It took a bunch of guys still losing personal money and after having worked some of the roles themselves in the early stages to save the 36ers. If people assumed it would happen one way or another, they're lucky to not be surprised. Many people looked and talked, but only one group of fairly everyday people (compared to Groves' money at the time) actually stepped up. Quick fix attempts like the Bullets and Dragons have killed clubs. If the owners have backed a strategy/plan and are riding it out, I'm not unhappy about looking for the gradual positives and trying to give some benefit of the doubt, as frustrating as the results can be.
Beveridge slummed it with West Sydney and then continued his plan in Perth.
Beveridge, 39, was always the Wildcats' preferred option, with the club saying it wants to develop young talent and build a title-winning outfit even if that takes time.
If not for some stuff at around that time, Bevo would've been coaching in Adelaide too.
2007-08 - 10-20 (Razorbacks)
2008-09 - 11-19 (Spirit)
2010-11 - 17-11 (Perth)
Not suggesting Marty is a lock for a championship next year, but recent championship coaches have taken their time to get going - Lemanis, Beveridge, etc.
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To understand Jackson's role in Wollongong, you have to appreciate their financial position, note that they want some local representation (Sav and Soup are beloved adopted sons of Wollongong, but are both from elsewhere I think), and you have to talk to him. (Quick aside, you also might want to consider that Delaney is on that roster too.)
Met Jackson and quickly worked out he is one of those great team guys that coaches appreciate even if fans don't. Would really like to see him get on track, but can see why he's still there even though he hasn't.
In Adelaide, you can imagine the fan reaction, can't you? We have a full salary cap team and there are still people on here saying we should get new owners who will spend more, etc. Jackson would cop it a dozen times worse than Weigh, Ng, Holmes, Hill, Helliwell, etc.