PAFC 2025

[dedja]

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.

Agree with most of that

[Brodlach]

Was that a solar eclipse?

[dedja]

Was that a solar eclipse?

Halley's Comet

[Brodlach]

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?

I don't mind them being Port people but like Carr they need to have been to and experienced other clubs.

Some of the names I've heard have Port connections but have been in other organizations. I hope they come off as I think they'll be good additions.

Guessing Lade, Montgomery and Dew would be main targets

[whufc]

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?

I don't mind them being Port people but like Carr they need to have been to and experienced other clubs.

Some of the names I've heard have Port connections but have been in other organizations. I hope they come off as I think they'll be good additions.

Would you also include they need to have been around AFL clubs in more recent years?

I found during the late 2010's and early 2020's at Centrals they kept getting ex type people involved to provide opinion ect. This was all great but it was coming from a rear view mirror rather than with the direction SANFL football was heading into the mid to now late 2020's.

[Brodlach]

The game changes so quickly that you almost have to be involved at some level to keep up

[Jimmy_041]

Port should keep everything insular
It benefits everyone

[amber_fluid]

The reality is every team spends periods of time outside the 8
Its now Ports turn for a year or two at least

[Brodlach]

Not a good time to be down the pecking order with Tassie coming.

[mots02]

Was that a solar eclipse?

Halley's Comet

It’s usually a full moon between you two

[Brodlach]

As rumoured, Bergman out for the year due to shoulder surgery

[Booney]

9 of our best 24 missing this weekend. 7 of them won't play again in 2025.

Going to be a long last month.

Geelong in Geelong, Fremantle at home, Carlton away, Gold Coast at home. 6 losses in a row to finish Hinkley's tenure.

This year has been incredibly well managed.

[Lightning McQueen]

9 of our best 24 missing this weekend. 7 of them won't play again in 2025.

Going to be a long last month.

Geelong in Geelong, Fremantle at home, Carlton away, Gold Coast at home. 6 losses in a row to finish Hinkley's tenure.

This year has been incredibly well managed.

Probably fitting in the end, he did say he would walk once we couldn't make the finals.

I won't bother going too much into my other views, I'm always going to be a tad dirty that we really let Robbie Gray & Travis Boak down.

[amber_fluid]

Rioli and Finlayson must be finished if not picked in the AFL side
Surely

[mots02]

Rioli and Finlayson must be finished if not picked in the AFL side
Surely

If they needed a hint, this was probably it

[Brodlach]

They selected Soldo though. Increasing his trade value?

[amber_fluid]

Rioli and Finlayson must be finished if not picked in the AFL side
Surely

If they needed a hint, this was probably it

I’m not sure Willie and Jeremy are Ports smartest students

[mots02]

Rioli and Finlayson must be finished if not picked in the AFL side
Surely

If they needed a hint, this was probably it

I’m not sure Willie and Jeremy are Ports smartest students

Have you heard their teacher?

[Dutchy]

Willie is contracted next year

[Lightning McQueen]

Willie is contracted next year

It's usually when they get moved on. I don't think there would be many lining up though, perhaps only West Coast for a packet of skittles and a home brand fruit box.