The Odd Couple

[G-Mo77]

Re: The Odd Couple

The presser from Macca was interesting - reading between the lines, they've clashed over the past 18 months but Grant has now bought into the Macca message and it's paying off.

Macca actually gives a lot more away in press conferences which is pleasing - Grant is playing career best football. Most importantly, he seems to be in the game for 100% of the time, his concentration levels are much higher than before.

Noticed that as well Mofra.

Here is the quote.

"I think we've had an interesting 18 months, Granty and I," McCartney said.

"I've got no doubt that this 12 months, and in particular, the last few months, the respect levels are very high, coach to player and player to coach. That's helped.

"We've had our good days and we've had our not so good days, coach to player, but he's coming out the other side. "

[westdog54]

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Noticed that as well Mofra.

Here is the quote.

"I think we've had an interesting 18 months, Granty and I," McCartney said.

"I've got no doubt that this 12 months, and in particular, the last few months, the respect levels are very high, coach to player and player to coach. That's helped.

"We've had our good days and we've had our not so good days, coach to player, but he's coming out the other side. "

This is the bit that resonated with me. Coach to Player and Player to Coach. Nice touch.

[SonofScray]

Re: The Odd Couple

Does anyone else think that McCartney is escaping a lot of media pressure largely based on what Grant has been able to add to the side?

Does anyone else think Macca has made Grant a valuable and respected commodity again?

It's taking a while but I feel these opposites have been very good for each other at what was a critical time for both of them.

I think so. What Grant as an individual adds to the team is a natural ability to sniff a goal, an area of the game we have been deplorable at. It has been exposed under Mac's mantra because the investment in winning the footy just wasn't being rewarded. Now we have a bloke turning half chances into scoreboard pressure, the investment is paying greater dividends.

I think Grant presented a great case in reflection for Mac. He loves his Leading Teams stuff, I reckon this has played out in their relationship.

'We often remind each other - the best test of your #leadership is the behaviour of your followers. (@LeadingTeams) '

[Ghost Dog]

Re: The Odd Couple

Do you feel it's media pressure? or fascination with this player? Let's face it, not many people are banging down the door about Howard. He was a fairly high pick.

[jeemak]

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Do you feel it's media pressure? or fascination with this player? Let's face it, not many people are banging down the door about Howard. He was a fairly high pick.

Grant was an extremely talented number 5 pick, whilst Howard was a pick 15 out of obscurity. Grant also had a very good 2010 where he kicked plenty of goals and influenced a few games. I'm not surprised Grant commanded a higher profile among the various pundits.

Refreshingly honest commentary from Bmac. Let's hope their relationship grows and Grant continues to get the best out of himself.

[Bornadog]

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Do you feel it's media pressure? or fascination with this player? Let's face it, not many people are banging down the door about Howard. He was a fairly high pick.

Howard hasn't shown the talent Grant as.

This from a few years ago