BigMart wrote:I dont think he is a "coaching genius" and he would be far from my first choice....due to the reasons I have already mentioned...and not because of the reasons I have already mentioned.....
I would lean towards a more contemporary coach if a good'n was available.....which may be the case
Why am I defending Ayres
Because I find it stupid that someone dissmisses someone with a formidable record in the VFL/AFL for over 30years as incometant.....and his coaching record is NO failure....55% is not a FAILURE....it is a solid performance
and the arguments used against Ayres are contradictory.....to why you want Watters....ie/ he learned from a great mentor.....think about who Ayres played under...
Im not interested in Ayres "solid" past efforts - is that hard to grasp?Have a look at how he left those clubs lists??
FFS we need a fresh MODERN approach from someone who has come from a succesful institution in the RECENT period. Wheres the contradiction genius?? - Im tippin you dont teach english??
So again, without CONTRADICTION:
Watters at least HAS modern/current AFL experience at a succesful club winning flags.
He also has experience in a MODERN AFL environment (fitness/sports science/player management) that is regarded as one of the best. There has to be learning taken place whilst hes been in that environment.
He comes endorsed from ALL who have worked with him - several acknolwedging his tactical ability.
He managed the BEST defensive unit in the league and again was renowned for the direct improvement in some of their now stars.
I couldnt give a frk if Ayres was a Hawk star in the 80's - makes little difference coach wise....ask Tim Watson.
Be nice if you could spell out why it is you apparently dont want Ayres? cause I havent read the "logic" yet.
And lastly - still NO answer - Gary Ayres is now "solid" according to you....so "solid" in fact he cant get a gig at another AFL club in 8 years as senior coach and 4 as an assistant please tell me they ALL dont know what they are doing???????????????????????????????????????????