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Okay everyone, here’s my rant…

AFL media, analysts and commentators cannot for the life of them say anything positive about the Blues. Saad’s impact on this game was incredible. He played his defensive role beautifully. (He kicked a goal for cripes sake!) What did the media say about him this week? I’d love to know if you heard him get a mention.

SEN on Monday morning mentioned Carlton players four times: why would anyone want to buy Sam Walsh custom boots; why would you rate Kade Simpson; Carazzo was a half decent player; Harry Mckay’s head trauma incident. Nathan Buckley spent the entire segment on the Carlton/Kangas game talking about Mckay’s head trauma incident. Is Buckley a medical professional? Could we get one single comment analysing the actual game? Nope. Hawthorn and Collingwood - all over it because Kane Cornes friggin loves his not-even-in-the-eight Hawthorn. Bucks said the Swans/Brissie game was the GF preview, and it was a good game but who’s second on the ladder???!!!!

Every mention about Carlton is negative. The Fox game commentary is negative, everything is negative. You wouldn’t think we were second on the ladder, half a game clear. You wouldn’t think we have a once-in-a-generation coach - one of the most talented coaches in the history of the game (YES I SAID IT). You wouldn’t think our Captain was on track to win his second Brownlow or that our full forward was the first player to reach 50 games in 2024, on track to win his second Coleman. You would think we have one of the best midfield duos in the league: Crippa and Walsh; or one of the best tall forward partnerships in the League: Curnow and McKay.

And you know what, friends: it doesn’t matter. Because WE KNOW we are Flaggers 2024. We know we are winning the Premiership in 2024. And they will hate us for it, just like they’ve hated us all year, and it’ll be great.

Go Baggas 💙💙💙💙💙

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A Showdown for the Ages: AFL Grand Final - Collingwood Magpies vs. Brisbane Lions

The Australian Football League (AFL) Grand Final is the pinnacle of Australian Rules Football, a day when two of the country's top teams go head to head in a clash of skill, strategy, and determination. In this article, we delve into the anticipation, history, and excitement surrounding the blockbuster matchup between the Collingwood Magpies and the Brisbane Lions.

The Magpies' Pursuit of Glory

Collingwood is a name synonymous with AFL success. They have a rich history dating back to 1892 and are one of the most successful clubs in the league. With 16 premierships to their name, the Magpies are always considered contenders for the title. This year, they have a talented squad led by captain Scott Pendlebury and coach Nathan Buckley, both of whom have their sights set on bringing another premiership cup to the club's illustrious history.

The Rise of the Brisbane Lions

On the other side of the coin, the Brisbane Lions are a relatively new franchise in the AFL landscape, formed in 1996 through the merger of the Brisbane Bears and the Fitzroy Lions. However, despite their short history, the Lions have achieved remarkable success, winning three consecutive premierships from 2001 to 2003. This year, under the guidance of coach Chris Fagan, the Lions have made it back to the Grand Final and are eager to add another chapter to their success story.

Key Matchups

The Grand Final is not only about the teams; it's also about the individual battles that unfold on the field. This year, fans can look forward to some thrilling matchups:

Scott Pendlebury vs. Lachie Neale: Two of the league's best midfielders will go head to head in the battle for supremacy at the center. Pendlebury's class and poise against Neale's relentless ball-winning ability will be a spectacle to watch.

Taylor Adams vs. Dayne Zorko: These two midfield bullies will be pivotal in their respective teams' efforts. Adams' toughness and contested ball-winning skills will be matched against Zorko's agility and creativity.

Mason Cox vs. Harris Andrews: In the forward line, Collingwood's Mason Cox, known for his towering presence and marking ability, will face the daunting task of competing against Brisbane's Harris Andrews, one of the league's premier defenders.

Historical Significance

This Grand Final carries a unique historical significance as it represents the clash between the old and the new. Collingwood, with its long and storied history, is the epitome of tradition and excellence in the AFL, while Brisbane, a relatively young club, symbolizes the league's expansion and growth beyond its traditional heartlands.

Both teams have their own compelling narratives – Collingwood seeking to add to their illustrious trophy cabinet, and Brisbane aiming to establish themselves as a modern-day dynasty. The result of this contest will shape the AFL's history and future.

