an eight-year window (to win a flag) right now.”
St Kilda great Leigh Montagna added: “Every club would like to be thinking within eight years that they’re a contender.”
King proffered even rebuilding clubs such as the Eagles would have flag aspirations within the time period in question.
“Every club (would),” replied King. “The West Coast Eagles would think they’d win one in eight (years), wouldn’t they? I found it strange language.

“What was the sell to (Jade) Gresham? What was the sell to Ben McKay, who’s 26 years of age. (Dyson) Heppell, (Dylan) Shiel and (Jake) Stringer are the ones that you’re talking about when you’re talking about the ‘veterans’.
“So, what message are you giving them coming into your first game for the year? Does it impact your preparation to this weekend?”
Montagna recalled Essendon adopting a similar approach in the lead-up to last season.
“I reckon (Scott) said something similar going into last season,” said Montagna.

Carlton claim MCG thriller over Tigers | 02:06
“He was speaking about being patient, (having) patience, and then they started the year really well. They fell away late in the year, not at the start of the year.”
King, concluding his thoughts, voiced his concerns for the psyche of the Essendon players this weekend.
“I’m not a fan. Patience was last year, I think we’re being conditioned to an ongoing acceptance that it might be mediocre for a little while,” he said. “I just think it’s strange language. And that language, whether you like it or not, permeates through the group.
“I think there’s an upset. I’m just putting it down as a little roughy that the psychological side of the game for the Bombers may be impacted.”
Despite injuries to Darcy Parish and Jordan Ridley, the Bombers have overlooked Ben Hobbs, Jayden Laverde and the rehabilitated Sam Draper ahead of the weekend.
Essendon vs. Hawthorn is scheduled for 1:45pm AEDT on Saturday — exclusive to Fox Footy via Foxtel or Kayo.

King's a moron

The airtime he is given to prat on about some stat or otherwise to justify a point he wants to make.

Last night was classic. Went on about the blues fwd ball movement being elite.
showed 4 examples, of which one led to a goal. the other 3 went nowhere. And the blues barely beat a bottom 6 side, 3 players down from HT, the last 3 coleman medallists upfront, and a massive umpire assist from 3 goals.

elite fwd ball movement. spare me

He'd be the first to say we need to accept years of pain and a rebuild if we fell short in 10th or snuck in and got belted again.
10 of our 22 on the weekend are kids under 24.

 

[ant555]

Kingy has a vendetta against B. Scott. He actively wants to see him fail.

Yep and on top of that he hates us and continually has a crack by saying we under perform with the list we have.

 

[Shanghaistu]

I know the club (and Brad) keep rolling out the narrative of Hepp’s experience and maturity, but it would have been great to actually import someone from a successful system for this, like Hodge at Brisbane a few years ago - nothing against Hepp, but if we need experience and stability, a veteran premiership winning hardnut from a competitive environment might offer more to the young team than more of the same that got us meh results over the last 15 years

 

[yodellinhank]

Those rookies are campaigners.

They've been dictating the culture of the place for far too long with their un-elite AFL lifestyles.

 

[JayJ20]

Man he’s really beating down those expectations.

Having a coach come out and for all intents and purposes saying ‘we’re s**t’ is a dream come true.

They just need to commit to one thing for me to see this through.

No thrashings. I don't care if we win 7 games. No thrashings like last year vs Geelong, Bulldogs, GWS and Collingwood. That's what really pisses me off more than not winning a meaningless EF.

 

[faible]

I know the club (and Brad) keep rolling out the narrative of Hepp’s experience and maturity, but it would have been great to actually import someone from a successful system for this, like Hodge at Brisbane a few years ago - nothing against Hepp, but if we need experience and stability, a veteran premiership winning hardnut from a competitive environment might offer more to the young team than more of the same that got us meh results over the last 15 years

I'd agree but who though?

Hodge was pretty unique as an on-field leader who'd retired probably just before he was completely cooked, and his on-field leadership was next level over pretty much any player in the AFL so it covered for his body being a bit cooked.

You need someone who's good 'enough' to still make the best-22, has the ability to actually provide leadership, has the CV to command respect, and actually wants to come to a different club instead of retiring a one-club player.

The list of guys that tick those boxes even without the 'coming to Essendon' part is really short.

I'd have loved to get a guy like Mundy or Boak in as a coach, Selwood as well but he is so Geelong that I don't think he'll ever go anywhere else.

Pendlebury ticks the boxes, but again, the stumbling block of wanting to come to Essendon.

Luke Parker? Would be a real troll if it happened.
Hawkins? Doubt he'd want to leave Geelong, has plenty of cash and seems to love the farm life.
Bulldogs and Melbourne don't really have anyone that fits that mould IMO, Richmond elder statemen are all gone, don't think West Coast has anyone.

