Jump to content

Brendan McCartney - Moved to the bench


Watts the matter

Recommended Posts

7 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Mate you're a troll and have no idea what you're even talking about..

Thank you and what about this....

 

14 hours ago, Satyriconhome said:

Check the vision, he is aiways down on the bench, Roos was at the club 2 years ago, the whole set up has changed in that time, why woukd Macca who likes to be close to the action move into the bax, beggars belief.

 

 

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

47 minutes ago, binman said:

Again i wonder about the external communication by the dees. Add this to the growing list of communication blunders (the departure of watts, the camp, the silence after the round 23 pies game, the woeful website etc).

I mean as if in the AFL fishbowl that exists in Melbourne someone was not going to pick this story up (and really it is unbelievable it was a person contracted by the MFC who ran with it). Sheesh.

Comms 101 is to get ahead of stories, which could have easily happened in a casual, informal way. For eg mahoney booking a interview on the weekend  and responding to the inevitable question about how we respond to last weeks game, with an answer like:

 'We have looked at the game as an opportunity to improve all all aspects of how we go about things, including how we can better communicate key messages to our players when the opposition gets a run on. It is easy to forget how young our list is and we have two key leaders in TMac and Jack out so this week we are going to have Macca go back to his role that he played so brilliantly for the last 3 years as a key person communicating directly to players on the bench and conveying messages from the box'

Do we do this? No, instead once again we are reactive and in damage control.

And to be honest comments such as:

'That’s been the change and there isn’t much more to add to it than that.' begs the question 

'well perhaps there is not much more to add but i'm really interested in the bit you are leaving out '

Amateur hour.

Sorry 'binman' but I don't see what the communication issue is here. You're jumping at shadows.

Surely the club don't have to put out a comm on every movement made by anyone within the club.

Clubs continually have people moving between the box and bench, sometimes even the senior coach spends more time on the bench.

It's only a story if Macca is p....off and leaked it. Then it's a staff issue not a comm issue and needs to be sorted internally.

Otherwise it's someone causing trouble about something that's a non issue, again not a comm issue.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

With Macca back down on the bench, he can let the players know that bombing the ball inside forward 50 doesn't actually work. Especially when you only have one key forward who is up the ground most of the time. I'm still astounded that we didn't change our forward entries for the entire game against the Hawks. So much for the secret training in Port Melbourne the other week...

Link to comment
Share on other sites

14 hours ago, Satyriconhome said:

Yes,  that is his Matchday role, he is never in the box, what a [censored] joke and the usual nuff nuffs on here  run with it

 

 

14 hours ago, Watts the matter said:

Saty, I know you think you know it all. 

But this was reported by a Melbourne supporter who does the offical podcast weekly. It was also said with Paul Roos ,who would have knowledge of each persons role within the football department, sitting next to him.

If he says he was in the box the last 4 weeks, I know who I am believing.

 

14 hours ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

I was of the understanding McCartney has been in the coaches box so far this season as he has been assisting Chaplin with backline coaching duties. 

 

14 hours ago, Satyriconhome said:

Check the vision, he is aiways down on the bench, Roos was at the club 2 years ago, the whole set up has changed in that time, why woukd Macca who likes to be close to the action move into the bax, beggars belief.

Thre reason the journo does the podcast is to provide an independent voice so the said same nuff nuffs don't whinge about it being a puff piece

\

 

14 hours ago, Watts the matter said:

I would love for you to show me some vision or direct me to it, of McCartney on the bench in the opening 4 rounds.

Essentially you are saying he has made up this story.

The Brayshaw piece, while a buch of fluff essentially just said Fremantle would be interested in Brayshaw. I don't see how Brayshaw would find that insulting. If you interpreted it differently, that is on you and Angus, not him.

 

 

12 hours ago, Dee Zephyr said:

ThunderousSardonicHarborseal-size_restri

Not 100% sure but is that McCartney between Chaplin and Mahoney? 

Footage provided by  @Lucifer's Hero  a few days ago.

 

12 hours ago, Petraccattack said:

Thats B Mac alright.

 

12 hours ago, Dee Zephyr said:

So Saty is “ On Track “ again with the below.

 

 

5 hours ago, Clint Bizkit said:

This year he has been on the box, in previous years he was on the bench.

 

4 hours ago, jnrmac said:

Yes lets wait for Saty....

oh hang on...

