Don Pyke sacked

[Mofra]

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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.

Quite an age difference between the two lists.

[Mofra]

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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.

Crows fans seem to think Burton is the real problem, and that Tex has fallen out with him.

[GVGjr]

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It's a high portion of coaches being sacked or moved on in one year isn't it?

I wonder how much pressure Cameron would have been under if we rolled GWS last week.

[westdog54]

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Crows fans seem to think Burton is the real problem, and that Tex has fallen out with him.

Its hard to see Burton surviving this review. To be honest I'm surprised he hasn't walked already.

[The Pie Man]

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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.

Absolutely no way this would be happening - the tone of *that* pre season camp would've been far different had they won

[SquirrelGrip]

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The most interesting part of Pyke’s statement was this:

“I would like to make one quick comment around AFL football. The landscape we now operate in as an industry is more challenging than ever for players, administrators, boards and coaches and this is leading to a wide range of issues around contentment. I hope that in the future we can find a better balance in how we view the game regardless of result - otherwise I fear for people’s genuine love of the game.“

In an industry where 17/18 (94%) are losers at the end of each season, what can we do to find that better balance?

[Nuggety Back Pocket]

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The most interesting part of Pyke’s statement was this:

“I would like to make one quick comment around AFL football. The landscape we now operate in as an industry is more challenging than ever for players, administrators, boards and coaches and this is leading to a wide range of issues around contentment. I hope that in the future we can find a better balance in how we view the game regardless of result - otherwise I fear for people’s genuine love of the game.“

In an industry where 17/18 (94%) are losers at the end of each season, what can we do to find that better balance?

The number of sacked Coaches this year has been unprecedented. You could probably add both Pyke and Worsfold to the list, both of whom have suffered from poor Club cultures. The Crows problem has been compounded by a poor playing list with a number playing below par. Strong Clubs remain powerful through good administration and Coaches which allows them to maintain their status on the League ladder.

[Bornadog]

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Burton and Camper gone

[westdog54]

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Burton and Camper gone

Burton was never going to survive that review. Stunned he hung around to be honest.

[ReLoad]

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Burton was never going to survive that review. Stunned he hung around to be honest.

Cash

[bulldogtragic]

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At this rate Justin Reid (Dodoro Jr) might be list manager as well as the playing captain and head coach, and the playing assistant coaches and the preseason camp coordinator.

It's actually hard to fathom to Adelaide has come to this, and anyone who wants to be paid at Port Adealide wants out. How the mighty have fallen in SA.

[The Doctor]

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Burton and Camper gone

along with Pyke.

They needed that external review. I'm a bit surprised some of the other senior personnel didn't get pushed through the exit door.

[The Adelaide Connection]

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along with Pyke.

They needed that external review. I'm a bit surprised some of the other senior personnel didn't get pushed through the exit door.

Yep, it seems pretty token. No doubt Burton had to go, but the conclusion was that the place is devoid of leadership and has a toxic culture. The people with their hands on the wheel have escaped blame for this car wreck and the guy who was in the boot is getting all the blame.

[azabob]

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Burton was never going to survive that review. Stunned he hung around to be honest.

Wasn’t Burton at Brisbane when they were a basket case?

[Bornadog]

Re: Don Pyke sacked

Matthew Nicks new coach