Round 23: the other games. Is it that time already?

[dejavoodoo44]

So the Bombers have finally got around to sacking Rutten.

I find it unbelievable that James Hird's name is being tossed around - at least by the media - as a potential replacement. Quite aside from his involvement in the saga, he's been pretty much out of the game for the last five years or so. And his first stint never rose above mediocre, supplements or no supplements.

I'm not sure that a couple of months sitting next to McVeigh at the Giants really constitutes the kind of body of work on which to base a senior coaching appointment.

Hard to know what I really make of that. Does the job that Rutten did to unexpectedly get them to finals in 2021, mean that he's quite a good coach and that Essendon should have persisted with him? Or does their many insipid efforts this season, mean that they're right to terminate his employment? There's also the possibility that the apparent dysfunction at the club, is more widespread than just the players and coaches. So, is Rutten being punished by management, for a situation that they made worse? Who knows?

And if there's plenty of behind the scenes problems, will that limit the field of prospective coaches who want to come to the club? While there's always be applicants for an AFL coaching job; in this case, there might be a few assistant coaches, who will decide that they're quite happy where they are.

[stevoswan]

Hawks giving the Dogs a run.....only 3 pts down at half time. I feel dirty saying this but....go Hawks! Finally finish off the Fairypups season.

[liz]

So the Bombers have finally got around to sacking Rutten.

I find it unbelievable that James Hird's name is being tossed around - at least by the media - as a potential replacement. Quite aside from his involvement in the saga, he's been pretty much out of the game for the last five years or so. And his first stint never rose above mediocre, supplements or no supplements.

I'm not sure that a couple of months sitting next to McVeigh at the Giants really constitutes the kind of body of work on which to base a senior coaching appointment.

[Mel_C]

Blowout round so far, average margin close to 10 goals even with the Dockers smaller winning margin. I wonder what Sunday will bring.

Hopefully the trend continues and our game is a smashing (in our favour of course). As has already been said we can't be thinking about percentage going into the game. Get the win first.

[giant]

The Lions' performance on Friday was pathetic - it's very difficult to see them winning the flag from here.