 

3 hours ago, Satyriconhome said:

He's been doing both at various times during the games, the Club always says it tries different things,  the Club has killed the 'story', if there was one in the first place,  honestly talk about feeding the trolls on here

@jnrmac   before the game, find a dark room, have a lie down, you will never last the game, I have spoken privately to a couple of Digs players, nothing but praise for McCartney, and no it wasn't 'supporter talk' , prefer to believe the Bont,  who stated in publicly as well over you

 

3 hours ago, beelzebub said:

Koolaid....get your Koolaid !! :roos:

 

30 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Mate you're a troll and have no idea what you're even talking about..

 

22 minutes ago, Dee Zephyr said:

Thank you and what about this....

 

 

 

Looks like Saty owes an apology to the 'nuff nuffs'.

Once again he is spectacularly wrong. Embarrassing stuff.

Edited by Petraccattack
  • Like 8
  • Haha 1
  • Sad 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

15 hours ago, Roger Mellie said:

Would be interested in the views of  @Leoncelli_36 on this matter 

My view is that I saw McCartney standing with Goody on Sunday at the VFL. There didn't seem to be any ill feeling. I'd say that perhaps there has been some conflicting messages and goody wants control. I will see my club source on Saturday and will see what he has for me.  

  • Like 3
  • Thanks 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

3 hours ago, Satyriconhome said:

He's been doing both at various times during the games, the Club always says it tries different things,  the Club has killed the 'story', if there was one in the first place,  honestly talk about feeding the trolls on here

@jnrmac

So one minute he is never in the box, the next minute he does both during games...? 

Why anybody listens to a thing you say or backs you up in anything is totally beyond me.

  • Like 5
Link to comment
Share on other sites

25 minutes ago, rjay said:

Sorry 'binman' but I don't see what the communication issue is here. You're jumping at shadows.

Surely the club don't have to put out a comm on every movement made by anyone within the club.

Clubs continually have people moving between the box and bench, sometimes even the senior coach spends more time on the bench.

It's only a story if Macca is p....off and leaked it. Then it's a staff issue not a comm issue and needs to be sorted internally.

Otherwise it's someone causing trouble about something that's a non issue, again not a comm issue.

We'll have to agree to disagree on this one rjay. I don't think they should put out comms for every little thing, i think they should have been a little clever and mentioned it in an informal way to manage the 'narrative'

Why - because even if not leaked it would have been noticed during the game that Maccas was not in the box and in the hot house that is the AFL in this town had the potential to become a story. 

And my evidence? It did become a story and Mahoney had to react to it. 

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites


2 minutes ago, binman said:

And my evidence? It did become a story and Mahoney had to react to it. 

That's not evidence 'binman'...

The story or non story (mischief) was not that he had been moved down to the bench.

That's all a comm could have said and it would have been a waste of space and time.

True or not the story was Macca wasn't happy with the move.

What comm would you suggest they should have put out there?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

18 minutes ago, Leoncelli_36 said:

My view is that I saw McCartney standing with Goody on Sunday at the VFL. There didn't seem to be any ill feeling. I'd say that perhaps there has been some conflicting messages and goody wants control. I will see my club source on Saturday and will see what he has for me.  

Sounds all plausible. It could also be just a case of McCartney being more suited to arresting the possibility of players throwing in the towel again at ground level. Appreciate your feedback and anything further that may arise. Cheers

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I choose to believe anything that paints my club in a negative light.

I will also blame this obviously true revelation when we lose tonight.

I KNEW we were in trouble off field and this confirms my view 100%

We are a rabble.

Tigers by 100 points.

 

  • Like 1
  • Haha 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

2 hours ago, bluey said:

Mahoney says it’s vital the club displays our brand of football tonight, what if they don’t, sounds like an ultimatum.

 

2 hours ago, binman said:

Again i wonder about the external communication by the dees. Add this to the growing list of communication blunders (the departure of watts, the camp, the silence after the round 23 pies game, the woeful website etc).

I mean as if in the AFL fishbowl that exists in Melbourne someone was not going to pick this story up (and really it is unbelievable it was a person contracted by the MFC who ran with it). Sheesh.

Comms 101 is to get ahead of stories, which could have easily happened in a casual, informal way. For eg mahoney booking a interview on the weekend  and responding to the inevitable question about how we respond to last weeks game, with an answer like:

 'We have looked at the game as an opportunity to improve all all aspects of how we go about things, including how we can better communicate key messages to our players when the opposition gets a run on. It is easy to forget how young our list is and we have two key leaders in TMac and Jack out so this week we are going to have Macca go back to his role that he played so brilliantly for the last 3 years as a key person communicating directly to players on the bench and conveying messages from the box'

Do we do this? No, instead once again we are reactive and in damage control.

