I'm not necessarily saying Worsfold particularly though, just someone with experience and a proven record. So that would be no to Ayers, Laidley and the like.
Coaching Staff Senior Coach: John Worsfold - Thank you John
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'Succession crap' is actually about building in success. Words are funny hey.
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Where has it worked? Longmire? where else?
Rather than retirement, being sacked or moving on I've always thought Clarkson's career would end by him running afoul of the law. That'd be my prediction.
Almost every experienced coach has been sacked at some point. It's a nonsense argument. In fact the AFL is one of the few sporting competition where having coaching experience seems to be a black mark against your name in comparison to the pristine reputation of an AFL assistant.
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Couldn't agree more. Blight to St Kilda for a sack of $$$$$$$ was dreadful for the Saints. The coach has to be there for 100% the right reasons. This is such an important appointment for Essendon, going forward. Hope you get the right coach for your situation.
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Where does the article state you have to appoint an accredited coach ?
Do not want Worsfold.
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Oh cool so we can pick Hirdy.
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Huh?
Why do we suddenly have an obsession about taking other club's sloppy seconds? Cooney, Chapman, Neeld, Craig, and now Worsfold...
Will be seriously disappointed if we actually appoint Worsfold as senior coach. We need an enthused, fresh face leading the club, not a tried and failed coach who may not be 100% committed or ready to take the reigns again. There are plenty of good assistant coaches going around right now who are desperate for a senior gig and we're looking at selecting a guy who resigned only 2 years ago because he couldn't get the best out of his group.
Will be seriously disappointed if we actually appoint Worsfold as senior coach. We need an enthused, fresh face leading the club, not a tried and failed coach who may not be 100% committed or ready to take the reigns again. There are plenty of good assistant coaches going around right now who are desperate for a senior gig and we're looking at selecting a guy who resigned only 2 years ago because he couldn't get the best out of his group.
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EFC have to be VERY careful with the selection process - We have wasted the time of many fine people in recent years - Club wants Worsfold then appoint him - Stop the selection process.
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What's your issue with Neeld? Most coaches get their gig because they're bloody good assistants and interview well, so I don't see the harm in employing younger former coaches as assistants. Neeld has shown development in quite a few young players this season at VFL level at the very least so I'm happy for him to continue in the job that he's doing if he maintains similar standards.
You said this a while ago hey?
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YES - But it limits you to the 9 coaches doing their accreditation this year ( less Bolton ) and past senior coaches - Considering there around 120/130 Assistant coaches in the AFL and you can only choose from 20 - Its unworkable for the next five years when you get more coaches through accreditation.
Who else has employed it where it has been given the opportunity to work?
I would have thought there have been more failures using the old model you've proposed. The succession model exposes the incumbent to practices and strategies that have high achieving demonstrable outcomes and allows them to tie these in with other successful practices and strategies they have seen and been a part of. They have the benefit of exposure and close, inside knowledge from working with a mentor. The players get structure and stability over a long term, which is what our players need.
It's pretty easy to throw stones mate.
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We need a visionary like Cook at the top... His Open Mike interview was awesome... Both him and Bomber keep saying the same thing, everyone on the same page or don't bother... I don't think we have had that unity since before Sheeds go tapped...
Don't really have a problem with Neeld but he's just another example of us looking at recycling coaches and players instead of going for fresh faces with upside and potential.
By the start of next season our club will be emerging from the worst period in its history off-field and, very arguably, on-field. 2016 will hopefully be the start of the new Essendon era brought on by massive changes within the club, and I'd like our figurehead to be someone new and 'youthful', not another has-been or Essendon person.
Woosha may still be a good coach but I'd rather a younger leader (in coaching terms, not so much age) who can grow and develop with the group, and doesn't come with the baggage that Woosha might.
What do people make about this blokes twitter account? Is he someone from BF, or is he just a known delusional fan? https://twitter.com/MaguidhirP
Didn't know where to post this... but the reason I'm asking is because of the comments regarding Hird coaching next season if members wanted and that "new board would appoint hird for 2016"
Lol. Pains me to read that timeline.
In regards to neeld.. I've been impressed with the development of a few young kids this year IE Daniher, Zach Merret, McKenna and Laverde..... I'm happy with the job he's done. He didn't get a good reputation with development before joining Melb for nothing..
Didn't know where to post this... but the reason I'm asking is because of the comments regarding Hird coaching next season if members wanted and that "new board would appoint hird for 2016"
Lol. Pains me to read that timeline.
In regards to neeld.. I've been impressed with the development of a few young kids this year IE Daniher, Zach Merret, McKenna and Laverde..... I'm happy with the job he's done. He didn't get a good reputation with development before joining Melb for nothing..
eth-dog
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Eh, fair enough. I honestly don't care who the coaches are as long as they do their job well. I back Neeld because he currently is doing that.
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Worsfold failed?
