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I don't mind the idea of a young coach. The stupid thing was that guys were never given another shot if they didn't excel the first time. One stint perceived to have been unsuccessful and you're done.
It's staggering that Gary Ayers wasn't being considered for jobs over the last few years considering what he managed with Port Melbourne, but people were burned by what he did at the Crows (despite basically compiling the list that Craig took to the top of the ladder in 05/06).
In every other sport in the world it's accepted that a head coach will develop and improve with more time in the role.
It's staggering that Gary Ayers wasn't being considered for jobs over the last few years considering what he managed with Port Melbourne, but people were burned by what he did at the Crows (despite basically compiling the list that Craig took to the top of the ladder in 05/06).
In every other sport in the world it's accepted that a head coach will develop and improve with more time in the role.
It's not staggering at all to me that Ayres didn't get another shot, he may have improved, but he might not have improved as much as was required.
Hinkley had it as a coach from day one, let me assure you. He coaches largely the same way as he did the now defunct Mortlake Footy Club in 1996-1998. That's what is truly great about his coaching. He believes 100% in what he's doing, no mind games, no bullshit, no cutting corners.
