A List with Real Potential

[jeza]

I think Bolton will be reasonably safe from scrutiny if we do have a ordinary season in 2017 but I think SOS might be in for a harder time.....you read reviews of his drafting and there a few GWS fans who reckon he only got it right in one draft where he had all the best picks. I dont mind what he has done with the GWS players we have recruited as you have to be a bit radical when you're down but there are plenty in the media who think his over reliance on GWS discards isnt healthy and I am sure if we dont do so well that will be an area he will be criticised over..
I dont think you get too many in between years as a coach though and if bottom teams like Brisbane, Freo,Essendon, etc were to go past us then the natives will get very restless......the main issue will be if we actually drop down the ladder...staying where we are will be acceptable but bottom 4 wont be IMO...

No.1 - don't make up stories. We all know there is no such thing as a GWS fan.

No.2 - the overall list build job SOS did at GWS (not just drafting) was absolutely first class. Just compare it to the strategy employed at GC for an idea of how it could very easily have gone wrong. Not only did he find gun players but also enough of them who were willing to stay put. People look at the concessions and think that's it they had to succeed - that is so simplistic... and wrong. Forget go-home factor - GWS are now a destination club (Deledio, Mumford, Shaw, Griffin, Johnson, Patful, etc. etc.)

GWS didn't just succeed they smashed it and all because SOS picked apart what was on offer from the AFL and was able to magnify the benefits.

The next time a unicorn, leprechaun or GWS fan speak harshly about SOS just tell them to look at GC.