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[hujsh]

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They’re safe, so until there’s a board challenge to shake things up, we are stuck on a plane with no pilot just waiting to run out of fuel. Worse will be if some of the good players find the stash of parachutes. But we’re committed, F1 and all, so be it.

Shrug. Wait for it all to burn down then I guess. I see no point in replacing Bevo when we have no way to support a new coach anyway

[bulldogtragic]

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Shrug. Wait for it all to burn down then I guess. I see no point in replacing Bevo when we have no way to support a new coach anyway

I tend to agree now. Try not to think about the F1 next season too?

[hujsh]

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I tend to agree now. Try not to think about the F1 next season too?

If the place needs burning, it should provide good tinder. If not it won't be such a problem

[SonofScray]

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Just watching the AFLW and think our historically bad season from that program should be adding pressure to senior figures. We’ve got mens program not meeting expectations and a women’s program way off the mark.

[jeemak]

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Just watching the AFLW and think our historically bad season from that program should be adding pressure to senior figures. We’ve got mens program not meeting expectations and a women’s program way off the mark.

What are the reasons for the poor performances with the women's team in your view? I don't follow it closely, the mens is enough torture for me.

[SonofScray]

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What are the reasons for the poor performances with the women's team in your view? I don't follow it closely, the mens is enough torture for me.

Some list balance issues, stemming mostly from expansion killing us, still, you have to work with the hand you are dealt and we’ve not got it right. Horror injury run. Bourke claims a lack of professionalism in the group. He’s actually been quite strong I feel, in a really bad year.

I tend to skew more positive towards the AFLW squad due to a bit of a link there and from what I see the coaching staff are engaged and have a clear vision.

BUT. Performance matters.

We’re a big, pioneer, premiership winning club in this league. It’s all falling apart and the Club, outside the actual folk at the coal face happy to accept the narrative being ascribed to us.

[jeemak]

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Some list balance issues, stemming mostly from expansion killing us, still, you have to work with the hand you are dealt and we’ve not got it right. Horror injury run. Bourke claims a lack of professionalism in the group. He’s actually been quite strong I feel, in a really bad year.

I tend to skew more positive towards the AFLW squad due to a bit of a link there and from what I see the coaching staff are engaged and have a clear vision.

BUT. Performance matters.

We’re a big, pioneer, premiership winning club in this league. It’s all falling apart and the Club, outside the actual folk at the coal face happy to accept the narrative being ascribed to us.

I actually found the Burke (get your act together SoS ) comments slightly bewildering. If he's not accountable for fitness and professionalism who is? Aren't these the things we hold Bevo accountable for with the mens team?

My understanding of the expansion landscape is rudimentary, but enough to know we've copped it a bit. So if it's not Burke and his coaching team bridging the gap, is it a resourcing issue?

[SonofScray]

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I actually found the Burke (get your act together SoS ) comments slightly bewildering. If he's not accountable for fitness and professionalism who is? Aren't these the things we hold Bevo accountable for with the mens team?

My understanding of the expansion landscape is rudimentary, but enough to know we've copped it a bit. So if it's not Burke and his coaching team bridging the gap, is it a resourcing issue?

Never going to show a St K person enough respect to spell their name correctly. Even if I like them.

Might ramble a bit here. Sorry in advance.

I think, perhaps, the difference is linked to the maturity of the playing group and the program as a whole. The demands and expectations on the women have gone up rapidly, maybe the supports across the board probably haven’t kept pace. They seem generally well supported at the club by our staff though, so it’s hard to gauge. Maybe even just the culture in the playing group, it’s not mature yet. He was not happy with some behaviours and efforts around nutrition and rest being up to scratch outside of time at the club and when you are down to around 23 fit players it’s hard to pull the trigger.


Men’s programs aren’t navigating that component, I would have thought. The expectations are rock solid and culturally junior players seem to know what they are in for coming into the environment. They still have to adjust and get into the swing of it, but there’s something there. There’ll be countless folk more clued into that than me.

Re: coach comparisons. I’m not sure those domains (fitness/professionalism) are what Bevo cops it around most from others, though I probably have at some point because I’ve thrown the kitchen sink at him and simply want him gone. The two coaches are at different points in their journey, one I see as having a clear focus and bringing a consistent presentation and energy to the role. Both are failing to get the results we want.

Is it just luck, you win some, you lose some, or are they both no good? ( they’re clearly both capable coaches IMO), or moving up the chain is someone else underperforming in the deployment of resources, overall vision, or support?

In this thread we’ve seen the torch turned on coach, Footy Dept boss, CEO and President. I suppose I am wondering does a a horrific season in the AFLW add to that? Maybe we, or the club care enough for that to fuel concern further?

[jeemak]

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Excellent response and a lot to think about.

I'll get back to you. Again, great response matte.

[hujsh]

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I'm just gonna say this. Pure vibes. Bevo looking good and refreshed

[azabob]

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I'm just gonna say this. Pure vibes. Bevo looking good and refreshed

It’s the white sleeves

[Bulldog Revolution]

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It’s the white sleeves

Yep, new merch! noticed that too

[ledge]

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The white sleeves one Bevo was wearing was the only one I actually like this year .

[Bumper Bulldogs]

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I’m not on the inner sanctum like some others and have often wondered what the hell is going on. But for some strange reason I’m sitting pretty comfortable with the dogs and the administration right now. It seems to me that we have identified a freshen up was needed and upsetting the Apple cart with Smith didn’t matter. They have built support around our main man Bevo and look to have recruited very well for Speed, the futures d our immediate needs. It’s seems welll balanced, measured and disciplined for once

Good luck Dogs let’s rip apart in 2024. I can’t wait.

Hopefully Bevo has got the Christmas list good on selection integrity

[FrediKanoute]

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Time will tell, but I am feeling more positve. Much will depend on game plans etc, but if these changes mean bevo does what he does best then we will go a long way tp being successful