Port Adelaide 2013

[Booney]

Might need Westhoff to go back and bring Butcher in.

Then again it might be horrendous conditions in Tassie this weekend and all talls might be a liability.

[kickinit]

Might need Westhoff to go back and bring Butcher in.

Then again it might be horrendous conditions in Tassie this weekend and all talls might be a liability.

also add that schultz might not get up, lets hope for crappy weather

[valleys07]

Mitchell back onto the senior list?

[Booney]

Mitchell back onto the senior list?

Maybe. Not sure he would be an automatic "in" with us needing a tall and our midfield depth looking good.

I think Schulz will be fine. It's only a slight roll of the ankle, bloody hell, he played last year for a half with his liver split in two! Come to think of it, I tough out most Sundays with a busted liver.

[Rik E Boy]

the moment Hinkley took over, the entire football department has been re-born, re-energised and immediate improvements have come.

The Geelong football factory continues to churn out quality success stories..
For me the biggest tick for Pt Adel was the appointment of David Koch, finally a presence in the media and Eastern states with also a sound finanical and business understanding, and is already having an impact.

I spoke to REB about this a few weeks ago. Geelong have churned out some senior coaches from the Bomber Thompson era. Sanderson, Hinkley and McCartney all with senior gigs.

Similar to the Mark Williams stable of previous years that included Bailey, Hardwick, Clarkson and Primus.

They all have one under lying factor. Kevin Sheedy. Mark Williams and Mark Thompson were both heavily influenced by Sheeds and so it seems have their assistants in turn.

Sheedy, still having an impact upon the whole competition.

Tom Hafey, still having an impact upon the whole competition.

regards,

REB

[smac]

Yep, there's a coaching genealogy somewhere that's a fascinating insight. Hafey is the 'Adam' of modern coaching.

[Rik E Boy]

Yep, there's a coaching genealogy somewhere that's a fascinating insight. Hafey is the 'Adam' of modern coaching.

Ron Barassi, Norm Smith, Len Smith, Jock McHale. Although Jock's tactics talk might have been 'go out there and get a kick'.

regards,

REB

[FlyingHigh]

Don't forget Allan Jeans. At least half-a-dozen, if not more, of the '83 flag side went on to coach with differing degrees of success, including Ayres, Matthews, Buckenara, Wallace, Eade, Judge, Knights.

[valleys07]

Don't forget Allan Jeans. At least half-a-dozen, if not more, of the '83 flag side went on to coach with differing degrees of success, including Ayres, Matthews, Buckenara, Wallace, Eade, Judge, Knights.

Poor old Gary! Did he inherit just about the worst side ever in Sydney of the early 90's or did he contribute to their horrible demise?

Enter Barassi for 2 years which no doubt saved the Swans.

[The Sleeping Giant]

The whole of the swans was a mess. Just about the whole club was stripped bare when barrassi joined.

[valleys07]

The whole of the swans was a mess. Just about the whole club was stripped bare when barrassi joined.

So it should too. 2 years after he takes over and a GF appearance occurs.

Blight did the same with adelaide which resulted in 2 flags.

Im hoping that Hinkleys cleanout of port reaps similar dividends!!

[FlyingHigh]

Similarly never really known much about Knights stint at Brisbane, he could coach or was on a hiding to nothing?

[kickinit]

Mitchell back onto the senior list?

Maybe. Not sure he would be an automatic "in" with us needing a tall and our midfield depth looking good.

I think Schulz will be fine. It's only a slight roll of the ankle, bloody hell, he played last year for a half with his liver split in two! Come to think of it, I tough out most Sundays with a busted liver.

I don't think schultz went in 100% fit he just didn't seem himself, he also could hardly walk after the game and missed the warm down as well. Even if he able to play it might be a case of give him a week to rest instead of it turning into a few weeks. hopefully he's 100% come the weekend. Moore will come in for trengrove and if he's out for more then 8 they'll elevate mitchell.

[Squids]

I forgot about John Butcher, doesn't look like he is great SANFL form, not worthy of selection imo.

Would be good for the specialist sub to return to the AFL

[Strawb]

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl ... 6631566950

[stan]

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/the-afl-has-been-forced-to-apologise-to-port-adelaide/comments-e6freco3-1226631566950

lol. Fuuny but coming from the 3rd party commentary thats probably slightly unprofessional.

[Brodlach]

Ken Hinkley not travelling to Hobart after being admitted to hospital with back troubles.

http://www.portadelaidefc.com.au/news/2 ... orkstation

[woodublieve12]

Ken Hinkley not travelling to Hobart after being admitted to hospital with back troubles.

http://www.portadelaidefc.com.au/news/2 ... orkstation

so someone from port has a spine... BAM!!! That joke would have been alot better if port were 0-5...
Hope Ken has a speedy recovery.

[valleys07]

Kane Mitchell has been upgraded to the senior list in place of Jackson Trengove, who has been placed on the LTI list.

[NO-MERCY]

I forgot about John Butcher, doesn't look like he is great SANFL form, not worthy of selection imo.

Would be good for the specialist sub to return to the AFL

Spot on Squids Butcher has struggled for a long time & theirs no gold passes anymore.
You must EARN your position in the side that is why they are winning.
Roo's to win over 39pts is my tip.