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Re: PAFC 2025

Postby amber_fluid » Mon Jul 28, 2025 7:33 pm

Spargo wrote:
Brodlach wrote:Timmy G’s solution to Ports woes is to bring back all the old blokes like Armfield, Cunningham etc to do a review and board positions

A former runner & a 72 year old? All due respect to Bucky but that is funny…


Might as well bring back Jack as coach while they’re at it
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Re: PAFC 2025

Postby dedja » Mon Jul 28, 2025 7:40 pm

Spargo wrote:
Brodlach wrote:Timmy G’s solution to Ports woes is to bring back all the old blokes like Armfield, Cunningham etc to do a review and board positions

A former runner & a 72 year old? All due respect to Bucky but that is funny…


Ageist much? :lol:
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Re: PAFC 2025

Postby dedja » Mon Jul 28, 2025 7:41 pm

amber_fluid wrote:
Spargo wrote:
Brodlach wrote:Timmy G’s solution to Ports woes is to bring back all the old blokes like Armfield, Cunningham etc to do a review and board positions

A former runner & a 72 year old? All due respect to Bucky but that is funny…


Might as well bring back Jack as coach while they’re at it


Chinever will announce that tomorrow :D
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Re: PAFC 2025

Postby Spargo » Mon Jul 28, 2025 7:52 pm

dedja wrote:
Spargo wrote:
Brodlach wrote:Timmy G’s solution to Ports woes is to bring back all the old blokes like Armfield, Cunningham etc to do a review and board positions

A former runner & a 72 year old? All due respect to Bucky but that is funny…


Ageist much? :lol:

Come on, you know what I meant.
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Re: PAFC 2025

Postby dedja » Mon Jul 28, 2025 8:00 pm

Spargo wrote:
dedja wrote:
Spargo wrote:
Brodlach wrote:Timmy G’s solution to Ports woes is to bring back all the old blokes like Armfield, Cunningham etc to do a review and board positions

A former runner & a 72 year old? All due respect to Bucky but that is funny…


Ageist much? :lol:

Come on, you know what I meant.


In all seriousness, he still runs a successful consulting group.
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Re: PAFC 2025

Postby mots02 » Mon Jul 28, 2025 8:10 pm

Bucky would be exceptional value for any club to conduct a review.

As for the rest of them, may as well bring back Russell Johnston et al to belt someone and start a fight when the opposition gets a run on…. That tactic was the gold star go to.
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Re: PAFC 2025

Postby amber_fluid » Mon Jul 28, 2025 8:13 pm

mots02 wrote:Bucky would be exceptional value for any club to conduct a review.

As for the rest of them, may as well bring back Russell Johnston et al to belt someone and start a fight when the opposition gets a run on…. That tactic was the gold star go to.


Of all the players you could have chosen….. you chose Russell Johnson

Do better!
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Re: PAFC 2025

Postby dedja » Mon Jul 28, 2025 8:28 pm

Spoof Faletic :-s

One of the all time best nicknames …
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Re: PAFC 2025

Postby mots02 » Mon Jul 28, 2025 9:54 pm

amber_fluid wrote:
mots02 wrote:Bucky would be exceptional value for any club to conduct a review.

As for the rest of them, may as well bring back Russell Johnston et al to belt someone and start a fight when the opposition gets a run on…. That tactic was the gold star go to.


Of all the players you could have chosen….. you chose Russell Johnson

Do better!


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Re: PAFC 2025

Postby amber_fluid » Tue Jul 29, 2025 9:32 am

mots02 wrote:
amber_fluid wrote:
mots02 wrote:Bucky would be exceptional value for any club to conduct a review.

As for the rest of them, may as well bring back Russell Johnston et al to belt someone and start a fight when the opposition gets a run on…. That tactic was the gold star go to.


Of all the players you could have chosen….. you chose Russell Johnson

Do better!


He left a mark on an impressionable 12 year old in 1988, not as big as the mark on Carl Dilenas head, but a mark nonetheless!


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Re: PAFC 2025

Postby Booney » Tue Jul 29, 2025 9:56 am

Spargo wrote:
Brodlach wrote:Timmy G’s solution to Ports woes is to bring back all the old blokes like Armfield, Cunningham etc to do a review and board positions

A former runner & a 72 year old? All due respect to Bucky but that is funny…


David Arnfield has 20 years of experience with Leading Teams ( not Collective Minds ) working in consulting with high performance management and organizational structuring.

Brian Cunningham has been CEO of ISC Consulting for 25 years and works with international organizations on culture and management change.

It's almost like they'd actually be ideal for the job.

