The Dog whisperer: Brendan McCartney

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BRENDAN McCartney wasted no time making his first positional move.
The new Western Bulldogs coach passed up the chance to take his predecessor Rodney Eade's chair, happily shifting about 15m further down the row of football staff offices.

It may be smaller, but the room vacated by departed defensive coach Peter Dean suited McCartney perfectly.

A large window overlooks the indoor warm-up area and gym, and McCartney can even peep out on to the oval when the main doors of the training centre are open.

"The players can see in, which is good," McCartney said.

"There are times when the door has to be shut for a reason, but staff and the players have to have access to the senior coach and all the coaches.

"Interaction is so important ... the conversations you have about planning and reviewing stuff.

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