Psst...Sam....#5 is vacant.
#Justsayin
#Justsayin
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Sure, Sam has had only one year coaching experience. But consider this: What has made Clarko such a good coach? Is it that he had coached previously in a number of different systems that he could draw on all these ideas to come up with his own composite style? Or is it because Clarko is a thinker and does it his way, drawing on whatever he sees that might be applicable?
I tend to think Sam is one of the thinkers. He will not have lost much not having gone to Box Hill or Casey or West Adelaide first.
Adam Simpson went directly from player to Assistant Coach under Clarko. Then directly to WCE. Four years in one system. No VFL, SANFL, WAFL. Studied under one coach only.
I think Sam will do just fine.
I just started cryingLoved listening to Sam break parts of the game down during the grand final recalls on Fox. You can just tell his ability to read the game is at the same level as his ability to think about the game. I have zero doubt that he’ll make a fantastic senior coach and I couldn’t be happier his footy mind is back within the confines of our club.
Interview on the Hawthorn website should be imminent.
Oh my, better not do a skin fold test on Sam! Don't reckon I've ever seen him with the hint of a second chin. Retirement is being good to him.
Sammy midfieldSammy has been confirmed as our midfield line coach.
Oppo analysis sounds like a pretty badass role to me!Yze demoted. Ouch.
And game day. I'd say it actually takes him a step closer to being a senior coach.Oppo analysis sounds like a pretty badass role to me!
How do you figure that?Yze demoted. Ouch.
How do you figure that?
He’s gone from a line coach to an oppo analyst.
Yes, and how to you figure that is a lesser job?He’s gone from a line coach to an oppo analyst.
Yes, and how to you figure that is a lesser job?
Also in charge of match day strategy.
It’s a significant pay cut, generally. Trust me.
When the moon is in the seventh house and Jupiter aligns with Mars.........Sammy has been confirmed as our midfield line coach.
Sure, but it sounds like a better job. A job which opens up more career furthering optionsIt’s a significant pay cut, generally. Trust me.
Great hopes for a second year line coach! Just hope he doesn't step on any toes, but was really impressed with his gameday nous in turning things around during a game. The first match against the Pies the midfield had to be reset after NicNat went down early. Mission accomplished! Then the Pies match in Perth when the Eagles stormed home in the last quarter. Yeo credits Sam's 3/4 time spray, then advice, for the turn around.Sammy midfield
Glass defence
Burns Forwads
Newman Stoppages
Yze - matchday strategy and oppo analysis (new role)