The Fan Experience

The AFL Grand Final is not just about what happens on the field; it's also a festival of football for fans. Thousands will flock to the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), while millions more will watch from their homes or local pubs, making it one of Australia's most-watched sporting events.

The atmosphere at the MCG is electric, with fans decked out in team colors, face paint, and waving banners. The pre-game entertainment is always a highlight, featuring top Australian musical acts. Whether you're a die-hard supporter or a casual fan, the Grand Final is an event that brings people together to celebrate their love for the sport.

The clash between the Collingwood Magpies and the Brisbane Lions in the AFL Grand Final promises to be a memorable showdown. It's a battle of tradition and history versus modern success and growth, with both teams having a lot at stake. As the teams take to the field, the eyes of the nation will be fixed on the MCG, awaiting the crowning of this year's AFL champion. Regardless of the outcome, one thing is certain – the 2023 AFL Grand Final will be a spectacle of Australian Rules Football at its finest.

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Ron Coote announced as 14th rugby league Immortal

Souths and Easts premiership-winning player Ron Coote has been announced as the 14th rugby league Immortal. Coote, who won six premierships from nine grand finals, was a pioneering back row forward in the 1960s and 1970s. The former Kangaroos captain was named the game’s 14th Immortal during the NRL Hall of Fame ceremony at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday. ABC Sport is live blogging every round of the AFL and NRL seasons in 2024. “I am a bit taken for words at the moment,” Coote said as he accepted the honour. “I never thought I’d be crying when I was 80. “To me, it’s just sensational. I never thought it would happen.” Ron Coote was a legend for Souths, winning four premierships before moving to Easts and winning two more. (NRL via AAP Brett Costello) Coote joins the Immortals list along with Clive Churchill, John Raper, Reg Gasnier, Norm Proven, Graeme Langlands, Bob Fulton, Wally Lewis, Arthur Beetson, Andrew Johns, Dally Messenger, Frank Burge, Dave Brown and Mal Meninga. He had been considered for Immortal status many at every selection since its inception in 1981, but was overlooked each time. Coote was a Souths legend, winning four premierships for the club before sensationally joining arch-rivals Easts. Under coach Jack Gibson, who along with Wayne Bennett became the inaugural coaches inducted in the NRL Hall of Fame, Coote won two more premierships with the Roosters Four times he was named NSWRL Player of the Year, he captained the Kangaroos on three occasions, and was named in rugby league’s Team of the Century in 2008 when the game celebrated its centenary in Australia. “I really appreciate everything rugby league has done for me,” he said. “I’ve had a great life and I put that down to the opportunity I’ve been given through playing the game of rugby league.” Loading… The announcement of the 14th Immortal came on an evening when the NRL formally inducted 25 new members to the Hall of Fame. Eleven male players were joined by the inaugural six females, two coaches and two referees. Two administrators and two broadcasters were also inducted.  NRL Hall of Fame inductees, 2024 Lionel MorganLes BoydBen EliasSteve RenoufCameron SmithJohnathan ThurstonBilly SlaterBenji MarshallCooper CronkGreg InglisSam BurgessKaryn MurphyKatrina FanningTarsha GaleNat DwyerTahnee NorrisVeronica WhiteJack Gibson (coach)Wayne Bennett (coach)Bill Harrigan (referee)Col Pearce (referee)John Quayle (administrator)Ken Arthurson (administrator)Frank Hyde (broadcaster)David Morrow (broadcaster) Source link via The Novum Times

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AFL Top 100: Round 18

Tomorrow night’s game between Collingwood and Geelong kicks off another intriguing round of AFL football which should clarify even further the final composition of the eight teams to play off for the premiership in September. For the first time this season, the two coaches with the highest winning percentage amongst all current coaches will lock horns, and the stakes are high: A win for Geelong…

[thebettingman]

Thank You, Fages

Eight years at Melbourne, eight years at Hawthorn and Chris Fagen’s AFL career will end at his eighth year as head coach of the Brisbane Lions.

The blame shouldn’t all be on Fagan, the blame that is they are premiership-less, but the Brisbane Lions have missed out on an AFL premiership. Sure, not all teams can win, even if they do have ‘the team to win a premiership,’ which can be said about the Lions’ list. Two key forwards, two key backs. The best small forward in the completion, a Brownlow medalist, do I need to continue?

