Not-a-cluey Clarkson to Adelaide

[Big_Birdy]

Rumour is flying around very thick in Adelaide at the moment that Alastair Clarkson is a chance to coach Adelaide next season.

Personally I dont think there is a chance but thought Id start a thread here anyway in case others have info regarding it.

 

[Eric Blair]

Yep heard this as well from the mouth of a retired port adelaide player.

You may want to go to the adelaide board, they might have more of an idea (then again maybe not)

 

[MisterMarcus]

Is he going to be replaced by that 14 year old boy that coached them for a few games mid-season?

 

[Big_Birdy]

Yep heard this as well from the mouth of a retired port adelaide player.

You may want to go to the adelaide board, they might have more of an idea (then again maybe not)

I has a quick squiz but couldnt find them discussing it.

The rumours are coming from people involved in the SANFL too so perhaps there is something to it.

Would need to be offering over $1 million a year and then some I would have thought.

 

[Big_Birdy]

Is he going to be replaced by that 14 year old boy that coached them for a few games mid-season?

Are you refering to Bolton?

 

[Nelso]

Caro said it on 5AA last week that the Crows are after Clarkson

 

[V_23]

Must be a huge offer, that Hawthorn won't match, for him to consider moving.

 

[pantskyle]

Can't see it. He turned down supposedly a massive offer from WC last year.

Don't think a million would be enough.

 

[Biscut]

I see now! Clarke and Danger met up last week and he must have told danger he's going to be the new coach next year and not do anything silly like signing up with another club.

This is gaining legs!

 

[1990crow]

Can't see it myself but in most cases about 10 years is the optimal amount of time for one coach to be at the helm.

 

[Big_Birdy]

I can't see it either but it definitely sounds like the crows think they are a chance.

Perhaps thats why the pulled the pin on Sando? Clarkson could be trolling them

 

[Rusty Brookes]

The annual "Clarkson to insert club here" rumour. Always in Grand Final week. Went really well last time this rumour.

 

[grizzlym]

Clarkson signed a two year extension earlier this year. Takes him through until the end of 2016.

Not that contracts are `unbreakable, but, well, there is quite a hurdle to jump there.

 

[Tex Support]

As a AFC supporter, I'm just happy we're maybe linked to him...

Years of Trigg can do that to you.

 

[dart]

I'm just happy we're maybe linked to him...

you're just happy to be sitting here?

 

[Tex Support]

you're just happy to be sitting here?

I'm trying hard to think positively (e.g. Adelaide Crows target big name like Clarko), but I'm so used to vanilla type outcomes.

Old AFC way: Take person X who we already pay and give them more work.
New AFC way: Not sure anyone knows what that is yet, but its sounding promising.

 

[tige19]

Why would he want to move to Adelaide? He has a multi million dollar house in Melbournes east and is earning a mill a season already! Unless the crows are going to offer significantly more than what we are paying and give us compensation then there is no chance.

Adelaide is not the most attractive place for a guy to want to go and live in.

 

[BF Tiger]

Hmmm... I don't give any credence to this. But if I was speculating reckon Clarkson would need $1.5 million to even consider moving.

 

[pantskyle]

Clarkson signed a two year extension earlier this year. Takes him through until the end of 2016.

Not that contracts are `unbreakable, but, well, there is quite a hurdle to jump there.

Let's hope Mike Sheahan isn't behind the rumours this time around. Clarko may strangle him to death.

 

[kirky]

Why wouldn't he consider a new challenge especially if he wins the flag this week - would be one of most successful coaches over the past 15 years - 3 flags in 7 years (only Matthews could better with 3 in a row).

Nothing better than to get your teeth into another challenge - plus has lived in Adelaide previously so that isn't an issue and taking over an under achieving squad.

 

[pantskyle]

Why wouldn't he consider a new challenge especially if he wins the flag this week - would be one of most successful coaches over the past 15 years - 3 flags in 7 years (only Matthews could better with 3 in a row).

Nothing better than to get your teeth into another challenge - plus has lived in Adelaide previously so that isn't an issue and taking over an under achieving squad.

He turned down massive money last year from the Eagles and re-signed for two more years earlier this season. Will Adelaide pay the needed 1.5-2m a season to get him to even think about it?

 

[kirky]

He turned down massive money last year from the Eagles and re-signed for two more years earlier this season. Will Adelaide pay the needed 1.5-2m a season to get him to even think about it?

Going to Perth is a whole lot different to going to Adelaide (where he has lived before) - if money was the incentive then he would gave gone to Perth surely if they offered massively - sometimes money isn't the only consideration. What more does he need to achieve at Hawthorn if they win the flag this year? Just saying.

 

[NikkiNoo]

Why would he want to move to Adelaide? He has a multi million dollar house in Melbournes east and is earning a mill a season already! Unless the crows are going to offer significantly more than what we are paying and give us compensation then there is no chance.

Adelaide is not the most attractive place for a guy to want to go and live in.

You do realise that he coached Centrals in the SANFL and then was an assistant coach at the Power when Centrals sacked him as he expressed the desire to coach the State League team the next year and Centrals didn't want that happening. He actually likes Adelaide, has said this before and was happy to stay here long term but other opportunities came knocking.

Oh and we are talking about it over on the Crows board. It's just in the appropriate thread.

 

[pantskyle]

Going to Perth is a whole lot different to going to Adelaide (where he has lived before) - if money was the incentive then he would gave gone to Perth surely if they offered massively - sometimes money isn't the only consideration. What more does he need to achieve at Hawthorn if they win the flag this year? Just saying.

How do you get him to break his two year deal? I don't think the Hawks are going to let arguably the best coach in the league walk.

 

[tige19]

You do realise that he coached Centrals in the SANFL and then was an assistant coach at the Power when Centrals sacked him as he expressed the desire to coach the State League team the next year and Centrals didn't want that happening. He actually likes Adelaide, has said this before and was happy to stay here long term but other opportunities came knocking.

Oh and we are talking about it over on the Crows board. It's just in the appropriate thread.

Yeh he had great success in Adelaide at SANFL level but he is a Melbourne person, living in the east. I just can't see it happening. Take Bolton