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This would be more appropriate in the malaise and mediocrity thread, but since it got closed late last night (not sure why, think its evidently topical atm) will put it here.
The more I think about it, the more it makes sense for the club to encourage Chris Scott to explore any opportunity with the Suns. It would give the club a chance at some fresh people and ideas in all key posts. Hocking is headed to HQ in a few weeks, Cook has signalled its likely his last year in '18, so there is a chance to refresh across the board. To give new people a clean slate. Cook could start the transition process in earnest, and the club could start looking for his successor.
I would cull all the coaches except Scarlo and Boris. Yes, even Lloyd. I have always been skeptical of him, and think he's a significant influence on the way we play. Too much of how we play now seems strikingly Freo and Lyon like. The over-coached, overcomplicated, uber-defensive, guarding the grass structure we employ, with the accompanying lack of focus on skills and inventiveness. It seems very Freo-esque to me. And its come to the fore in these last 2 seasons since his arrival. We actually haven't been too bad to watch under Chris for the most part, but I suspect plenty of that was attributable to the leftovers of a Golden Generation who were ingrained in taking risks, and playing with instinct.
If we could start afresh I would seriously look at something like getting Brendan McCartney in again. Give him a guaranteed 3 year tenure, and let him bring in some of the 7-11 guys as assistants and development coaches, with a view to grooming a successor in time. His development focus is exactly what we need for so many across our list. He's a straight-shooter, proven teacher and has an uncomplicated footy philosophy. I think he would've learnt plenty from his first senior experience that will hold him in good stead second time around.
Thoughts?
The more I think about it, the more it makes sense for the club to encourage Chris Scott to explore any opportunity with the Suns. It would give the club a chance at some fresh people and ideas in all key posts. Hocking is headed to HQ in a few weeks, Cook has signalled its likely his last year in '18, so there is a chance to refresh across the board. To give new people a clean slate. Cook could start the transition process in earnest, and the club could start looking for his successor.
I would cull all the coaches except Scarlo and Boris. Yes, even Lloyd. I have always been skeptical of him, and think he's a significant influence on the way we play. Too much of how we play now seems strikingly Freo and Lyon like. The over-coached, overcomplicated, uber-defensive, guarding the grass structure we employ, with the accompanying lack of focus on skills and inventiveness. It seems very Freo-esque to me. And its come to the fore in these last 2 seasons since his arrival. We actually haven't been too bad to watch under Chris for the most part, but I suspect plenty of that was attributable to the leftovers of a Golden Generation who were ingrained in taking risks, and playing with instinct.
If we could start afresh I would seriously look at something like getting Brendan McCartney in again. Give him a guaranteed 3 year tenure, and let him bring in some of the 7-11 guys as assistants and development coaches, with a view to grooming a successor in time. His development focus is exactly what we need for so many across our list. He's a straight-shooter, proven teacher and has an uncomplicated footy philosophy. I think he would've learnt plenty from his first senior experience that will hold him in good stead second time around.
Thoughts?

