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Sheedy sacked.

When we were in the 4 he was a God, now banished for losing the last few.

Sad end to an incredible era. Hopefully he goes out in style as he deserves.
 
get yourselves down to the Lexus Centre and pick up a membership to a proper club !!!
 
There are too many Essendon old boys (coaches) out there to select from with too much to lose!!!

Thomson, Harvey and Dahiher
 
He might get a job as an assistant at Port Power where he could end his career with a bit more success
 
bigdog said:
There are too many Essendon old boys (coaches) out there to select from with too much to lose!!!

Thomson, Harvey and Dahiher
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O'Donnell might be a shot.

Maybe Hird out of far left field.

Voss can stay away, he's got red hair.
 
petervan said:
He might get a job as an assistant at Port Power where he could end his career with a bit more success
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hehe

poor sheeds...

he did give it his all...
and he training of the next gen of coaches should not be forgotten.
but it was time for generational change.


amazing, 4 coaches gone in 2 weeks.
 
kennas said:
Sad end to an incredible era. Hopefully he goes out in style as he deserves.
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Sorry but how can you go out in style after being SACKED. After putting in 27 years at the club and what has done for footy in general, he did not deserve to be sacked. His contract ran out at the end of this year and he could have simply been told the club will not renew and let the fans give Sheeds a respectfull farewell.

The board was totally disrespectful and as a member the board will not have my support and I hope others feel the same when it comes to voting new board members.
 
Yes, I agree. They could have told him to resign couldn't they? Perhaps he said that he wouldn't so they bit the bullet.

You are right, no style.

I'd like to hear the full circumstances before making further judgement.
 
Have just heard the press conference and feel somewhat better. He wasn't sacked as reported earlier in the morning and will be coaching out the rest of the season, the club will not be renewing his contract.

At least this was more repectful than what happened to the other coaches, which is what you would expect from a loyal servant of the Essendon footy club and a legend of footy.
 

Yes the media headlines left a lot to be desired - thanks Optus "Sheeds Sacked".

Regardless of what you think of Sheeds it is a sad day for the club. He was a "one and only". Apparently Sheeds has said he has known since January. He has been an absolute marvel for Essendon. He has almost single handedly taken the club from being a suburban Melbourne club to a national heavyweight. He has assured the future of the club.

I just hope the announcement gives the players the lift they need to at least make the eight!!

In my opinion Sheeds is still one of the best coaches going around and has done a good job with a very suspect list. If Sheeds was in total charge of recruitment then - yep - he had to go. But gee, the players on the current list, and over the past 3 years have been very ordinary. Have a look at Collingwoods list from last Saturday - quality youngsters all over the place.

Come on Bombers - lift for Sheeds last few games!!

Duckman
 
End of an era for sure, I think he has done well this year with the list they've got can't see anyone else doing a better job. But like duckman said how did this list get into such bad shape?

I bet the Bombers go through at least 3 coaches in the next 5 years now , hard act to follow. The bombers will probably make the finals now:eek3:, wonder how the board will feel then.
 
Life, death, taxes and the Bombers giving up an early lead - the FOUR CERTAINTIES IN LIFE!!

Going to be a tough afternoon without Fletcher and WITH Bradley.
 
Very nice win today. At least it keeps them in the race for another week.

Really showed some spirit, heart and maybe more importantly, some good skills today. If we get Hird and Fletcher back over the next couple of weeks, and with Jetta and Houli in the mix to cover for midfield injuries - who knows...the finals might be possible yet.

McPhee, McVeigh,Johnson,Winderlich and Watson were all outstanding , even Dyson. Lloyd was also good early. As fast as Lovett is, I think Essendon are a stronger side wthout him in it. And it pains me to say it but the side looks good without Jason Johnson, Heffernan and Camporeale. If there are midfield injuries they need to bring in Houli, Jetta and later Davey. Bring these kids on.

Some of Hille's rucking today was exceptional - wasn't his best game "around the ground" but good signs. The defence was brittle at times but remained steadfast at the business end. Lovett-Murray is coming on from injury nicely. Gumbleton had a solid first game and Nash did some great things. Monfries is looking out of sorts (this whole year) - for a player that looked like being the next captain last year.

But I hate to mention it again but.........Kepler Bradley. Will he be cut at the end of the year? Is he worth persisting with? Gave away two goals today and everytime he goes near the ball it seems like it's 50%/50% as to whether it ends in a turnover. He is obviously playing with 0% confidence. Maybe I'm biased but I have been extremely disappointed with his progress over the past couple of seasons. Is he just a late developer or just never going to make it? I'm thinking that Bolton is a better option in big games like today's!!!!

It is easy to get carried away after wins like today but it goes to the argument that Sheedy still has a lot to offer the club. It is just a matter of working on the list. James Hird said during the week that an essential part of being a coach is ensuring that the players want to win for you. He said "Everytime I've run onto the ground I've wanted to win for Kevin Sheedy". Among his many,many other skills and attributes he still has the confidence and admiration of his players. Has the Board made the right decision?

