KangaBriff
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- Oct 6, 2003
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I am a passionate Kangaroos legends member/fan and it's sorry to see "Hammer" depart Arden Street! He has been a real plus and a valuable asset during his time at North Melbourne. We have lost a technically good footy person who is so well respected by all at the footy club! Our loss is a REAL gain for the Adelaide Crows!
Paul played a huge role in the development of Drew Petrie, Daniel Harris, Corey Jones, Daniel Motlop, Leigh Harding, David Teague & Digby Morrell during his time as coach of the Murray Kangaroos. He had instant success as coach of the Murray kangaroos improving them from near last to within a kick of a VFL Grand Final in his first season and remained a force until our affiliation with Port Melbourne in 2003. He then worked closely with Anthony Stevens, Daniel Wells, Shannon Grant, Brent Harvey, Brady Rawlings, Jess Sinclair, Troy Makepeace, Michael Firrito and many others during his time as Assistant and Midfield Coach under Dean Laidley for the last couple of seasons. Paul can take most of the credit for our 'high inside 50's' forward line entries in the last couple of seasons.
Paul has had previous senior coaching experience when coaching Glenorchy to a flag and Woodville West Torrens to a Grand Final. He played most of his football with Essdendon and Glenelg.
Hammer was always approachable to myself and all other Kangas fans during his time with us particularly at family days, training sessions and members cocktail functions. He would always find time to talk footy, answer all questions and reply to my emails. He communicated so well with myself and my little group of fellow Kangas fans who attended all Kanga Melbourne games. He will be sorely missed and hopefully he'll be able to land a senior AFL coaching role soon despite his a low profile. Thanks for the past 4 years Hammer and good luck with the Crows. The Kangaroos will surely miss you and hopefully you'll return to Arden Street in the future!
Paul played a huge role in the development of Drew Petrie, Daniel Harris, Corey Jones, Daniel Motlop, Leigh Harding, David Teague & Digby Morrell during his time as coach of the Murray Kangaroos. He had instant success as coach of the Murray kangaroos improving them from near last to within a kick of a VFL Grand Final in his first season and remained a force until our affiliation with Port Melbourne in 2003. He then worked closely with Anthony Stevens, Daniel Wells, Shannon Grant, Brent Harvey, Brady Rawlings, Jess Sinclair, Troy Makepeace, Michael Firrito and many others during his time as Assistant and Midfield Coach under Dean Laidley for the last couple of seasons. Paul can take most of the credit for our 'high inside 50's' forward line entries in the last couple of seasons.
Paul has had previous senior coaching experience when coaching Glenorchy to a flag and Woodville West Torrens to a Grand Final. He played most of his football with Essdendon and Glenelg.
Hammer was always approachable to myself and all other Kangas fans during his time with us particularly at family days, training sessions and members cocktail functions. He would always find time to talk footy, answer all questions and reply to my emails. He communicated so well with myself and my little group of fellow Kangas fans who attended all Kanga Melbourne games. He will be sorely missed and hopefully he'll be able to land a senior AFL coaching role soon despite his a low profile. Thanks for the past 4 years Hammer and good luck with the Crows. The Kangaroos will surely miss you and hopefully you'll return to Arden Street in the future!
