Coach Assistant Coach Discussion

[Christou2Kouta]

We've really cranked up the development resources.
It almost seems like the line coaches had too much on their plate trying to work with the seniors and reserves players so I imagine the development coaches could almost act like assistant line coaches, replicating the line coaches roles on matchday in the VFL.

 

[branedotorg]

Jacob Townsend joins Carlton as development coach

Premiership player Jacob Townsend will join the Blues as a development coach.

www.carltonfc.com.au

have to say i don't mind it as a type, i think journeymen types often have a better way of approaching and communicating compared to 'naturals' who've never had to overcome the same limitations

 

[swuzzlebubble]

 

[skadoosh]

Jacob Townsend joins Carlton as development coach

Premiership player Jacob Townsend will join the Blues as a development coach.

www.carltonfc.com.au

Had no idea he had gone into coaching. Is he a good pickup?

 

[BluesForEternity]

Had no idea he had gone into coaching. Is he a good pickup?

He was Head of Development at Box Hill (Hawthorne VFL), who finished second on the VFL ladder - so you’d assume yes!

 

[Sonny Jim]

I'm really pleased the club is finally investing heavily into developing within.
I still can't believe how little we did through our last rebuild.
I really feel that this is the way to build a strong and determined playing group over the long-term.
Very pleased

 

[GT619]

development is our number 1 priority

 

[Coona Blues]

Welcome Jacob.

Loving the group of off Broadway appointments who have excellent resumes. Likely to be a great mix.

 

[swuzzlebubble]

 

[Lukeblueboy]

Seems to know his stuff. Pretty impressive good communication

 

[TENACIOUS]

Pretty happy with our setup (no senior assistant) and focus on development.

 

[Skull Face]

No big name recruiting just putting more into developing the players we have which has been a glaring weakness for years.

Keen to see what the results are come this time next year.

 

[tarczonandjane]

I always think that if we had have been able to develop two of Philp, Stocker, Dow, O’Brien, SPS into top class footballers then we would have had a premiership in 2023.

I’m so glad the club is prioritising this area. Even if it has taken way too long.

 

[JJBagger]

I always think that if we had have been able to develop two of Philp, Stocker, Dow, O’Brien, SPS into top class footballers then we would have had a premiership in 2023.

I’m so glad the club is prioritising this area. Even if it has taken way too long.

Don’t think development was the biggest issue with any of those guys…

 

[tarczonandjane]

Don’t think development was the biggest issue with any of those guys…

You may well be right. But we’ll never know for sure.

 

[Sonny Jim]

Dude keeps yelling at people to be calm

 

[Dramoth]

Don’t think development was the biggest issue with any of those guys…

Philp and LOB couldn’t put on any weight. With an extra 5kg, they would have been fine. Stocker had his mental health issues. SPS had issues with his hamstrings and honestly, with Dow… it was purely shit development. Talent to burn… John Barker as his coach.

 

[Blue82]

One that appears to have flown completely under the radar. Found it via an assessment of the Pies trade period review from HS.

Stolen their analytics man Anthony Stoitsis.



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He took me through their in-house analytics product and approach, very impressive (and thought to myself no way we have anything to this level). Good get

I also asked him who the worst bloke at the pies was and before I finished the question he said “Mason” - goes to judgement

 

[Bletch]

Adam Simpson set to land new job at Victorian club

The premiership coach will relocate to Melbourne ahead of the 2026 season.

7news.com.au

 

[swuzzlebubble]

Hi Mods. Given recent announcement that current assistants are set (with some additions to Development area), could something like the above (details of various coaches names and positions) be stickied to the top of the thread.

Bump

 

[Crippa#9]

Adam Simpson set to land new job at Victorian club

The premiership coach will relocate to Melbourne ahead of the 2026 season.

7news.com.au

Fantastic appointment

 

[Opium]

Fantastic appointment

Agree. Fantastic.

 

[JoeyPBLUES]

Adam Simpson set to land new job at Victorian club

The premiership coach will relocate to Melbourne ahead of the 2026 season.

7news.com.au

How nice of the club to give me an early birthday present

 

[C4[2]Yo`DooR]

Does anyone else get the feeling that Jordan Russell

Jordan Russell

Age

39

Ht

188cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

15.1

4star

K

8.3

3star

HB

6.9

4star

M

4.9

5star

T

3.4

5star

No current season stats available

D

8.4

3star

K

3.8

2star

HB

4.6

4star

M

2.8

3star

T

3.4

5star

was effectively demoted?

 

[David Sylvian]

Spidey senses tingling