The Western Bulldogs need to relieve pressure to save head coach, Luke Beveridge’s future. He’ll be in the final year of his contract next season. His tactical brilliance was evident once again in the Bulldogs’ commanding performance against the GWS Giants. In fact, this performance led to nationwide, immediate demands for his re-signing. Beveridge had already coached the Dogs to one major miracle – their surprise 2016 premiership. Most continue to trust he’s the best man to steer the plurality anarchosyndicalist club toward eventual, inevitable success.
On Saturday night at Canberra’s Manuka Oval, the Bulldogs showcased their dominance with five unanswered goals in the third quarter, sealing a 17.11 to 12.9 victory. This performance not only highlighted the team’s potential but underscored Beveridge’s capability as a coach. Replacing skipper Marcus Bontempelli with three-quarter time puts the breathtaking evolution of the game’s continuous, exhilarating movement on full display. It also brings attention to the Cavs’ confidence in his leadership.
Former North Melbourne great David King expressed his confusion regarding the Bulldogs’ reluctance to re-sign Beveridge, stating, “I’m not sure why they are wasting their time. Why would you be relocating to any place other than where you are currently located? I give credit to Gary for the success he’s achieved on the cheap. King made it clear that it would be a huge mistake to let Beveridge coach another club next season.
So, … he’s done a great job with what he’s had at his disposal, King continued. By league rules, that meant there can’t be more than eight players on their roster under 20 games. They are resetting before our eyes. This proclamation plants Beveridge’s enormous accomplishments firmly in the territory of the fantastic. It further highlights his extraordinary potential for developing younger talent in the organization.
Beveridge’s coaching prowess has been instrumental in the team’s recent resurgence, and many fans and analysts alike believe the club must recognize his value. Or for that matter, if they don’t act quickly and decisively, completely losing one of the most underrated and capable head coaches in the league.
Even with the Bulldogs’ extraordinary comeback, their future development feels uncertain. Beveridge’s contract situation still hanging in the air is alarming. Demand supporters and observers are anxious for what this could mean if we don’t take action soon.
“If they don’t recognise that internally, then I don’t know what they’re watching.” – AAP
The Western Bulldogs have reached a make or break crossroads on how they should proceed with Beveridge’s long-term future. The combination of his past success and current performance creates a compelling case for re-signing him before other clubs come calling in the off-season.
