Western Bulldogs coach Brendan McCartney tied away until end of 2016

[GVGjr]

Western Bulldogs coach Brendan McCartney tied away until end of 2016



THE momentum gained from an impressive end of the season has continued at the Whitten Oval with Western Bulldogs coach Brendan McCartney rewarded with a two-year contract extension.

While McCartney, 53, still has a year to run on his current contract, the club's board agreed on Monday to sign him up until the end of 2016.

After a tough first season in the job where the Dogs won just five games, McCartney's faith in his development program started to shine through this year with the team winning four of its last six games.

Chief executive Simon Garlick said the contract extension was a "logical decision" for the club's hierarchy.

``We identified Mack as a person for us to build a sustainable professional club when we appointed him and on everything that we see and the improvement we have seen, it's logical for us to extend his contract," Garlick said.

``We had a clear vision when we appointed him about where we wanted to go and we knew we were going to face some challenges in the initial part of that.

``While there was clear improvement in some of the on-field measures in the later part of the year, we are under no illusion and don't underestimate that we've got a long way to go.

``But this is another step in the journey to becoming a sustainable and successful club."

Garlick praised the club's stakeholders for buying into McCartney's vision and warnings that patience would be required.

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[GVGjr]

Re: Western Bulldogs coach Brendan McCartney tied away until end of 2016

We are really starting to get our act together with our coaching and development team.

Great to have B-Mac signed up until the end of 2016

[Greystache]

Re: Western Bulldogs coach Brendan McCartney tied away until end of 2016

Good move. We're really setting ourselves to make a strong collective push in the next 3 years. Everyone seems to be all moving in the same direction together.

[azabob]

Re: Western Bulldogs coach Brendan McCartney tied away until end of 2016

Fantastic decision by the board and footy department. All the pieces are coming together nicely.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Western Bulldogs coach Brendan McCartney tied away until end of 2016

He's got such great character in his face, when there are murals painted all over Footscray in a few years’ time of this bloke they're going to look fantastic.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Re: Western Bulldogs coach Brendan McCartney tied away until end of 2016

Good move. We're really setting ourselves to make a strong collective push in the next 3 years. Everyone seems to be all moving in the same direction together.

Agreed.

Has the club ever been in such a promising position?

We've had periods of relative success (late 90's-00, 06-'10) but we're taking it to another level IMO. Some fantastic appointments have been made in the last 12 months, especially, whilst funding our own VFL side is seriously significant. Many of us said it was a pipe dream a few years ago.

Here's hoping we really can deliver the ultimate this time.

[The bulldog tragician]

Re: Western Bulldogs coach Brendan McCartney tied away until end of 2016

He's got such great character in his face, when there are murals painted all over Footscray in a few years’ time of this bloke they're going to look fantastic.

That's a great quote, I always think there is something quintessentially western suburbs about Macca, even though it isn't actually the case.

Terrific move by the club, he has a genuine vision, I have faith that he has set a course which can build real lasting success.

[Remi Moses]

Re: Western Bulldogs coach Brendan McCartney tied away until end of 2016

Pleased with the decision. Basically if you 're on a course you stick to it.

[chef]

Re: Western Bulldogs coach Brendan McCartney tied away until end of 2016

Great news.

[GVGjr]

Re: Western Bulldogs coach Brendan McCartney tied away until end of 2016

With the signing of B-Mac and the increased investment in the football department plus our own VFL side you would have to think the players now have to take a huge step forward.
We are running out of excuses for players who don't perform to the required level.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Western Bulldogs coach Brendan McCartney tied away until end of 2016

With the signing of B-Mac and the increased investment in the football department plus our own VFL side you would have to think the players now have to take a huge step forward.
We are running out of excuses for players who don't perform to the required level.

Ain't it beautiful? That's the elusive “winning culture” we've hunted for so long.

[Bornadog]

Re: Western Bulldogs coach Brendan McCartney tied away until end of 2016

60 years no premiership. 55 no grand final surely it's our turn. The question remains can Macca get us there.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Western Bulldogs coach Brendan McCartney tied away until end of 2016

Fantastic news.

[Sedat]

Re: Western Bulldogs coach Brendan McCartney tied away until end of 2016

With the signing of B-Mac and the increased investment in the football department plus our own VFL side you would have to think the players now have to take a huge step forward.
We are running out of excuses for players who don't perform to the required level.

Good decision, shows a sign of unity and solidarity at the entire club from the president down, and that we are all pulling together in the same direction. It remains to be seen if we can achieve sustained success but having a strong and settled environment will give us the best opportunity to achieve what we want to.

The beefed up footy dept spend really does place the players under the spotlight to perform, and perform consistently.

[Murphy'sLore]

Re: Western Bulldogs coach Brendan McCartney tied away until end of 2016

Very, very happy about this. I trust Brendan and his calm, clear vision. Western Bulldogs would be a great place to be right now.