Wondering if the timing of the Barker extension had anything to do with the impending sacking of Eade
News John Barker resigns - Post #447
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They couldnt wait 2 weeks? FMD amateurs
Barker, and many other assistant coaches would have a clause in their contract allowing them to walk if they were given a senior coaching gig at another club.
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Ahh I think Barker would be a great fit for them! Deserves a senior gig
When it's about protecting the cattle from rustlers it's a very sound decision.
Did you know cattle rustling is known as cattle duffing in Oz?
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Not sure who to tip now? I can't bring myself to back Brisbane
No doubt about that, was suggesting it more on the basis of commercial compensation
I think there is a rule that all Assistant Coaches need to be notified by 01 August whether they will be kept for next season so timing is logical. Carlton obviously want him and he wants to stay unless a senior job comes along.
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I am shocked to be sitting here
not sure I can see how Barker could get the job.. the AFL would clearly want their love child (beside GWS) to have the best chances and getting an Assistant coach who has been with a lowly Carlton for a number of years and had a few games senior experience under his belt, who has also been passed on for the role at Brisbane.
If I was the AFL I would be begging Ratten to come in... proven he can coach his own team... AFL will pay for the necessary resources he lacked during his tenor at the blues. Plus has been at a successful long stint at Hawthorn and has learnt heaps more... perfect candidate... in fact I would almost wish if Bolton doesn't succeed with us within the next couple of years that Ratts would come back and coach us again.
If I was the AFL I would be begging Ratten to come in... proven he can coach his own team... AFL will pay for the necessary resources he lacked during his tenor at the blues. Plus has been at a successful long stint at Hawthorn and has learnt heaps more... perfect candidate... in fact I would almost wish if Bolton doesn't succeed with us within the next couple of years that Ratts would come back and coach us again.
Barker is obviously rated in the industry, which can mean you are really good at your job, or it can mean you are a good bloke who is ok at your job.
From the outside looking closely on, i just want Carlton to be rid of the s**t era we cultivated in the Club culminating from the leadership of Sticks as Pres, Swan as Ceo and leadership of the likes of Whitnall, Stevens, Fevola, Scotland etc....a teenage Bryce Gibbs in leadership group
I truly would be happy going into next year without Barker, without Gibbs...and importantly without Murph as Captain.
It is Bolton, Docherty and Cripps' Club from 2018.
I hope.
From the outside looking closely on, i just want Carlton to be rid of the s**t era we cultivated in the Club culminating from the leadership of Sticks as Pres, Swan as Ceo and leadership of the likes of Whitnall, Stevens, Fevola, Scotland etc....a teenage Bryce Gibbs in leadership group
I truly would be happy going into next year without Barker, without Gibbs...and importantly without Murph as Captain.
It is Bolton, Docherty and Cripps' Club from 2018.
I hope.
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I believe that Barker will get the nod at GC17 and the AFL will arrange for him to get a senior mentor to guide him for the first couple of years. I hope that we (Carlton) suggests to him that he can take Capuano with him.
Then it really will be Boltons' team.
Then it really will be Boltons' team.
Thought the exact same thing today when I did the AFL.com.au Poll http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-08-08/who-will-replace-rodney-eade-at-the-suns
I genuinely hope for the Suns sake they don't take him. Has continued disaster written all over it.
I've never met the man or spoken to him but whenever I see him on TV or hear him on radio, he never ever gives me a sense of optimism or positivity. He doesn't come across as someone you'd want as your senior coach so if GC want to appoint him then that is their prerogative as they will be way better equipped to make a judgement call.
If he does leave, it may be a bonus in that we will have the opportunity to bring in a new face with new ideas and enthusiasm.
If he does leave, it may be a bonus in that we will have the opportunity to bring in a new face with new ideas and enthusiasm.
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Let me try and help - Barker is not our forward line coach, he is our stoppage coach. People are criticising his ability to coach his line, therefore Silvagni and Casboult kicking for goal holds no relvance to the current discussion.
Not in agreement either way, I just like clearing the air.
Now, let's discuss Barker's historical track record...
If barker gets the GC head coach job... Who should be our main target for our midfield/ stoppage assistant coaching role, to take over from Barker.
Left field thought. How would Dale Thomas go? Or if coaching is his ambition is it better for all if it was at another club?
Left field thought. How would Dale Thomas go? Or if coaching is his ambition is it better for all if it was at another club?
Still totally confused by all this....I just don't see it, everyone he's touched has turned mediocre. However, it's clear he's rated by people who know way more about footy that I do.
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Ratten would be a far better coach the second time around, he would be further removed from the players and will have learned a massive amount through the time he has spent at hawthorn.
