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It was. New guy will be a pudding head floppo.

Port Adelaide my Afl team.A lot of PA fans on Big Footy have been following Subi very closely this year.They knew if Subi won the flag they could get Schowy.But If they didn't win he probably would of stayed at Subi.Ports a terrible side for disposal by foot.And Subis really good by foot.

The problem for any new coach is of course how can you improve a squad that went through 2018 unbeaten and won the Grand Final by 80 points. Big shoes to fill.

I think the new coach will be judged on how many of his premiership colts players can develop into quality WAFL players.

I think the new coach will be judged on wins and losses and whether he can deliver another flag. Developing the colts and ressies is part of the equation but at days end, it's results that count.

He has been handed the keys to a Ferrari, never usually ends well.

Hearing a few things from the playing group which isn't positive. Time will tell....

BC wrote: I'm still struggling to figure it out AR. I reckon there would have been quite a few exAFL assistants licking their lips at the prospect of coaching the best state league team in the country (Xavier Ellis' words not mine) but the club went for a virtual rookie with no senior playing or coaching experience. Obviously the powers that be know more than the rest of us.

BC,

Fear not, a lot of us have stated on many occasions that our Mums could coach $ubi to flags, its about to be tested

oobisoobi wrote: I think the new coach will be judged on how many of his premiership colts players can develop into quality WAFL players.

Oobi,

That won't happen will it, your development or promotion of local players will only come when the well runs dry !!!

BC -- I am unsure what to say about it. -- my thoughts are mostly unpositive, but I will post again later.

BC: I think it is

hubris
the legacy of the undefeated run could also be affecting their thoughts

Having said all that I hope it all works out for the club