Important to remember that this was not initiated by those making the complaints.
The fact that they made disclosures in a review initiated by Hawthorn, doesn't mean that they want/need/should go through a trial like process. I can imagine that it could be a bit grueling so can understand...
The only thing making me less concerned is that Harves and Lenny are pretty humble, hardworking types who at least are pretty well qualified and experienced.
If we were bringing in assistant coaches with no experience (Goddard) I would be a lot more concerned.
Body language expert:
Greshman - no smile. Resolute and determined. Expect a big year.
Billings - nervous smile. Worried. Has realised he won't get too many chances.
Marshall - grinning. Prepared for the hard work, wants to be challenged. In for a big year.
Allison - confused. Worried that...
Don't really want to get into the back and forth.
I am aware that male prostitutes exist.
But how many male journos would be referred to as "whores"?
I have never seen that on this board.
I find it distasteful, obviously you don't. Not sure we are going to agree.
How many men are called whores or prostitutes? Would you ever think of using this language for a man? I would suggest that it is pretty clearly "gendered language".
I don't mind you being derogatory, but I think that word usage is a bit distasteful.
Edit: Just to be clear, I am aware male...
Surely.
That present conference was complete amateur hour.
People may not like the decision, but at least it came from a full review of the football department and the press conference was at least professional and took accountability.
I think it's impossible for a club to look amazing after sacking a coach.
Ultimately you only know years down the track if it was the right decision and by then (even if it was the correct call) the media will have forgotten how much they criticized the decision anyway.
You can't run a...
I think it's all about having a transparent process and would have helped Ratten understand the decision.
Otherwise we would have just completely blindsided him. We needed to give him at least a chance to respond.
I watched it and felt reassured that Bassett is the man to lead us forward. I'm curious what the review finds. I thought Bassett was refreshingly honest and tried to answer the questions.
But the media's take is the opposite and if anything he was probably a bit too honest.
Ultimately, if we...
The main thing that has changed between now and when we reappointed him is Finnis moving on and Lethlean becoming CEO.
Was it that Finnis was a massive Ratten supporter and Lethlean wasn't convinced?
Very bizaare.
I feel like there must be more to the story.
Maybe we won't ever know, but something has seriously gone wrong. You don't change your mind on someone that quickly.
There has to be more to it.
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