And to be honest comments such as:

'That’s been the change and there isn’t much more to add to it than that.' begs the question 

'well perhaps there is not much more to add but i'm really interested in the bit you are leaving out '

Amateur hour.

 

40 minutes ago, binman said:

We'll have to agree to disagree on this one rjay. I don't think they should put out comms for every little thing, i think they should have been a little clever and mentioned it in an informal way to manage the 'narrative'

Why - because even if not leaked it would have been noticed during the game that Maccas was not in the box and in the hot house that is the AFL in this town had the potential to become a story. 

And my evidence? It did become a story and Mahoney had to react to it. 

I feel a bit sick about this, may be nothing but let’s hope we can put it behind us and not get flogged for it to raise its ugly head again. Who the hell is this Morris guy?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

This is a bit like essendon playing stringer in the midfield and hooker in the forward did not work in round 4 hooker went back and stringer went forward, it worked, you put people where they are  best suit for the team, BM is best suited on the  bench, sometimes clubs try something different and it doesn't work, then they go back to what did work.

Edited by don't make me angry
  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites


1 hour ago, Petraccattack said:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Looks like Saty owes an apology to the 'nuff nuffs'.

Once again he is spectacularly wrong. Embarrassing stuff.

His matchday role has been on the bench, they tried something different, it didn't work, so back to his normal role, no grassy knolls in sight for the nuff nuffs to cling to

The paranoia on display sometimes amuses me, mostly I think it is sheer stupidity

Good try my littke tacker but no, now back under the duvet

Link to comment
Share on other sites

1 minute ago, Satyriconhome said:

His matchday role has been on the bench, they tried something different, it didn't work, so back to his normal role, no grassy knolls in sight for the nuff nuffs to cling to

The paranoia on display sometimes amuses me, mostly I think it is sheer stupidity

Good try my littke tacker but no, now back under the duvet

Here I was thinking this chap might just show some dignity and admit he got it wrong.

After-all, he said McCartney is NEVER in the coaches box.

Unfortunately, and I shouldn't be surprised, he's not man enough.

  • Like 2
  • Haha 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

2 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

Dazzle is in no way a troll.

You were just caught out for making stuff up as you go. Cop it on the chin.

Making stuff up ????  please you do realise this is a publuc forum full of keyboard experts, I have no need whatsoever to explain myself on here, laughable old chap

What I put was correct they were trying a fifferent tack, it dididn't work, nothing to do with a rift, McCartney's tenure at the Dogs etc etc

Did you know thecrwal reason Viney is now banned from the box is that Goody thinks he is malingering?????

Link to comment
Share on other sites

14 hours ago, Dee Zephyr said:

ThunderousSardonicHarborseal-size_restri

Not 100% sure but is that McCartney between Chaplin and Mahoney? 

Footage provided by  @Lucifer's Hero  a few days ago.

Irrespective of who's who, that's a lot of people in the coach's box. I'm not sure if I was senior coach I'd want that many people all trying to advise me. If, however, half or even two-thirds of them are just there to watch and can keep their mouths shut, I could live with that.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

4 minutes ago, Satyriconhome said:

Making stuff up ????  please you do realise this is a publuc forum full of keyboard experts, I have no need whatsoever to explain myself on here, laughable old chap

What I put was correct they were trying a fifferent tack, it dididn't work, nothing to do with a rift, McCartney's tenure at the Dogs etc etc

Did you know thecrwal reason Viney is now banned from the box is that Goody thinks he is malingering?????

You said McCartney is never is the box. You changed your story when footage emerged of McCartney in the coaches box. It’s ok to be wrong, take the hit and move on Saty.

Edited by Ethan Tremblay
  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

3 minutes ago, ProDee said:

Here I was thinking this chap might just show some dignity and admit he got it wrong.

After-all, he said McCartney is NEVER in the coaches box.

Unfortunately, and I shouldn't be surprised, he's not man enough.

