04-04-2023, 09:10 AM
This could very well be an inspired appointment.
Matthew Buck may not be well known in coaching circles but he has a decent CV without being too enmeshed in men’s footy.
Understanding that the game is different and requires different structures and plans is the key to AFLW coaching. We were never going to shake an established AFLW coach loose so appointing someone who gets the AFLW, albeit only recently, is the next best.
Buck’s skills work with the AFLW was fortuitous but it also began a rapport, and that is so important. Harf had a strong rapport with the playing group and any new coach could struggle to get the team on board. Buck has already made significant progress there.
I’m pleased about his focus on skills. We have a lot of raw talent and honing that talent has to be a positive.
Buck spoke about being part of a team and I hope that the club goes all out to give him the support he will need.
A “rebuild” in the AFLW is new territory but that’s effectively what Buck has ahead of him. It’s certainly going to be a challenge. Let’s hope he’s up for it.
Matthew Buck may not be well known in coaching circles but he has a decent CV without being too enmeshed in men’s footy.
Understanding that the game is different and requires different structures and plans is the key to AFLW coaching. We were never going to shake an established AFLW coach loose so appointing someone who gets the AFLW, albeit only recently, is the next best.
Buck’s skills work with the AFLW was fortuitous but it also began a rapport, and that is so important. Harf had a strong rapport with the playing group and any new coach could struggle to get the team on board. Buck has already made significant progress there.
I’m pleased about his focus on skills. We have a lot of raw talent and honing that talent has to be a positive.
Buck spoke about being part of a team and I hope that the club goes all out to give him the support he will need.
A “rebuild” in the AFLW is new territory but that’s effectively what Buck has ahead of him. It’s certainly going to be a challenge. Let’s hope he’s up for it.
“Why don’t you knock it off with them negative waves? Why don’t you dig how beautiful it is out here? Why don’t you say something righteous and hopeful for a change?” Oddball