John Cahill's thoughts on the Panthers

[Sojourner]

Interesting to hear Jack's initial thoughts on the team that he is taking over, I do wonder who the assistants will be, Fiacchi's name is one that has been mentioned in passing!

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Jack's toughest test

ZAC MILBANK
September 20, 2007 11:30pm

SOUTH Adelaide needs a "shake up" and John Cahill says he's the man to grab the Panthers by the scruff of the neck.

Mediocrity has been accepted for too long at Noarlunga and Port legend Cahill - with his 10 SANFL premierships behind him - is itching to change the blue-and-white mentality.

"They're treading water. They're not going anywhere at them moment and they need someone to shake the playing side of the club up," Cahill said yesterday in his no-nonsense style.

"I've been used to that all my life. I know what it needs to be successful. You need the right people off the field and on the field so all the appointments are very important. I want to change the culture because they've been up and down and you can't accept losses and huge losses at that. As long as you're competitive and having a fair go people will accept that - as long as you're heading in the right direction."

At 67, Cahill could easily be happily entrenched in retirement. Instead, he will take on the toughest task of his illustrious career.

"This would be the hardest I would say," Cahill, who has signed a two-year deal, said. "Collingwood - and this one. Collingwood was really hard - we went from 11th to third in the two years (Cahill was coaching) but it will be a good challenge. That's why I love it."

Admitting South fans can expect to see only subtle change to their team's game plan, Cahill said his aim in 2008 will be simple.

"I'd just like to win more games," Cahill, who is yet to decide on his two assistants, said.

"You would like to be more competitive every time you hit the track and I think that will happen."

A McCallum Medallist in the under-17s with South in 1956, Cahill revealed he has always harboured a "soft spot" for his original club.

"It's the full cycle and I've given back to football as much as I can," Cahill, who last coached SANFL in 2005, said. "I've been very fortunate. I've had a lot of pleasure out of football and this is one time I feel I have to give back. I've always felt sympathy for them (South) because they were my first club, they were good to me and it was their influence which started my commitment to football."

A self-confessed "lunatic" in the coaches' box on game-day, Cahill said he will treat the Panthers' players the same way he did the Magpies. "I'll still be demanding because we want to build up success," he said. "That won't happen overnight but it will be there in the finish."

http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/stor ... 46,00.html

[smac]

He's not quite at home yet, is he?

"They"?

Should be saying "We"?

Not sure what that means, just found it garing at me as I read.

[zipzap]

I just hope he remembers the players' names, allegedly one of the problems with his last Maggies stint

[Aerie]

Not sure what that means, just found it garing at me as I read.

I'm not sure what garing means?

[spell_check]

glaring, without the l.

[doggies4eva]

I hope that Souf will put in some pokies now

[southee]

I hope that Souf will put in some pokies now

Well mate they have been there for a while now......

[CENTURION]

Are there plenty of young chicks down there that he can crack onto?

[am Bays]

Are there plenty of young chicks down there that he can crack onto?

Yep but often it is a "package" deal....

[SDK]

He might try to sell the cars parked around the boundary !

[Dog_ger]

How do I get this stupid team to move closer to ADELAIDE...?

PORT OF ADELAIDE.....

[doggies4eva]

I hope that Souf will put in some pokies now

Well mate they have been there for a while now......

Must have been what made him sign up then.

I don't think the distance will be a problem. His pensioner card will get him concessions on the bus

[Strawb]

I hope that Souf will put in some pokies now

Well mate they have been there for a while now......

Must have been what made him sign up then.

I don't think the distance will be a problem. His pensioner card will get him concessions on the bus

LMAO he could always take a train. I heard South have just brought a Maxi Cab with a wheel chair lift in the back to get him to and from training as well as match days.

[southee]

WOW!! So original a funny guys....

[Strawb]

WOW!! So original a funny guys....

I try to be hey we can always recycle these jokes if westies or some hire Kerls again.