 

[JayJ20]

Kingie puts his hand up to lead your ******* stupid so called experts…

The big problem with Bombers’ eight-year plan... and shock that could ‘shake the foundations’​

Scott's 8-year plan could hurt 2024 Dons | 01:37
Jack Jovanovski from Fox Sports
March 15th, 2024 1:09 pm
Fox Footy analyst David King is predicting Hawthorn to stage an upset against Essendon on Saturday, citing a “psychological” factor facing the Bombers ahead of Round 1.
Last year, the Bombers won 11 games and failed to qualify for the finals in coach Brad Scott’s maiden season at the helm, fading late in a once-promising campaign.
They begin the new year by facing a decimated Hawks brigade ravaged by injury in the pre-season, coming into the matchup widely considered favourites.https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/match-centre/AFL20240102

​

Following an off-season spent bolstering its list and building team chemistry abroad, vibes would appear high at Essendon.
However, King sees it through a different lens, projecting an unlikely Hawthorn triumph in an outcome that could cause early-season tumult at The Hangar.
“I’m going to give you a roughy,” King began during the debut episode of Fox Footy’s Give Me Something.

My roughy this weekend is the Hawthorn Football Club to upset the Bombers, which would shake the foundations of the place.
“Given what was said, I just want to read a couple of quotes that Brad Scott had in a great interview in the Herald Sun (last) Sunday with Jay Clark.
“When you think about it — (Zach) Reid, (Nik) Cox, (Harrison) Jones, (Archie) Perkins, (Ben) Hobbs, (Jye) Caldwell — put them all together and it’s a profile that isn’t dissimilar to players at a club who are rebuilding,” said Scott.

Those words didn’t resonate with dual flag-winner King, who criticised the concept of an eight-year premiership window.
“I don’t like that terminology,” King resumed.
“The fans should be excited, outside of a few veterans, once the veterans have moved on.
“And they talked about the ‘eight-year window’ to win a premiership. I mean, tell me a club that’s not in an eight-year window (to win a flag) right now.”
St Kilda great Leigh Montagna added: “Every club would like to be thinking within eight years that they’re a contender.”
King proffered even rebuilding clubs such as the Eagles would have flag aspirations within the time period in question.
“Every club (would),” replied King. “The West Coast Eagles would think they’d win one in eight (years), wouldn’t they? I found it strange language.

“What was the sell to (Jade) Gresham? What was the sell to Ben McKay, who’s 26 years of age. (Dyson) Heppell, (Dylan) Shiel and (Jake) Stringer are the ones that you’re talking about when you’re talking about the ‘veterans’.
“So, what message are you giving them coming into your first game for the year? Does it impact your preparation to this weekend?”
Montagna recalled Essendon adopting a similar approach in the lead-up to last season.
“I reckon (Scott) said something similar going into last season,” said Montagna.

Carlton claim MCG thriller over Tigers | 02:06
“He was speaking about being patient, (having) patience, and then they started the year really well. They fell away late in the year, not at the start of the year.”
King, concluding his thoughts, voiced his concerns for the psyche of the Essendon players this weekend.
“I’m not a fan. Patience was last year, I think we’re being conditioned to an ongoing acceptance that it might be mediocre for a little while,” he said. “I just think it’s strange language. And that language, whether you like it or not, permeates through the group.
“I think there’s an upset. I’m just putting it down as a little roughy that the psychological side of the game for the Bombers may be impacted.”
Despite injuries to Darcy Parish and Jordan Ridley, the Bombers have overlooked Ben Hobbs, Jayden Laverde and the rehabilitated Sam Draper ahead of the weekend.
Essendon vs. Hawthorn is scheduled for 1:45pm AEDT on Saturday — exclusive to Fox Footy via Foxtel or Kayo.

He is so thick in the head. He never said anything about contending in 8 years. He said he wants to build a core group of players that will be playing with each other for the next 8 years.

And that's supposed to psychologically make Essendon lose to Hawthorn? And also Hawthorn are injury-ravaged but not Essendon?

He talks a lot of shit.

 

[Old Campaigner]

Culture is not procedural it is substantive. For example, David Zaharakis was as professional as it gets and he was also a front running flake.

A club with a culture that emphasised physicality and contested footy would either a) not have drafted him, b) impressed on him that he had to embrace the contest from the moment he walked through the door as a draftee, or c) chewed him up and spat him out.

I believe Sydney's strike rate with late picks is probably a consequence of their culture, draftees find out the second they walk into that club what is expected of them and the standards they need to meet. When stuff like that becomes ingrained into an organisation's culture players live and breath those values, and it will impact their performance.

 

[Call Me Cake]

win 8 flags

LID IS OFF

 

[Zach Package]

They just need to commit to one thing for me to see this through.

No thrashings. I don't care if we win 7 games. No thrashings like last year vs Geelong, Bulldogs, GWS and Collingwood. That's what really pisses me off more than not winning a meaningless EF.

Thrashings are fine, he just needs to hardcore commit to a method and players in places and stick to that regardless of the results.

If that involves thrashings then so be it, that’s the process.