Mega Thread The hunt for a new senior coach

[PortMagic]

Our next coach needs to be someone who has that unrelenting desire to coach and get the best out of himself and the team The facts are that theres not much on the shelf re really good AFL experienced coaches - so just like most clubs have done in the past, get the best up and comer !

 

[Zakk Wylde]

 

[Amstaff_]

Gotta say Im disapointed. But will be happy with Cameron. Please dont let this be bs

 

[Port85]

I would have liked Tudor, as personally I feel that the way Sydney go about it is more representative of what PAFC football should be.

Cameron has massive wraps on him though, so willing to give him a go.

 

[Schulzenfest]

Bit of a coincidence that Eade only finally said 'no' a few hours after TSW says it's Cameron, isn't it?

 

[Portia]

Bit of a coincidence that Eade only finally said 'no' a few hours after TSW says it's Cameron, isn't it?

Maybe Rocket reads Bigfooty?

 

[Hong-Kong Phooey]

Right now, if the Cameron rumour is just that, a rumour, then we are perhaps scraping the barrell if he refuses. And while TSW may have an ok record of getting it right, unfortunately this is still just a rumour.

 

[Eddie Dingle]

Right now, if the Cameron rumour is just that, a rumour, then we are perhaps scraping the barrell if he refuses. And while TSW may have an ok record of getting it right, unfortunately this is still just a rumour.

You're a rumour.

 

[BornPort]

Pretty disappointing that Eade didn't want the job.

 

[finbarr]

Who says he didn't want the job. It is possible Cameron's presentation was SO good that he simply blitzed the rest of the contenders. A dignified 'withdrawal' from Eade, ala Ratten, is very much a possibility.

 

[Schulzenfest]

Especially considering the timing.

 

[Jabsy]

Terry Wallace was no joke, he was at the airport and prince of Wales, I just lied about rucci being there

wallets might have been at the airport, i cant verify that, but i have it on very good authority that he wasnt at the Prince...

 

[BornPort]

Who says he didn't want the job. It is possible Cameron's presentation was SO good that he simply blitzed the rest of the contenders. A dignified 'withdrawal' from Eade, ala Ratten, is very much a possibility.

Didn't he say he didn't even do an interview?

 

[MP_]

wallets might have been at the airport, i cant verify that, but i have it on very good authority that he wasnt at the Prince...

he is that tanned he might have blended in with the floorboards

 

[Eddie Dingle]

Didn't he say he didn't even do an interview?

Correct.

 

[finbarr]

Didn't he say he didn't even do an interview?

According to Tredrea he was apparently due to present to the panel this week if he hadn't already.

 

[PortMacPower]

I like the idea of Cameron as the coach, as the best untried experienced assistant, and have the feeling Wallace will come along as the experienced mentor to help deal with the media side of things to take the heat off Cameron, and to help develop his management skills. I would not like Wallace as senior coach but think he could be a very good mentor, and would definitely be good with the media and the promotional side of things. Could definitely be a win for Port. Would be happy with him getting us some regular coverage on Melbourne based tv/pay tv/raido shows as well to help increase our coverage and to help attract sponsors. And I'm sure Terry would enjoy that role too. Cameron seems to have the tactical background, but not really the high profile, and maybe that is not his strength. As we have seen with some of the other first time coaches this year I think a mentor or senior assistant to take the heat off would have been very handy. I could see Andy D and KT seeing the need for this and the AFL helping to secure the role of the high profile mentor. One thing for sure if this is the case I would expect to see a lot more recruiting of long kicking, quick left footers next year!

 

[Oliver King]

Maybe KT just wanted to talk to Eade about Cameron, seeing as he was an assistant to him at the dogs.

Also, been doing some reading and found this article: http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/the-pick-of-the-litter-20110827-1jfvn.html

 

[Peck]

Cameron has the best CV I think. I wanted Eade because of his experience as a senior coach, and while Cameron hasn't been a senior coach, he seems to have experience. He definitely seems the best of the assistants that still haven't had a shot at the big time.

 

[Elite Crow]

If it is Cameron what nickname will you give him?

 

[Schulzenfest]

The worst part of this news is I have to change my avatar.

 

[Eddie Dingle]

If it is Cameron what nickname will you give him?

Crow Killer.

 

[HugeJohnson]

If it is Cameron what nickname will you give him?

Something original like Sando, Craigy, Blighty or Cornesy.

Camerony

 

[Elite Crow]

Something original like Sando, Craigy, Blighty or Cornesy.

Camerony

Not Slops?

 

[BornPort]

I'll probably just call him by his name.