Pack your bags McCartney...

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Re: Pack your bags McCartney...

Can we now close this thread?

Can we go one better and delete it?

[The Doctor]

Re: Pack your bags McCartney...

Can we go one better and delete it?

No!

It's easy to get carried away and we all love a good win but a few weeks ago we were beaten by Melbourne and almost beaten by a schoolboy GWS team.

Form can fluctuate very quickly.

We have seen some big fluctuations under the Macca regime. Too early to be calling for contract extensions after all we are 6 wins & 13 losses on the back of a poor year last year. However I love the win today. Hope we can continue with this for the remainder of the season. A few more wins will build a stronger case for an contract extension.

[jeemak]

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Doc, do you reckon we've improved?

[The Doctor]

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Doc, do you reckon we've improved?

for sure we have.

[LostDoggy]

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If the board don't extend his contract I might put together a ticket.

[anfo27]

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No!

It's easy to get carried away and we all love a good win but a few weeks ago we were beaten by Melbourne and almost beaten by a schoolboy GWS team.

Form can fluctuate very quickly.

We have seen some big fluctuations under the Macca regime. Too early to be calling for contract extensions after all we are 6 wins & 13 losses on the back of a poor year last year. However I love the win today. Hope we can continue with this for the remainder of the season. A few more wins will build a stronger case for an contract extension.

Its not about wins, its about process. Sure its great to see the boys get some reward for effort but i was more impressed & excited with our loss last week than todays win. Sydney are the hardest working team without the footy & we matched them for most of the game.

For too long we haven't made the opposition work for every single possession. Now we have a whole team working as one to get the ball back. I love the fact that we don't give teams easy possessions, i love the fact we are ferocious & i love the fact we have a team full of tough bastards. A lot of people have gone on about our perceived lack of pace but what we lacked was work ethic & Griffen is a great example of that.

Macca has instilled this into the playing group & he has shown we are on the right track. The club needs to show the playing group & coaching staff that they have faith & belief in what macca is doing.

I think he is deserving of a contract extension.

[ledge]

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Hey doc I'm even impressed after last weeks bruising encounter as a young side we still did it again this week and won, I
Like to think Sydney's loss was partly because we have them such a hard ferocious game last week , no doubt what so ever we are emerging and improving with every game .

[Happy Days]

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Doc I admire your pessimism but c'mon man.

[Ghost Dog]

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I think the analysis of the Melboune and GWS games can be done out of context. Injuries, player development and experience all play a factor. The bell shaped curve Doc. You need the bottom of the pendulum to give you enough momentum to swing up.

[KT31]

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A week really is a long time in football, let alone a month.
A few weeks ago people were calling for his head and now they are asking for an extension.
IMO we should wait out the season, McCartney certainly has the players "cracking in" and is doing a sterling job with the cattle he has.
Lets not be to hasty, there is no need to rush the decision, and for once lets make a rational decision and not one on emotions.

[GVGjr]

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No!

It's easy to get carried away and we all love a good win but a few weeks ago we were beaten by Melbourne and almost beaten by a schoolboy GWS team.

Form can fluctuate very quickly.

We have seen some big fluctuations under the Macca regime. Too early to be calling for contract extensions after all we are 6 wins & 13 losses on the back of a poor year last year. However I love the win today. Hope we can continue with this for the remainder of the season. A few more wins will build a stronger case for an contract extension.

While I agree that talk of a contract extension is premature, I think the real question we should be answering is more around the opening post where Cowshed calls for Macca to be sacked and if there is still any support by the forum members for this?

Are there still any WOOF members saying that we should move him on?
I think there is some members still wanting this given that they are so much more active with their contributions after a loss than a win.

To me, McCartney has met his targets of developing the list, getting the defensive component right with the playing group and getting the players to be more competitive on the field by playing a good modern football style that can take the club forward.

If we compare this year so far to what was going on 12 months back I think the turnaround is massive. This time 12 months back I was wishing for the season to be over but now I can't wait until next week.

We have had a good 2nd half on the season and while 6 wins isn't a huge return it's around around par with the majority of WOOF members expectations at the start of the season.
The big difference of course is the manner in which we are playing and competing.

Macca has done a very good job of developing the younger group despite a number of injuries.

I'm looking a lot deeper than just the win/loss record and to be honest I like what I'm seeing.

[LongWait]

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While I agree that talk of a contract extension is premature, I think the real question we should be answering is more around the opening post where Cowshed calls for Macca to be sacked and if there is still any support by the forum members for this?

Are there still any WOOF members saying that we should move him on?
I think there is some members still wanting this given that they are so much more active with their contributions after a loss than a win.

To me, McCartney has met his targets of developing the list, getting the defensive component right with the playing group and getting the players to be more competitive on the field by playing a good modern football style that can take the club forward.

If we compare this year so far to what was going on 12 months back I think the turnaround is massive. This time 12 months back I was wishing for the season to be over but now I can't wait until next week.

We have had a good 2nd half on the season and while 6 wins isn't a huge return it's around around par with the majority of WOOF members expectations at the start of the season.
The big difference of course is the manner in which we are playing and competing.

Macca has done a very good job of developing the younger group despite a number of injuries.

I'm looking a lot deeper than just the win/loss record and to be honest I like what I'm seeing.

I suspect neither Brendan McCartney, nor anyone else on the Board or in management at the club, is remotely concerned about whether McCartney should be moved on or not.

[Hotdog60]

Re: Pack your bags McCartney...

While I agree that talk of a contract extension is premature, I think the real question we should be answering is more around the opening post where Cowshed calls for Macca to be sacked and if there is still any support by the forum members for this?

Are there still any WOOF members saying that we should move him on?
I think there is some members still wanting this given that they are so much more active with their contributions after a loss than a win.

To me, McCartney has met his targets of developing the list, getting the defensive component right with the playing group and getting the players to be more competitive on the field by playing a good modern football style that can take the club forward.

If we compare this year so far to what was going on 12 months back I think the turnaround is massive. This time 12 months back I was wishing for the season to be over but now I can't wait until next week.

We have had a good 2nd half on the season and while 6 wins isn't a huge return it's around around par with the majority of WOOF members expectations at the start of the season.
The big difference of course is the manner in which we are playing and competing.

Macca has done a very good job of developing the younger group despite a number of injuries.

I'm looking a lot deeper than just the win/loss record and to be honest I like what I'm seeing.

Well said GVGjr, I posted awhile back that we needed to let Macca run his contract so he could have the time to show us what he had to offer. I think he is ahead of schedule at this stage of the rebuild and if we finish very strong I hope the membership jumps on board and follows.

[GVGjr]

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I suspect neither Brendan McCartney, nor anyone else on the Board or in management at the club, is remotely concerned about whether McCartney should be moved on or not.

100% agreed. McCartney would be under no pressure going into next season. He will be judged on his ability to keep improving the list next year.

[always right]

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One question..who amongst us now looks forward to watching the bulldogs play?

Credit to the coaching team. They said we would be significantly better in the second half of the season and they've been true to their word. Some who have been outspokenly critical of the coach previously are now noticeable in their silence.