Justin Leppitsch Sacked

[who_let_the_dogs_out]

lol. so they might pick another ex player. these guys are incrediable

"The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result" Albert Einstein

 

[Boxhead_31]

Would have to be a Ratten coach, Balme footy manager hire wouldn't it?
Anything less would be setting them back once again.

 

[JeffDunne]

After watching that press conference the obvious question is who would sign on to work for these clowns?

 

[Stevi_Tigers]

ray charles could see this coming. so who will the afl pay to take over just like they got melb roos

 

[SilentHunter_]

The AFL will choose the coach for them.

 

[Jeremias]

Not surprising. Feel sorry for him but this was always on the cards.

I'm not sure Brisbane could have handled this worse, though. Leppa found out over the phone and the players were informed via email?

Amateur hour.

Will be very interesting to see who they appoint.

 

[Rodney Dangerfield]

Who would have wanted to take over as dogs coach a couple of years ago? Terrible onfield, coach sacked, captain walked, senior players wanting out...

A lot can change with the right appointment.

This is worse. They can't take a trick Leppitsch never had a hope.

 

[Sando22]

this is a shambles. the players were emailed about Leppa being sacked (Swann thinks)

Horrible.
Looks like Swann just enjoying the holiday up there!

 

[who_let_the_dogs_out]

McCartnety did all the hard work. Got pushed and now Bevo is just taking the credit. Same thing will happen at Brisbane

Yes and no. McCartney from all reports was a great teacher, definitely instilled a contested ball-winning attitude. Hopeless matchday tactician though. Was completely outcoached in a lot of games.

 

[Jade]

... in a move that surprises nobody.

Lions are in deep deep trouble.

The coach is the least of their issues. That club needs a knock down rebuild.

 

[Damon_3388]

Not saying he shouldn't move on, but given the same playing list with the same injuries, I doubt any other coach would have done much more this year.

 

[Jade]

Yes and no. McCartney from all reports was a great teacher, definitely instilled a contested ball-winning attitude. Hopeless matchday tactician though. Was completely outcoached in a lot of games.

Great man on man coach IMO. All players that dealt with him at Essendon that I spoke to about him had high praise.

Seemed to be lacking the bigger picture though.

 

[Mofra]

The coach is the least of their issues. That club needs a knock down rebuild.

Their facilities are terrible, if the AFL really want to offer assistance they could mask it as an "infrastructure investment" and get the football department and training facilities at least near each other. They need help and it's not great for football to have the Lions in the bottom four for the better part of a decade with no light at the end of the tunnel.

 

[HairyO]

Aker could come back as Captain Coach.

 

[Marmozet]

Always going to happen but I do feel for Leppa there was only so much you could expect him to do with what he had.

 

[my name was taken]

You mean conceding 130ppg was a bad thing? Tickle me intrigued.

 

[Damon_3388]

I imagine you get a lot of ladies wet with this level of pedantry.

I want to hear him describe that experience of wetness.

 

[Walter H White]

Gary Ayres: you've got your Rockliffs, your Zorkos, your Schaches, your Hanleys, your Hipwoods..

Christ, surely one is enough. If there were two Mathieson's I think the earth would sink into an apocalyptic rapture.

 

[Dan]

I wonder if this announcement will fast-track things at punt rd....

 

[Geary Is GOAT]

Bob Sharpless is a spineless campaigner. Spent the whole time trying to shift responsibility to fit his narrative.

 

[iBeng]

Christ, surely one is enough. If there were two Mathieson's I think the earth would sink into an apocalyptic rapture.

Good.

 

[GumbyRules1]

Who would have wanted to take over as dogs coach a couple of years ago? Terrible onfield, coach sacked, captain walked, senior players wanting out...

A lot can change with the right appointment.

There was a lot more talent on the Dogs list then is on the Lions. I cant see us getting out of the bottom 4 for a couple of years.. I think we would be short odds to get the spoon next year.. There isnot a lot going for the Lions at the moment. From talking to a lot of members last month a lot are out for next year..

 

[Balony_pony16]

Not saying he shouldn't move on, but given the same playing list with the same injuries, I doubt any other coach would have done much more this year.

Coach change can do wonders still IMO, and if the players return for preseason and new coach is in with fresh ideas & programs then it can only help lift the energy amongst the group. Next is some funding to improve facilities

 

[Frank Gallagher]

Hope brissy have learnt their lesson and get a non favourite son as their new coach.

In fairness, they haven't tried a favourite son who isn't a Ranga.

 

[craigvn123]

Not really a surprise, but I feel for Leppa and family. Unless the AFL address the fundamental issue that the market for AFL in Queensland is 20-30 years from being sustainable then the next coach will meet the same fate, with Gold Coast following closely behind.