RDFNL 2025 Season discussion

[The Local Footy Man]

I have been involved with Clubs that have gone to ruin by bad financial decisions or nearly gone bankrupt from Presidents and Committees who have no idea of running a chook raffle let alone a football club. Look at the number of Clubs which have gone to financial peril because of bad decisions by administrations. The coach is involved in the front room decision making as well as the activities in tthe backroom to make sure the team performs on the field. It's a 100% 360 focus.

Coaching isn’t about telling people what to do; it’s about helping them think, reflect, and grow. At its core, coaching leadership is built on three key principles:

• Active Listening: Leaders stop jumping to solutions and start truly hearing what’s said, and what’s not.
• Powerful Questions: Instead of directives, they ask: “What’s standing in your way?” or “What outcome would feel like success to you?”
• Trust and Safety: They create space where people can speak honestly, admit mistakes, and take risks without fear of blame.

Get off ChatGPT

 

[The Local Footy Man]

Well I apologise if they came across as too personal. 0 intention was just to say and to give what I believe I know.
Anyway it’s a forum, it’s a thread it’s meant to be interactive not personal or abusive/emotional. Believe you said on the other thread you knew him or know him so I apologise to you then.

I understood what you were saying Dazzler.
A coach doesn't get moved on after winning a flag just because.

Might not be anything seriously bad - But there has to be some clash of vision or personality somewhere along the line.

 

[Gremlin77]

I understood what you were saying Dazzler.
A coach doesn't get moved on after winning a flag just because.

Might not be anything seriously bad - But there has to be some clash of vision or personality somewhere along the line.

A club favourite from a Strathmore family became available to coach again and the club has decided to put him back in the drivers seat. Despite taking the club to a premiership no one thought was possible Ash was simply moved out of the way to make it happen, anything else that comes out of SM is spin.

 

[Harry2]

A club favourite from a Strathmore family became available to coach again and the club has decided to put him back in the drivers seat. Despite taking the club to a premiership no one thought was possible Ash was simply moved out of the way to make it happen, anything else that comes out of SM is spin.

Yep….

And they still did interviews full well knowing who would be the coach anyway.

All Pre Planned

 

[JB51]

Get off ChatGPT

I think it is chat gpt

 

[Morgs senior]

Is this the Rdfnl forum?

 

[Redback!69]

Have Lancefield signed anyone new?

 

[Morgs senior]

Have Lancefield signed anyone new?

Not as involved as I have been.
They have got some young blokes back.
Working on a couple of well known experienced players but I’m not going to name them, let the people running the club do that when they feel the time is right.

 

[Nepotism]

Since the dawn of time, all good coaches have been involved in all aspects of a club in whatever sport that may be. It has nothing to do with modern coaching.
As for the world catching up to coaching transforms leadership, again that has been around since the dawn of time.
All great coaches have been able to manage their players and have players buy into the philosophy of the coach and more importantly the culture the coach brings and creates.

I would say culture transforms into leadership, coaching is the by product.

So, you are agreeing with me. Nice. But look at modern coaching. Previously the coach didn't worry about culture. Mick Malthouse didn't care about the wild boys at Collingwood or West Coast when he coached there. Half the West Coast team were coked up during the week, and some have died subsequently. So, they were never told "No" about their lifestyles.

In those days no one cared as long as there was the performance on the field. Now coaches are 100% involved in player culture. Craig McCrae at Collingwood drives that. Chris Scott at Geelong, Chris Fagan at Brisbane and at local level, it is even more prevalent. Modern coaches act like the father figure at the club. Engaging in an adult conversation on all parts of the players lives and as I said, available 24/7 to discuss any issue. On and off field issues.

Culture does not transform into leadership unless the coach drives it.

 

[Crazymaggy2020]

Mags about to name some jets ! Look out everyone !! I can hear the moaning now! We may have lost a few but we are bringing in some quality that will just not be matched !

