Ginever's Replacement - Darren Mead?

[JK]

A couple of the blokes I spoke with, had caught up with a couple of Magpies players during the week and they were very big wraps for TB.

[beenreal]

I dont think Mark Tylor wants the job.

I dont think Meady is the man for the job, personally i would like to see the coach be someone like Stephen Williams, Scott Hodges, Tony Bamford or Bryan Bienke.

I think whoever does it needs to clean out some of the players. Perkins, Barham, Young, Bowes and possibly Clayton. The first 4 are keeping some of the good kids coming through, out of the league side.

I agree with you about Meady, not sure about his current day tactical nouse.

But I draw the line at the players named. With the side packed with kids, we need some experienced heads.

Perkins is maligned too much. Sure he burns some ball, but that's because he gets so much of it.
Barham has footy talent, he just needs to find some consistancy in a settled lineup.
In my opinion Young has been the standout "recruit". His hardness at the contest is pure Port Adelaide.
And if you want J Clayton playing against us...?

[Slots It Through]

I dont think Mark Tylor wants the job.

I dont think Meady is the man for the job, personally i would like to see the coach be someone like Stephen Williams, Scott Hodges, Tony Bamford or Bryan Bienke.

I think whoever does it needs to clean out some of the players. Perkins, Barham, Young, Bowes and possibly Clayton. The first 4 are keeping some of the good kids coming through, out of the league side.

I agree with you about Meady, not sure about his current day tactical nouse.

But I draw the line at the players named. With the side packed with kids, we need some experienced heads.

Perkins is maligned too much. Sure he burns some ball, but that's because he gets so much of it.
Barham has footy talent, he just needs to find some consistancy in a settled lineup.
In my opinion Young has been the standout "recruit". His hardness at the contest is pure Port Adelaide.
And if you want J Clayton playing against us...?

The culture at the club is nowhere near what it used to be or where it should be, and you need to ask what is causing this.
When the club was at its best, if an individual came out of line, he was very quickly pulled back into line in no uncertain terms by other players. This doesnt happen at the moment.

If you give an honest assessment of the players i mentioned, you should agree. I agree with having some experienced heads, but Perkins and Barham show no leadership on the ground at all.

[beenreal]

Perkins is maligned too much. Sure he burns some ball, but that's because he gets so much of it.
Barham has footy talent, he just needs to find some consistancy in a settled lineup.
In my opinion Young has been the standout "recruit". His hardness at the contest is pure Port Adelaide.
And if you want J Clayton playing against us...?

The culture at the club is nowhere near what it used to be or where it should be, and you need to ask what is causing this.
When the club was at its best, if an individual came out of line, he was very quickly pulled back into line in no uncertain terms by other players. This doesnt happen at the moment.

If you give an honest assessment of the players i mentioned, you should agree. I agree with having some experienced heads, but Perkins and Barham show no leadership on the ground at all.[/quote]

I agree with you about the culture. But that winning culture came from the experienced heads being mainly home grown product and some "top up " recruits, not the other way around as it is now.

Tim Ginever put it well on 5AA's Sunday Roast yesterday. He walks away knowing that come preseason, many of the juniors will have 10-20 games under their belt, and the rest have had a taste of the level they need to be at.

Fast forward 12 months and most of those players will be hovering around the 30-40 games. And that is when you start becoming a footballer.

[Columbo]

Is there any truth that Garry Mc Intosh may coach them?

You wouldnt think so....but...never say never..

Talking to someone from PNU recently prior to Tim's departure....apparently one of the TV stations were at a PNU game a few weeks back filming Macca, possibly to do with a return to SANFL coaching. Would add a bit more spice to the Port V Norwood games if it happened!

[whatever]

Nathan Bassett anyone

[whufc]

My understanding from mates who play at Gaza is that Meady is very much a love him or hate type of bloke, he has this attitude with his players and they have the same attitude back. He has got fairly good results there but this personality trait may work against him.

[RustyCage]

I dont think Mark Tylor wants the job.