I blame the drive of key ‘should be’ players. Hipwood to name one, but you know the others. But the drive comes for the coach, and although he may not be able to create miracles for the players that seem to have their mind on the beach, unfortunately the captain must go down with the ship, and in this case, the captain is the coach.

Fagan originally a Tasmania man, should set his sights on home, and look forward to supporting the Devils.

Meanwhile, for Brisbane. Good luck…

Originally posted as Failure Fages

[thebehindpost]

Season previews: Adelaide Crows (5th)

Last season: 10th (11 wins, 12 losses, 116.8%) Notable ins: Daniel Curtin (no. 8 draft pick) Notable outs: Tom Doedee (Brisbane), Shane McAdam (Melbourne)

Melbourne in 2021. Collingwood in 2022. Port Adelaide in 2023 (plus, after finals, Carlton and GWS). Each year there is usually at least one side that rockets from outside the eight and into the top four. Have stopped just short of that for Adelaide in 2024 but expect them to take another step forward after finishing 14th two seasons ago to then being cruelly denied a finals spot last season. Many will point to the goal umpiring debacle in round 23 against Sydney as costing them (the AFL should be grateful their score review system doesn't also get a pre-season write up). That view wouldn't be wrong but including that game, the Crows played in six matches decided by a goal or less and went 1-5. If they go 3-3, they're in September. Flip it to 5-1 and they're looking at a potential double chance.

Adelaide are not quite yet the complete package - their midfield can lack unpredictability, they are leaky defensively and there is a question mark on the coach. But they have more going for them than not, playing an exciting brand of footy that moves the ball up the ground with risk and dare, and they can kick a winning score. Look for that to continue to be an indicator of success in 2024. The AFL want the game to open up and they tend to get what they want. Adelaide don't play boring football and were no. 1 in the competition for scoring last season.

The downside of playing electric football on offence is that the defence can suffer. Under Matthew Nicks' four seasons in charge, Adelaide have gone 18th, 16th, 15th and 10th for points against. Steady improvement, yes, and they were a very ordinary side when he arrived but the evidence says he is yet to instill an all-of-team defensive mindset. Sides in the premiership window tend to be as good at stopping goals as they are kicking them and Adelaide have have only unlocked one piece of the puzzle. That side of their game will be something to watch for, particularly as the board make a decision on Nicks' contract which expires at the end of the year. They should wait and at least see how a majority of the season plays out and not buy in to the myth of re-signing the coach early to avoid distraction. It may be harsh on Nicks but it is difficult to imagine a rival club falling over themselves to sign him if Adelaide dither a little.

The positive is that as opposed to their cross-town rivals, Port Adelaide, the Crows' veterans look a little fresher and better placed to complement their young guns. Rory Laird, Brad Crouch, Taylor Walker and even Rory Sloane are still playing good football. Walker especially has defied the odds to, at age 33, be playing close to the best football of his career. And they will need him to keep it going a little longer as the next generation of key forward at Adelaide is not so well advanced - neither Riley Thilthorpe nor Darcy Fogarty have yet proven capable of being the main man. There has been some commentary that it is time for Walker to play a reduced role and allow that to happen but you would rather see Thilthorpe and/or Fogarty go and take the mantle from him themselves. There is no such concern over the Crows' small forward stocks with Izak Rankine and Josh Rachele nipping at the heels of Walker and co.

Nicks has been afforded a considerable grace period up to this point given where the club was at when he arrived in 2020. He has done a commendable job to lift them out of the mess left behind by their infamous pre-season camp but that was six years ago now and it's time for them to return to playing in September. The Crows will be a headache for many clubs to contend with in 2024 if they can tighten up across the ground defensively (particularly coming out of the middle), shave a goal or two from the opposition each week and maintain their own high scoring output.

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HAMS HOORAH!

In a year that will go down in history as, not only one of the best the club has ever experienced, but the greatest Victorian country football has ever seen, one pair of brothers stood tall. 

Our beloved Hams brothers have more than left their mark on our incredible Inverloch Kongwak football Netball Club (IKFNC), playing out of their skins and leading us all to the promise land while improving the community every inch of the way. 