 

[Doona2]

Mags about to name some jets ! Look out everyone !! I can hear the moaning now! We may have lost a few but we are bringing in some quality that will just not be matched !

Yep it's been a total game changer this week at Greenhill Reserve.

 

[Thunder1]

Yep it's been a total game changer this week at Greenhill Reserve.

Not sure it's for the best.
Hearing not all happy at Greenhill reserve

 

[damadpanther]

heard the was a few deer park players and 2 premiership winning Darley boys at the centrals meet the coach night that all put pen to paper, should make them win 3 games instead of 2

 

[Turbos mail]

heard the was a few deer park players and 2 premiership winning Darley boys at the centrals meet the coach night that all put pen to paper, should make them win 3 games instead of 2

That’s harsh old mate. Points could be an issue but if playing seniors at both clubs they will definitely improve them. Good to see them improve as good for the competition.

 

[damadpanther]

That’s harsh old mate. Points could be an issue but if playing seniors at both clubs they will definitely improve them. Good to see them improve as good for the competition.

They won’t fit them all in points wise anyway but interesting to see who they are and very pleased they didn’t get Kight heard the offer was too good to turn down but bloods pulled the heart strings

 

[Murrays Mail]

Something has come across my desk and it’s big. [PLAYERCARD]Callum Moore[/PLAYERCARD] and [PLAYERCARD]Ben Ronke[/PLAYERCARD] off to diggers. $$$$ salary cap might aswell be abolished.

 

[Turbos mail]

They won’t fit them all in points wise anyway but interesting to see who they are and very pleased they didn’t get Kight heard the offer was too good to turn down but bloods pulled the heart strings

Honestly would any decent Bloods players like Kight go to Centrals once they leave BFNL? I’m not convinced they would. South already seem the destination club for Bloods now

 

[Jimmy789]

A club favourite from a Strathmore family became available to coach again and the club has decided to put him back in the drivers seat. Despite taking the club to a premiership no one thought was possible Ash was simply moved out of the way to make it happen, anything else that comes out of

A club favourite from a Strathmore family became available to coach again and the club has decided to put him back in the drivers seat. Despite taking the club to a premiership no one thought was possible Ash was simply moved out of the way to make it happen, anything else that comes out of SM is spin.

Well I apologise if they came across as too personal. 0 intention was just to say and to give what I believe I know.
Anyway it’s a forum, it’s a thread it’s meant to be interactive not personal or abusive/emotional. Believe you said on the other thread you knew him or know him so I apologise to you then.

Given you say you posted what you know to be true, send me a private message and I will give you my contact details. Happy for you to call me and enlighten me with what you know. I took no personal offence to what you posted it’s just most of it was totally untrue. Yes I do know Nick, happy to have a discussion with you off line. Maybe what you tell might help Nick be a better coach if he ever is involved in the coaching game again.

 

[Aucklander]

Some fantastic coaching appointments down at Wallan today in the 2s and 19.5s. Well done fellas.

 

[damadpanther]

Some fantastic coaching appointments down at Wallan today in the 2s and 19.5s. Well done fellas.

Doesn’t make up for pat

 

[Morgs senior]

Some fantastic coaching appointments down at Wallan today in the 2s and 19.5s. Well done fellas.

I was looking at the posts on FB, great to see so many players current and very recently retired giving back to the club.
Well done to all concerned.

 

[Tassydevilsflag2030]

Good to see centrals making some moves already, anyone know if any of these blokes go alright?

 

[Doona2]

Good to see centrals making some moves already, anyone know if any of these blokes go alright?

I'll let you tomorrow night, taking the Centrals coach under my wing for a day on the turps

 

[Crazymaggy2020]

Looks like diggers are trying to blow everyone out of the water with some upcoming signings . Our boy Pat has put the fear of god into every other team. Will be interesting to see how it plays out

 

[Trent from barwon Heads]

If you look at the comments on their social media, the seem very happy to have him at the club, they think its great