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Don Pyke sacked
Gone!
Pyke, Lyon, Bolten, Scott, Richardson.
Rocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023
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Re: Don Pyke sacked
First time we've lost 5 coaches since 2011.
It's a ruthless industry at times.
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Re: Don Pyke sacked
So he coached Claremonet. Then a director at WCE. Then Assistant at Adelaide under Neil Craig. Then back to WA. Then assistant at West Coast under Simpson with responsibilities for 'stoppages, structure and strategy'. Then took over the main gig at Adelaide taking them to a GF.
I wonder if he's a similar sort to BMac? Good assistant, but not head coach. Seems to have a good footy brain and worked well under an Al Clarkson prodigy at WCE. I wonder if he's a Leppa, Voss, BMac, Sanderson type that can transition back to being a good assistant?
Rocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023
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Originally Posted by
bulldogtragic
So he coached Claremonet. Then a director at WCE. Then Assistant at Adelaide under Neil Craig. Then back to WA. Then assistant at West Coast under Simpson with responsibilities for 'stoppages, structure and strategy'. Then took over the main gig at Adelaide taking them to a GF.
I wonder if he's a similar sort to BMac? Good assistant, but not head coach.
Its a good question. Would this have been done with player exit interviews at their disposal?
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I hope Keath will not want to stay there now.
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Originally Posted by
Bulldog4life
I hope Keath will not want to stay there now.
Early talk is Pyke walked (who knows but timing odd). Wonder if Freo job a chance?
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Originally Posted by
Bulldog4life
I hope Keath will not want to stay there now.
Their list manager is the problem with Keath (no idea on Pyke). I've read their offer is only two years and on less money than us. Ours is apparently 4 years on close to $600,000. With their old list I can see them needing a lot of draft picks to start rebuilding this year. A second rounder for Keath would be attractive. He won't ever play finals if he stays, plus less years and less money. I think it shouldn't change the situation, unless he thinks the joint is burning down and wants out more.
Rocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023
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Originally Posted by
Grantysghost
Early talk is Pyke walked (who knows but timing odd). Wonder if Freo job a chance?
AFL.com.au reported it as a sacking? Interesting.
Rocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023
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Originally Posted by
bulldogtragic
AFL.com.au reported it as a sacking? Interesting.
Is a bit.
Here's the statement from club.
https://m.afc.com.au/news/2019-09-12...s-senior-coach
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So the inquisition's going well then.
Pyke and Tex were a pair, reputedly, so it's difficult to imagine the latter not thinking hard about seeking a fresh start.
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Originally Posted by
Rocket Science
So the inquisition's going well then.
Pyke and Tex were a pair, reputedly, so it's difficult to imagine the latter not thinking hard about seeking a fresh start.
https://youtu.be/HqF_nPbX_Ow
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I’m not totally shocked by this
Sounds a bit like McCartney’s dying days with us
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The fight is here; I need ammunition, not a ride.
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You have to wonder (a bit of a sliding doors moment I suppose) had they won the Grand Final two years ago, would this still be happening.
Bulldogs and Bevo wins in 2016 and doesn't play finals for two years after yet we extend his contract, Pyke loses the 2017 GF and doesn't play finals for the next two years and is sacked/quit.
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Re: Don Pyke sacked
Originally Posted by
Dry Rot
Pressure off Hinkley?
Haven't they already come out and said he's right for 2020?
Cameron was the one who probably dodged a bullet last week.
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