INS & OUTS 2026

[BoomBabyDagger]

I think I’m done with West. I’ve tried to remain positive but to not get Burgess and/or Francis it’s broken my will for the club.

Don’t blame you.
I’m also walking away from the club.
There is no future.
They rarely get ex players back to play for the club.
7 spoons from the past 10 seasons is enough for me.
I’ll keep my $240 in my pocket next year.

Snelling
Burgess
Francis

Who else?

Eagleton and Welsh were a while back but also Bonner who most thought he’d always come back

They retired 15 years ago. Probably not the result of current list management decisions.
By all reports Bonner was heading back before St Kilda gave him a lifeline. He then got a job with Melbourne's NGA program and a VFL list spot with Casey. Not sure Westies could offer anything like that.

[The Hound]

If Bangers has gone, have they got Heath Younie lined up?

[Brodlach]

I did say the first two were a while back, other clubs don’t seem to have the same issues. The ones that haven’t come back are quality SANFL players not newly delisted kids. Sturt tend to get most back as do Glenelg and Norwood

I don’t blame our current FD solely, our past couple have been below average IMO. Might be good blokes but have way under delivered.

You are correct re the juniors, only hope they develop into quality A Grade footballers under Bassett who will be good for them.

It’s just frustrating being a West supporter and I usually am more buoyant than most.

[Bluedemon]

I think I’m done with West. I’ve tried to remain positive but to not get Burgess and/or Francis it’s broken my will for the club.

Don’t blame you.
I’m also walking away from the club.
There is no future.
They rarely get ex players back to play for the club.
7 spoons from the past 10 seasons is enough for me.
I’ll keep my $240 in my pocket next year.

Sorry to hear for the both of you. I have been through the really bad times at Sturt so know how you feel, enjoying the good times now

[Bluedemon]

Call off the 2026 season Sturt v Norwood GF inevitable

While I see us not getting any worse no guarantees in footy.

Agree

[wenchbarwer]

I did say the first two were a while back, other clubs don’t seem to have the same issues. The ones that haven’t come back are quality SANFL players not newly delisted kids. Sturt tend to get most back as do Glenelg and Norwood

I don’t blame our current FD solely, our past couple have been below average IMO. Might be good blokes but have way under delivered.

You are correct re the juniors, only hope they develop into quality A Grade footballers under Bassett who will be good for them.

It’s just frustrating being a West supporter and I usually am more buoyant than most.

Scully last year, Lemmey this year. It's not all doom and gloom, there's hope there

[dedja]

I dont understand why we are waiting, if it is Clarke

I'm hearing he is going to be CEO at Westies

Might need a hearing test.

https://glenelgfc.com.au/news/bays-sign ... ior-coach/

[Spargo]

Matthew Clarke officially named as Glenelg senior coach.

[Brodlach]

Thoughts Glenelg fans?


Interesting selection I think

[stampy]

Thoughts Glenelg fans?


Interesting selection I think

dunno about others but i am happy at the appointment, looking forward to 2026

[another grub]

Poor for mine. Obviously the Bay board rate him higher than most.

Enjoy the slippery dip

[wenchbarwer]

My lad had a few coaching sessions with him circa 2016/17

Reckons he was "different"

[beef]

Has anyone else made the transition from a successful womens coach to a successful mens coach

[PatowalongaPirate]

Our last 3 coaches have got us into Grand Finals; I'm gonna back the board and their decision making.

[Brodlach]

Has anyone else made the transition from a successful womens coach to a successful mens coach

That’s a good thought.

He won a lot of games earlier, when Phillips was around, not so well since.

Mine was a genuine question not trying to get a rise.

[dedja]

My lad had a few coaching sessions with him circa 2016/17

Reckons he was "different"

Well, to be fair, they have transitioned since then.

[dedja]

Has anyone else made the transition from a successful womens coach to a successful mens coach

Dunno if Matty will do as well as Maddie, but I guess we’ll find out soon enough.

[dedja]

Thoughts Glenelg fans?


Interesting selection I think

More interesting than the last one who never played the game?

[Pseudo]

Has anyone else made the transition from a successful womens coach to a successful mens coach

That’s a good thought.

He won a lot of games earlier, when Phillips was around, not so well since.

Mine was a genuine question not trying to get a rise.

Easy fix, recruit Erin Phillips.

[Brodlach]

Thoughts Glenelg fans?


Interesting selection I think

More interesting than the last one who never played the game?

Interesting because he is coming from the women’s program

Reeves was a SANFL assistant coach