TOM HAMS

Tom Hams took on the mammoth task of filling the over-sized shoes of club immortal Ben Soumilas, who stands proudly as our last premiership coach after our senior boys became the first West Gippsland Football Netball Competition (WGFNC) premiers in 2017. Souma’ left the senior side, and the club in a remarkably successful place when he departed, but despite the enormity of the role, it never bothered Tom, who thrived in and thoroughly enjoyed his role this year. 

Tom came away with a series of accolades including taking home the minor premiership with a 16-1-1 season, coach of the year honours and of course, a premiership medallion. This a list of achievements that would be the envy of many accomplished coaches, let alone a debutant head coach! 

Tom got it done on the field too though, leading by example and finishing third in the IK best and fairest count and earning a spot on the interchange bench in the WGFNC Team of the Year.

Tom's assistant coach Lewis Rankin also made it, as well as stout defender Jarvis Pryor, strong midfielder Ethan Park, boom recruit Tate Short and of course Will Hams.

Having played four years at the club prior to taking on the head coaching role, and falling short in the Elimination Final stage three years in a row, Tom thought it’d be the perfect time to make a call home and bring in his uber-talented younger brother Will…

WILL HAMS

The former Essendon Bomber reunited with his ‘big bro’ for the first time since juniors and their season has truly turned out to be a fairy-tale. The Hams brothers lost their father suicide ten years ago, which already made their Sea Eagles reunion special, but to band together and come away with a premiership makes their story a truly remarkable one. 

Will may be a former AFL player and one of the finest players Gippsland has ever seen on-field, but his work off it is just as amazing. He is passionate about community mental health and is the co-founder of Liminal Wellbeing, an organisation focused on employee and community health. Liminal also partners with renowned initiatives and organisations such as the AFL and Movember, where Will hosts mental health workshops for their Ahead of the Game program.

The silky left-footer is an absolute gun on the field too, and even though he missed out on a month of footy this year, still finished his season with an insane list of honours, none greater than his best on-ground medal in the Grand Final. After tearing Phillip Island up in the Semi-Final, Will got back to work in the big dance, collecting 38 disposals and booting 3 goals, including two from the boundary’s edge. 

The wingman/midfielder also earned Team of the Year honours, named to the half-forward flank, lining up alongside his brother in another touching tribute to their old man. Naturally, he also polled a huge chunk of votes in both the IKFNC and WGFNC best and fairest counts, winning the first and finishing equal second in the latter. 

Will’s 61 votes were just enough to outdo 2022 BnF winner Ethan Park, who put together another superb season, and Grand Final and was clearly ‘second best on’. 

Our senior’s 35-point premiership victory capped off a year for the ages, for the Hams brothers and our beloved club, winning five premierships across netball and football for the season. 

#protectthenest #togetherwesoar #goseaeagles

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Lachie Neale: 2023 AFL Brownlow Medal Winner

STAR Brisbane midfielder Lachie Neale has won the 2023 Brownlow Medal, becoming just the 16th player in VFL/AFL history to win the prestigious award multiple times after prevailing in a thrilling count on Monday night.

Neale, who won the 2020 Brownlow Medal in a dominant season and will be playing to win his first premiership in Saturday's Grand Final, polled 31 votes to win from Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli on 29.

The brilliant onballer was confirmed as the winner only after collecting three votes in the final round of the season, with five players entering round 24 as winning chances.

Collingwood star Nick Daicos (28 votes) finished third after entering the final round level with Neale, with Sydney wingman Errol Gulden (27), Port Adelaide star Zak Butters (27), and Melbourne Norm Smith medallist Christian Petracca narrowly behind on 26.

It was Neale who surpassed them all, however, after saving his seventh best on ground performance until the final round of the year, receiving his Medal in Brisbane as he prepares for Saturday's Grand Final.

Neale joined club great's Jason Akermanis (2001) and Simon Black (2002) in winning the Brownlow Medal during the week of a Grand Final appearance, with Michael Voss (1996) making it five Medals in total for Brisbane.

The former Docker, who joins ex-teammate Nat Fyfe as a dual winner, was rewarded for a season in which he averaged 27.4 disposals across 23 home-and-away games, averaging 8.1 clearances as one of the game's stoppage specialists.

