The Grumpometer: whoâ€™s happy, whoâ€™s angry?

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BRENDON Bolton has taken on Alastair Clarkson's game plan and star-studded playing list in recent weeks.

But he has certainly not inherited Clarkson's post-match media conference mannerisms.

Hawthorn's interim coach was unusually — almost scaringly — upbeat when he spoke to the press after his team's convincing win over West Coast in Launceston on Saturday.

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With a grin as wide as the Cheshire Cat and a high-pitch voice like he'd just ridden the Melbourne Cup winner, Bolton answered questions with remarkable joy, as if he was a kid walking down Main Street in Disneyland.

He never strayed from the party line, but his counter-cultural, enthusiastic tone had the press secretly giggling under their breath.

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At times, Bolton was the journalist, asking as many rhetorical questions as Bruce McAvaney.

On Luke Lowden: "Isn't that exciting for a young bloke? That's what footy's about isn't it?"

On his returning star: "Isn't it great to have Cyril back?"

Even stranger was how Bolton concluded his presser: "Thanks guys, appreciate it. Thanks for coming."

Herald Sun journalist Glenn McFarlane says it was the "most unusual press conference" he had ever been to.

Bolton goes against the grain of many current AFL day coaches.

It got us thinking: who is currently the grumpiest AFL coach?

Let's look inside the Coaching Grumpometer …

1. Mick Malthouse (Carlton)

Every young AFL journalist's worst nightmare. Like a home that owns an aggressive dog, there should be a sign out the front of the Visy Park media centre that reads: "Beware of Mick."

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2. Alastair Clarkson (Hawthorn)

He's been in this caper for a decade now and knows when to hand it out. The MCG coaches box wall has seen better days.

3. Ross Lyon (Fremantle)

Not an aggressive media performer, but an intimidating one. Get on his nerves, his choice words and lethal eye contact will have you shaking in your boots.

4. Brad Scott (North Melbourne)

Always good value following a North Melbourne loss. Speaks from the heart.

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5. Nathan Buckley (Collingwood)

Good combination of low voice and punchy, articulate phrases. Reminds everyone who's boss by wearing a tight shirt that often shows off his sizeable biceps.

6. Chris Scott (Geelong)

Pretty good with the press, but arguably the most animated during a game in the coaches box.

7. John Longmire (Sydney)

Saw a bit of grumpy Horse last week when quizzed on Sydney's controversial COLA.

8. Damien Hardwick (Richmond)

At the start of the year, he would have been towards the bottom. Moved up a few places since as Richmond has moved down the ladder.

9. Guy McKenna (Gold Coast Suns)

Not afraid to speak his mind. See his recent criticism of the Adelaide Oval surface.

10. Brenton Sanderson (Adelaide)

Articulate speaker, but coaching the lesser performing side in a two-team town at the moment/

11. Justin Leppitsch (Brisbane Lions)

Loves the Lions. On par with Bucks when it comes to thumping the coaches box desk.

12. Brendan McCartney (Western Bulldogs)

Stately speaker and gets on well with the media. How long will it last, though?

13. Paul Roos (Melbourne)

Almost the AFL coaches' voice of reason. Barely raises his voice in pressers.

14. Leon Cameron (GWS Giants)

Humble and accepting of where his club sits.

15. Ken Hinkley (Port Adelaide)

Cool and measured. Has no reason to be grumpy this year.

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16. Mark Thompson (Essendon)

Lots of fun. Was a bit of a grump during his tenure at Geelong, but has been hilariously entertaining at the Bombers in 2014.

17. Adam Simpson (West Coast Eagles)

Calm so far, but will be interesting to see how he handles the increasing spotlight as his disappointing team continues to underperform.

18. Alan Richardson (St Kilda)