Carlton sack coach Brendon Bolton

K · Joined: 09 Sep 2011

[Nicksters have commented on this news in the Carlton thread, but it deserves its own thread.]

https://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-06-03/coach-call-brendon-boltons-future-at-carlton

"The club will hold a media conference at 2.15pm with Bolton, CEO Cain Liddle and president Mark LoGiudice.*

Bolton addressed players and staff after 1pm on Monday at Ikon Park..."

* Live coverage on afl.com.au

Presti35 · Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2019 2:43 pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bT90D0GKZRM

Presti35 · Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2019 2:47 pm

I have a pal on FB who was adamant about Bolton being the "next Clarkson". Carlton are "in good hands". The same friend who said Buckley should be sacked. He's "had his time".

After a quick search, I found an old post on the subject. Just left a fresh comment.

K · Joined: 09 Sep 2011

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/carlton-sack-coach-brendon-bolton-20190603-p51tw1.html

"Bolton's interim successor is expected to be one of assistant coaches David Teague, John Barker - who's had a previous start as caretaker coach after the sacking of Mick Malthouse - and Dale Amos.
...

He has a winning record of just 20.78 per cent, the third-lowest of any senior VFL/AFL coach to have led for at least 60 games.

Bolton has led the Blues to just 16 wins from 77 games."

Woods · Joined: 21 Aug 2013 Location: Melbourne

Press conference starting in a few minutes.

Watch it live on the Blues web site (and probably other media sites too).

https://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2019-06-03/press-conference-watch-it-live

K · Joined: 09 Sep 2011

It's live now at afl.com.au:

https://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-06-03/coach-call-brendon-boltons-future-at-carlton

(Avoid Carlton's webpages. Wink

)

K · Joined: 09 Sep 2011

Takeaways:

Bolton is emotional. He strongly hints he wants to continue coaching.

Teague is stand-in coach.

LoGiudice will not stand down.

Carlton have not approached or spoken to any other coach.

Robert Walls was not asked what he thought.

Damien · Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2019 3:47 pm

That press conference was a shambles. That President is the worst media performer in the AFL. He repeatedly pushed the message that they’re on the right track and will not deviate from their plan... whatever it is. We can look forward to more misery at Carlton for many years to come whilst he is President.

K · Joined: 09 Sep 2011

Baum:

"If he had single failing, reputedly it was that he kept the players under too tight a rein. If it had brought success, it might have been tolerated. But it didn't, which meant the traces pinched tighter still.

Could Bolton have avoided this fate? Yes, with wins. It's that simple. For all that has changed and evolved in footy, the winning imperative has not."

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/blues-ease-the-pain-for-now-20190603-p51tzg.html

swoop42 · Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2019 5:55 pm

Is Silvagni really such a poor judge of young talent or is it just wishful thinking on the part of sum?

He did a better job with the GWS list build than the highly respected Clayton at the Suns.

I actually feel the young talent on Carlton's list now is very good, would be appealing to any candidate and if they can install a competent senior coach this time it could be pushing for a top 8 spot by 2021.

Granted Silvagni has had access to a host of valuable draft selections at GWS and Carlton so has little excuse.

The biggest knock on him would be his record of trading when it comes to recycled players and especially those coming out of GWS.

In his defence Carlton haven't exactly been a destination club in his time.

While I get absolutely no joy out of being seen defending Silvagni or Carlton I kind of feel today's news was a win for them, a loss for us and I'll be pleasantly staggered if the rebuild doesn't take this time around.

Of course they could always appoint Voss and subvert my expectations. Wink

Damien · Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2019 6:17 pm

Hardly a loss for us.

Jezza · 2023 PREMIERS! Joined: 06 Sep 2010 Location: Ponsford End

Think North Melbourne's decision to sack Brad Scott accelerated Bolton's demise.

Bolton was already struggling to justify his coaching position beyond this year due to his appalling win-loss record, but Carlton are probably of the belief they need to find the right coach as soon as possible or else they'll left with a substandard coach again, and they didn't want North or any other club to get a head start on them.

Jezza · 2023 PREMIERS! Joined: 06 Sep 2010 Location: Ponsford End

Funny that Carlton have sacked five coaches in a row.

Wayne Brittain (2002)
Denis Pagan (2007)
Brett Ratten (2012)
Mick Malthouse (2015)
Brendon Bolton (2019)

The club is a deathtrap for prospective coaches.

swoop42 · Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2019 7:08 pm

What'sinaname · Joined: 29 May 2010 Location: Living rent free