It was a different season for Neale compared to his 2020 win, which also saw him poll 31 votes but instead win by a massive 10 votes from runner-up Travis Boak, also collecting the AFL Players Association MVP and AFL Coaches Association Player of the Year.

The ball-winner, who was runner-up to Patrick Cripps last year, was caught by surprise as he emerged as a winning threat through the evening.

He was the first player to win the most prestigious individual award without being named in the All-Australian team since West Coast midfielder Matt Priddis in 2014.

"It doesn't sit very well at the moment. I'm sure it will sink in at a later date. I'm pretty rattled to be honest," Neale said after being presented with his Medal by coach Chris Fagan at a function with teammates in Brisbane.

"I did not expect this, and to be amongst some of those names that have won two is unbelievable. To be in Brisbane, preparing for a Grand Final, is amazing. I haven't been involved in this week for a decade, so I'm excited."

It was heartbreak for Bontempelli, who was also runner-up in 2021. Daicos, meanwhile, led the count for seven weeks after round 17 but couldn't hold on.

The young Magpies star, in just his second season, was the pre-count favourite and made a fast start as expected, polling 13 votes to lead after six rounds with three early best-on-ground performances.

His votes dried up over the next four rounds, however, with the midfielder overlooked for votes in some of the bigger performances of his season, including a 41-disposal game against Greater Western Sydney in round nine.

Petracca and Neale instead made a run and jockeyed at the top of the leaderboard through the middle stages, with Neale taking the lead back for a three-week run after round 14.

Gold Coast midfielder Noah Anderson was the surprise vote-getter, sitting as high as equal second after 15 rounds following his fifth best-on-ground performance and remaining in striking distance thereafter.

The leading contenders all pressed with big games in round 16, with Daicos collecting his second consecutive set of three votes to move into second place on the leaderboard, just one vote behind Neale.

The 20-year-old continued to surge in a stunning run of post-bye form and took the outright lead in round 17 during a run of four consecutive best-on-ground performances.

Daicos had a battle on his hands knowing injury would strike early in the round 21 clash against Hawthorn, but he held the lead all the way to the final round of the season.

BROWNLOW MEDAL 2023 LEADERBOARD

Lachie Neale (Brisbane Lions) – 31

Marcus Bontempelli (Western Bulldogs) – 29

Nick Daicos (Collingwood) – 28

=4. Zak Butters (Port Adelaide), Errol Gulden (Sydney Swans) – 27

Christian Petracca (Melbourne) – 26

=7. Caleb Serong (Fremantle), Jack Viney (Melbourne) – 24

=9. Noah Anderson (Gold Coast Suns), Patrick Cripps (Carlton) – 22

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[ad_1] It is hard to imagine an AFL coach under more pressure than what Adam Simpson is facing at West Coast.One of the proudest and most successful clubs in the competition since it joined the fold back in 1987, the Eagles are putting the finishing touches on their worst season ever.Watch every match of every round of the 2023 Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE on Kayo Sports. Join now and start streaming instantly >Two wins from 22 matches, five losses by over 100 points and a 101-point annihilation against arch rival and baby brother Fremantle last week underline the wretched campaign under Simpson.While Simpson did lead the Eagles to their fourth premiership back in 2018, the club has been in free fall since and will soon record only the second wooden spoon in its history, barring a miracle in the final two matches against the Bulldogs and Crows.The Eagles also won just two games last season under Simpson to finish 4.8 percentage points above last-placed North Melbourne.It has left Simpson in a dreadful position as speculation over his future has mounted, but he fronted the media on Friday to insist all is well between himself and chief executive Trevor Nisbett, who is also under-fire from supporters for the club’s current mess.“I’m really tight with ‘Niz’,” Simpson said. “I’ve got nothing but appreciation for what he’s done for me and for the footy club. “I know the footy department is working through some pretty big issues.“But the club itself and what they’ve achieved in my time here has been outstanding and he’s the alpha male. He’s the guy who has been leading the whole thing.“So I’m really surprised when there’s questions asked about Trev and what he’s done for us and what he’ll continue to do. We’re absolutely fine.”The Eagles have long been the darling of the West Australian public and media, but local newspaper The West Australian has well and truly turned on the club.The paper’s back page on Friday had the headline ‘The Eagles Flying Circus’ with Nisbett, chairman Paul Fitzpatrick and Eddie McGuire all depicted in clown costumes, along with a photoshop-free Simpson.There is also a multimillion-dollar problem facing the Eagles, who would be subjected to a major payout if they terminate Simpson’s contract which runs through the end of 2025.But former Collingwood president McGuire spoke out about the club this week, saying the “the broom is going through the West Coast Eagles” and “they’ve got more money than God” on Nine’s Footy Classified.To his credit, Simpson has handled the situation extraordinarily well, insisting he is here for the fight to turn the club around and has no intention of walking away.The 47-year-old did concede, however, he would appreciate some clarity on his position beyond this season.“I’m not stamping my feet, but getting some clarity around that is what I’m looking for,” he said.“I do understand that decisions are made and changes happen sometimes. “I’m not in despair. I’m not angry. There’s no split. I’m absolutely hands-on.“We had a two-and-a-half hour meeting on list management two nights ago. Nothing has changed.“Once we get clarity about the future we can double down or we can pull back.” [ad_2]

