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I will commend Buckley for the finally stopping cheap goals over the top (albeit 3 years too late), i haven't seen that the last couple of weeks so there has certainly been a change in our defensive structure.
My issue with him is he is so steadfast with his approach over the last few years and not willing to try things, we finally caught a glimpse of him trying something new against GWS, switching Reid forward (pre-meditated) and even throwing Darcy in the ruck in the Final quarter (spontaneous, which i loved), and although Reid didn't set the world on fire it free'd up Darcy, and equaled his career best marks again.
I would love to be a fly on the wall in selection because at times it just makes zero sense to me. (don't get me started on why Gary Pert is on the selection committee)
Playing Cox over White on Anzac Day when it was going to be wet.
Fasolo at CHF this week.
The non Selection of Schaz, even though i think he may be a late inclusion.
Just really odd.
Blair has been deplorable this year, has 1 good game at VFL level and comes straight back into the senior side, has 10 touches and kicks 2, but was playing much higher up the ground so his possession count is a glaringly obvious black mark against his game last week (on top of that ridiculous free kick that allowed GWS the inside 50 and subsequent winning goal). Holds his spot, while Callum Brown tears up the VFL, gets the stock standard, well done young fella.. we'll name you as an emergency just like Daicos. That's not good enough imo.
We were 1 of 3 clubs not to play any debutantes 19 or younger this year. Adelaide were one of those 3 clubs and they have named Jordan Galluci to debut as well as ex Perth Wildcat Hugh Greenwood to play his first Senior AFL game.
Fact is we are 2 and 6, teams don't play finals from that position. It's counterproductive to play Goldsack (as much as i love him) and Blair, when you have Scharenberg and Brown/Daicos in the reserves.
Buckley is a part of the issue in my eyes, but he's not alone in shouldering the blame. We need a ruthless review at the end of this season from top to bottom.
Our list management to allow a depth chart of KPP stock below.
DEFENCE
Reid
Schade
Dunn
FORWARD
Moore
Cox
White
Now we have addressed it slightly in the last draft picking up McClarty/Lynch/McCarthy, only McClarty looks to be a player at this stage.
This should have been addressed 2-3 seasons ago, and the coach has a very active role in this. Usually the process is, Coach says i want this type of player.. Recruiter then goes out and gets the best available or advises otherwise.
I would really like to see less Collingwood people in power positions at the club, i think this mentality of looking after our own is crippling our club. They see everything through Black and White tinted glasses.
We are so far from being a finals contender, so whether Buckley can't devise a game plan that suits our playing group, or whether he doesn't motivate our players or inspire them, or it's just that the planets haven't cosmically aligned for Bucks to have success with the club he has dedicated much of his life to, i really hope he has the testicular fortitude to step forward and say.. This hasn't and isn't working, i'm stepping aside instead of getting a begrudging tap on the shoulder from Eddie and Pert.
Ultimately the Buck stops with the Coach (pardon the pun)
It's sad to see a club legend fail, but he isn't the first and won't be the last. I do think clubs will be a little gun shy on recruiting high profile former players in the wake of Voss, Hird and Bucks.
My issue with him is he is so steadfast with his approach over the last few years and not willing to try things, we finally caught a glimpse of him trying something new against GWS, switching Reid forward (pre-meditated) and even throwing Darcy in the ruck in the Final quarter (spontaneous, which i loved), and although Reid didn't set the world on fire it free'd up Darcy, and equaled his career best marks again.
I would love to be a fly on the wall in selection because at times it just makes zero sense to me. (don't get me started on why Gary Pert is on the selection committee)
Playing Cox over White on Anzac Day when it was going to be wet.
Fasolo at CHF this week.
The non Selection of Schaz, even though i think he may be a late inclusion.
Just really odd.
Blair has been deplorable this year, has 1 good game at VFL level and comes straight back into the senior side, has 10 touches and kicks 2, but was playing much higher up the ground so his possession count is a glaringly obvious black mark against his game last week (on top of that ridiculous free kick that allowed GWS the inside 50 and subsequent winning goal). Holds his spot, while Callum Brown tears up the VFL, gets the stock standard, well done young fella.. we'll name you as an emergency just like Daicos. That's not good enough imo.
We were 1 of 3 clubs not to play any debutantes 19 or younger this year. Adelaide were one of those 3 clubs and they have named Jordan Galluci to debut as well as ex Perth Wildcat Hugh Greenwood to play his first Senior AFL game.
Fact is we are 2 and 6, teams don't play finals from that position. It's counterproductive to play Goldsack (as much as i love him) and Blair, when you have Scharenberg and Brown/Daicos in the reserves.
Buckley is a part of the issue in my eyes, but he's not alone in shouldering the blame. We need a ruthless review at the end of this season from top to bottom.
Our list management to allow a depth chart of KPP stock below.
DEFENCE
Reid
Schade
Dunn
FORWARD
Moore
Cox
White
Now we have addressed it slightly in the last draft picking up McClarty/Lynch/McCarthy, only McClarty looks to be a player at this stage.
This should have been addressed 2-3 seasons ago, and the coach has a very active role in this. Usually the process is, Coach says i want this type of player.. Recruiter then goes out and gets the best available or advises otherwise.
I would really like to see less Collingwood people in power positions at the club, i think this mentality of looking after our own is crippling our club. They see everything through Black and White tinted glasses.
We are so far from being a finals contender, so whether Buckley can't devise a game plan that suits our playing group, or whether he doesn't motivate our players or inspire them, or it's just that the planets haven't cosmically aligned for Bucks to have success with the club he has dedicated much of his life to, i really hope he has the testicular fortitude to step forward and say.. This hasn't and isn't working, i'm stepping aside instead of getting a begrudging tap on the shoulder from Eddie and Pert.
Ultimately the Buck stops with the Coach (pardon the pun)
It's sad to see a club legend fail, but he isn't the first and won't be the last. I do think clubs will be a little gun shy on recruiting high profile former players in the wake of Voss, Hird and Bucks.
Yep, recruiting in the first three years was a head scratcher although I should also point out that I don't have any regrets with those we let go.
Beams, Thomas and Shaw were all unique situations.
Also agree we do need to refresh top management even football manager, we seem to go back to the tried before scenario, no advertising, just appointments.
(Not that I have a problem with Walsh but not sure what he brings to the table in terms of new ideas).

