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You may want to have a look at his results in the VFL/SANFL.
They were horrible
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They were horrible
smasha
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Essendon were Richmonised under Sheedy and then went on to win 4 flags.
Lets see how they go Essendised.
All those Essendon players who are coaching now are a product of Essendon's Richmondisation.
Lets see how they go Essendised.
All those Essendon players who are coaching now are a product of Essendon's Richmondisation.
smasha
It's Time!
too bloody rightEssendon were Richmonised under Sheedy and then went on to win 4 flags.
Lets see how they go Essendised.
All those Essendon players who are coaching now are a product of Essendon's Richmondisation.
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It certainly seems that way, i don't think the mere presence of Hirdy the Messiah will fix everything like the supporters seem to think it will, they never gave Knights a real shot.
That being said Knights' assesment of the essendon list contributed heavily to his own sacking in the end
I am just enjoying the embarrasing display that essendon is making of itself after copping years of abuse and snide remarks about richmond's admin by bomber supporters.
Dons, prepare to be underwhelmed
has shades of richmond appointing bartlett about it and the youth policy, will the bombers have the patiance for the rebuild, i doubt it.
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**** Knighter and **** the supporters who want him back.
Honestly, have never had the appreciation for him as much as everyone else, but hey. He always plays the "hard done by" tag.
I dont want ex Richmond players involved in our coaching (Campbell bad enough). He was a shit coach and got sacked, deal with it. I cant believe Essendon plucked him from the Bendigo Bummers anyway, he must have thought all his Xmas' had come at once.
His strategies were shit. His evaluation of what is a good list is shit. His development of players was shit. And l still cant forget that bitch slap he gave Libba.
Funny, but embarrassing.
NO NO NO ****ing NO. I dont want him near Richmond.
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**** Knighter and **** the supporters who want him back.
Honestly, have never had the appreciation for him as much as everyone else, but hey. He always plays the "hard done by" tag.
I dont want ex Richmond players involved in our coaching (Campbell bad enough). He was a shit coach and got sacked, deal with it. I cant believe Essendon plucked him from the Bendigo Bummers anyway, he must have thought all his Xmas' had come at once.
His strategies were shit. His evaluation of what is a good list is shit. His development of players was shit. And l still cant forget that bitch slap he gave Libba.
Funny, but embarrassing.
NO NO NO ****ing NO. I dont want him near Richmond.
Have you completely forgotten when Knighter gave his heart and soul whilst playing for the RFC? I definately rate him a better player then Campbell. Find the time to watch his footage to confirm his talent, loyalty and committment to the RFC. In saying that, I believe he could successfully own an assistant's position at AFL level!
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Not questioning his loyalty. Not questioning the fact he was talented. I do question his attitude, which at times he overrated himself - as do a lot of other people on here.
He was a shining light in what was some god awful years. It says more about the club than the individual.
Its still a big ****ing NO!
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Ps. we owe Knights nothing. And definitely not a job on out coaching panel.
Time for us to lose the 'happy with mediocrity' tag.
Time for us to lose the 'happy with mediocrity' tag.
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Not questioning his loyalty. Not questioning the fact he was talented. I do question his attitude, which at times he overrated himself - as do a lot of other people on here.
He was a shining light in what was some god awful years. It says more about the club than the individual.
Its still a big ****ing NO!
We are all entitled to opinions and mine is Knights' competency to hold an assistant's roll at, QUOTE AFL Level UNQUOTE!..... If, at any stage he is considered for an assistant's position at Punt Road, so be it, then spit the dummy Wal!
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Knights was always my favourite player growing up. Doesn't make him a good coach though. I hate it when people think that someone will be a great coach because they were a great player. Choose the people who are right for the job.
I actually agree with you guys. Essendon Supporters treated Knights very poorly from the start and never really received the full support IMO. I don't think James Hird back stabbed him, it was more the Board being sick of complaints from Members, daily articles about the club at war with each other ect.
Knighter has and always will have the honour of being part of a RFC team of the century. Any tiger with a shred of decency would have utmost respect for great man. id like to eb the first to suggest his young fella ditches the red and black in favour of a Y&B jumper and when we next WIN the cup knighter will be as much a part of it as any. As far as a job at punt Rd , he has no more claims for one than John Rombotis would...time to move on
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Whats to bet that he already has. Should and when Knighter wishes to return to Punt Road we should welcome him with open arms. Wouldn't it be great if next season we are the team that knocks Essendon out of finals contention, with Knighter helping us with the inside info on them. How sweet would that revenge be for him ?
Think he'd be OK in a development sorta role somewhere. Will probably have himself a stress-free year off.
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Francis Bourke, anyone?Easily my favourite Tiger of all-time, but everything I have read about his time at the helm, despite lifting us to a grand final in 82, says he was a poor coach and poor manager of personnel. Made the call that Bryan Wood was gone (he ended up playing in a premiership at Essendon), oversaw the departures of Cloke, Raines and Taylor and unnecessarily treated Flea Weightman poorly!
He simply wasn't a good coach, but a champion player.
To answer the question, I don't feel sorry for Knights. Had a poor SANFL/VFL record, overrated his list - though probably did well to get them to finals - and it's the nature of coaching. Success is the criteria for an extended career. He walks away well compensated, with pride hurt. He'll get over it!!
As for Hird, I see Francis Bourke written all over him. Zero tolerance for those who were unable to be like themselves - ferocious, courageous, skilled and champions.
