McCartney to coach Bulldogs

[azabob]

Re: McCartney to coach Bulldogs

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.

I hear what you are saying; perhaps they also thought after seven years would Eade still be fresh and energized after ten-eleven years in total.

Back on topic is McCatney one of the oldest first time coach?

[anfo27]

Re: McCartney to coach Bulldogs

I'm rapt with this appointment and out of all the new coaches he was the one I wanted. Have a really good feeling about Macca and everything I have red or heard about him has left me thinking 'he is the man'. Welcome & good luck Macca you've got a big job in front of you.

[LostDoggy]

Re: McCartney to coach Bulldogs

A suprise Dogs hierarchy, let us be the judge at the end of next season. Good luck McCatney and enjoy being a senior coach.

[Maddog37]

Re: McCartney to coach Bulldogs

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.

But it is a refresh Mantis which keeps thing interesting for fans and players alike.

[GVGjr]

Re: McCartney to coach Bulldogs

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.

It's a good point you have made but I think I can answer this from some things I have witnessed in the work place. It's often around the perception that the manager (in this instance the coach) has the ability to not only embrace change but still be able to set and reset the course during changing and difficult times.

McCartney might only be 3 years younger than Eade, and certainly older than all the other guys interviewed, but obviously he has impressed the club with his football philosophies, his man management skills and his enthusiasm to get the team back into contention.

He can't do it all on his own so I hope that we can also put in place a strong support team.

If enthusiasm, professionalism and sheer delight in being given the opportunity to coach the side count for anything he should make an immediate impression.

[Ghost Dog]

Re: McCartney to coach Bulldogs

It's a good thing we got who we wanted, not who we were forced to get, owing to other coaches being snapped up.

[Dry Rot]

Re: McCartney to coach Bulldogs

On paper, it looks like a good choice. Bombers fans have a lot of good things to say about him NB player development and demanding hardness.

Will be interesting to see what he can do with players like Grant and Hill.

[FrediKanoute]

Re: McCartney to coach Bulldogs

On paper, it looks like a good choice. Bombers fans have a lot of good things to say about him NB player development and demanding hardness.

Will be interesting to see what he can do with players like Grant and Hill.

My thoughts exactly, I wonder what he will do with Hill and Grant and whether he can turn them around. I hope so because to me both are extremely talented individuals who if focused in the right manner will add a consderably amount to our side.

On Brendan's appointment, I am pleased. not worried about him not being a previous AFL player. He's spent 15 years in the modern AFL system, a large part of that with teams playing in the fnals and with successful players. Our guys need coaching; not just strategically, but coaching in the sense of professional/personal development. If he can do this I think we'll go a long way.

Exciting times!

PS: I do feel a little for Cameron. I suspect that had 2011 gone according to plan, Eade would have hung around for another couple of years and we would then have welcomed Cameron back to the kennel with open arms. Oh well, its funny how things turn out!

[Ghost Dog]

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My thoughts exactly, I wonder what he will do with Hill and Grant and whether he can turn them around. I hope so because to me both are extremely talented individuals who if focused in the right manner will add a consderably amount to our side.

Watched Josh in the Werribbee game and he still looks like he enjoys his footy
If this guy is as good a teacher as they say, I think we can keep Hill.
his skills are good, marking is good, speed is ok but he lacks the aggression at the top level
to cement his spot. I like the way McCartney says that we are doing a lot right, and I feel this can be applied to Josh. Here's hoping the ekers have no place to hide in our team.

[ReLoad]

Re: McCartney to coach Bulldogs

Good appointment, and looking forward to his style already.

but I'm going to ask the tough question:
What is going on with his nose?

[I'm Not Bitter Anymore!]

Re: McCartney to coach Bulldogs

Good appointment, and looking forward to his style already.

but I'm going to ask the tough question:
What is going on with his nose?

I was wondering that too but didn't want to appear shallow

[Mantis]

Re: McCartney to coach Bulldogs

Will be interesting to see what he can do with players like Grant and Hill.

Probably the same as what Longmire did with Everitt.... SFA.

At some point the individual has to take a bit of responsibility for their performance.

[Desipura]

Re: McCartney to coach Bulldogs

Probably the same as what Longmire did with Everitt.... SFA.

At some point the individual has to take a bit of responsibility for their performance.

You are probably right however I hope this does not mean we are going to be conservative in the trade period as well as pruning our list.

[Mofra]

Re: McCartney to coach Bulldogs

Hope Panos gets a go in the seniors next year.

McCartney seems to know our list pretty well (after 12 years as an assistant, he'd want to).
Weighing up a kid with two years' worth of development as a rookie upgrade (we'd be sacrificing pick 587 in the draft proper) I'm leaning towards an upgrade, personally.

[Maddog37]

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The list decisions may well be put back twelve months to give him a chance to work his magic on the existing players. That is what they did at the Bombres ths year.

Alot has been said about his focus on contested ball and going hard at the man etc. For players like Hill and Grant this will be a massive test. I think this is why Mackie is sometimes on the outer at the Cats. Very talented and attacking but not hard at the contest naturally.