
Tasmanian Brendan Bolton delivers Carlton AFL success in first year of coaching
- Select a language for the TTS:
- UK English Female
- UK English Male
- US English Female
- US English Male
- Australian Female
- Australian Male
- Language selected: (auto detect) - EN
Play all audios:

AdHomeLocal SportLocal FootysportHomeLocal SportLocal FootysportNews HomesportNewsSportCommunityTributes & FuneralsClassifiedsExplore TravelEntertainmentLifestyleRecommendedQuick
LinksToday’s PaperDownload our appInteractive PuzzlesViewJobsNetworkVideoView real estatePress Releases from AAPContact usHelp CentrePrivacy PolicyAbout usView Subscription OffersThe
Examiner's complete view of propertyHome/Local Sport/Local FootyTasmanian Brendan Bolton delivers Carlton AFL success in first year of coachingBy Andrew MathiesonUpdated May 31 2016 -
5:47pm, first published 5:35pmBy Andrew MathiesonUpdated May 31 2016 - 5:47pm, first published 5:35pmFacebookTwitterWhatsappEmailCopy George Town’s Brendon Bolton may be short in stature,
but the Carlton coach is continuing to grow in his new role at the AFL club.
Subscribe now for unlimited access. Login or signup to continue reading
50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperCrosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll other regional websites in your areaContinue The Blues have collected
their fifth win from the past six games after starting out the AFL season with an inevitable 0-4 win/loss record.
“We don’t want to be defined by wins and losses; we want to be defined by our effort and application, and also to be unified off the field,” Bolton told Footy Classified on Monday night.
“The wins are just little steps on this journey to say that hard work pays off.”
Players Kade Simpson and Bryce Gibbs spoke out at the weekend after the side’s biggest win of the year against Geelong, crediting Bolton’s coaching philosophies for the turnaround in
fortunes since taking over the four-win, 2015 wooden spooners.
“I’ve been really pleased with the collective buy-in of our players and particularly we’ve created a learning environment,” Bolton said.
Bolton has in turn praised the work of his “collective team” in the box for the cultural changes at the club.
Assistants John Parker, Neil Craig, Shane Watson, Dale Amos and Northern Blues coach Tim Clark form one of the most eclectic AFL coaching panels.
“Coaching is more about the power of the collective team and we have a great team,” Bolton said, “and they’ve all coached their own teams outright, which is important because you have a bit
more of a holistic view when it’s your own team.”
The ex-North Launceston 1998 premiership player, who went on to coach North Hobart, Tassie Devils, Clarence before joining the Box Hill Hawks, finished last season at Hawthorn after five
years as assistant coach.
Bolton said the close bond he publicly formed with Alastair Clarkson would last past Carlton’s round-19 clash with Hawthorn on July 30 at Aurora Stadium.
Hawthorn football manager Chris Fagan also coached a 17-year-old Bolton in Tasmania two decades ago.
But the rival clubs had since tried to keep each other’s scouts away during preseason gamesmanship.
“You can’t work in an organisation for seven years and not have close friends,” Bolton said.
“I’m indebted to all those people at Hawthorn.”
COMMUNICATOR: First-year Blues coach Brendon Bolton emerges from a quarter-time huddle after addressing his players. Picture: Getty ImagesShareFacebookTwitterWhatsappEmailCopyMore from
AFLEssendon pick talls as injury cover in mid-season draftSteve LarkinWhat Essendon forward learned from shock axingOliver CaffreyNo time like Alice - Demons set to regain AFL starRoger
VaughanEssendon pick talls as injury cover in mid-season draftSteve LarkinWhat Essendon forward learned from shock axingOliver CaffreyNo time like Alice - Demons set to regain AFL starRoger
VaughanPremiers leave out key pair for clash with EssendonOliver CaffreyNewsletters & AlertsView all Daily
Your morning news Today's top stories curated by our news team. Also includes evening update.
Loading... Weekdays
The lunch break Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation.
Loading... Weekdays
The evening wrap Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening.
Loading... Weekly
Subscriber OnlyNote from the Editor Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters.
Loading... Weekly
Subscriber OnlyFootyHQ Love footy? We've got all the action covered.
Loading... Weekly
Sport The latest news, results & expert analysis.
Loading... Weekly
Explore Travel Every Saturday and Tuesday, explore destinations deals, tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe.
Loading... Weekdays
The Echidna Sharp. Close to the ground. Digging deep. Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs, politics and more.
Loading... Twice weekly
The Informer Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday.
Loading... Twice weekly
Voice of Real Australia Get real, Australia! Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over.
Loading... Weekly
Motoring Get news, reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert, ACM's exclusive motoring partner.
Loading... As it happens
Breaking news alert Be the first to know when news breaks.
Loading... Daily
Subscriber OnlyToday's Paper Alert Your digital replica of Today's Paper. Ready to read from 5am!
Loading... Daily
Subscriber OnlyYour favourite puzzles Test your skills with interactive crosswords, sudoku & trivia. Fresh daily!
Loading... Advertisement
Ad Advertisement
AdAustralian Community MediaACM WebsiteConditions of UsePrivacyTerms and Conditions - Digital SubscriptionTerms and Conditions - Newspaper SubscriptionThe ExaminerContactAbout UsWorking With
UsToday's PaperCommenting GuidelinesView Property EditionHelp CentreOur SitesViewExploreView InsuranceBeevoPlace an AdClassifiedsCarsTributes & FuneralsCelebrationsPromo
CodesAgTraderMeHelpFarmer's FinanceGarage SalesSubmitSend a letter to the EditorSend Us Your News