Still Sheedy was a big name and helped setup that club for success. As the front man for the media.He was well past it before the Bombers booted him. Going to GWS was an AFL marketing ploy. Mark Williams was the man doing all the work.
Turning up to press conferences getting whacked by 100 most weeks and letting your win% as a coach down the drain takes a lot to let your ego down and cop it on the chin.
GWS first 2 years were worse then GC but long term they had the benefits of experience coaching from the start to guide them through and trust the path they were going.
Year 1 -
GC 3 wins - 56.27%
GWS 2 wins - 46.17%
Year 2
GC 3 wins - 60.82%
GWS 1 win - 50.97%