The old succession plan, I’ve heard this story before.I don't think it's a specific margin per se where things topple over. But rather it will depend on the eye test. They need to be competitive and giving everything.
Earlier in the year they lost to GWS by under 4 goals but looked lifeless and played a beyond boring game style that day. Despite being a relatively small loss, the footy committee and Board were really quite angry about the result, which is why tensions flared 6 days later when they got smashed against Brisbane.
A game like the GWS one will also put Ken's job into a precarious position.
Mate they were never going to sack Ken in 2019 considering their debt levels in conjunction with his contract not ending until end of 2020 (with a trigger for 21).
The times Ken has been in a position where they could sack him have been:
- 2017 after the EF loss (in hindsight should have let him go then)
- end of 2020 season had they missed finals
- end of 2022 had they been able to get Clarkson (which was fortunate in hindsight because they don't get JHF if Clarkson joined Port)
- end of 2023 if they missed finals
- end of 2024 depending on a variety of results.
I am only speculating, but I would suggest a loss on Friday night most likely results in the announcement of a formal succession plan whereby Carr takes over as senior coach in 2026.
Unbelievable!
Once Hinkley goes there should be an Australian wide search for a new coach.
This old someone takes over who happens to be in the building BS has been tried and failed before.