VFL 2017 VFL Magpies Off-Season and Recruiting Thread (list finalised! See OP & p14 post 331!)

[P1ET1ME]

Did Gatti have any role in our AFL program or just VFL?

 

[Quicky]

Gatti will be a loss. Our VFL team was one of the few strongly performing areas from our footy department. It'll be interesting if our VFL performance suffers now we've lost Tapping and Gatti.

 

[Quicky]

We look like we'll have a strong midfield this year. Woodward, JT, Wills, Brown and Broomhead look likely to feature a bit. Maybe even Greenwood. No Witts to feed them in the ruck though. I still reckon we are short a decent key forward for the upcoming season.

 

[TradeDraft]

Did Gatti have any role in our AFL program or just VFL?

Pretty sure just VFL

 

[TradeDraft]

We look like we'll have a strong midfield this year. Woodward, JT, Wills, Brown and Broomhead look likely to feature a bit. Maybe even Greenwood. No Witts to feed them in the ruck though. I still reckon we are short a decent key forward for the upcoming season.

We only have 1 True KPF on the Senior List and that is Moore

 

[barrackers]

Potential VFL recruit. Would qualify as 23rd man, so should he be listed we might see him play a few games.


http://websites.sportstg.com/club_i...ID=77120&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=42073095

Date of Birth: 27/07/1998
Height: 180cm
Weight: 77kg
Local Club: Frankston YCW

Sponsor: Kernow Environmental Services Pty Ltd

 

[barrackers]

Another VFL club set to fall victim to a takeover by a tight AFL club. Box Hill, Preston, Springvale, Sandringham... I'm glad we went alone rather than killing off an existing club to save yearly running costs and fees.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/...s/news-story/e1219c512fb680d8e71d1c1ab03196ec

The Scorpions are keen for any arrangement to recognise their history and the new jumper will continue to carry the initials of SFC (Springvale Football Club).

The make-up of a board and staff will be negotiated.

 

[TradeDraft]

Another VFL club set to fall victim to a takeover by a tight AFL club. Box Hill, Preston, Springvale, Sandringham... I'm glad we went alone rather than killing off an existing club to save yearly running costs and fees.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/...s/news-story/e1219c512fb680d8e71d1c1ab03196ec

That is why the AFL should bring back the Reserves.

Then other clubs stay in the VFL. As then they can spend less money

 

[TradeDraft]

 

[barrackers]

Williamstown's GM Chris Dixon appointed to replace Gatti. Seems to have a broad range of skills including development and welfare.


http://www.williamstownfc.com.au/chris-dixon

Bachelor of Commerce majoring in both Sports Management and Marketing under the Dean Scholar’s Program at Deakin University in 2008. Chris has had experience working at AFL clubs Richmond and Geelong, as well as a number of other sporting organisations in areas such as marketing, development and membership.

managing the Football Department particularly in areas of operations, list management and recruiting. Chris also looks after player welfare and provides assistance to players in areas such as employment, studies and living arrangements. As part of this, Chris introduced the Liam Picken Development Squad for first and second year VFL players. Chris holds a match day coaching role of calling all the rotations during the Senior game as well as undertaking opposition analysis throughout the week.

https://au.linkedin.com/in/chris-dixon-2a395427

Football Manager at Williamstown Football Club in the Victorian Football League.

- Player Management & Welfare
- Football Operations
- Contract negotiations
- Recruiting / List Management
- Opposition Analysis
- Oversee Development Academy
- Maintain and strengthen TAC Cup Club alignment
- Level 2 Accredited Coach
- Explore new business opportunities
- Public Relations through website and social media

 

[TradeDraft]

Williamstown's GM Chris Dixon appointed to replace Gatti. Seems to have a broad range of skills including development and welfare.


http://www.williamstownfc.com.au/chris-dixon


https://au.linkedin.com/in/chris-dixon-2a395427

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Good Get as Willi always been up the Top of the VFL

 

[MagpieBat]

Forgive me for asking, but what does that have to do with our VFL outfit...?

 

[Mkcaptain]

Forgive me for asking, but what does that have to do with our VFL outfit...?

Nathan is going to come to VFL training sessions disguised as Mitch to steal IP for Sandy

 

[barrackers]

Club announcement including internal restructures and a further external appointment. Lockyer and Rocca are now involved in our academy program and don't have VFL assistant positions. With Gotch (midfield), Cassidy-McNamara (defence) and Ryan Power (ex-Frankston) taking over the forward development coaching role.

http://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/news/2016-12-19/pies-appoint-new-vfl-gm

Further changes to the VFL set up see Jamie Cassidy-McNamara and Ryan Power move into positions as assistant coaches.

