McCartney to coach Bulldogs

[LostDoggy]

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Why would this upset Rocket?

This related to froum poster 'The Rocket' who was strongly opposed to McCartney's candidacy based on his lack of playing experience.

[Remi Moses]

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Hope It's an improvement on his work with Wings
Gutsy appointment, having not played .
Good luck Brendan

[Bornadog]

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From twitter Emma Quayle


Met some coaches from the New York Jets earlier this year and even they were raving about Brendon McCartney! Very pleased he has his chance.

[jasopan]

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All the best McCartney
Can't wait to see how we go next year!

[Chicago1]

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I'm very glad with the choice from what I've read about him. I'm glad we went outside of the club for a coach. Anyone who can keep Year 7 students under control is OK with me.

[Scraggers]

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I'm very ho-hum about the decision ...

This is going to sound a bit silly, but the only reason I"m glad its not Leon Cameron is it shows the process was dinkum. In some ways I feel sorry for Leon as it was considered 'his job to lose'.

Is McCartney a better coach than Rocket Eade ... time will tell; and as a loyal Bulldog supporter I will reserve judgement until McCartney is given a chance to prove himself.

(as a side note, I'm stoked his family are Bulldog supporters.)

[Bornadog]

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Press Conference-

* Three year deal

* Sees himself as a teacher and developer of people

* There's alot that's right about this club, and we'll use this as a platform to build success

* Not a refresh, its a combination of refresh and rebuild

* Garlick says Brendan has outstanding experience and presented well at the interviews


Didn't say much else.

[The Underdog]

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Why would this upset Rocket?

This related to froum poster 'The Rocket' who was strongly opposed to McCartney's candidacy based on his lack of playing experience.

Yes, was referring to poster The Rocket who was very stridently anti-McCartney on the "Our Next Coach" thread due to his lack of AFL playing experience. Sorry should have been clearer.

[The Coon Dog]

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During the presser McCartney was asked if he was approached by the club or applied. His response, 'I was approached & I'm so glad I was approached as I really wanted to coach the Western Bulldogs'.

Guess you wouldn't expect him to say anything other, but it was nice to hear.

[LostDoggy]

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Good Luck McCartney and glad to have you aboard. The club seems to have gone outside what was expected and very glad the family are bulldog supporters !!!

[Bornadog]

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Press Conference here

The Western Bulldogs today announced the appointment of Brendan McCartney as the Club’s Senior Coach.

The Board made the decision last night following the recommendation by the Coaching Selection Committee.

McCartney has committed to the Western Bulldogs for three years.

Awarded the AFL Assistant Coach of the Year in 2010, McCartney brings 22 years coaching experience to the Club, 14 at AFL level.

His impressive Coaching pedigree includes 11 years as the Senior Assistant Coach at Geelong; two years Development Coach at Richmond Football Club and one year as Assistant Coach at Essendon Football Club, from which he comes to us from.

During his 11 years as the Senior Assistant Coach at Geelong Football Club, McCartney was involved in two Premierships, two night Premierships and experienced three Grand finals.

In a remarkable reflection of his capacity to nurture talent, McCartney worked with nine All Australians and two Brownlow Medallists during his stint at Geelong.

“Brendan’s experience, leadership, technical capacity, values and integrity shone through-out the robust and intensive selection process started by the Club four weeks ago,” Western Bulldogs Chief Executive Simon Garlick said today.

“There is no coincidence that Brendan has been associated with premierships wherever he has gone - he is an outstanding, competitive individual who knows how to win”.

“I am very honoured by my appointment,” McCartney said today.

“I can’t wait to get into this, and I can’t wait for us to confirm our place as a footy club that is respected, admired and feared”.

McCartney, highly regarded within the industry, comes with an impressive endorsement from former colleagues including James Hird.

I can't imagine there's a better coach in Australia in the way he develops players and teaches them to play football. I'm surprised someone like that hasn't had a chance at senior level, because in my time in footy I don't think I've met a better coach.

BIO

Brendan McCartney - Western Bulldogs Senior Coach

22 years coaching football — 14 years coaching at AFL level
11 years (2000-2010) as Senior Assistant Coach to Mark Thompson at Geelong which included two Premierships from three grand finals as well as two night Premierships.
Worked closely with 9 All-Australians and 2 Brownlow medallists at Geelong Football Club
2 years (1998-1999) as Development Coach at Richmond Football Club
4 consecutive Premierships at Ocean Grove Football Club in the Bellarine Football League (1993-1996)
1 year as Assistant Coach at Essendon Football Club, from which he comes to us from (2011)
AFL Assistant Coach of the Year 2010

[Bornadog]

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Geelong over the past 8 years have been in three Grand finals, 3 Prelims, a semi. Hopefully he can bring some of this success to us.

[GVGjr]

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All sounds very impressive. Feeling a bit excited now... Anyone know if he's got a nickname??

What about B-Mac or Big Mac or Big M....

[LostDoggy]

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Halfway between a refresh and a rebuild.. we are really getting technical now!

[Missing Dog]

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Thought it was Leon's job for sure, well done by the club. A good surprise