Garlick Resigns...

[cammo78]

http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2015-01-19/simon-garlick-resigns

 

[Scallop Industry Thug]

But...why?

 

[TheHoneyBadger]

Don't know what to think.

Fall guy for the events of October?

 

[dergert]

Wow....

 

[dergert]

This really tops off our offseason.

 

[dergert]

Probably been offered a job at gws.

 

[cammo78]

Don't know what to think.

Fall guy for the events of October?

I'd suggest probably the opposite...he may have wanted to depart at the end of the season, but couldn't due to the McCartney/Griffen situation.

 

[BEaston]

Unexpected.

 

[TheHoneyBadger]

I'd suggest probably the opposite...he may have wanted to depart at the end of the season, but couldn't due to the McCartney/Griffen situation.

I see.

Doesn't seem like all that long ago that his contract was extended.

 

[The Mirror]

How peculiar. I never thought he was much chop at the job, but very peculiar indeed.

 

[Gmod23]

Interesting timing...
Perhaps GWS want to offer him a contract double what he was getting with us.... Tell us that he isn't leaving for money just wants a change.... then have us pay for 3/4 of the contract under our coaching cap! (sound familiar?)

 

[Mofra]

Is he still at the club or off pig-shooting at the moment?

 

[Turtle3]

Hmmm very odd timing given we had a press conference this morning to announce the leadership team.
Not sure what to actually make of him leaving (I thought he was doing OK) but from the outside it just looks like the club might not have expected it.

 

[cammo78]

I see.

Doesn't seem like all that long ago that his contract was extended.

I could be well wide of the mark, however...

Of concern is the lack of "leaving for another opportunity in the corporate world..." or words to that effect...which on further reflection makes it read more like a sacking than a resignation.

 

[Dogs 13]

Hmmm very odd timing given we had a press conference this morning to announce the leadership team.
Not sure what to actually make of him leaving (I thought he was doing OK) but from the outside it just looks like the club might not have expected it.

They always seem to issue a good news story to try to deflect from the bad/controversial news about to hit.

 

[ivan rassmussen]

Something smells here...

 

[ivan rassmussen]

Btw, good work celeveland! (Is your source in the president's office?! )

 

[gangsta deluxe]

Clearly a sacking where they gave him the option of saving face. Its not like he has alternative career options. I'll bet my left nut Gordon has been out headhunting and we will have someone new soon.

 

[timtamWB]

So anyone know who's going to take his place now?

 

[gangsta deluxe]

Lol Gordo never sacks people. He 'resigns' them.

 

[Mattdougie]

I'm hearing this has been coming for a while as Gordon actually spoke to Greg Swann last year to see what his availability was.

Gordon was not at all impressed with Garlick and his inability to make hard calls.

I'm also hearing Gordon has someone lined up from another sport but no idea who or what sport yet

 

[cleveland]

Gordon and the Afl wanted Garlick gone....I'm hearing the afl are placing a ceo in for us

 

[zucvv]

Probably pushed by Gordon, didn't thank his support in the statement.

 

[cammo78]

Let's hope they are making Brian Cook an offer he can't refuse...

 

[lateniter]

Odd timing, given the team leadership announcement. That's not going to stop reports about continuing upheaval at the club.
It's already been reported as "Garlick’s departure continues a tumultuous off-season for the Dogs".
Having said that, I thought Garlick was a lacklustre CEO and needed to be replaced with someone a little more dynamic, so we'll just cop some more flak and move on to greener pastures, hopefully.