I dont think Meady is the man for the job, personally i would like to see the coach be someone like Stephen Williams, Scott Hodges, Tony Bamford or Bryan Bienke.

I think whoever does it needs to clean out some of the players. Perkins, Barham, Young, Bowes and possibly Clayton. The first 4 are keeping some of the good kids coming through, out of the league side.

Perkins? He is one of the ones busting his gut every week. Young and Bowes should get another go though Bowes will probably play more reserves than league, Clayton should definately stay, and I agree Barham can go elsewhere.

[The Sleeping Giant]

I think whoever does it needs to clean out some of the players. Perkins, Barham, Young, Bowes and possibly Clayton. The first 4 are keeping some of the good kids coming through, out of the league side.

Are you serious????

Port should get rid of the best player in our comp????

He might be undisciplined, but I'm sure 8 other teams would have him in a heartbeat.

[prowling panther]

I think whoever does it needs to clean out some of the players. Perkins, Barham, Young, Bowes and possibly Clayton. The first 4 are keeping some of the good kids coming through, out of the league side.

Are you serious????

Port should get rid of the best player in our comp????

He might be undisciplined, but I'm sure 8 other teams would have him in a heartbeat.

Maybe other teams would snap him up,

But would you rather win a premership or just launder down the bottom somewhere, that is the question you must answer honestly

Football is played with the head not the heart, and you need heart to win the top one.

[Booney]

LMAO, a Panfer asking "would you rather win a Premiership or just launder down the bottom"....what would you know about the first one?


If you think Clayton is holding us back from getting to the pointy end of the ladder, you're wrong.

[barry_watson]

Perkins is maligned too much. Sure he burns some ball, but that's because he gets so much of it.
Barham has footy talent, he just needs to find some consistancy in a settled lineup.
In my opinion Young has been the standout "recruit". His hardness at the contest is pure Port Adelaide.
And if you want J Clayton playing against us...?

The culture at the club is nowhere near what it used to be or where it should be, and you need to ask what is causing this.
When the club was at its best, if an individual came out of line, he was very quickly pulled back into line in no uncertain terms by other players. This doesnt happen at the moment.

If you give an honest assessment of the players i mentioned, you should agree. I agree with having some experienced heads, but Perkins and Barham show no leadership on the ground at all.

I agree with you about the culture. But that winning culture came from the experienced heads being mainly home grown product and some "top up " recruits, not the other way around as it is now.

Tim Ginever put it well on 5AA's Sunday Roast yesterday. He walks away knowing that come preseason, many of the juniors will have 10-20 games under their belt, and the rest have had a taste of the level they need to be at.

Fast forward 12 months and most of those players will be hovering around the 30-40 games. And that is when you start becoming a footballer.[/quote]

The club has been saying for years they want to start using the juniors yet at the start of each season while the juniors busts there guts, the club has gone and recruited terrible recruits and held the juniors back. Finally when Timmy had nothing to lose, his reputation as a coach down the toilet he decides to use the juniors. Well done Timmy

The magpies need a coach who will be able to control the players and wont let players like Jeremy Clayton control the club. The other thing they need to work on is accountablilty.
Matthew Knights was perfect for this and they already stuffed up and let him go.
Beenreal Who do you think would be a good replacement for timmy as i agree that mead wouldnt be the way to go.

[beenreal]

Heard a little rumour around Alberton last Saturday that S Williams has been approached. Not sure of the response though.

Tony Brown has been getting such a fantastic result out of the U18s, perhaps he might be worth considering for interview. He's coached most of the League side anyway.

[Big Phil]

Heard a little rumour around Alberton last Saturday that S Williams has been approached. Not sure of the response though.

Tony Brown has been getting such a fantastic result out of the U18s, perhaps he might be worth considering for interview. He's coached most of the League side anyway.

I know what you were meaning, but it should be Tony Bamford mate, Tony Brown is coaching in Country Victoria I think...

[NO-MERCY]

I dont think Mark Tylor wants the job.

