McCartney to coach Bulldogs

[Rocco Jones]

Re: McCartney to coach Bulldogs

I'm very happy with the appointment but what would I (we) know? What we do know is that he has great pedigree as an assistant, seems very switched on, we didn't just have a boat race for the gig and we didn't just go for a safe option.

[GVGjr]

Re: McCartney to coach Bulldogs

What do you mean there might be some lesser roles filled? Do you think he'll bring some of his own people?

I'm probably thinking along the lines of we might now have the money to appoint a list manager and maybe some extra into the recruiting team

[ledge]

Re: McCartney to coach Bulldogs

I'm probably thinking along the lines of we might now have the money to appoint a list manager and maybe some extra into the recruiting team

Or will it go into reducing our debt?
The AFL has insisted we use the money they give us into a list manager and football department.

[GVGjr]

Re: McCartney to coach Bulldogs

I liked what i heard today very good appointment for our list .Hoped he watched the willy game some of our kids played very well.
Hope Panos gets a go in the seniors next year.

[ledge]

Re: McCartney to coach Bulldogs

My only question with a new coach is does he just say what the club wants him to say to get a gig ?
An old coach will say what he wants.
The reason i mention this is because experienced and wanted coaches come with conditions as in who they want as assistants etc.
A brand new coach might be told you got the job but these are your assistants.

[Ghost Dog]

Re: McCartney to coach Bulldogs

Well done Bulldogs.
Just looking at the video, you can tell he's the kind of bloke you would be interested to meet.
I have a good feeling about him. Certainly, with a group of quite young blokes that need development and encouragement, a teacher type fits the bill perfectly.
How old is he by the way?

[azabob]

Re: McCartney to coach Bulldogs

Well done Bulldogs.
Just looking at the video, you can tell he's the kind of bloke you would be interested to meet.
I have a good feeling about him. Certainly, with a group of quite young blokes that need development and encouragement, a teacher type fits the bill perfectly.
How old is he by the way?

Around 50 I would think. Been coaching for 22 years.

[Missing Dog]

Re: McCartney to coach Bulldogs

Anyone know if Fanatsia will keep his job i have heard from a souce he will be sacked.
I am pretty happy about Brendan i had my Doubts but listening to him Today he has won me over.

[LostDoggy]

Re: McCartney to coach Bulldogs

Great appointment. Comes across very well and i like his attitude.
This is certainly a refresh and is what Garlick said we would get.

I just want to see him put that real hard edge to the way we play and to weed out those who arent up to scratch.

Do you reckon Djerkurra may not feel quite as positive about this appointment, given that Geelong gave him limited opportunities when McCartney was at the Cattery with him?

[Mantis]

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How old is he by the way?

Pretty sure he is 46.

[ledge]

Re: McCartney to coach Bulldogs

Anyone know if Fanatsia will keep his job i have heard from a souce he will be sacked.
I am pretty happy about Brendan i had my Doubts but listening to him Today he has won me over.

Not to sure about him being sacked he was on the committee to pick the coach.

[Ghost Dog]

Re: McCartney to coach Bulldogs

Pretty sure he is 46.

It's a good age. Young enough so players can relate to him. Old enough to have plenty of experience.

[azabob]

Re: McCartney to coach Bulldogs

Around 50 I would think. Been coaching for 22 years.

Pretty sure he is 46.

Ok. Would Luke Dahlhaus have played under him?

Post 4 in this thread the article says he is 50.

I can't see how he would've coached Luke D

[Ghost Dog]

Re: McCartney to coach Bulldogs

Not to sure about him being sacked he was on the committee to pick the coach.

Wishful thinking I guess.

[Mantis]

Re: McCartney to coach Bulldogs

Post 4 in this thread the article says he is 50.

I stand corrected.

I find it strange that one of the reasons we were given for the non-renewal of Rocket as coach was that it was felt that he may not have the fire in the belly in a few years time due to his age (he's 53), but we are happy to hire someone just 3 years younger... Go figure.