General Discussion

[Demolished]

Strange that they waited this long to do it. I thought they would've sacked him before the trade period if they were going to do it.

Yes interesting I agree. Now we have sacked him right when the delisted free agency period started with two players on our radar (Weller, Jolly) and right before the draft.

 

[kakarot]

- lost Laidley to Essendon

Carlton.

 

[Goodie's Guns]

Strange that they waited this long to do it. I thought they would've sacked him before the trade period if they were going to do it.

Agreed ^^^^

 

[OzRulesFootball]

Not surprised. A high profile St. Kilda member on radio said they should sack him about a month ago. I never heard why but he was certain it needed to be done. Weird the time in between it actually happening.

 

[Nk29]

Strange that they waited this long to do it. I thought they would've sacked him before the trade period if they were going to do it.

I would say that this is the perfect time. Before trade period is always a headache, because finding a new coach always interferes with trade plans and can lead to players leaving (especially if the new coach doesn't get time to settle in and convince them to stay. Also, it's before preseason starts, so the replacement should settle in by then.
I'd say the another reason for the delay is that they wanted to line up the replacement before actually sacking Watters.

 

[Goodie's Guns]

I would say that this is the perfect time. Before trade period is always a headache, because finding a new coach always interferes with trade plans and can lead to players leaving (especially if the new coach doesn't get time to settle in and convince them to stay. Also, it's before preseason starts, so the replacement should settle in by then.
I'd say the another reason for the delay is that they wanted to line up the replacement before actually sacking Watters.

I'm not sure I totally agree with that, If I was appointed the new coach of St Kilda I don't think I would be too impressed to walk in after the trade and free agency period with no Dal Santo and McEvoy. Either way one thing is for sure, there are certainly some issues at that club at the moment.

 

[Nk29]

I'm not sure I totally agree with that, If I was appointed the new coach of St Kilda I don't think I would be too impressed to walk in after the trade and free agency period with no Dal Santo and McEvoy. Either way one thing is for sure, there are certainly some issues at that club at the moment.

That's fairly true, but I think that the list managers have a greater say than the coach on that issue and I think they clearly were taking the club in a long term direction.

 

[av1jme]

The next coach already knows there is no NDS or BME in the team so by the time he gets appointed to the role, the disappointment would have waned.
Given how hard it is to secure the Senior coach position, I don't think any of the candidates are put off by the club turmoil.

I'm not sure I totally agree with that, If I was appointed the new coach of St Kilda I don't think I would be too impressed to walk in after the trade and free agency period with no Dal Santo and McEvoy. Either way one thing is for sure, there are certainly some issues at that club at the moment.

 

[av1jme]

Not surprised. A high profile St. Kilda member on radio said they should sack him about a month ago. I never heard why but he was certain it needed to be done. Weird the time in between it actually happening.

The writing was already on the wall as you mentioned but Laidley's defection added another nail to the coffin.
But Watters has only himself to blame for doing the interview without STK's blessing, and management pounced on that opportunity to get rid of him.
Not good when reports of him not getting along with senior players, football manager, and his own coaching staff.

 

[Goodie's Guns]

Simon Katich to work closely with the Giants...

FORMER Australian Test cricketer Simon Katich will work as a mentor to Greater Western Sydney players after accepting a role as the club's development coordinator.

Katich, who played 56 Test matches for Australia between 2001-10, has previously mentored young Giant Stephen Coniglio.

Coniglio, like Katich, had to relocate from his home state of Western Australia to Sydney for his sporting career.

The former New South Wales captain will deliver programs and initiatives to deliver on and off-field leadership, as well as mentor the players.

He will also be involved in the selection and development of the leadership group.

Katich met the players at the start of last season when he was asked to address them with fellow former Australian cricketer Steve Waugh.

The holder of a commerce degree from the University of Western Australia said he was keen to start his role full time in February when the summer Big Bash competition was over.

Katich will play for the Perth Scorchers this season.

"I am a passionate AFL person and with my cricket playing career coming towards a close, it is timely to pursue my management career," he told the club's website.

"I am passionate about the opportunity to help develop a young and talented playing group.

"With a new head coach in Leon Cameron and some fantastic recruits including Heath Shaw and Shane Mumford, the club has an exciting future and I look forward to being part of it."

Katich was a member of the Australian Cricketers' Association executive between 2007-13.

Chief executive David Matthews said Katich's role would help bridge programs from the club's academy to the NEAFL, and through to the AFL.

"Simon has played sport at the highest level, has proven leadership credentials and will be a great asset for our club to help develop our young playing group," Matthews said.

"We are building a strong, team-oriented culture throughout the club. Simon knows what it takes to win and he also knows how important it is to build a good culture and be part of a team.

"He will work closely in the selection and development of the club leadership group and also with individual players to implement strategies and techniques to consistently deliver high performance outcomes.

"As someone who relocated from WA to Sydney for his own career, Simon understands the resilience required to settle into a group and develop to your full potential."

Katich will work at the club in a part time capacity until the end of the Big Bash.

He will be working closely with Cameron, football manager Graeme Allan and academy coach Mark McVeigh.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-11-13/katich-joins-the-giants

 

[benderiffic]

As someone who didn't have SC gold last year but will be purchasing it this year (going overseas so it is easier to keep tabs on), am I able to purchase it now to get the players positions next month or are you unable until feb 1?

 

[benderiffic]

So I have just jumped on twitter!!!

Never really had time for it but thought that it may be a good way to keep up with all the footy news going around. I am now following Jay, all the clubs, draft etc but I was wondering if there are some real good SC things I may be missing. I couldn't really care less about swanny signing a girls top at hotel barkley on sunday night, so the more SC info the better

 

[I_am_aweSAM]

So I have just jumped on twitter!!!

Never really had time for it but thought that it may be a good way to keep up with all the footy news going around. I am now following Jay, all the clubs, draft etc but I was wondering if there are some real good SC things I may be missing. I couldn't really care less about swanny signing a girls top at hotel barkley on sunday night, so the more SC info the better

@FantasyFreako usually comes up with something good

 

[BC]

Yer when u follow feako, see who he is following and you'll find some more no doubt

 

[Impromptu]

Also have a look at who @DTTalk follow....@DTTAlk have 11,045 follower but only follow 82 accounts...

Normally, I don't look nor really care who follows me, but I must say it was quite nice to be one of the 82 twitter accounts that @DTTalk follow!

 

[av1jme]

Del Pierro might be available next year.

Simon Katich to work closely with the Giants...



http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-11-13/katich-joins-the-giants

 

[av1jme]

Buddy and Tippett = 4 players.
That's how the Swans manage their TPP.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-11-22/swans-38player-strategy

Can see another big recruit coming to the Swans next year, they will just play with a list of 36.

 

[Nk29]

Buddy and Tippett = 4 players.
That's how the Swans manage their TPP.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-11-22/swans-38player-strategy

Can see another big recruit coming to the Swans next year, they will just play with a list of 36.

Keep in mind that the average salary is around 250k, so Buddy and Tippett are more like 4 players each.

 

[av1jme]

Not with COLA though :-D

Keep in mind that the average salary is around 250k, so Buddy and Tippett are more like 4 players each.

 

[I_am_aweSAM]

Not with COLA though :-D

Fine, $275k