I dont think Meady is the man for the job, personally i would like to see the coach be someone like Stephen Williams, Scott Hodges, Tony Bamford or Bryan Bienke.

I think whoever does it needs to clean out some of the players. Perkins, Barham, Young, Bowes and possibly Clayton. The first 4 are keeping some of the good kids coming through, out of the league side.

I agree with you about Meady, not sure about his current day tactical nouse.

But I draw the line at the players named. With the side packed with kids, we need some experienced heads.

Perkins is maligned too much. Sure he burns some ball, but that's because he gets so much of it.
Barham has footy talent, he just needs to find some consistancy in a settled lineup.
In my opinion Young has been the standout "recruit". His hardness at the contest is pure Port Adelaide.
And if you want J Clayton playing against us...?

Have you seen what Perkins averages in stats this year?
7.5 kicks
5.1 marks
6.8 handballs
19 frees against
By those statistics you wouldn't want to burn much of the ball!

[NO-MERCY]

Heard a little rumour around Alberton last Saturday that S Williams has been approached. Not sure of the response though.

Tony Brown has been getting such a fantastic result out of the U18s, perhaps he might be worth considering for interview. He's coached most of the League side anyway.

I know what you were meaning, but it should be Tony Bamford mate, Tony Brown is coaching in Country Victoria I think...

Yes it was an honest mistake!

[FOOTY TALK]

I heard a good one on the weekend. With CEO Richardson on the case, Tony Bamford was the front runner. Now with Greg Edwards on the case it seems the net will be cast wider. In the past you only needed to play for the Magpies to be a chance of getting a job at Alberton. So for all us Maggie knockers I hope that Greg keeps the job in house, because it seems that the cupboard is becoming bare. I'll throw some names up. Bomber Clifford has turned Kilburn around in a short time, Greg Phillips is due to return from Virginia, Jack must be a chance with the Magnificent 7 still pulling the strings, maybe Roger & George as Co-Coaches, Trigger, Choco, Stephen or Jenny Williams, Scotty, the list goes on. Let me know if I have left anyone out.
Come on Port dont let us down. You were right about Matty Knights, hasnt he kicked on.

[overloaded]

Tony Bamford is the front runner at this stage, forget the rest.

[aceman]

I heard a good one on the weekend. With CEO Richardson on the case, Tony Bamford was the front runner. Now with Greg Edwards on the case it seems the net will be cast wider. In the past you only needed to play for the Magpies to be a chance of getting a job at Alberton. So for all us Maggie knockers I hope that Greg keeps the job in house, because it seems that the cupboard is becoming bare. I'll throw some names up. Bomber Clifford has turned Kilburn around in a short time, Greg Phillips is due to return from Virginia, Jack must be a chance with the Magnificent 7 still pulling the strings, maybe Roger & George as Co-Coaches, Trigger, Choco, Stephen or Jenny Williams, Scotty, the list goes on. Let me know if I have left anyone out.
Come on Port dont let us down. You were right about Matty Knights, hasnt he kicked on.

How on earth are they going to pay this "new coach"? They haven't been able to buy any new footys 'cause they got no 'dough' so how do they think they will get anyone of quality?

[aceman]

I heard a good one on the weekend. With CEO Richardson on the case, Tony Bamford was the front runner. Now with Greg Edwards on the case it seems the net will be cast wider. In the past you only needed to play for the Magpies to be a chance of getting a job at Alberton. So for all us Maggie knockers I hope that Greg keeps the job in house, because it seems that the cupboard is becoming bare. I'll throw some names up. Bomber Clifford has turned Kilburn around in a short time, Greg Phillips is due to return from Virginia, Jack must be a chance with the Magnificent 7 still pulling the strings, maybe Roger & George as Co-Coaches, Trigger, Choco, Stephen or Jenny Williams, Scotty, the list goes on. Let me know if I have left anyone out.
Come on Port dont let us down. You were right about Matty Knights, hasnt he kicked on.

Bomber Clifford has turned Kilburn around in a short time

Which way? Any chance you can clarify this statement with some facts or have I missed something in the Sunday Mail results?