Brodlach wrote:
No doubt they would be fantastic ATM, my point was at some point they have to get some new blood in as these blokes are in their 60’s and 70’s.
Times have changed, players attitude have changed.
Absolutely, but why is age a barrier, surely the more experience you have in this field is more important than your birth certificate?
Plus :
1) They understand the Port Adelaide Football Club like few others would
2) They're part of organizations not individuals working alone ( they're a special breed! )
3) They wouldn't be there to hold the players hands, they'd be there to look at how the organization is structured
Port have maintained under Koch that stability is paramount and in most organizations I would agree with that. Changes in key personnel for change sake in business ( and that's what AFL club are now ) doesn't always equate to successful management. I'd argue it's the opposite, but identifying if those key personnel are the right people for the job today is the key.
We're changing our coach, we all know that. Koch has alluded to his tenure coming to an end in the next year or two. The CEO role I believe is more about business than football. Davies as football boss is the one who I think needs to be moved on next.
If you want to go quickly, go alone.
If you want to go far, go together.