Funny.
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Re: PAFC 2025

Postby Booney » Tue Jul 29, 2025 10:02 am

After 13 seasons at AFL level, Port Adelaide defender Rory Atkins will retire from football at season’s end.

Atkins arrived at Alberton from Gold Coast during the 2024 trade period following four seasons with the Suns and eight years at Adelaide.

The 31-year-old returned to South Australia with partner Georgia and daughter Daisy, seeking to be closer to family and explore an opportunity at a new club.

Atkins brought mentorship qualities and a strong on-field voice to Alberton, speaking to his leadership ability and knowledge of the game.

He has played two games at AFL level so far this year after making his club debut against Sydney in Round 6, and has taken the field 10 times for the Magpies in the SANFL.

https://www.portadelaidefc.com.au/news/ ... trUzV6E7zQ
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Re: PAFC 2025

Postby wenchbarwer » Tue Jul 29, 2025 10:04 am

Finally, the big news we've been waiting for!!
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Re: PAFC 2025

Postby Brodlach » Tue Jul 29, 2025 10:22 am

Booney wrote:
Spargo wrote:
Brodlach wrote:Timmy G’s solution to Ports woes is to bring back all the old blokes like Armfield, Cunningham etc to do a review and board positions

A former runner & a 72 year old? All due respect to Bucky but that is funny…


David Arnfield has 20 years of experience with Leading Teams ( not Collective Minds ) working in consulting with high performance management and organizational structuring.

Brian Cunningham has been CEO of ISC Consulting for 25 years and works with international organizations on culture and management change.

It's almost like they'd actually be ideal for the job.

Funny.



No doubt they would be fantastic ATM, my point was at some point they have to get some new blood in as these blokes are in their 60’s and 70’s.

Times have changed, players attitude have changed.
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Re: PAFC 2025

Postby DOC » Tue Jul 29, 2025 10:23 am

Booney wrote:After 13 seasons at AFL level, Port Adelaide defender Rory Atkins will retire from football at season’s end.

Atkins arrived at Alberton from Gold Coast during the 2024 trade period following four seasons with the Suns and eight years at Adelaide.

The 31-year-old returned to South Australia with partner Georgia and daughter Daisy, seeking to be closer to family and explore an opportunity at a new club.

Atkins brought mentorship qualities and a strong on-field voice to Alberton, speaking to his leadership ability and knowledge of the game.

He has played two games at AFL level so far this year after making his club debut against Sydney in Round 6, and has taken the field 10 times for the Magpies in the SANFL.

https://www.portadelaidefc.com.au/news/ ... trUzV6E7zQ


Sounds like an instant replacement for Chad.
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Re: PAFC 2025

Postby Brodlach » Tue Jul 29, 2025 10:30 am

Goes to show you don’t have to be a great player to show leadership ;)
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Re: PAFC 2025

Postby DOC » Tue Jul 29, 2025 10:33 am

Brodlach wrote:Goes to show you don’t have to be a great player to show leadership ;)


Very true.

You also do not have to been a great player to be a great coach. In some instances it is counterproductive.

To state what should be obvious, different jobs require different skills.
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Re: PAFC 2025

Postby Brodlach » Tue Jul 29, 2025 10:34 am

DOC wrote:
Brodlach wrote:Goes to show you don’t have to be a great player to show leadership ;)


Very true.

You also do not have to been a great player to be a great coach. In some instances it is counterproductive.

To state what should be obvious, different jobs require different skills.

I agree

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Re: PAFC 2025

Postby Booney » Tue Jul 29, 2025 10:38 am

Brodlach wrote:
No doubt they would be fantastic ATM, my point was at some point they have to get some new blood in as these blokes are in their 60’s and 70’s.

Times have changed, players attitude have changed.


Absolutely, but why is age a barrier, surely the more experience you have in this field is more important than your birth certificate?

Plus :

1) They understand the Port Adelaide Football Club like few others would
2) They're part of organizations not individuals working alone ( they're a special breed! )
3) They wouldn't be there to hold the players hands, they'd be there to look at how the organization is structured

Port have maintained under Koch that stability is paramount and in most organizations I would agree with that. Changes in key personnel for change sake in business ( and that's what AFL club are now ) doesn't always equate to successful management. I'd argue it's the opposite, but identifying if those key personnel are the right people for the job today is the key.

We're changing our coach, we all know that. Koch has alluded to his tenure coming to an end in the next year or two. The CEO role I believe is more about business than football. Davies as football boss is the one who I think needs to be moved on next.
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Re: PAFC 2025

Postby Brodlach » Tue Jul 29, 2025 11:04 am

I’m not arguing with you Booney as I certainly can see the short term benefits. Is it time to bring some non Port people in?

The Creed is strong with these blokes, does it have the same impact on players now days?
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