At the Bar with Ryan Hoy
INSIDER: Tough year in charge mate, how you holding up?
RYAN HOY: Ups and downs but the purpose is to see the juniors progress and build character.
INSIDER: Would you like the Panthers to stick it out in the BFNL in coming years or consider a move to be more competitive?
RH: Things are happening - the club will be ok.
INSIDER: How many players would be needed to be competitive in the BFNL again?
RH: Probably 12 with an eye toward 4 or 5 wins.
INSIDER: What has been your impression of the standard in BFNL footy?
RH: Caught me by surprise. Very well structured and disciplined in their roles.
INSIDER: How do you think the BFNL would go against the Southern league where you previously coached?
RH: BFNL would win 10 goals plus. More inside footy than the SFNL.
INSIDER: Any idea how many players used at senior level by the Panthers this year? Under19's?
RH: 40+ including 16 Under 17s and 19s
INSIDER: What are three non-negotiables we would expect you to write on the white board?
RH: Discipline, heart & soul, pride in the jumper & performance
INSIDER: In a freakish sense, which player at the club can do things on-field that others can't?
RH: Mitch Caddy
INSIDER: Who at the club has the most upside from a junior perspective?
RH: Lachie Pritchard
INSIDER: Who gives you the most feedback?
RH: Cody Chapman
INSIDER: Who is the quickest at the club over 30m?
RH: Cassius White
INSIDER: Favorite ground to play on away from Melton South?
RH: Mars Stadium
INSIDER: Who is your favorite footy person at the club?
RH: Scott Carlin
INSIDER: Who is the last person you would want to share a room with on a footy trip?
RH: Jack Morrisey
INSIDER: If you had to cook for the whole club what would be your signature dish of approval?
RH: Tacos
INSIDER: Who at the club would most likely win a million dollars on a quiz show?
RH: Jack Morrissey
INSIDER: Favorite AFL club and player?
RH: North Melbourne, Wayne Carey
INSIDER: Tip for the BFNL flag?
RYAN; North Ballarat
INSIDER: If you could add three players from other clubs to your list, who would you pick?
RH: Can I have four? I'll take Jay Dahlhaus (Sebastopol), Ryan Carter (Melton), Brett Bewley (Darley) and Isaac Grant (Redan)