Cassidy-McNamara will oversee the VFL backline. Currently the club’s Academy Coach focusing on Skill Acquisition, his role will be adjusted to accommodate this change, and will provide a depth of knowledge to our VFL program, as well as having access to our young developing AFL players on game day.

Power arrives from VFL club Frankston, where he worked as an assistant coach for the past three years.

Prior to that, he coached VAFA club Mazenod for two years after time as a player at St Bedes-Mentone (VAFA), Donvale (EFL) and Port Melbourne (VFL).

He will oversee the VFL team’s forward line.

As previously communicated, Jared Rivers has replaced Dale Tapping as senior coach of the VFL program, while Brad Gotch has joined as an Academy Coach, looking after the VFL midfield.

Further to this, Tarkyn Lockyer has been promoted to the position of Head of Academy.

Lockyer will oversee the football development of all AFL listed players, working closely with the aforementioned coaches team and existing Academy Coach Anthony Rocca.

 

[MagpieBat]

Williamstown's GM Chris Dixon appointed to replace Gatti. Seems to have a broad range of skills including development and welfare.


http://www.williamstownfc.com.au/chris-dixon


https://au.linkedin.com/in/chris-dixon-2a395427

Very good get. Anyone who can produce success in this comp in an alignment with hostile AFL overlords and then make the joint even stronger after going stand-alone is someone worth bringing onboard.

And in other news, we've made some changes to the VFL assistant coaching ranks as well...

Further changes to the VFL set up see Jamie Cassidy-McNamara and Ryan Power move into positions as assistant coaches.

Cassidy-McNamara will oversee the VFL backline. Currently the club’s Academy Coach focusing on Skill Acquisition, his role will be adjusted to accommodate this change, and will provide a depth of knowledge to our VFL program, as well as having access to our young developing AFL players on game day.

Power arrives from VFL club Frankston, where he worked as an assistant coach for the past three years.

Prior to that, he coached VAFA club Mazenod for two years after time as a player at St Bedes-Mentone (VAFA), Donvale (EFL) and Port Melbourne (VFL).

He will oversee the VFL team’s forward line.

As previously communicated, Jared Rivers has replaced Dale Tapping as senior coach of the VFL program, while Brad Gotch has joined as an Academy Coach, looking after the VFL midfield.

Further to this, Tarkyn Lockyer has been promoted to the position of Head of Academy.

Lockyer will oversee the football development of all AFL listed players, working closely with the aforementioned coaches team and existing Academy Coach Anthony Rocca.

"Academy Coach" is the new buzzword in football ranks as well, I see...

 

[barrackers]

Very good get. Anyone who can produce success in this comp in an alignment with hostile AFL overlords and then make the joint even stronger after going stand-alone is someone worth bringing onboard.

And in other news, we've made some changes to the VFL assistant coaching ranks as well...



"Academy Coach" is the new buzzword in football ranks as well, I see...

The academy program sits outside of the footy department cap/tax, so I expect a lot of clubs will have large academy systems going forward.

 

[barrackers]

This is the position description of our VFL GM and Player Engagement co-ordinator, looks like we done a proper recruitment process.

http://s.afl.com.au/staticfile/AFL ...eneral 2013/161212_GMVFL_PlayerEngagement.pdf

 

[barrackers]

Power looks to have a good background, albeit it's difficult to judge from the outside how he went managing Frankston's forwards especially given their onfield results.

http://frankstonfc.com.au/ryan-power/

Ryan lead the Dolphins Development Program in 2014 and in 2015 is looking to extend his role by taking on the senior forward line. Coming from Mazenod in the VAFA league Ryan has plied his trade as a player and coach in the TAC Cup (NSW/ACT RAMS), VFL (Port Melbourne), EFL (Donvale), VAFA (St Bedes & Mazenod) and even Canada in the Ontario Football League, with this wealth of experience across varying styles of leagues enabling him to provide an excellent sounding board for many of Frankstons young developing forwards. Although relaxed by nature, Ryan encourages players to look for ways to incorporate their footballing careers into everyday life and ensure that they are turning over every stone to get the best out of themselves on and off the field. A new father to son Max (with wife Jess), Ryan works as a Financial Controller and has an educational background in Business (MBA & CPA) and relishes the chance to impart strong development ethos on the young Dolphins playing group.

