Unofficial Preview Sack Hinkley 2: Septic Portaloo

[Schulzenfest]

I'd have much less issue with the whole "we would rather make the right decisions that will get us a premiership than just sneak in and make up numbers in finals" argument if:
1. They didn't literally say the exact opposite thing two months ago when it was clearly stated that finals was the minimum acceptable performance
2. They actually were making the right decisions

"We want to make the right decisions to win premierships rather than the sugar hit of making finals".

And those long-term decisions were what, exactly? Playing Westhoff over Howard. Playing Ryder over Ladhams. Playing Broadbent over Garner. Playing Sam Gray over Farrell. Playing Rockliff over Drew. Playing Sutcliffe over ****ing anyone.

 

[Pear1870]

But I would not define those in charge as dumb arses.
Mercenary maybe.


Just for the fun of it.
If the AFL agenda is to keep Port financial but not too successful on field, that would require the assistance of the board, the chairman, the CEO and the coach. But how could that be achieved?

Step one : take/have control of the Board :
Step two : select a CEO with no connection to the club.
Step three : Fabricate a club connection then announce a media savvy Chairman who is able to manipulate and who has a national likeable identity.
Step four : increase membership by (temporary ) on field success.
Step five : encourage supporters / members and more importantly potential supporters, by becoming members by incorporating their own uniqueness in a special way (NTUA)
Step six : have the *board, *chairman and *CEO select a person as coach who would be compliant in achieving mediocre success over an extended period and extend that period if successful with meeting set (mediocre) targets while being handsomely paid for their deception.
step 7 : situation to be reassessed at time considered appropriate and approved by AFL

* = my understanding is each position requires AFL approval.

Is it just a coincidence that since 2011, there are more non Port people in positions of authority at the club than at any time in the previous 149 years. Just a coincidence I guess.

I know. I'm being ridiculous. Such a scenario would never happen but it is interesting looking at a situation from a different angle, in hindsight , seeing how the dots could connect.
As I said, just having a bit of fun.
But, like smiling immediately after a loss, its not funny.

 

[Steve Dore]

...
Step six : have the *board, *chairman and *CEO select a person as coach ..

* = my understanding is each position requires AFL approval. ...

The AFL appoint all but two of the board, ie they have the majority to carry or block any board motion, and the chairman. The appointment of the CEO and coach must be approved by the board.

 

[snozulu]

Will we see another premiership in our lifetimes.

 

[Rexie J]

Will we see another premiership in our lifetimes.

Please define 'our lifetimes'.

 

[Pear1870]

Please define 'our lifetimes'.

I'm looking about 15 years.
I don't like my chances.

.

 

[Rexie J]

I'm looking about 15 years.
I don't like my chances.

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Hmmm 15 years, I probably will have used my allocation of years by then.

Oh well

 

[charcolechaddy]

We are so cooked, have no plan in this trade period except put up one of our only key defenders as trade bait.

We have a plethora of inside mids but are trying to trade Howard.

We have zero A grade talent and a old top end that needs to be cut.

Yet we are sitting on our hands doing **** all.

 

[Del165198]

lycett worked, but most of our other recent trades have been massive fails. maybe we're better off sitting out until the stink is gone and we can rebuild

 

[PowerLil]

lycett worked, but most of our other recent trades have been massive fails. maybe we're better off sitting out until the stink is gone and we can rebuild

Liked for use of 'the stink'

 

[snozulu]

Please define 'our lifetimes'.

Before the icecaps melt in Antarctica.

 

[Steve Dore]

Please define 'our lifetimes'.

 

[tribey]

"We want to make the right decisions to win premierships rather than the sugar hit of making finals".

And those long-term decisions were what, exactly? Playing Westhoff over Howard. Playing Ryder over Ladhams. Playing Broadbent over Garner. Playing Sam Gray over Farrell. Playing Rockliff over Drew. Playing Sutcliffe over ****ing anyone.

The way the winds are blowing, in the space of 12 months (FA/Trade):

OUT: Pittard (28), Wingard (25), Polec (25), Howard (23), SPP (22)

IN: Rozee (18), Duursma (18), Burton (22), Lycett (26), Fantasia (24)

And half the first team are booking prostate checks and colonoscopies.

It’s about long-term success, apparently. Despite the coach needing to make the eight to hold onto his job.

Magic.

Young Team™.

 

[philreich]

A guy is walking along Bondi Beach, when he comes across a lamp, partially buried in the sand. He picks up the lamp and gives it a rub, and a genie appears, who grants him 1 wish. The conversation goes something like this:

Man: I want to live forever.
Genie: I'm sorry, but I can't grant you eternal life.
Man: OK - I want to live until Ken Hinkley becomes a premiership coach.
Genie: You crafty little bastard!!!!

 

[Us against the rest]

What's with this last man standing bullshit.

I want us to be the last team standing on GF day you hack.

Sack this snake in the grass.

 

[Capital Power]

Idly perusing my two favourite threads this morning got me thinking. What does Ken order from Crico do you think?

 

[Us against the rest]

What are you thinking?

 

[Us against the rest]

 

[1954]

Hmmm 15 years, I probably will have used my allocation of years by then.

Oh well

If we are still around in 15 years we probably won't care about the footy anyway.

 

[finbarr]

Hands up if you ruined the club’s 150th year celebrations...

 

[Rexie J]

If we are still around in 15 years we probably won't care about the footy anyway.

Reckon I've already got a head start on not caring.

 

[Steve Dore]

....
Man: OK - I want to live until Ken Hinkley becomes a premiership coach. ...

Genie: Camperdown and Bell Park Football Clubs say hi.

 

[Us against the rest]

Genie: Camperdown and Bell Park Football Clubs say hi.

The sad thing thing is, Voss at least was a head coach before Hinkley and no body even wants him.

 

[5um0F1]

if you had to save 1 person on a sinking ship, would you choose troy chaplin, ken hinkley or graham cornes

Can we throw three bowling balls and tell them they float?

 

[Doctor Feel]

if you had to save 1 person on a sinking ship, would you choose troy chaplin, ken hinkley or graham cornes

Obviosuly none, but if I follow the rules of the question - Graham Cornes.

A) Only a few years left
B) No one listens to him anyway

Chaplin and Ken have got a few years left, and one of the two is currently smearing faeces over his office walls at PAFC.