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Coaches and The Media: AFL Sacrificial Slaughter Feeds The Fans

They say that opinions are like arseholes, everyone has one. The question is whether there are some expert arseholes out there in media land. The AFL media landscape is largely populated by loud mouthed ex-footballers. These chaps have currency in the minds of the listening audience. Fans of the game want product associated with the game seven days a week it seems. These paid producers of content in the form of spurious leaked information and speculative opinion keep the home fires burning. They soon learn that the more controversial the material the more mileage they get out of it. Kane Cornes, David King and co. Therefore, much of what we hear in the footy meta sphere is pumped full of hot air. Coaches and the media: AFL sacrificial slaughter feeds the fans.

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AFL Teams’ Fortunes & Media Blames Coaches

Human beings are simple souls at heart despite living in high tech environments amid the super- information highway. We like black and white answers to things. AFL footy teams at the pointy end are complex beasts. Each team, on field, boasts 20 plus heads and many more arms and legs. The media likes to reduce the action down to a more manageable amount. This is why they like to make it all about the fortunes of the coach. One man becomes ultimately responsible for organisations employing lots of people. Multi million dollar businesses are boiled down to the coach and a few star players on the roster. Sheeting home responsibility to one bloke for what happens on the footy field each week becomes a different kind of sport – a blood sport.

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Blood & Dew On The Grass At The Suns

Stuart Dew was arseholed by the Suns a couple of weeks ago. This was despite the fact that they were still in the hunt for playing finals for the first time in their history. They may well have fallen short again, but not allowing him to coach out the season was pretty bloody poor, in my book. A couple of beatings by the two top sides should not have put paid to his coaching tenure. After all, most AFL teams have lost to Collingwood and Port Adelaide this year. Coaching a side with no history like Gold Coast is not an easy task. Fremantle have been trying to find success for longer than the Suns without achieving a premiership as of yet. Many AFL clubs have struggled for much longer despite the equalising effect of the draft and various other AFL club bottom line boosting initiatives.

Inside the Media Centre by Hugh Chevallier is licensed under CC-BY-SA 2.0 The AFL Media Regularly Have Blood On Their Hands The AFL media play a big role in the demise of coaches, as they have tunnel vision on their fortunes and cut them down with relish when clickbait and ratings are on the menu. It is a nasty celebrity driven industry full of second rate whores endlessly searching for stories and airtime. Shortly after ensuring the knives have been plunged into backs they will express faux contrition and concern for the welfare of booted coaches. It is a sorry world we live in. Few administrations being controlled by volunteer boards can resist the adverse media pressure on their clubs when wins become scarce. AFL fans and members are passionate about the fortunes of their teams. Coaches are often assured of ‘the full board’s backing’ just hours before their sacking takes place. Stuart Dew was not a glamorous looking or sounding coach and this may have contributed to his demise ahead of schedule, because style over content has been the way of the modern world for sometime now. Even in the caveman domain of football these things are beginning to matter more and more.

