Ben Graham

[ledge]

Re: Ben Graham

I'm not defensive - I didn't express an opinion about the appointment. You however, twice posted asking essentially the same negative question after others had made their case that they were happy with the appointment.

Perhaps I'm sick of some on here who constantly seek to rain on the club's parade at every opportunity. The atmosphere has been much, much better of late and I'd hate to see the mindless negativity creep back in.

It's not a negative question all he is asking is what experience does Ben bring as a strategic operations manager, being an NFL kicker or playing AFL isn't really a reason to get the job, he must have some other credentials and if sonwhat are they that relate to the position he has been given?

[SlimPickens]

Re: Ben Graham

I suggest people watch the short video on the bulldogs website to get an understanding of the role the Ben will be doing.

It appears to be quite a broad spectrum of things including the set up of our stand alone VFL, some skills coaching(kicking/disposal efficiency), some work with the coaches and also lighting the load on James Fantasia.

He spoke very well and I think the role seems suited to him as his perspective is not only be from an AFL background but another elite/professional sporting league. Will watch on with interest.Good luck to him

[LostDoggy]

Re: Ben Graham

Given he was captain and he changed codes successfully, it seems he might be a risk taker and systems thinker. A systems thinker works on the system and not just in it. Football is ever evolving and thinking outside the square should be encouraged, I would have thought.

[The Underdog]

Re: Ben Graham

We didn't hire Cameron due to the perception of nepotism. I think we need to get over perceptions and just focus on the individual and the value they bring.

Maybe he just didn't interview as well as McCartney. It's fairly insulting to the panel to suggest that they didn't choose who they thought was the best person for the job for such a facile reason.

[The Underdog]

Re: Ben Graham

According to the interview on the website, two elements of his role are helping take some of the load off Fantasia and a day a week helping the players work on kicking efficiency. Can't argue with the need for either of those.

[boydogs]

Re: Ben Graham

According to the interview on the website, two elements of his role are helping take some of the load off Fantasia and a day a week helping the players work on kicking efficiency. Can't argue with the need for either of those.

Especially with the VFL side coming in.