Delisted GM, Football - Dan Richardson - Club confirms, has been sacked, 29/10

[ant555]

Adrian Dodoro wins again ...........

 

[TheGrizz]

What i dont get is that i thought as a club we were pushing this 'shape up or ship out' mantra and focusing on improved standards and team-centric approaches which was grinding on senior players.

From all the media intel this was being pushed mostly by Rutten and Richardson and approved by Brasher. What the hell happens then?

Have the senior players used leverage to push back and won out?
Has the clubs favourite child Dodoro gotten sick of Richardson overruling him on list management decisions (Shiel trade, possibly Daniher last year)?
Did Xavier feel threatened that past decisionm making were affecting his influence.

I have no idea about any of the above questions but to sack Richardson now - with all the messaging the club has done re how we will operate moving forward - seems remarkable, and totally in contrast to the fact Richardson and Rutten were the ones pushing this new direction.

In short. I have no idea what the **** is going on anymore.

 

[Bunk Moreland]

Bizarre. But that’s Essendon.

 

[Bunk Moreland]

The Hun reporting he’s the first casualty of a sweeping review by Brasher.

But it’s the Hun, so likely bullshit.

 

[boncer34]

Well not upset in that we've had far worse news during this period (eg: Saad leaving).
This announcement simply doesn't bother me in the slightest.

Yeah but why? What makes you think it's not a problem?

 

[Phone]

imagine Hird comes in as head of football.

But I like to imagine good things happening.

 

[citizen-erased]

Can't say i'm surprised or disappointed.

GM of dept that has really underperformed the last 3 years.
Fingerprints on the Shiel & Daniher trade decisions.

chalk one up for Brasher. This is the level of accountability i like to see.
Dodoro surely on thin ice this trade period.

 

[Maddogm]

The Hun reporting he’s the first casualty of a sweeping review by Brasher.

But it’s the Hun, so likely bullshit.

that's mentioned in the Age article as well (in the form of "It comes as ...")

 

[Fridge16]

I have no idea if he was good or no good but I am happy to see change for the sake of change. Can't be any worse can it!

 

[Mr Mojo Risin]

What's most shocking is usually these things are orchestrated to say person X has resigned for an opportunity outside of football or something. To clearly say sacked suggests it was messy in some form. I guess we'll find out how the club frames it to get an idea on that.

Timing is interesting and makes me wonder if they have lined up someone like Balme or Lyon and want it all confirmed and done before they go elsewhere.

 

[Lore]

Can't say i'm surprised or disappointed.

GM of dept that has really underperformed the last 3 years.
Fingerprints on the Shiel & Daniher trade decisions.

chalk one up for Brasher. This is the level of accountability i like to see.
Dodoro surely on thin ice this trade period.

I agree, but this is really, really awful timing.

 

[rumply]

What's most shocking is usually these things are orchestrated to say person X has resigned for an opportunity outside of football or something. To clearly say sacked suggests it was messy in some form. I guess we'll find out how the club frames it to get an idea on that.

Timing is interesting and makes me wonder if they have lined up someone like Balme or Lyon and want it all confirmed and done before they go elsewhere.

Yep, there's something in the works for sure.

 

[TheFrenchCut]

What's most shocking is usually these things are orchestrated to say person X has resigned for an opportunity outside of football or something. To clearly say sacked suggests it was messy in some form. I guess we'll find out how the club frames it to get an idea on that.

I would guess that they wanted it to look like the club is actually making moves and Brasher is in control. As we've seen on here, fans want change (though this might not have been the change they've been asked for).

 

[citizen-erased]

I agree, but this is really, really awful timing.

or perfect given his performance on Shiel & Daniher.

 

[Runk]

Yeah but why? What makes you think it's not a problem?

I trust the process that's led to this decision. Brasher did state he was looking at all areas of the club and I'd imagine this is one he saw a need for change.
Why? Do think it is a problem?

 

[srobbo]

Good start, now get rid of Campbell & Dodoro while you’re at it Brasher. Total revamp required from an exec level.

 

[bonddm]

Adrian Dodoro wins again ...........

 

[DallasCrane316]

The Hun reporting he’s the first casualty of a sweeping review by Brasher.

But it’s the Hun, so likely bullshit.

The most recent email from the club indicated that the review and interviews were happening and would be continuing.

 

[fairbump_playon]

0/10

though admittedly you don't have a strong platform after yesterday's higgins no-brainer

 

[ant555]

Can't say i'm surprised or disappointed.

GM of dept that has really underperformed the last 3 years.
Fingerprints on the Shiel & Daniher trade decisions.

chalk one up for Brasher. This is the level of accountability i like to see.
Dodoro surely on thin ice this trade period.

Shiel yes . Daniher no.
Daniher decision was all Adrian and the board.
The Shiel trade is not a bust yet.

The simple fact is he and Dodoro do not play well and Adrian has more friends.

Not sure how great this will be. But getting in someone new may not be a bad thing.

 

[DapperJong]

though admittedly you don't have a strong platform after yesterday's higgins no-brainer

shoosh

 

[the PILL]

At this stage I'm thinking it's about time we send in the reality TV crews.

We truly have got a s̶hit show on our hands here.

 

[Bunk Moreland]

I agree, but this is really, really awful timing.

Timing suggests somebody from Geelong or Richmond coming in.

 

[owen87]

Someone on Blitz saying the current word is Simon Lloyd (Geelong)

Has the resume for it, and in the write-ups about North looking for a coach, he's said he's pursuing the Administration pathway, not Coaching.

 

[windyhill]

At this stage I'm thinking it's about time we send in the reality TV crews.

We truly have got a s̶hit show on our hands here.

Comedy club. Trying to outdo norf