Comments on: The more Presidents like Jeff Kennett, the better http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/06/20/the-more-presidents-like-jeff-kennett-the-better/ Your Sports Opinion Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:24:30 +0000 hourly 1 By: Kurt http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/06/20/the-more-presidents-like-jeff-kennett-the-better/comment-page-1/#comment-163497 Kurt Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:11:49 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=20161#comment-163497 I must admit I had mixed feelings when we elected Jeff as Hawthorn FC President. It is fair to say that he has a track record of speaking his mind in a somewhat forthright manner. However I have absolutely no problems with what he said in response to this defeat. Even from afar I can tell there is something missing from the team this year. Perhaps the boys just went too hard with their celebrations, or perhaps it's just a matter of injuries. Or maybe (and this is something those who only see him on the Footy Show might have trouble accepting), Shane Crawford's role at the club was far more significant than he was given credit for. It's telling that he was one of the very few veterans Clarkson didn't get rid of when he was appointed as coach and having met the man I can attest to the fact that he has a quiet intensity and depth that the broader footballing public are unaware of. Its not the whole story of course, but may be a factor. I must admit I had mixed feelings when we elected Jeff as Hawthorn FC President. It is fair to say that he has a track record of speaking his mind in a somewhat forthright manner. However I have absolutely no problems with what he said in response to this defeat. Even from afar I can tell there is something missing from the team this year. Perhaps the boys just went too hard with their celebrations, or perhaps it’s just a matter of injuries. Or maybe (and this is something those who only see him on the Footy Show might have trouble accepting), Shane Crawford’s role at the club was far more significant than he was given credit for. It’s telling that he was one of the very few veterans Clarkson didn’t get rid of when he was appointed as coach and having met the man I can attest to the fact that he has a quiet intensity and depth that the broader footballing public are unaware of. Its not the whole story of course, but may be a factor.

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