Mega Thread The Next AFC Coach?

[GROTTO]

So 2 posters voted for John Blakey. The mind ponders. I think if Andrew Jarman was listed he probably would get a few votes.

In any case, its either Dew or Bass.

 

[Truck25]

Not sure if it has been mentioned in this thread yet, but regardless of the coin we throw at Clarkson, would he not be seriously hunting the trifecta and going down in history as one of the greats to win 3 in a row. Despite all the murmurs and talk that I've heard/'read, Im finding it increasingly hard as to why Clarkson would want to come here over going down in one of the greatest pages in AFL history.

Not convinced on Bolton just yet. Inherited an A+ grade list and won a handful of games, woweee....

May be shot down for this one, but Im not all that opposed to Ratten. After seeing what the 'almighty' Malthouse has produced with that absolute rabble of a playing list that we refer to as Carlton, it actually makes some of Ratten's work look quite good and what he was able to achieve with what he had at his disposal. A handful of years working at hawks and closely with Clarkson could only have benefited him. Would most certainly rather him than someone like Dew at this stage.

Cant really comment on Bassett, dont watch enough SANFL to really provide an insightful opinion, only really going on reputation here. But as others have said, despite his amazing SANFL achievements, has he really had enough time in the AFL system, and is he really that good to make a seamless transition from top notch SANFL coach to AFL, as many supporters seem to be demanding of him already.

I have a feeling your not far off the money. Ratten was doing fine had a gun midfield but was suspect in defense and no real forward line with Waite injured every 2nd week. Couple that with being in the Hawks box while they nab 2 cups has to be looked at. I think he would take our list forward at a rate of knots.
Not a spike..cause that's up quick and back down but a sustained charge at the top 4.

 

[The Sloane Ranger]

I agree with your thoughts, also I'm happy with a bass announcement anyway.. As long as he pisses of bicks, campo and Clarke, dasher can stay for sure. See how he goes in a new coaching team, he has been lauded but we ewe very leaky this year, talia was a star already, smith wasn't far off, brown went along his normal way of doing things which I quite like and only major improver was Jaensch, bit too much love for dasher I reckon!

IMO quite a few players have improved within the back line

Talia - B&F
Smith - AA
Matty J - best 22
Brown- played an excellent and under rated lock down role this year

 

[dogs105]

Maybe Clarkson doesn't want to go past Jeans and Kennedy?

Woohoo Clarko. The Mark Taylor of the AFL.

 

[The Sloane Ranger]

There's substance in this theory. Good work that. I want Bassett now. Clarkson coached sanfl premiership before his afl tenure, so why not go for the hound?

Just my theory from joining the dots I could be wrong though

 

[creme_fraiche]

I've been swayed. Croweater78 was trolling for the sweet lels. Fair play to the lad, he did well considering he was full of shit.

 

[WAG]

Is that you JC! Coming over to see what it's like over on the Adelaide Board before joining our great club?

Woah there Smithy. Big Fish get spooked easy.

 

[absolutezero]

Croweater78 - you still excited? Has your information changed since the weekend? Should we expect an announcement this week?

 

[TexFactor]

How long will it take Bassett to reach this level though?

well im saying I don't think ratten can ever so it will be quicker than that.

no matter what coach we hire he will come with risk.
it seems hawthorn rate Bolton more so that's telling. he was OK at carlton, I get that, and he was hard done by at carlton, I get that too, but he wasn't exactly coaching the house down either.

It just seems like a safe appointment to me and id like to leave the mediocrity behind.

 

[adelcrows]

IMO quite a few players have improved within the back line

Talia - B&F
Smith - AA
Matty J - best 22
Brown- played an excellent and under rated lock down role this year

I think they are all awesome, Tals prob my fav player but improvement in all was expected, they should have ll come along like they did except Jaensch who massively improved, all I'm getting at is that dasher wasn't amazing I don't think like it's been said, just need to see the score against to see it wasn't all great back there.. Individually. They were great, as a group not so much, that's what we need to be the main point.

 

[pjcrows]

I've been swayed. Croweater78 was trolling for the sweet lels. Fair play to the lad, he did well considering he was full of shit.

Took you this long?

 

[Croweater78]

I'm still not laughing.

I'm still excited.

 

[TexFactor]

I think they are all awesome, Tals prob my fav player but improvement in all was expected, they should have ll come along like they did except Jaensch who massively improved, all I'm getting at is that dasher wasn't amazing I don't think like it's been said, just need to see the score against to see it wasn't all great back there.. Individually. They were great, as a group not so much, that's what we need to be the main point.

I think our turnovers gave our defense a bad wrap this year. our 1 way midfield didn't help either.

 

[The Sloane Ranger]

I think they are all awesome, Tals prob my fav player but improvement in all was expected, they should have ll come along like they did except Jaensch who massively improved, all I'm getting at is that dasher wasn't amazing I don't think like it's been said, just need to see the score against to see it wasn't all great back there.. Individually. They were great, as a group not so much, that's what we need to be the main point.

IMO at times our defense was exposed due to a lack of midfield two way running

 

[Smithalicious]

IMO quite a few players have improved within the back line

Talia - B&F
Smith - AA
Matty J - best 22
Brown- played an excellent and under rated lock down role this year

My only question with our back half is how often do our defenders leave their player to help out another defender and when to do it.

Individually they all played really well but that was just a small worry for mine.

 

[The Sloane Ranger]

I'm still not laughing.

I'm still excited.

So our appointment coached in the winning GF?

 

[Freddy Bassett]

Bass really could have used 1 more year in the AFL system. Would be high risk..

I'm starting to think Ratten.. It is just unfashionable these days to recycle coaches who haven't won a Premiership..

 

[absolutezero]

I'm still not laughing.

I'm still excited.

Here's something you could put out information wise, what day should we expect an announcement??

 

[Croweater78]

Here's something you could put out information wise, what day should we expect an announcement??

Post mid week

 

[spexau]

You're at least sticking to your guns!

 

[Draft Bored]

Post mid week

Has the announcement date changed due to the GF result?

 

[TheLeftFist8]

Post mid week

Waiting for the Hawks entourage to get back from Tassie?!

Haha, but seriously massive call on your timeline there!

 

[absolutezero]

Post mid week

So we should all disregard everything you've said come the weekend. Good. Finally something concrete enough.

 

[TheLeftFist8]

I think the only way c78 is on the money is that they/their source massively overrates Bolton, Ratten or Dew.

 

[The Sloane Ranger]

Bass really could have used 1 more year in the AFL system. Would be high risk..

I'm starting to think Ratten.. It is just unfashionable these days to recycle coaches who haven't won a Premiership..

IMO one more year may not be material