AFL Coaches Face Success Or Slaughter In Career Terms Simplistic stories sell newspapers whether it be murders or sacked coaches on the front page. Nobody wants to deal with complex realities when it comes to apportioning blame for the wrong kind of results. The footy field is a defined patch of grass with a score board to tell the story. There are wins and losses and nothing much in-between. Coaches are like those ancient kings who were bestowed with riches of all kinds until the weather turned poorly. Then, the sacrificial knives came out and dispatched the once great king in a ritualised killing for all the locals to enjoy. There are the slow and drawn out ones’ – Stuart Dew, David Noble, and Ben Rutten. Or the sudden guillotine like affairs – Brett Ratten and Brenton Sanderson. The list is very long whatever the flavour of their death. The sharpened blades are forever in the wings waiting for the eventual slip ups – this is the nature of the beast. It is a savage business – success or slaughter being the only two outcomes in the coaching race. Coaches and the media: AFL sacrificial slaughter feeds the fans and don’t the scribes love it!.

“The strain of coaching has, for different reasons, affected big-name football figures from James Hird, Rhyce Shaw and Mark Thompson to Justin Leppitsch and Don Pyke – prompting four-time premiership coaching legend Alastair Clarkson to raise his concerns at the end of 2020. “We’ve always looked after everyone else in the club and put everyone else in the club before ourselves. It might be time for us to take stock ourselves of just what our workflow is and our schedule because it’s now getting to a point where we’re seeing some real casualties out of our industry,” Clarkson said. “ - (https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/why-footy-coaches-can-have-a-love-hate-relationship-with-their-job-20220309-p5a30b.html) Robert Sudha Hamilton is the author of Money Matters: Navigating Credit, Debt & Financial Freedom. Available from Amazon & below. ©MidasWord Read the full article

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Alastair Clarkson Sam Mitchell feud worsens after grand final story, Hawthorn Hawks

Tension between Hawthorn greats Alastair Clarkson and Sam Mitchell are believed to be at fever pitch following an apparent swipe from the master coach to his one-time protege. Clarkson is believed to have told a story to AFL academy prospects on Mitchell’s struggles in his early grand final appearances, and while the four-time premiership-winning coach may have intended it as a “redemption”…

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Carlton 2023 Preview Analysis

What a promising and exciting year coming up for the Carlton Blues Football Club in 2023, all eyes are drawn to this team and from the first bounce of the season everyone will be talking about the blues season and whether or not it's going to be a successful season or a downfall.

With all the new free agent acquisitions acquired by the club over the free agent period and players returning from injuries, the roster is in the best possible position to set the club up for a successful season. 

For the Carlton Blues Football Club a successful season will be to make the finals in September. That’s what every Carlton fan wants and is frothing at the mouth with the thought of their team finally ending their finals drought. 

All eyes will be on this team and the coach Michael Voss, as the combination of this talented roster as well as Michael Voss’s experience and grit that he will implement into this squad is set to show the rest of the league that this team is up next.  

The key areas of focus that need and most likely will be addressed at the club regarding the success of the team for this up and coming season are as follows:

 -Staying healthy for a whole season 

-Putting in the processes to prevent injuries in pre season and during the season

-Try and add more depth to defensive end of players with this roster

-Putting in the work in the off season to work on the weaknesses in individual performances for players

-Putting in the work to improve upon the strategy for both defence and offense to improve overall chances of winning games 

-Continuing to build upon the culture of winning 

-Starting off strong and being able to keep the lead to not lead other teams back into the game 

-Bringing the Michael Voss toughness from a teammate perspective but also in their play to be able to build that winning culture

All these areas listed are not unknown to the club, Michael Voss and the players know what needs to be done. If Carlton can address these areas of concern, the blues in the up and coming 2023 AFL season will be a top 4 side contending for that premiership in September. 

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Brett Ratten sacked by St Kilda as AFL membership enters teaching market as soon as once more

