Article in sun by Mike Sheahan, saying how good Pagan has been as a coach at carlton.
For all you non believers out there ... who would u rather coach us??? Danny Frawley, Peter Rhode, Peter Scwabb, Garry Ayres, Dean Laidley??? Who??
Bombers exposed. Pagan proves Roos wrong
PAUL Roos told the Herald Sun two weeks ago coaches simply were resources. Like footballs and goal posts.
He was trying to prove the point he and his kind merely help players extract the maximum for their talent.
His point was obvious, but he was grossly simplistic.
Consider Carlton's progress this season, Denis Pagan's second since taking up the challenge of coaching the wooden spooner of 2002.
Consider the change in the application and output of Brendan Fevola from problem child to leading goalkicker in 2003 (63) and third this year (53).
Consider the rejuvenation of Scott Camporeale, a top 10 player a few years ago who got bogged down by responsibility and taggers.
Carlton's transformation is amazing. Say what you like about wins over bottom teams, the Blues went into 2004 with many of us convinced they would finish at the bottom again.
They now sit in 10th place with six wins from 13 rounds.
Unfortunately, their progress may be interrupted if the AFL Tribunal gets to consider the circumstances that led up to Nathan Brown's removal from Telstra Dome early on Saturday night.
"Pavlova" will end up with egg on his face if video evidence of the incident accurately depicted events.
It would be a major setback for the player and his club after 21 goals in three rounds. Wouldn't do much for his Brownlow hopes, either.
But, that's Tuesday's story. As of now, Carlton's roller-coaster ride is exhilarating for a club that seemed to lose all hope late last year.
Even early this year. Carlton lost to Melbourne by 105 points and to St Kilda by 108 four weeks later, yet has won the past three in a row.
Would Roosy's football or goal post sent Fevola to full-back against St Kilda to teach him a lesson?
No, only a tough, proven coach is brave enough to do that sort of thing.
It's highly unlikely Carlton will make the final eight, but this footy club is regaining its self-esteem, hope and anticipation.
Kouta is back, Nick Stevens, Heath Scotland and David Teague have to be glad they made their moves between seasons, and Campo and Matty Lappin will be enjoying their footy like they did in the late 1990s.
Carlton's improvement is no fluke; it is a reflection of one of the most valuable resources in football: a strong, wise coach.
For all you non believers out there ... who would u rather coach us??? Danny Frawley, Peter Rhode, Peter Scwabb, Garry Ayres, Dean Laidley??? Who??
Bombers exposed. Pagan proves Roos wrong
PAUL Roos told the Herald Sun two weeks ago coaches simply were resources. Like footballs and goal posts.
He was trying to prove the point he and his kind merely help players extract the maximum for their talent.
His point was obvious, but he was grossly simplistic.
Consider Carlton's progress this season, Denis Pagan's second since taking up the challenge of coaching the wooden spooner of 2002.
Consider the change in the application and output of Brendan Fevola from problem child to leading goalkicker in 2003 (63) and third this year (53).
Consider the rejuvenation of Scott Camporeale, a top 10 player a few years ago who got bogged down by responsibility and taggers.
Carlton's transformation is amazing. Say what you like about wins over bottom teams, the Blues went into 2004 with many of us convinced they would finish at the bottom again.
They now sit in 10th place with six wins from 13 rounds.
Unfortunately, their progress may be interrupted if the AFL Tribunal gets to consider the circumstances that led up to Nathan Brown's removal from Telstra Dome early on Saturday night.
"Pavlova" will end up with egg on his face if video evidence of the incident accurately depicted events.
It would be a major setback for the player and his club after 21 goals in three rounds. Wouldn't do much for his Brownlow hopes, either.
But, that's Tuesday's story. As of now, Carlton's roller-coaster ride is exhilarating for a club that seemed to lose all hope late last year.
Even early this year. Carlton lost to Melbourne by 105 points and to St Kilda by 108 four weeks later, yet has won the past three in a row.
Would Roosy's football or goal post sent Fevola to full-back against St Kilda to teach him a lesson?
No, only a tough, proven coach is brave enough to do that sort of thing.
It's highly unlikely Carlton will make the final eight, but this footy club is regaining its self-esteem, hope and anticipation.
Kouta is back, Nick Stevens, Heath Scotland and David Teague have to be glad they made their moves between seasons, and Campo and Matty Lappin will be enjoying their footy like they did in the late 1990s.
Carlton's improvement is no fluke; it is a reflection of one of the most valuable resources in football: a strong, wise coach.
