Too risky Shane. Brisbane had nothing to lose and they got a good bloke with contacts like Hodge.
Imagine if Freo appointed someone like, I dunno, Ric Charlesworth, out of left field. This board would melt down.
As for North Melbourvne, they appointed and untried coach on the back of a few wins as caretaker and if you believe the press (yeah I know) very little consideration to other candidates. On paper there would be a line up of more qualified and experienced coaches and Ass coaches.
They may have got it right but only time will tell.