05-22-2019, 08:28 AM
(05-22-2019, 07:44 AM)Lods link Wrote:From what we've been able to gather, there was a meeting of "influential figures" around the beginning of 2014 that decided on the rebuild approach.
So at a club level it was probably MLG, Trigg, maybe McKay
SOS was targeted as the list manager (although he may have had some input prior to that) and then the coach was appointed.
The framework and direction was set before Bolton came on board.
Bolton was probably happy with the senior opportunity....but we'll never know how he would have progressed things given a free reign.
Strangely enough we were even discussing a rebuild on this forum all through the early part of 2014, so it was in the wind even back then....a year before it was official.
Bolton qualified well for the job, was developing young talent at Hawthorn who are a successful club, teacher...kids are his go in terms of coaching.
Anyone could have coached the Hawks for the 5 games he had them so that doesnt factor in IMO.
Unknowns were his tactical game day nous, ability to construct a brand/game style and develop leaders...jury out on all three IMHO.
Another job IMHO he has is to reduce the unhealthy reliance on Cripps.