 

[Dead Eye Didak]

Good to get Chris Dixon into our system, looks a very good operator and will no doubt will even more improve our VFL system and player development. Also like all the changes with the coaching staff, as this keeps everything fresh.

 

[TradeDraft]

Forgive me for asking, but what does that have to do with our VFL outfit...?

He could Sign with our VFL Team and been seen at Club at Least Twice

 

[Soups]

Some more good signings.

Michael Chippendale
Position: Key defender
Date of Birth: 22/6/1992
Height: 190cm
Weight: 85cm
Previous club: Norwood (SANFL)

Stephen Tahana
Position: Half back/wing
Date of Birth: 2/2/1997
Height: 182cm
Weight: 72kg
Previous club: North Adelaide (SANFL)

Matt La Fontaine
Position: Defender
Date of Birth: 27/7/1998
Height: 180cm
Weight: 78kg
Previous club: Dandenong Stingrays (TAC Cup)

Campbell Lane
Position: Midfielder
Date of Birth: 28/9/1997
Height: 180cm
Weight: 78kg
Previous club: Oakleigh Chargers (TAC Cup)

Like the Lane and Tahana selections.

Welcome

 

[Obese Arachnid]

Some more good signings.

Michael Chippendale
Position: Key defender
Date of Birth: 22/6/1992
Height: 190cm
Weight: 85cm
Previous club: Norwood (SANFL)

Stephen Tahana
Position: Half back/wing
Date of Birth: 2/2/1997
Height: 182cm
Weight: 72kg
Previous club: North Adelaide (SANFL)

Matt La Fontaine
Position: Defender
Date of Birth: 27/7/1998
Height: 180cm
Weight: 78kg
Previous club: Dandenong Stingrays (TAC Cup)

Campbell Lane
Position: Midfielder
Date of Birth: 28/9/1997
Height: 180cm
Weight: 78kg
Previous club: Oakleigh Chargers (TAC Cup)

Like the Lane and Tahana selections.

Welcome

Perhaps our female supporters might be happy with a Chippendale.

Though at 85cm weight it leaves a lot to the imagination.

 

[Mkcaptain]

Just adding to what campbell023 posted.

Four new faces on the field will add to a rejuvenated Collingwood VFL program next season.

The VFL Magpies have signed Michael Chippendale, Stephen Tahana, Matt La Fontaine and Campbell Lane as they prepare for a 2017 campaign under new coach Jared Rivers.

The four new Magpies add to the signature of former Hawthorn midfielder and 2014 Liston Trophy winner Alex Woodward who signed with the club in early December.

A further 10 existing players have reaffirmed their commitment, totalling 15 signed players before the Christmas-New Year’s break.

Outgoing VFL General Manager Luke Gatti is pleased with the position of the club at the midway point of the pre-season.

“To keep a large portion of the group together and add in some quality talent before Christmas is fantastic,” Gatti told Collingwood Media.

“We’ll be strategic in the way we approach reaching our full list of 24 contracted players.”


RE-SIGNED VFL MAGPIES
54. Jordan Collopy
55. Ryan Pendlebury
57. Ash Close
60. Jordan Kelly
61. Nick Gray
65. Lachlan Howe
66. Dale Hinkley
67. Matthew Smith
68. Lachlan Tardrew
70. Marty Hore

DEPARTED
56. Jeremy Taylor (Uni Blues – VAFA)
58. Ben Moloney (Geelong VFL)
59. Callum Matheson (relocated to Queensland)
62. Lachlan Ferguson (Collegians – VAFA)

http://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/news/2016-12-22/four-prechristmas-signings-for-vfl-pies

 

[Soups]

Perhaps our female supporters might be happy with a Chippendale.

Though at 85cm weight it leaves a lot to the imagination.

Wouldn't be a Collingwood article without a stuff up. Gold.

 

[Mkcaptain]

By my accounts these are the VFL players not yet accounted for.

51. Michael Still
52. Lachie Wallace
53. Jack Hellier (ACL so I'm not sure what we'll do there)
63. Gus Borthwick
64. Jesse Wallin
69. Jack Blair.
71. Angelo Rambaldi
72. Will Knight
74. Jackson Viola
75. Marcus Alessi
76. Adrian Indovino

DEVELOPMENT
Trent Cody
Max Kelly
Theo Rosenthal

REHAB
Rourke Fisher
Josh Turner

That is just going by this list. I have no idea how up to date it was.
http://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/season/vfl/vfl-players-2016