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Brad Gotch not to coach Westies new
So we look for another one
I would say Adam harlett will get the job

Has the club officially announced it ?

Sorry just noticed on another post .

The West Adelaide Football Club has announced that Senior Men’s Coach Bradley Gotch will not be reappointed for the 2023 Season. Brad comes out of contract in October 2022, and an extension has not been offered.

Brad, an experienced and successful coach at both AFL and SANFL level, has been instrumental in resetting the direction of the Mens’ teams. He has overseen the ongoing development of skills and players at West Adelaide over the last two years. Brad’s reputation and talent for nurturing players on and off the field has resulted in a stronger, more competitive and united squad, across both the League and Reserves teams.

“The Board would like to thank Brad for his professionalism and dedication to the West Adelaide Football Club, its players and its members. We wish Brad and his family all the very best at this time”.

As Brad transitions out of the role, we will commence the search for his replacement. Members and supporters will be communicated to when a new Coach is appointed.

Ben Rutten?

Disco wrote:Ben Rutten?

Adam Harlett

Disco wrote:Ben Rutten?

Wont cost Westies much...

Will be paid $600k next year from Essendon for his contract.

Adam Hartlett seems the logical choice.

Maybe we will see a return to the good old days with his brother as a playing (senior) coach?

Gotchy - quality and all round nice bloke.

Think Westies ran out of patience.

West will get what they always wanted in a new coach this year…..they won’t be looking too far !

Shame. Really rate Gotchy and you could tell West were definitely in their way up.
Might do a Central now and go backwards because of a bad decision.

Wedgie wrote:Shame. Really rate Gotchy and you could tell West were definitely in their way up.
Might do a Central now and go backwards because of a bad decision.

Backwards from bottom? yeah right...

Wedgie wrote:Shame. Really rate Gotchy and you could tell West were definitely in their way up.
Might do a Central now and go backwards because of a bad decision.

No-one has bitten yet, better change the bait.

For God's sake, why are people so precious that if they disagree with someone's opinion they cry troll/bait.
Fact is West really looked like they were on the way up with results in the last couple of months as did Central 2 years ago.
West should have beaten the minor premier 2 weeks ago and beat Norwood last week!
That after being a basket case previously (by their own supporters admittance).

Yeah I know, wah wah wah, troll, bait, blah blah blah. Sorry for having an opinion. Almost as bad as some of the sooks in the AFL forum.

Hartlett has coached basically the past 5-6 weeks and that’s when the real improvement came.

Brodlach wrote:Hartlett has coached basically the past 5-6 weeks and that’s when the real improvement came.

Really? Wasn't aware of that, was Gotch sick?
Did some of Gotchy rub off on Hartlett or has he taken things in completely a different direction?

Wedgie wrote:

Brodlach wrote:Hartlett has coached basically the past 5-6 weeks and that’s when the real improvement came.

Really? Wasn't aware of that, was Gotch sick?
Did some of Gotchy rub off on Hartlett or has he taken things in completely a different direction?

More of a transition IMO

Brodlach wrote:

Wedgie wrote:

Brodlach wrote:Hartlett has coached basically the past 5-6 weeks and that’s when the real improvement came.

Really? Wasn't aware of that, was Gotch sick?
Did some of Gotchy rub off on Hartlett or has he taken things in completely a different direction?

More of a transition IMO

Seems like it's working well then, good luck to Hartlett and Westies.
Should do well if they continue on the good work of recent times.

Wedgie wrote:For God's sake, why are people so precious that if they disagree with someone's opinion they cry troll/bait.

Make your bed.

Booney wrote:

Wedgie wrote:For God's sake, why are people so precious that if they disagree with someone's opinion they cry troll/bait.

Make your bed.

A perfect example. Thanks for your input on the subject cyber stalker.

Any news on where Gotchy might be headed?
Hope he's not lost to the state again.

Wedgie wrote:Any news on where Gotchy might be headed?
Hope he's not lost to the state again.

have heard going back to collingwood but i could be wrong