Cazzesman wrote:
Would not surprise me in the slightest.
Not a bad resume'
Clarkson proteges
A number of Alastair Clarkson's assistants have gone on to coach at senior level in the AFL.
Damien Hardwick, Richmond (2010–present, 2017, 2019 and 2020 premiership coach)
Todd Viney, Melbourne (2011 caretaker coach)
Leon Cameron, Greater Western Sydney (2014–present)
Adam Simpson, West Coast (2014–present, 2018 premiership coach)
Luke Beveridge, Western Bulldogs (2015–present, 2016 premiership coach)
John Barker, Carlton (2015 caretaker coach)
Brendon Bolton, Carlton (2016–2019)1
Chris Fagan, Brisbane Lions (2017–present)
Brett Ratten, St Kilda (2019 caretaker coach, 2020–present)2
1 Bolton returned to Hawthorn soon after his tenure as Carlton coach ended in round 11, 2019.
2 Ratten had previously coached at Carlton between 2007 and 2012 before joining Hawthorn as an assistant coach in 2013.
Great question that has been thrown around here and in the media. If Clarkson came, would Bolton come with? I think he would. I doubt he likes the 'Unfinished Business' on his CV.
Regards Cazzesman
That shows to me whoever picked the Assistants did a great job. Not all, but some.
Maybe some of them were the reason Clarkson was successful, moreso than what Clarkson bought to the club. ie good recruitment.
Some of those names got jobs because they were part of the successful team at Hawks, similar to what happened to Collingwood's Assistants after 2010 Flag and Cats too after their flags. Men in demand because of the perception they have IP to unlock the secret to winning a flag. Obviously 3 of them had what it takes.
Just sayin', like you are.