St Kilda has sacked head coach Brett Ratten after three seasons in command of the AFL membership, simply months after signing him to an extension. Key factors: Brett Ratten signed a contract extension in July, however has been sacked after a club-wide overview Saints president Andrew Bassat mentioned the overview discovered the crew wants a “completely different type of management and a special voice” Chief govt Simon Lethlean mentioned Ratten has “nice respect” from the enjoying group Ratten took over as caretaker coach halfway via the 2019 season after Alan Richardson’s resignation and was handed the full-time job for the next 12 months. In his first full season in cost he led the Saints to sixth place, for his or her finest end since 2011, and their first finals win since reaching the 2010 grand closing. They completed the previous two seasons in tenth spot, regardless of beginning this 12 months with 5 wins from their first six video games. After the robust begin, Ratten prolonged his contract for 2 extra years in July, which membership president Andrew Bassat and chief govt Simon Lethlean each mentioned was geared toward giving the coach and the crew hopes of safety going ahead. However the Saints’ outcomes and performances dipped late within the season, with simply three wins from their final 11 video games. “Early this 12 months, we gave Brett assurances we’d give him readability mid-year,” Bassat mentioned of the contract extension. “If we’ve regrets about that, we can not let these regrets get in the best way of creating selections about the way forward for the membership.” After lacking finals for a second straight 12 months, the membership additionally endured a quiet commerce interval, lacking out of their pursuit of Collingwood star Jordan de Goey. Whereas acknowledging Ratten was not utterly arrange for achievement, Bassat mentioned after a club-wide overview it was determined they wanted a “new type of management and voice”. Lethlean and Bassat didn’t say whether or not they had a goal in thoughts, and have been unwilling to even say what qualities they have been in search of in a brand new coach. Bassat mentioned Ratten “was fairly blindsided” and had a seven-hour assembly on Sunday night time with membership powerbrokers to attempt to persuade them they have been making the improper name, however he was unable to take action. “I do not suppose Brett had any inkling,” Bassat mentioned. “The truth that we signed him to a brand new contract in all probability made that more durable to see coming.” Lethlean mentioned Ratten nonetheless had “nice respect” from the enjoying group however the crew was not performing effectively sufficient on the sector. “We lack consistency, we lack our greatest gamers enjoying at their high degree on a regular basis,” Lethlean mentioned. Ratten’s earlier head teaching position was from 2007 to 2012 with Carlton, the identical membership for which he performed 255 video games via the 90s and early 2000s. After his time at Carlton ended, he joined Hawthorn as an assistant coach below Alastair Clarkson, successful premierships with the membership from 2013 to 2015, earlier than leaving to hitch St Kilda in 2018. Originally published at Sunshine Coast QLD News

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Richmond premiership hero Dylan Grimes joins Dustin Martin in retirement after persistent back injury

Richmond’s triple premiership hero Dylan Grimes is retiring from the AFL, saying he remains forever indebted to the Tigers. The 33-year-old has managed just five games this season because of a back injury — the latest in a string of ailments to trouble him during his decorated career. Grimes played only 26 games in his initial four seasons with Richmond because of persistent hamstring injuries and says the Tigers could easily have delisted him. “The club had plenty of reasons to throw in the towel with me over many years with surgeries, form slumps or whatever (else),” he said in a statement on Tuesday. ABC AFL Daily podcast Host Catherine Murphy is joined by premiership-winning coach Paul Roos to bring you your daily dose of AFL conversation. The team give you context and depth beyond the headlines in this footy conversation that’s equal parts thoughtful, insightful and fun. “There is a part of me that has had a chip on my shoulder for my entire career to try and repay the debt I felt like I owed the club. “Almost everything good in my life, I have because of here, so thank you.” Grimes went on to play 234 career games, was renowned as among the league’s best backmen, and featured in Tiger premierships in 2017, 2019 and 2020. His retirement follows that of triple-premiership teammate Dustin Martin earlier this year. The versatile defender won Richmond’s club champion award in 2021, was an All Australian in 2019, and was also the club’s co-captain for two seasons. Grimes is also a two-time winner of the Tigers’ prestigious Francis Bourke Award, a player-voted gong given to the teammate who best upholds the club’s trademark values. Remarkably, those achievements came after Grimes was overlooked in the 2009 national draft — the Tigers recruited him via the pre-season draft. “I will miss the thrill of the contest and I will miss the incredible feeling of playing in front of the best fans in the world,” he said. “But I leave with no regrets and just a sense of pride for everything we have achieved together.” AAP Source link via The Novum Times

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AFL Top 100: The Coaches

Chris Scott won a League premiership is his first year of coaching and then took another 11 years to win his second one, so in between was he a failure? Not if your criteria is that a coach is successful if his team continually makes the finals as by this measure, Scott has been extremely successful as Geelong made the finals in eleven of his first 12 seasons. In 2023, the Cats missed the finals…

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