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This wholesale level of change makes me think the Swans have conducted a review in secret as a result of our 0-6 start and are now implementing its recommendations. I wonder if they haven't quietly moved on some of the assistants? Or am I just a wild conspiracy theorist?
Taubert was part time, Big Cox is full time, so we are effectively down part of an assistant coach. I assume Dean will cover part of Dew's role, and part of Taubert's role, with Kirk / Blakey covering the rest.Comment
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Obviously the gathering we saw photos of with Taubo and a gaggle of ruckmen was his whispering farewell.Those who have the greatest power to hurt us are those we love.Comment
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It is intriguing and as sad as it is to see the 'ruck whisperer' go (and I think that was his decision), I'm actually quite excited by all these changes. I have been, like a lot of others here at RWO, preying for dynamic and adaptable game plans and versatility in the coaches box as well as on the field. I also think, in Cox and Johnson, we have brought in some serious talent and experience. Our list has so much talent, we should be dominating like the Hawks did.Last edited by stevoswan; 11 October 2017, 09:29 PM.Comment
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I imagine it's an ongoing process. I don't think there was anything about 2017 that screamed out for wholesale changes, but most organisations understand the need to get fresh blood from time to time and to rotate people around to mix ideas up. And most individuals realise they need a change from time to time, to get new ideas and challenge themselves in different ways.
While the changes this year have probably been more extensive than in past seasons, they're also just part of the ongoing rotation in coaching staff that we've seen over the years.Comment
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Called it, sort of
Probably explains the insta photo from a week or so ago where all the big boys were out having a beer with Taubert
"Fortunately, this is the internet, so knowing nothing is no obstacle to having an opinion!." Beerman 18-07-2017Comment
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I'm sorry not to see Mike Pyke there. I wonder if he'd be considered to replace Taubo given that he came to the game late. He succeeded precisely because he is smart and took on board all that the coaches told him. Anyway he might not be interested. Although I've seen him at games and he has been referred to in some Swans news, I get the impression he has not been involved with the game in a footy/coaching type way. And I seem to recall he moved into finance. Then again he does continue to hang out with a lot of Swans. He was at the NEAFL prelim with Jared Crouch and their families.Called it, sort of
Probably explains the insta photo from a week or so ago where all the big boys were out having a beer with Taubert
Anyway, as regards the larger question of turnover in the coaching ranks, I'm all in favour. I like having Horse as head coach and I'm delighted to have some fresh blood.
And I congratulate the club because I'm sure they facilitated the turnover, although I'm curious about to what degree and how and when. Maybe they just indicated halfway through the season that they were looking at turning over some coaching staff and encouraged all the assistant coaches to consider other opportunities. (Possibly more than expected took this as a cue, but I don't this is a bad thing.)
There's definitely a story to be told here and I'd love to hear it. Not sure who in the media can be trusted to report it well. Probably Andrew Wu is the best we'll do. Most of the heavier hitters don't cover Sydney or have the connections here.All opinions are not equal. Some are a very great deal more robust, sophisticated, and well supported in logic and argument than others. -Douglas Adams, author (11 Mar 1952-2001)
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Maybe Pykey was the one taking the photo.Comment
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I also took this closeup of my 2 favourites. I'm having it framed and put in my bedroom.
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I see that George Stone is joining Dew at the Suns: George Stone & Shaun Hart join the GC SUNS - goldcoastfc.com.au. When did he leave the Swans and what has he been doing since?All opinions are not equal. Some are a very great deal more robust, sophisticated, and well supported in logic and argument than others. -Douglas Adams, author (11 Mar 1952-2001)Comment
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He was working with Roosy at Melbourne. Got a few mentions in Paul?s latest book. Not sure whether he was given the boot by GoodwinComment
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Goodwin seems to have a very different philosophy to Roos. Roos was so much about relationships with his players and treating them right. I can?t imagine Roos treating Watts the way Goodwin has.
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