08-22-2021, 12:10 AM
(08-21-2021, 01:41 PM)RiverRat link Wrote:I agree - he has had to deal with two Covid seasons, too many injuries and a shallow list that has had limited development due to the debilitation of the feeder competition.
I reckon it would be a sign of questionable integrity to replace him with Lyon, who has shown no loyalty to anyone (but himself and some selected players) before abandoning the Saints and the Dockers without so much as a backwards glance. If the TT is to be derailed, I would only consider Clarkson as an acceptable option.
Just on Lyon...
Nick Riewoldt spoke earlier in the week and said the players were quite shocked (he literally woke up from Surgery with Lyon at the foot of his bed to tell him first hand) but he said they understand. Without saying it, he pointed the finger squarely at the powers that be above Lyon. They either pushed him, or made it untenable for him.
I can't speak on Freo, but Riewoldt suggested there would be very much the same kind of love from the players that he gets from the Saints boys. Perhaps similar occurred there.
TBH, i think i'm warming to the idea of Ross Lyon.
He's already been at the club and knows how it works.
He is media savvy and knows how to handle questions, and can give a slap if required.
He has plenty of friends in the media which should help keep the wolves at bay and ease the pressure usually turned up on the Carlton coach.
He's had (almost) success at 2 clubs, both clubs have been basket cases otherwise.
Is there anyone more qualified to take over the role, specifically at our club.