If you were going to Sack him you do it at round 6 or 7 when something constructive could come out of the season . Sacking him now would rob us of two first round draft picks.

He is doing what he is being told to do - just let him finish the year off and watch the kids and don't worry about the result

We have 8 games left

3 are interstate - we have won one of our last 22 on the road
4 are against sides competeing for the last spots in the 8
and 1 is against the team that just beat us with 8 players out

Cant see us winning any regardless of who was coaching us but we dont want to risk a spirited performance under a temporary coach

QFT,

I can't understand why people don't see this.

Maybe its the Generation Y syndrome.... you know.... I want it, and I want it now!

get a grip people, Pago will NOT be coaching next year, now is not the time to sack him... let him see out the season and give us a priority pick.

I think it was mjonc who mentioned Fev's meeting with DP this morning did not last long - any idea how long it did go for and who is your source please?

QFT,

I can't understand why people don't see this.

Maybe its the Generation Y syndrome.... you know.... I want it, and I want it now!

get a grip people, Pago will NOT be coaching next year, now is not the time to sack him... let him see out the season and give us a priority pick.

on the heraldsun website, it said, fev had dropped in to the recovery session this mornin for bout 20 mins where he spoke to Denis.

Thanks Fevolution - you would think a longer chat would have been the order of the day.

Agree!

Gee, I'm feeling a bit out of it here.

Its well known that I've been critical of Pagan since day one but I've been really happy with the last week or so.
Plenty of kids came into the side this week, we seemed willing to throw the ball around and be creative and most importantly, we made a stand with a couple of senior players which was well overdue! (Fev, Red and Ackland)

Who gives a rats bum about the result?
I want development. Gametime and exposure for the kids.
Give me a competitive effort with kids every day over close wins with has beens in the side.

I suspect its Icke and Swanns influence but the recent decisions are well made in my opinion.
Denis' days are numbered obviously but at least he's doing the right thing and going out playing kids.
I'm happy for that approach to continue whilst we look for a successor.

Most importantly, be smart in our approach for a replacement.
Forget the "get Voss" crap.
Put a comprehensive and exhaustive process in place and get the best candidate.
If that happens to be Voss, fair enough but lets not be starstruck in our approach.

losing to the 15th placed side that is missing neitz,green,bruce,bell,yze,wheelan, and more just about says it all. The bloke haslost the support of the players, the board and the supporters.get rid of DP tmrw morning. thanks for nothing.

The move of waite to the backline in the 3rd quarter was the worst tactical move of the year. Please explain our forward line stucture today to me!

Whats the chance of inviting Denis to come along and having a read of some of the posts here on TC?????.

Maybe then, he might realise what the local supporters think of him and be the push that is needed for him to do a Neale Daniher and leave graciously!!!!!!

that sounded gay...

Did I miss something on page 8?

Who would play FB and CHB: answer Setanta (FB) and Setanta (CHB)
What was going to happen in the ruck: Setanta to play ruck
Forward set up, including CHF: Setanta (CHF) and Setanta (FF)
What kind of game plan we were going to use: Setanta gets the ball, kicks to Setanta who goes long to Setanta (in a 3-1) contest who marks and kicks into the man on the mark, before Setanta applies a crunching takle, Setanta is awarded a free kick and duly slots the goal. Setanta then engages in joyful celebrations.

So the critics out there should pull their heads in. Denis does have a game plan, and his name is Setanta

There you go Siegfried, questions answered. I don't know what your dad was on about

I believe Pratt made it clear at the weekend that Dennis was 'gawn' at seasons end. Lets hope it is done with dignity and not the usual decapitation that accompanies coach sackings.

Gee, I'm feeling a bit out of it here.

Its well known that I've been critical of Pagan since day one but I've been really happy with the last week or so.
Plenty of kids came into the side this week, we seemed willing to throw the ball around and be creative and most importantly, we made a stand with a couple of senior players which was well overdue! (Fev, Red and Ackland)

Who gives a rats bum about the result?
I want development. Gametime and exposure for the kids.
Give me a competitive effort with kids every day over close wins with has beens in the side.

I suspect its Icke and Swanns influence but the recent decisions are well made in my opinion.
Denis' days are numbered obviously but at least he's doing the right thing and going out playing kids.
I'm happy for that approach to continue whilst we look for a successor.

Most importantly, be smart in our approach for a replacement.
Forget the "get Voss" crap.
Put a comprehensive and exhaustive process in place and get the best candidate.
If that happens to be Voss, fair enough but lets not be starstruck in our approach.

Josh Kaplan gave an update on pg 8.

Seems he was off the mark this once, so its probably not relevant anymore.