Certified Legendary Thread Sack Hinkley 12 - Finals Are Scary

[GremioPower]

It was the tail end of Fos Williams coaching career that won premierships in 1951, 1954-59 (Geof Motley in 59), 1962-3, 1965 then the rise of Sturt 1966-70 and North's brief ascension 1971-2.

Geof Motley had a brief run 1959-61, but after winning the flag in 1959, minor premiership in 1960-61 but exiting finals in straight sets, Bob McLean removed him as coach and brought Fos back.,

John Cahill took over in 1974, won the flag in 1977, then away we went again.

So, the drought had Fos from 1966 to 1973 (8 years), then Jack from 1974 to 1976 (3 years).

I know we finished the Minor Round 6 times in the top-2 (1 Minor Premiership) and lost 5 GF. Still, those 8 flagless years must have taken a toll on Fos.

The 1970 season was probably the most disappointing of all. We finished first, but missed the GF. We had missed Finals altogether in 1969. I imagine people weren’t exactly happy-clapping after we lost the PF to Glenelg.

However, Fos went on for three more seasons, losing 2 more GFs. Only in 1973 (1st season with a Final-5 system), when we finished 4th and lost the EF to Norwood, that Fos left.

What was going on then, specially after 1969/70? It’s hard to argue that Fos didn’t know how to win, but were there discussions that he might had been too old by then? Was it considered sacrilegious proposing a coaching change?

 

[longdonkey]

So, the drought had Fos from 1966 to 1973 (8 years), then Jack from 1974 to 1976 (3 years).

I know we finished the Minor Round 6 times in the top-2 (1 Minor Premiership) and lost 5 GF. Still, those 8 flagless years must have taken a toll on Fos.

The 1970 season was probably the most disappointing of all. We finished first, but missed the GF. We had missed Finals altogether in 1969. I imagine people weren’t exactly happy-clapping after we lost the PF to Glenelg.

However, Fos went on for three more seasons, losing 2 more GFs. Only in 1973 (1st season with a Final-5 system), when we finished 4th and lost the EF to Norwood, that Fos left.

What was going on then, specially after 1969/70? It’s hard to argue that Fos didn’t know how to win, but were there discussions that he might had been too old by then? Was it considered sacrilegious proposing a coaching change?

I was very young but as I remember not 100% of people were on board at the time. I was only just starting to have any interest and was starting to play myself. I guess losing the 2 grand finals to North then going backwards the next year the lack of momentum was the issue. Back then no assistants just the seconds coach and Jack had retired and I guess if Fos continued it meant Jack was likely to go elsewhere.

 

[rogerjames]

Haven’t you heard? 17 other clubs are just going to lay down, look on in awe and allow the PAFC juggernaut to steamroll to an inevitable premiership when they learn of the group’s bravery in “continuing to turn up”.

Confirmation - it's all about learnings

 

[GremioPower]

The “200+ Posts” Watch

7 posters have already crossed the mark.

gbear with a shot at 500.

PowerBaz and Us against the rest really close to 200 posts.
[It would be UATR first time posting below the threshold.]

tribey and PAFC66 with another strong innings.

Spoiler: Leaderboard

 

[Doctor Feel]

 

[JimmyBC]

2025 No One Gets Out Of Here Alive

 

[Harlott]

So, the drought had Fos from 1966 to 1973 (8 years), then Jack from 1974 to 1976 (3 years).

I know we finished the Minor Round 6 times in the top-2 (1 Minor Premiership) and lost 5 GF. Still, those 8 flagless years must have taken a toll on Fos.

The 1970 season was probably the most disappointing of all. We finished first, but missed the GF. We had missed Finals altogether in 1969. I imagine people weren’t exactly happy-clapping after we lost the PF to Glenelg.

However, Fos went on for three more seasons, losing 2 more GFs. Only in 1973 (1st season with a Final-5 system), when we finished 4th and lost the EF to Norwood, that Fos left.

What was going on then, specially after 1969/70? It’s hard to argue that Fos didn’t know how to win, but were there discussions that he might had been too old by then? Was it considered sacrilegious proposing a coaching change?

I think it became obvious with the evolution of football in SA during Sturt’s successful period that Fos’s general gamestyle wasn’t getting it done and possibly his messaging wasn’t getting through.
I recall Jack saying footy had moved on and he realised he would have to integrate the Oatey handball game into the hard, tough tradition of Fos’s way of playing to come up with his own hybrid.

 

[rogerjames]

My guess is Stephen Rowe is not a fan of Ken in anyway, shape or form. I reckon he wouldn’t hold back on his true feelings after a few pints.

Timmy can’t stand him either, that’s clear as day.

I rarely listen to the show but when I have it's been clear to me that Timmy wants him out

 

[rogerjames]

We don't need to get revisionist about Ken's influence.

He was good in 2013 and 2014. Then things got old fast.

Yep. Mid 2015 fast.

 

[Sewer de Lance]

He did mention in his 5AA interview that he’s going to take a holiday, hopefully in Eastern Ukraine.

 

[rogerjames]

So we have a guy who obtains information freely from the inner sanctum which he shares continuously here and if as we’re led to believe, the club is constantly checking in on these threads and he’s still receiving information.

wtf

The whole thing is ridiculous. But PA have become ridiculous.

 

[Doctor Feel]

He can have another crack at deez nuts

 

[Enviable Tradition]

I rarely listen to the show but when I have it's been clear to me that Timmy wants him out

Yeah. Who do you think was winding Rowie up to ask those questions.

Timmy was playing the game and staying arms length.

Rowe was doing a favour for a mate.

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[Duck Farmer]

One day I'll get the privilege of getting one of my ideas as the title of the sack Hinkley thread.

Gonna have to try and think of some good ideas.

Sack Hinkley 13 - Easter in October

 

[rogerjames]

His driving force is not letting the aeroplane be a visual of his last days in Berlin just lol

Such a Ken comment. He really is a dipsh*t.

 

[JimmyBC]

Sack Hinkley 13 - We Have Some Aeroplanes Just Stay Quiet

 

[Doctor Feel]

Sack Hinkley 13 - THIRTEEEEEEEEEEN

 

[Forumposter]

Ken & company can go have a crack somewhere else, away from the Port Adelaide Football Club, which needs some breathing space.

In terms of Ken’s relationship to the club itself, it’s toxic. If he really loved it, he’d do what’s best for everybody and let go.

 

[Tibbs]

Jeez, that sounds to me like he knows the drums are beating!!

 

[RossFC]

Sack Hinkley 13 - Another crack at this

Will probs be this

 

[Fizzler]

I finally got around to making a video about why the whole father figure thing isn’t exactly correct. Pretty proud of the “if Ken Hinkley the coach was your father you’d probably be a ward of the state by now” call.

 

[GremioPower]

Sack Hinkley 13 - In a Row

 

[bomberclifford]

There's no way he says this unless he knows for a fact he's staying haha

“Ken Hinkley's not going anywhere.”

No, he’s not. That’s the problem.

 

[Jello_B]

Really hope today is the day. Port do the right thing, today.

 

[b0ydman Jr]

Sack Hinkley 13 - Justice for Ricciardo