Dr Spaceman
Norm Smith Medallist
And interesting that he isn't coaching the forwards at the Dogs, he'll be coaching the midfield. Think it's pretty evident that he is just not a forwards coach.
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And interesting that he isn't coaching the forwards at the Dogs, he'll be coaching the midfield. Think it's pretty evident that he is just not a forwards coach.
I’d be a no to Roughy. Firstly he doesn’t seem to want to coach, and secondly, he’s been with us a few years already, could surely have had some input - and if he did, it didn’t seem to help.This is one of the areas I'm actually feeling reasonably positive about the club, we brought in Enright who was a brilliant defender and by all accounts is a great coach, he's had 1 season as our backline coach and some of our best performers have been down back; Sinclair, Wilkie and Battle have all showed big development and improvement this year, many of those guys were already on the right track but this year in particular performed. I think having a proven performer and good brain who played in the modern era is going to be crucial going forward with how much the game has changed since the old 90's and early 2000's era, the game looks completely different.
Same goes for Lenny, a guy who wasn't necessarily the fastest, most explosive or athletically gifted but just had a great attitude, huge commitment and drive and would also go up a gear when the contest got hottest. A guy who finished up as a player 7 or 8 years ago but he's done his coaching apprenticeship and now he's back to take over the midfield.
With Lade shipped off it's mainly now just about getting a good forward coach in and I think this will be just as important as our trading. I wonder if shifting Roughead into the forward coach role would be too quick for him? I wonder if we could convince Robbie Gray to join the club in some development or coaching capacity? That man is just forward craft and football smarts on legs.
Bruce has played three seasons there and two of them were shithouse and now they seem to be actively seeking a replacement for him. I wouldn't really say that has worked out for them.
I’d be a no to Roughy. Firstly he doesn’t seem to want to coach, and secondly, he’s been with us a few years already, could surely have had some input - and if he did, it didn’t seem to help.
I’d be a no to Roughy. Firstly he doesn’t seem to want to coach, and secondly, he’s been with us a few years already, could surely have had some input - and if he did, it didn’t seem to help.
Good shout and Enright could get in his earSteve Johnson who has been let go by GWS and has returned to Melbourne?
2 years as an Assistant Coach at Giants followed his 3 years at Swans.
Option?
He's someone that would be great for Higgins.Steve Johnson who has been let go by GWS and has returned to Melbourne?
2 years as an Assistant Coach at Giants followed his 3 years at Swans.
Option?
No current season stats available
No current season stats available
Strange situation where we couldn't guarantee him a contract (i.e. he's not great in our opinion) yet he's a Top 3 head coaching candidate at EssendonIt's official
Lade departs Saints
Assistant Coach Brendon Lade leaves RSEA Park to join the Western Bulldogs.www.saints.com.au
Strange how? It's pretty clear our coaching has real issues so you'd expect the review would impact that area.Strange situation where we couldn't guarantee him a contract (i.e. he's not great in our opinion) yet he's a Top 3 head coaching candidate at Essendon
Absolutely expected the review to impact our Coaches, in particular our dysfunctional forward line. Strange because we're effectively firing him from an Assistant position, whilst he is in contention for a Head Coach role at Essendon.Strange how? It's pretty clear our coaching has real issues so you'd expect the review would impact that area.
Absolutely expected the review to impact our Coaches, in particular our dysfunctional forward line. Strange because we're effectively firing him from an Assistant position, whilst he is in contention for a Head Coach role at Essendon.
There can't be too many situations where a Coach is being pushed out, whilst at the same time is being considered for a promotion elsewhere
Steve Johnson who has been let go by GWS and has returned to Melbourne?
2 years as an Assistant Coach at Giants followed his 3 years at Swans.
Option?
Strange situation where we couldn't guarantee him a contract (i.e. he's not great in our opinion) yet he's a Top 3 head coaching candidate at Essendon
I think you're significantly overestimating the Essendon option.Absolutely expected the review to impact our Coaches, in particular our dysfunctional forward line. Strange because we're effectively firing him from an Assistant position, whilst he is in contention for a Head Coach role at Essendon.
There can't be too many situations where a Coach is being pushed out, whilst at the same time is being considered for a promotion elsewhere
Grey or Kennedy I’d love as a forwards coachThis is one of the areas I'm actually feeling reasonably positive about the club, we brought in Enright who was a brilliant defender and by all accounts is a great coach, he's had 1 season as our backline coach and some of our best performers have been down back; Sinclair, Wilkie and Battle have all showed big development and improvement this year, many of those guys were already on the right track but this year in particular performed. I think having a proven performer and good brain who played in the modern era is going to be crucial going forward with how much the game has changed since the old 90's and early 2000's era, the game looks completely different.
Same goes for Lenny, a guy who wasn't necessarily the fastest, most explosive or athletically gifted but just had a great attitude, huge commitment and drive and would also go up a gear when the contest got hottest. A guy who finished up as a player 7 or 8 years ago but he's done his coaching apprenticeship and now he's back to take over the midfield.
With Lade shipped off it's mainly now just about getting a good forward coach in and I think this will be just as important as our trading. I wonder if shifting Roughead into the forward coach role would be too quick for him? I wonder if we could convince Robbie Gray to join the club in some development or coaching capacity? That man is just forward craft and football smarts on legs.
This review is proving to have teeth!Danny Sexton also gone
Danny Sexton also gone
Great players are not always great coaches.Grey or Kennedy I’d love as a forwards coach
True but neither are blessed with amazing physical skill or strength. It’s their smarts which made them amazing playersGreat players are not always great coaches.
Id really like Stevie J. He's a very smart player AND has done some years of coaching.
Official?Danny Sexton also gone
This review is proving to have teeth!
Which is why its a good move. Remove the dead wood, get fresh ideas. Happy lade has moved on too.A couple of underlings isn't too much dramatic news. But its a start.
Sexton has been there for over a decade.