The Duke wrote:Some interesting reading here at the Kookaburras, as an outside observer. The Terminator is obviously a follower of SJ. It appears as thought SJ had no impact at GG, which is surprising as he has done so at many of the other clubs he has coached. People are generally a fan of SJ or opposed to him, with no in betweens. I did play under him in the Hills and did respond to his coaching ethos. I believe GG won the flag last year. Can any one provide me with some history of the club? listing where the club has finished and the div that GG played in prior to SJ's tenure up untill current.
Duke, I'd take a fair punt and say Term is probably more than a follower if you know what I mean !!
GGFC started in 1997 in Div 7 finishing runners up. Played in Div 6 until winning in 2003 playing in finals in most years. Played Div 5 until being relegated (under SJ) in 2006. Runner up in Div 6 in 2007 and won Div 5 in 2008. I would say at a guess we have only missed the finals 3 or 4 times in that time but 2006 was definitly a low.
You are dead right though, there is no middle ground in the scale of 0-100 when it comes to rating that guy... Unfortunately he was at the wrong end for our club. But like you, some people may respond to his style, each to their own. Enough said really.