Regards
Duckman
 
Duckman#72 said:
Really showed some spirit, heart and maybe more importantly, some good skills today.
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I must have gone to a different game today, didn't see a lot of skill. But yes they showed spirit and heart. Amd came away with the 4 points.

Duckman#72 said:
But I hate to mention it again but.........Kepler Bradley.
cut.........
Is he just a late developer or just never going to make it?
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Nope. He also got MMM's 3 votes for worst on ground.

Duckman#72 said:
Has the Board made the right decision?
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Time will tell. But I don't look forward to the day that Sheeds is coaching against the Bombers.
 
Love Zn said:
I must have gone to a different game today, didn't see a lot of skill. But yes they showed spirit and heart. Amd came away with the 4 points.
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You better get better seats then, you are missing a fair bit of the game!!

I didn't say they were perfect but don't be such a grouch Lovey. Some of the in and under work around the clearances was the best they have produced this year. Watson and McVeigh in particular were very slick. Some of Hille's tapdowns were brilliantly executed. I admit we get a better view of this at home.

They still have a lot of work to be done on decision making, kick selection and speed. There are times we look very slow and unsure. Scott Lucas insists on bombing his big left footers into the waiting arms of the defenders. Also Ryder looks more hesitant than in his early games this year. But those issues are not "skills" in the general sense.

Their foot and hand skills are 100% on where they were this time last year. Very few dropped marks that were uncontested. And very few kicks that didn't find targets (whether it was the correct option remains another issue). You can't tell me that the performance today was not more polished and skillful one those of the past two seasons for the Bombers. You are more likely to get a certain amount of skill errors in a closely contested game due to the pressure.

Duckman
 
I don't know if anyone was watching the AFL footy show on Thursday night, but they showed footage of Sheedy meeting at the house of the Melbourne CEO. He then spoke of the passion and enthusiasm he would bring to the Demons.

They then switched back to Lloydy and asked him if he'd seen it and as club captain what does he think?

As a supporter it made me sick to watch it, and as was said onABC's Offsiders this morning, "Lloyd was clearly perturbed by it". They also said "It's as if Kevin Sheedy has already moved on".

The boys might have won for their sacked Bomber coach last week but will they win for the new Melbourne coach this week?

I really hope I'm wrong but I think the guys could have a big loss inflicted today.

Duckman
 
Duckman#72 said:
The boys might have won for their sacked Bomber coach last week but will they win for the new Melbourne coach this week?

I really hope I'm wrong but I think the guys could have a big loss inflicted today.

Duckman
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At the moment it is 7 goals to 1 nearing halftime.

You didn't need 2020 vision to see this happening. Never under estimate the psychology in footy.
 
Duckman#72 said:
At the moment it is 7 goals to 1 nearing halftime.

You didn't need 2020 vision to see this happening. Never under estimate the psychology in footy.
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Bad luck Duckman, get that for sacking a coach like Sheedy with the season still to play for. They were/are still a chance for the 8, why the club would do anything to take the focus away from that is stupid imo.

Go the Hawks!!!
 

Aaaaaahhhhhhhhh me old mate Duckman ..... i felt i needed to make comment on this thread now ...... i hope you noted how refrained i've been to date .... hey by the way, good prediction for today's game .... spot on!!

I had to post on here as this weekend signified a milestone in that the Lions leap frogged you guys on the ladder ... hope you guys aren't choking on the dust as we flew past .............(famous last words ... lol)

Seriously though, the Bombers were travelling very well and with the public announcement about Sheeds their focus seems to have gone off playing good football. I think its the worst thing that can happen to a club when off field things interrupt and distract a team that was otherwise going about their business very well and playing good football. Hang in there mate, they WILL bounce back ....

Cheers for now
 
Father Time (as performed by Kevin Sheedy)

Father Time
I couldn't make them wanna play
I couldn't seem to find the words to say
Now I have to live in yesterday

Father Time
I thought that you were on my side
I thought I could keep our dream alive
I thought I could keep them satisfied

Father Time
Grant me just another day
I know I can get the boys to play

Father Time
Don't tell me it's too late
The other coaches - they can wait

Father Time
Only you can turn the page
And close the curtain on this empty stage
Only you can take my pain away.

(with apologies to Richie Sambora)

The next two weeks will be an eye-opener. Facing a resurgent Carlton and Richmond will show where the boys are. Dropped the bundle big time this afternoon. Kev's departure has been a terrible disruption - and it is a distraction to the real problem at Essendon.....the poor performing players. The best players Essendon have are aging and the player depth within the club is probably the weakest of any in the AFL. The whole club including recruiters, scouts and management need to take responsibility for that. Accountability for where Essendon find themselves at the moment shouldn't end with Kev's head.

I don't know where we are ..........except 13th with a coach that will not be there next year.

Duckman
 
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