Opinion Sack Hinkley 11 - Gentlemen, this is democracy manifest

[EskimoPAFC]

Shocking Discovery Reveals Fans Boo When Coach Fails, Cheer When He Succeeds

In a groundbreaking study that’s left the scientific community reeling, researchers at the University of Obviousness have unveiled a stunning revelation: sports fans tend to boo when a coach is failing but cheer when he is succeeding.

The study, funded by millions in taxpayer dollars, monitored fan behavior across various sporting events. "It turns out fans aren't actually rooting for the coach to lose," lead researcher Dr. Notan Idiot explained. "When their team is winning, they cheer. When it's losing, they boo. It’s a complex, nuanced relationship."

The report has sent shockwaves through the world of sports psychology, with some questioning why this insight hadn’t been uncovered sooner. Local man Barry, a lifelong supporter of the Bludging Badgers, was not surprised by the findings. “Yeah, I’ve always booed when we’re getting flogged,” Barry said. “But when we win, it’s the coach’s genius. Pretty simple.”

Sports analysts now predict that coaches across the country will be using this newfound knowledge to fine-tune their strategies—by winning more games.

 

[PowerBaz]

Ken better embrace the us against them mentality because nobody really gives a shit about Port and knows Ken is likely to fall short.

 

[Chewy316]

Ken better embrace the us against them mentality because nobody really gives a shit about Port and knows Ken is likely to fall short.

Needs to be bulletin board material really.

They're sitting 2nd, are on a 5 game win streak (and 7 of their last 8) including wins against Carlton (who were 2nd on the ladder at time of playing) on the road, ladder leaders Sydney by 112 points, and a Showdown - and shortly before that was the thrashing of flag fancies the Bulldogs.

And yet the way the "experts" are talking you would think that Port aren't even in the race for the top 8. Most of the media don't even have Port in the top 4 contenders at this stage.

Ken should be ringing all the bells and bringing attention to this internally. There's no external respect right now. Galvanise the team, us against the rest for 1 more month, and if they play their cards right they will be forever remembered in history as this season's premiers.

 

[PowerBaz]

Needs to be bulletin board material really.

They're sitting 2nd, are on a 5 game win streak (and 7 of their last 8) including wins against Carlton (who were 2nd on the ladder at time of playing) on the road, ladder leaders Sydney by 112 points, and a Showdown - and shortly before that was the thrashing of flag fancies the Bulldogs.

And yet the way the "experts" are talking you would think that Port aren't even in the race for the top 8. Most of the media don't even have Port in the top 4 contenders at this stage.

Ken should be ringing all the bells and bringing attention to this internally. There's no external respect right now. Galvanise the team, us against the rest for 1 more month, and if they play their cards right they will be forever remembered in history as this season's premiers.

Ken has brought that no respect!

 

[PowerBaz]

Needs to be bulletin board material really.

They're sitting 2nd, are on a 5 game win streak (and 7 of their last 8) including wins against Carlton (who were 2nd on the ladder at time of playing) on the road, ladder leaders Sydney by 112 points, and a Showdown - and shortly before that was the thrashing of flag fancies the Bulldogs.

And yet the way the "experts" are talking you would think that Port aren't even in the race for the top 8. Most of the media don't even have Port in the top 4 contenders at this stage.

Ken should be ringing all the bells and bringing attention to this internally. There's no external respect right now. Galvanise the team, us against the rest for 1 more month, and if they play their cards right they will be forever remembered in history as this season's premiers.

Sitting second on the ladder but everyone in Melbourne just waiting for us to flop ‘as per usual’.

But all year ‘Kens a great coach’.

Never been a better time to win a flag, has all the hallmarks to it.

 

[Enviable Tradition]

Needs to be bulletin board material really.

They're sitting 2nd, are on a 5 game win streak (and 7 of their last 8) including wins against Carlton (who were 2nd on the ladder at time of playing) on the road, ladder leaders Sydney by 112 points, and a Showdown - and shortly before that was the thrashing of flag fancies the Bulldogs.

And yet the way the "experts" are talking you would think that Port aren't even in the race for the top 8. Most of the media don't even have Port in the top 4 contenders at this stage.

Ken should be ringing all the bells and bringing attention to this internally. There's no external respect right now. Galvanise the team, us against the rest for 1 more month, and if they play their cards right they will be forever remembered in history as this season's premiers.

Not yet.

Save the build up for the first final.

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[Doctor Feel]

Ken in talks with the Eagles:

"What is your area of expertise?"