Man enough, from heroes who hide behind nicknanes, tough guy, the Club had to [censored] on the fire on an experiment that didn't work, my point, now listen, is that it was in no way a problem as his role had always been on the bench previously

Besides which I can say what I like on here, like some of you more colouful sermons, grow up

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below.
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Demonland Forums  

  • Match Previews, Reports & Articles  

    DEFUSE THE BOMBERS by Meggs

    Last Saturday’s crushing loss to Fremantle, after being three goals ahead at three quarter time, should be motivation enough to bounce back for this very winnable Round 5 clash at Windy Hill. A first-time venue for the Melbourne AFLW team, this should be a familiar suburban, windy, footy environment for the players.   Essendon were brave and competitive last week against ladder leader Adelaide at Sturt’s home ground. A familiar name, Maddison Gay, was the Bombers best player with

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 30

    BLOW THE SIREN by Meggs

    Fremantle hosted the Demons on a sunny 20-degree Saturdayafternoon winning the toss and electing to defend in the first quarter against the 3-goal breeze favouring the Parry Street end. There was method here, as this would give the comeback queens, the Dockers, last use of the breeze. The Melbourne Coach had promised an improved performance, and we did start better than previous weeks, winning the ball out of the middle, using the breeze advantage and connecting to the forwards. 

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons

    GETAWAY by Meggs

    Calling all fit players. Expect every available Melbourne player to board the Virgin cross-continent flight to Perth for this Round 4 clash on Saturday afternoon at Fremantle Oval. It promises to be keenly contested, though Fremantle is the bookies clear favourite.  If we lose, finals could be remoter than Rottnest Island especially following on from the Dees 50-point dismantlement by North Melbourne last Sunday.  There are 8 remaining matches, over the next 7 weeks.  To Meggs’

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons

    DRUBBING by Meggs

    With Casey Fields basking in sunshine, an enthusiastic throng of young Demons fans formed a guard of honour for the evergreen and much admired 75-gamer Paxy Paxman. As the home team ran out to play, Paxy’s banner promised that the Demons would bounce back from last week’s loss to Brisbane and reign supreme.   Disappointingly, the Kangaroos dominated the match to win by 50 points, but our Paxy certainly did her bit.  She was clearly our best player, sweeping well in defence.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 4

    GARNER STRENGTH by Meggs

    In keeping with our tough draw theme, Week 3 sees Melbourne take on flag favourites, North Melbourne, at Casey Fields this Sunday at 1:05pm.  The weather forecast looks dry, a coolish 14 degrees and will be characteristically gusty.  Remember when Casey Fields was considered our fortress?  The Demons have lost two of their past three matches at the Field of Dreams, so opposition teams commute down the Princes Highway with more optimism these days.  The Dees held the highe

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 1

    ALLY’S FIELDS by Meggs

    It was a sunny morning at Casey Fields, as Demon supporters young and old formed a guard of honour for fan favourite and 50-gamer Alyssa Bannan.  Banno’s banner stated the speedster was the ‘fastest 50 games’ by an AFLW player ever.   For Dees supporters, today was not our day and unfortunately not for Banno either. A couple of opportunities emerged for our number 6 but alas there was no sizzle.   Brisbane atoned for last week’s record loss to North Melbourne, comprehensively out

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 1

    GOOD MORNING by Meggs

    If you are driving or training it to Cranbourne on Saturday, don’t forget to set your alarm clock. The Melbourne Demons play the reigning premiers Brisbane Lions at Casey Fields this Saturday, with the bounce of the ball at 11:05am.  Yes, that’s AM.   The AFLW fixture shows deference to the AFL men’s finals games.  So, for the men it’s good afternoon and good evening and for the women it’s good morning.     The Lions were wounded last week by 44 points, their highest ever los

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 3

    HORE ON FIRE by Meggs

    The 40,000 seat $319 million redeveloped Kardinia Park Stadium was nowhere near capacity last night but the strong, noisy contingent of Melbourne supporters led by the DeeArmy journeyed to Geelong to witness a high-quality battle between two of the best teams in AFLW.   The Cats entered the arena to the blasting sounds of Zombie Nation and made a hot start kicking the first 2 goals. They brought tremendous forward half pressure, and our newly renovated defensive unit looked shaky.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 11

    REMATCH by Meggs

    The Mighty Demons take on the confident Cats this Saturday night at the recently completed $319 million redeveloped GMHBA Stadium, with the bounce of the ball at 7:15pm. Our last game of 2023 was an agonisingly close 5-point semi-final loss to Geelong, and we look forward to Melbourne turning the tables this week. Practice match form was scratchy for both teams with the Demons losing practice matches to Carlton and Port Adelaide, while the Cats beat Collingwood but then lost to Essendo

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons
  • Tell a friend

    Love Demonland? Tell a friend!

×
×
  • Create New...