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  • GVGjr
    Moderator
    • Nov 2006
    • 45031
    #31
    Re: Scott Watters

    Originally posted by AndrewP6
    Don't get me started. When he was appointed, there was lots of talk of having to learn to play "the right way", which was a clear shot at Eade and Co., and that seemed to be alright.
    I don't believe it was but I think people are reading more into comments than they should.
    The comment was in relation to his 'contested footy' mantra and how that differed to the way the team had played for a long way.

    The coaching panel was looking towards a change of direction and Macca presented something different to the other coaches that interviewed including Eade and that is why he was selected.

    2 years on and he has now modified the focus contested footy a bit because they players have now embraced it.

    I don't believe Watters was having a go at previous coaches at StKilda nor was Macca with Eade. They are just comments not a shot at anyone.
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      • Remi Moses
        WOOF Member
        • Jan 2009
        • 14785
        #32
        Re: Scott Watters

        Originally posted by AndrewP6
        Don't get me started. When he was appointed, there was lots of talk of having to learn to play "the right way", which was a clear shot at Eade and Co., and that seemed to be alright.
        He wasn't having a go at Eade he was saying we need to play in a style that wins big finals.
        I can't draw a corolation on accepting mediocrity and their off field indiscretions, as the two are completely irrelevant.
        Sure you could mount a case for Stkilda accepting crapness in the 80's, but the 90's onwards it's way to harsh.

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          • LostDoggy
            WOOF Member
            • Jan 2007
            • 8307
            #33
            Re: Scott Watters

            Originally posted by Remi Moses
            He wasn't having a go at Eade he was saying we need to play in a style that wins big finals.
            I can't draw a corolation on accepting mediocrity and their off field indiscretions, as the two are completely irrelevant.
            Sure you could mount a case for Stkilda accepting crapness in the 80's, but the 90's onwards it's way to harsh.
            Exactly correct Remi. I recall his speeches to this end.

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              • Missing Dog
                WOOF Member
                • Jan 2007
                • 8501
                #34
                Re: Scott Watters

                Originally posted by AndrewP6
                That was a problem, yes. I also happen to find him really dull. I'm pleased with our recent lift in form, but it took the best part of two years to get there.
                How long do you think it took Geelong to become the power they are now? 5-6 years, these things don't happen overnight. I talk to Brendan quite often, and he is FAR FROM BEING DULL as you put it!!!!!

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                  • AndrewP6
                    Bulldog Team of the Century
                    • Jan 2009
                    • 8142
                    #35
                    Re: Scott Watters

                    Originally posted by Remi Moses
                    He wasn't having a go at Eade he was saying we need to play in a style that wins big finals.
                    I can't draw a corolation on accepting mediocrity and their off field indiscretions, as the two are completely irrelevant.
                    I don't agree on the first point, but anyway.
                    No they're not irrelevant - some of their off field behaviour has been decidedly mediocre.
                    [B][COLOR="#0000CD"]Our club was born in blood and boots, not in AFL focus groups.[/COLOR][/B]

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                      • AndrewP6
                        Bulldog Team of the Century
                        • Jan 2009
                        • 8142
                        #36
                        Re: Scott Watters

                        Originally posted by mighty_west
                        Yeah its only a personal attack to those who feel the need to make it out to be
                        True, much like those that took offence at the ribbing of McCartney's oft-repeated "cracking in"...
                        [B][COLOR="#0000CD"]Our club was born in blood and boots, not in AFL focus groups.[/COLOR][/B]

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                          • AndrewP6
                            Bulldog Team of the Century
                            • Jan 2009
                            • 8142
                            #37
                            Re: Scott Watters

                            Originally posted by OLD SCRAGGer
                            How long do you think it took Geelong to become the power they are now? 5-6 years, these things don't happen overnight. I talk to Brendan quite often, and he is FAR FROM BEING DULL as you put it!!!!!
                            Your opinion, which you're entitled to. As I am to mine.
                            [B][COLOR="#0000CD"]Our club was born in blood and boots, not in AFL focus groups.[/COLOR][/B]

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                              • chef
                                Hall of Fame
                                • Nov 2008
                                • 14699
                                #38
                                Re: Scott Watters

                                Originally posted by AndrewP6
                                True, much like those that took offence at the ribbing of McCartney's oft-repeated "cracking in"...
                                I think it was more the fact that these people thought that 'cracking in' was the only thing he was teaching us.

                                Which was daft and annoying.
                                The curse is dead.

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                                  • Topdog
                                    Bulldog Team of the Century
                                    • Jan 2007
                                    • 7471
                                    #39
                                    Re: Scott Watters

                                    Originally posted by AndrewP6
                                    I don't agree on the first point, but anyway.
                                    No they're not irrelevant - some of their off field behaviour has been decidedly mediocre.
                                    And yet under Watters no player has been heavily sanctioned....
                                    At least Ross had the balls to fire a player.

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                                      • azabob
                                        Hall of Fame
                                        • Sep 2008
                                        • 15420
                                        #40
                                        Re: Scott Watters

                                        Originally posted by Topdog
                                        And yet under Watters no player has been heavily sanctioned....
                                        At least Ross had the balls to fire a player.
                                        Lovett? Rules for some and not others.
                                        More of an In Bruges guy?

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                                          • bulldogtragic
                                            The List Manager
                                            • Jan 2007
                                            • 34289
                                            #41
                                            Re: Scott Watters

                                            BMac is invited on most decent TV shows, stood in on 360 for Eade, presents at functions including the rising star and is widely lauded. Watters is a knob. For all the knocks that can be made on BMac, this shouldn't be one of them.
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                                              • Topdog
                                                Bulldog Team of the Century
                                                • Jan 2007
                                                • 7471
                                                #42
                                                Re: Scott Watters

                                                Originally posted by azabob
                                                Lovett? Rules for some and not others.
                                                Perhaps. It is still more than Watters has done.

                                                He also frequently disciplined his players for on field action.

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                                                  • Maddog37
                                                    WOOF Member
                                                    • Nov 2010
                                                    • 3132
                                                    #43
                                                    Re: Scott Watters

                                                    Originally posted by AndrewP6
                                                    True, much like those that took offence at the ribbing of McCartney's oft-repeated "cracking in"...
                                                    It wasn't offensive, simply tedious and not funny.

                                                    You have every right to your opinion on Macca though.

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                                                      • boydogs
                                                        WOOF Member
                                                        • Apr 2009
                                                        • 5845
                                                        #44
                                                        Re: Scott Watters

                                                        Originally posted by mighty_west
                                                        Easing out the old players whilst blooding the kids has alot to do with that.
                                                        Kids like Cross?
                                                        If you kicked five goals and Tom Boyd kicked five goals, Tom Boyd kicked more goals than you.

                                                        Formerly gogriff

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                                                          • mighty_west
                                                            Coaching Staff
                                                            • Feb 2008
                                                            • 3466
                                                            #45
                                                            Re: Scott Watters

                                                            Originally posted by gogriff
                                                            Kids like Cross?
                                                            Kids like Jong, Howard, Smith, MacRae, Stringer etc plus some list cloggers such as DJ, Sherman, Skinner etc etc.

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