I'm not at all fussed with the cliches. Sheesh, he's got a pair of deuces, he needs to bluff a bit.

Everything I've seen and heard stamps him in my book as a leader.

I love that he tries to always remain calm in the box. It makes no sense for a senior coach to be telling his players one thing, then behaving like a rabid fan in the box (read the Scott twins). I hate seeing it. Reminds me of the Godfather quote "don't ever let anyone outside the family know what you are thinking".

As mentioned above, I agree, he oozes that ability to level and reprimand players with just a look, or by simply not saying anything.

We've got many years to go, but I'm pretty damn happy that just like Cripps, he's ours.

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Everything before the word "but" is horseshit - J Snow

I have seen him lose it in the box a number of times.
If there is one thing that doesn't work in any form of life is that if you are going to make statements and slogans you need to pretty quickly back them up with actions and substance.
You only have to look at our political scene to see this

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If you allow the Government to change the Laws in an emergency
They will create an Emergency to change the Laws

The slogans are about simplifying the message. This is stage 1 in turning around our culture, improving the focus for the players etc..
I suspect there will be a couple of new slogans for next year.
There is probably a whole lot more behind each slogan. But the slogan helps maintain focus.

It helps when you have to make split second decisions in the heat of battle on the field not to have a million, nuanced thoughts and processes in your head.

Of course, this should ultimately translate into better on field performances - but that goes for everything we are doing from recruitment, to key off-field appointments, to player development, to facilities etc... all should ultimately show up on the scoreboard.

I hope we go after Sam Mitchell once he retires. Speaks very well and understands the game.

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"I'll tell you what I didn't do;
I never injected anyone."
AD 3/3/14

yep slogans never work...ever...no really....

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This type of slight is alien in the more cultured part of the world - Walsh. Its up there with mad dogs, Englishmen and the midday sun!

Stop the Goats!

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“When a clown moves into a palace, he doesn't become a king. The palace turns into a circus.”
Turkish Proverb

I reckon this is a big chance given our history.
Only trouble is, we'll given him a 5yr deal on $700k and plonk him on the wing...

'The Blues are better at Princes Park'

get caracella or eagan or leppa at the club

No Bolton, no Hawthorn.

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The only way for some people to understand is for them to be on the receiving end

Left wing moralists
In self serving denial
They shit me no end

RIP Charlie Kirk (was/were)

For what is worth, and it may not be much, terry Wallace credits Leppa with turning rance into a good player. Thinks he would be a good backline coach.

I wasn't aware we were making changes to the coaching panel. Who's leaving ?

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Good point however my nomination would be Hodge before Mitchell. As much as Hodge may be disliked by the way he goes about his "unsociable" football, he demands respect and is similar to having a coach on the ground.

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That’s not a political statement — it’s a harsh reality, and we must act,” she said. “He is a clear and present danger to the things that keep us strong and free. I support impeachment.”

Barass on BF reckons Bartel may become our skills coach if he retires.

That would certainly test his patient, reasonable demeanor!

EDIT: And again
https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/ ... t-47179893

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WADA medical director Dr Alan Vernec describes Essendon* FC drug case as biggest scandal in team sport the world of sport has seen. #WC2WB

#GUILTY

https://twitter.com/CarltonFC/status/792902911235727360

Charlie Curnow looks taller than Weiters...

If he does get the required fitness to play midfield then wow

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We are Carlton, @#$%&! the rest !!!!!!

1AW back in as a development and integration coach.

http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2016-10-31/1aw-returns

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This is generational trauma, Dad.

I like it, more development staff the better and he certainly set high standards on the training track.

Great news...and he can still flog most of them in the time trial for years to come.