"Well, I can tell the difference between butter and 'I Can't Believe It's Not Butter'."

"No you can't, Mr. Hinkley, no-one can!"

 

[bringbackbucky]

No way Ken wins us a flag without Houston. We just don't have anyone to replace his role. The whole game plan is built off of his his kick from half back.

 

[TazD]

No way Ken wins us a flag without Houston. We just don't have anyone to replace his role. The whole game plan is built off of his his kick from half back.

Farrell plays Houstons role and Sinn plays Farrells. If Billy Frampton can replace Dan Mcstay and still win a flag there's no reason we can't.

 

[JimmyBC]

Farrell plays Houstons role and Sinn plays Farrells. If Billy Frampton can replace Dan Mcstay and still win a flag there's no reason we can't.

 

[bringbackbucky]

Farrell plays Houstons role and Sinn plays Farrells. If Billy Frampton can replace Dan Mcstay and still win a flag there's no reason we can't.

Josh Sinn? lol Okay great, so we have him covered for a half of football. Then what?

 

[PowerBaz]

Needed to find a use for Ai in Photoshop.

 

[ahneadearut]

Farrell plays Houstons role and Sinn plays Farrells. If Billy Frampton can replace Dan Mcstay and still win a flag there's no reason we can't.

The problem with that is Frampton just had to stop some big dude from marking the ball . He did nothing else. Dan is one of the best HBs in the AFL. If you watch him at the ground he is directing where other defensive players should stand or go. He is a leader back there.
We are not replacing him ..period.

 

[Hammer#8]

We all know Ken responds when his ego is bruised, and only then is he prepared to put that back on the playing and assistant coaches to perform to their capability.

Complacency is the worst enemy of Ken. We've seen that when the opportunity to not go hard and deliver results has backfired (2021 PF). The cuddly Ken persona keeps the club soft and is used as leverage by him and the media to paint him as something he shouldn't be.

There always seems a direct correlation between the team performing followed beforehand by Ken being put under pressure or scruitiny. In the occurrence of the contract fiasco and untenable comment (followed by 13 wins in a row) or the recent booing, Ken uses this (rightly or wrongly) to force results in the playing group because of how it made him look.

The unfortunate truth is that if the fans didn't boo that day we're likely sitting at 7th-10th position in another wasted season. It was dramatic but there's no levers left to pull, we booed and are in fact entitled to the results thereafter because it was our initiative to force change and we pay for memberships.

If Nicks berated Ken and he walked the other way, that's what we want. No grovelling or chuminess any more Ken, side with our club and back Houston, that's what we want both now and in the finals.

 

[JimmyBC]

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Needed to find a use for Ai in Photoshop.

Looks like Chris Davies now.

 

[tribey]

The unfortunate truth is that if the fans didn't boo that day we're likely sitting at 7th-10th position in another wasted season. It was dramatic but there's no levers left to pull, we booed and are in fact entitled to the results thereafter because it was our initiative to force change and we pay for memberships.

And it’s hilarious that the fans are still being referenced as pariahs by the media for shaking the club out of its comfy, complacent, oh-so-familiar malaise.

 

[philreich]

Sorry to butt in - Simon Goodwin 22/23 is the coach you're looking for! lol

At least he won't make it a hat trick .

 

[JimmyBC]

And it’s hilarious that the fans are still being referenced as pariahs by the media for shaking the club out of its comfy, complacent, oh-so-familiar malaise.

YOU DON'T GET TO ENJOY THIS MATE!!

 

[VineValerian]

Ken better embrace the us against them mentality because nobody really gives a shit about Port and knows Ken is likely to fall short.

This.
Pure Port Adelaide at it's best.
Not sure Kinckles has any idea what that process actually means though?

 

[Sharaz Jek]

David "White Noise" Koch.

Maybe that's harsh.

Koch is a supporter of the common man ... the very common man.

 

[StuMan]

Look at Kenny there. He is so happy. Just a man and his PMax.
Bless.

 

[mighty_lions]

the bloke that cried about his hat being knocked off, genuine question is that the same bloke that was booing ken???


also how good is ken!!!

 

[Lefti93]

the bloke that cried about his hat being knocked off, genuine question is that the same bloke that was booing ken???


also how good is ken!!!

go eat a paddlepop

 

[mighty_lions]

go eat a paddlepop

what flavour you recommend? banana is my favourite

 

[Lefti93]

what flavour you recommend? banana is my favourite

rainbow hundo p