by whufc » Thu Jul 04, 2019 2:31 pm
by gazzamagoo » Thu Jul 04, 2019 3:04 pm
whufc wrote:Thank you Lairdy for providing what will remain some of my greatest lifelong memories. The era from 2000-2012 as a 17-29 year old was such a special period for more than just the wins but the comradery, mateship, parties, highs, lows, pre grand final nerves etc that will live on until eternity.
The way this has been handled right to the end speak volumes of both Lairdy and the club. The writing was on the wall but there still has to be a place in football for loyalty/honour and sentiment and both parties have shown this.
I hope the club makes a massive deal about Lairdys last game. I would be the first their if they were to throw an 'after party' style event to celebrate Lairds achievements and longevity which I don't believe will ever happen again. Maybe bring back some of the players he coached etc.
Sadly as others have mentioned I believe we have not only lost a Centrals legend but arguably one of the last SANFL voices.
Its been a pleasure!
by whufc » Thu Jul 04, 2019 3:23 pm
by Al22 » Thu Jul 04, 2019 5:29 pm
by gazzamagoo » Thu Jul 04, 2019 5:31 pm
whufc wrote:How many years did Laird play at the club
I’m guessing he was there in some capacity remembering he coached the ressies for over 25 years of his life asa player or coach.
by whufc » Thu Jul 04, 2019 7:27 pm
by Dutchy » Thu Jul 04, 2019 9:32 pm
by Brett » Thu Jul 04, 2019 9:37 pm
by Spargo » Mon Jul 08, 2019 6:30 pm
Brett wrote:Alan Stewart started the dynasty IMO. I remember him being really annoyed when interviewed after losing a GF against Port in the 90's. He was not happy just making it and said that to the TV reporter. That culture was then installed and Laird carried it on. Centrals would lose a game rarely under Laird but even if they won he wasn't happy and could see areas to improve and said so. He never installed complacency .
by Grenville » Mon Jul 08, 2019 6:37 pm
Spargo wrote:Brett wrote:Alan Stewart started the dynasty IMO. I remember him being really annoyed when interviewed after losing a GF against Port in the 90's. He was not happy just making it and said that to the TV reporter. That culture was then installed and Laird carried it on. Centrals would lose a game rarely under Laird but even if they won he wasn't happy and could see areas to improve and said so. He never installed complacency .
I reckon you can go one before Stewart & say Kerley changed the culture of the club.
by Magellan » Mon Jul 08, 2019 6:44 pm
Brett wrote:Alan Stewart started the dynasty IMO. I remember him being really annoyed when interviewed after losing a GF against Port in the 90's. He was not happy just making it and said that to the TV reporter.
by Spargo » Mon Jul 08, 2019 7:12 pm
Grenville wrote:Spargo wrote:Brett wrote:Alan Stewart started the dynasty IMO. I remember him being really annoyed when interviewed after losing a GF against Port in the 90's. He was not happy just making it and said that to the TV reporter. That culture was then installed and Laird carried it on. Centrals would lose a game rarely under Laird but even if they won he wasn't happy and could see areas to improve and said so. He never installed complacency .
I reckon you can go one before Stewart & say Kerley changed the culture of the club.
Stewart was the one who drew a line in the sand and said "no more".
by Grenville » Mon Jul 08, 2019 7:32 pm
Spargo wrote:Grenville wrote:Spargo wrote:Brett wrote:Alan Stewart started the dynasty IMO. I remember him being really annoyed when interviewed after losing a GF against Port in the 90's. He was not happy just making it and said that to the TV reporter. That culture was then installed and Laird carried it on. Centrals would lose a game rarely under Laird but even if they won he wasn't happy and could see areas to improve and said so. He never installed complacency .
I reckon you can go one before Stewart & say Kerley changed the culture of the club.
Stewart was the one who drew a line in the sand and said "no more".
But Kerley was the one who came in & told them the rest of the league didn’t really respect them.
He initiated the change of the predominantly white guernsey & socks. He went about changing perceptions & standards.
by JK » Mon Jul 08, 2019 8:29 pm
Magellan wrote:Brett wrote:Alan Stewart started the dynasty IMO. I remember him being really annoyed when interviewed after losing a GF against Port in the 90's. He was not happy just making it and said that to the TV reporter.
1995 Grand final, IIRC? I remember seeing that on the telly, he was really pissed off - you don't often see that kind of frustration post-grand final.
by Wedgie » Mon Jul 08, 2019 8:38 pm
JK wrote:Magellan wrote:Brett wrote:Alan Stewart started the dynasty IMO. I remember him being really annoyed when interviewed after losing a GF against Port in the 90's. He was not happy just making it and said that to the TV reporter.
1995 Grand final, IIRC? I remember seeing that on the telly, he was really pissed off - you don't often see that kind of frustration post-grand final.
Thought it was 96’? Was a long time ago but always thought after consecutive GF losses he gave senior coaching away? His cranky interview seemed to set the tone for a new win at costs attitude that became obvious in the 2000’s.
Dogs were a bit stiff in 97’ too, Norwood only just held them out in the Prelim
Armchair expert wrote:Such a great club are Geelong
by Groucho » Mon Jul 08, 2019 8:41 pm
Spargo wrote:
He initiated the change of the predominantly white guernsey & socks. He went about changing perceptions & standards.
by Spargo » Mon Jul 08, 2019 8:55 pm
Groucho wrote:Spargo wrote:
He initiated the change of the predominantly white guernsey & socks. He went about changing perceptions & standards.
NO. Daryl Hicks implemented the white guernsey and socks. Kerley wanted to change the guernsey but wasn't able to, he did bring in better socks though. In fact when the company delivered the new socks they were incorrectly designed in that they were white in the bottom third. Management were just going to take thenm but Kerley made them send them back and made the company send the correct ones.
Daryl Hicks also implemented a better playing culture.
by Groucho » Tue Jul 09, 2019 12:06 am
by Booney » Tue Jul 09, 2019 8:47 am
by Magellan » Tue Jul 09, 2019 9:15 am
Groucho wrote:That's probably is the case, he did shake things up and he did want to get rid of the white guernsey and socks. He didn't succeed with the guernsey but he did manage to get the socks changed thank goodness.
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