Review 2014 Coaching Panel- re Dean Bailey

[Schulzycrow]

Before starting I have already posted in the Dean Bailey thread and it would be devastating for all his family. Having been through the same with my own father I wish him all the very best. Lung cancer is bad especially when it gets to the lymph nodes. It is horrible luck for Dean and I hope he gets the best medical care possible. It looks bad and I can't see him returning to football any time soon.

That said it is also horrible luck for the club. I don't think the Crows can go through another space of time without replacing Dean with someone else. While he might be able to assist Sando in between treatment over the pre season, the crows need to look longer term and think about someone in Dean's role to assist as I think Sando still needs that wise voice of reason in the box game day.

Who knows Dean may be back by the start of the season or he may not. I don't think the AFC can wait until then to make a decision. We should be looking around at the pool of ex coaches or assistants that may want to get back into the box. Vossy comes to mind, but I'm sure there are others. We are in a similar situation to the Saints at the wrong time in the season. We can't let it drag on.

 

[Tex200]

Before starting I have already posted in the Dean Bailey thread and it would be devastating for all his family. Having been through the same with my own father I wish him all the very best. Lung cancer is bad especially when it gets to the lymph nodes. It is horrible luck for Dean and I hope he gets the best medical care possible. It looks bad and I can't see him returning to football any time soon.

That said it is also horrible luck for the club. I don't think the Crows can go through another space of time without replacing Dean with someone else. While he might be able to assist Sando in between treatment over the pre season, the crows need to look longer term and think about someone in Dean's role to assist as I think Sando still needs that wise voice of reason in the box game day.

Who knows Dean may be back by the start of the season or he may not. I don't think the AFC can wait until then to make a decision. We should be looking around at the pool of ex coaches or assistants that may want to get back into the box. Vossy comes to mind, but I'm sure there are others. We are in a similar situation to the Saints at the wrong time in the season. We can't let it drag on.

Really?

 

[Schulzycrow]

Not go out and start looking this instant PJ..its not what the thread is intended..probably too soon...mods take it down if you think it seem insensitive..not my intention.

 

[Elder van Berlo]

I think it's a fair enough thread frankly. There's a separate thread about Dean Bailey's health where we can post about that issue, but the fact is that it is also a pretty major issue for our footy team. This is, after all, a football forum.

As long as it stays respectful, I don't see why this thread is inappropriate.

 

[Cap]

Don't know why people needed to be offended by a fairly obvious query.

 

[Tex200]

Not go out and start looking this instant PJ..its not what the thread is intended..probably too soon...mods take it down if you think it seem insensitive..not my intention.

Nah - fair enough , I'm probably being over sensitive

 

[MRB37]

The Club will cover his absence internally until we get a clearer picture about the length of his absence and treatment.

So I guess it'll be like when he was suspended?

 

[dylan123]

So I guess it'll be like when he was suspended?

That fills me with great confidence given how much it seems we relied on Bailey in the box after a shocking year. For both Bailey and the clubs sake, I hope it's been caught early and he can make a speedy recovery.

 

[Schulzycrow]

Seems like they're on it.

 

[Vooligan]

It's a very valid query, and I don't see it as disrespectful to Dean Bailey.

This could have some setbacks on the Crows season in 2014, as I believe Bailey to be a key part to the coaches box.

I believe a replacement (whether it be temporary or permanent) needs to be found. Voss is mentioned above, but that won't happen - He's just signed on to do that TV show for Fox8.

Anyone else (decent) available?

(Inb4 Neeld and Watters)

Would John Worsfold be interested?

 

[GROTTO]

There is two threads - one paying respect and one wanting to know whats next and where to for the Club.

If something happened to Sando, the same thread would follow as well.

FYI - I want Bailey back when he is up to it. I think he played a role in 2012.

Im fine for this thread and was going to start it myself.

 

[adelaidecrows]

The sad reality is this will rule dean out for the entire year even if he recovers. The way Trigg was talking I already think dean has left permanently, they are just trying to cushion the blow. I think you will find they are already looking. Its not insensitive at all to pose this question as Dean himself would be telling the club to find a replacement.

 

[Vooligan]

Who are some serious contenders? Struggling to think of someone available who is relatively fresh to the AFL system.

 

[Donkey Magoo]

Woosha would be great, maybe even Ratten, I don't think he was that bad

 

[azza77]

I rate Watters if he's interested and think Saints were stupid to get rid of I him so early with that shambles of a list he had to work with. Probably one of the better options going around.

Don't think worsfold would be interested, think he's looking to take a break from footy...

 

[slice]

Tom Harley

 

[MRB37]

Tom Harley

Would be good, but I doubt they could get him.

 

[azza77]

Tom Harley

Not a bad idea actually.

May as well rename ourselves Geelong while we're at it

 

[Bacon8]

Tom Harley

He's only recently stepped down from GM at AFL NSW/ACT to spend more time with his family, and tertiary studies, so it's doubtful he's go back on that.

 

[Vooligan]

Replacement needs to be someone with prior AFL coaching experience at assistant level or above.

 

[Niximus]

I don't see a problem with asking this question.

While obviously I feel much sympathy for Dean and his family I'd be lying if I said I hadn't considered how this could affect a 2014 season I was fairly optimistic about.

 

[dylan123]

Replacement needs to be someone with prior AFL coaching experience at assistant level or above.

This!!!

There's no point getting a recently retired player because how are they possibly going to give Sando the advice he seems to be lacking which someone like Bailey was there to provide? He needs someone that's sat in the box for a while before who knows how it all works to give him useful suggestions.

 

[Allefgib]

Did Harvey sign with the Lions or bombers?

 

[Vooligan]

Did Harvey sign with the Lions or bombers?

I had the same thought - believe he stayed with Brisbane though. I rate him highly.

 

[Bacon8]

Did Harvey sign with the Lions or bombers?

I think he's still at the Lions.

Edit: He's quit.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-10-03/harvey-quits-lions