Coaches' night

[Rosella]

I know some others were going but for those that didn't here's a quick summary

Matty Scarlett, Josh Hunt, Paul Chapman
Nothing of major interest - Matty Scarlett is actually a funny bloke when he speaks, Joh has yet to get his tool of the week and Paul Chapman thinks Robert Copeland is dirty

Brian Cook - could listen to him for hours
Funny story about his daughter getting married on the last day of the trade - punchline at the wedding speech - "I've lost a daughter but I've gained Brad Ottens"

Plan to increase membership to 36,000 by 2009-2010 when will ask for more redevelopment of KP

How team had developed over years and how if you're team is not winning how you have to get everything else right. Maintain satisfaction levels.

Succession plans for all staff, including himself except for Bomber

Verbal agreement for Tom Hawkins

Steven King - always a gentleman
Nothing too much except for the visit to the children's hospital - which means footballers making fools of themselves. Performed, with Mark Blake and Matt Egan, Nutbush to Achy Breaky Heart. Not a pretty sight apparently (oh, for a tape of it)

Bomber
Felt team got its sparkle back - can usually tell in first 5 minutes of a game how they will go

Instructed Jarad Rooke to hit Robert Harvey as many times as possible in 2 hours - have to keep it simple for him. Jarad never speaks, he just looks at you. He has recently bought a motor scooter, so if you see a motor scooter going along Latrobe Terrace with L plates be careful not to hit it.

Truly excited by Travis Varcoe



Can't remember too much else

 

[Turbocat]

Sounds a great night, shame it was Melbourne based which makes it hard for some to get to but I'll think make a special effort next year.

I took my girls along to thje first Pie night of the year. It allowed them have a few activites oragnised by some players, KK was excellent with the kids. Then afterwards Pies/drinks and a few signatures from the players present which were Rooke,Tenace,Ottens,Milburn,Wojo(quite plesent to talk to) and Gary Ablett. My two were wrapt.

Keep it up Cats , it stuff like this that become life long memories

 

[The Hulkster]

Instructed Jarad Rooke to hit Robert Harvey as many times as possible in 2 hours - have to keep it simple for him. Jarad never speaks, he just looks at you. He has recently bought a motor scooter, so if you see a motor scooter going along Latrobe Terrace with L plates be careful not to hit it.

That great stuff. Jarad Roooke seems to me like the type of bloke who if the coach said i want you to do a handstand when the siren to start the game blows he would just do it. Sounds like a great players to have in the team.

Watch him destroy Buckley tonight.

 

[thehoff]

That great stuff. Jarad Roooke seems to me like the type of bloke who if the coach said i want you to do a handstand when the siren to start the game blows he would just do it. Sounds like a great players to have in the team.

Watch him destroy Buckley tonight.

Certianly is a star! Rooke, Cam Mooney and Matty Egan are my favourite players as you can just see the love they have for the club.

I'm getting 33 on my jumper!

 

[Ricketts]

Motor scooter, Bahahahahaha!!

 

[joolerylovesbigh]

Motor scooter, Bahahahahaha!!

With petrol prices he's a smart man!

Although not sure how one would go in the cold, wet, windy Geelong. I had my scooter accident on a rare Brisbane wet day, was a 4-5 week injury .

 

[Soupy]

Rooke. Toughest player in the AFL.

Im glad hes playing in the midfield alot this year. He deserves it.

 

[Renegade]

sounded good.
I've got the sponsors dinner to go to on wednesday night, i might see if i can get some pics etc and review it.

 

[Turbocat]

Rooke. Toughest player in the AFL.

Im glad hes playing in the midfield alot this year. He deserves it.

Yes but he must learn that not every possesion has to be cm perfect. If he's got the ball from a centre cleance thru guts or great tap work,dont go for too much, just get it in long and strong to the 25M area. Trust the forwards to do their job by giving them a 50/50 before the swamp of players turn up.

 

[Unwritten_Law]

Bomber
Felt team got its sparkle back - can usually tell in first 5 minutes of a game how they will go

Is it not Thompson's job to FIX IT Unbelievable.

 

[Rosella]

sounded good.
I've got the sponsors dinner to go to on wednesday night, i might see if i can get some pics etc and review it.

Would be nice to get a report on functions for those that can't go. I usually go to coaches night and B&F - that's as much as my limited funds can bear.

 

[Rosella]

Is it not Thompson's job to FIX IT Unbelievable.

You can debate that point. Every team goes through flat patches - they different things at training etc. But it happens. Coach can't get out on the field. More up to on field leaders to do something out there.