Coach Craig McRae

[BillyElliott]

Let’s hope the rumour that 2026 is his last year and skipworth is taking over for 2027 is not true.

Just because someone posts what they think on bf, doesn't mean it's a rumour

 

[gouki88]

Just because someone posts what they think on bf, doesn't mean it's a rumour

Succession plan 2.0!

 

[satty]

My point is, Fly should be trusted to transition the list on the go, as Chris Scott did between 2011 > 2020

Oh there absolutely is no doubt he should be the one to do it. The question is does he see himself coaching long enough to oversee the transition.

 

[satty]

Succession plan 2.0!

I've had enough succession plans for a thousand lifetimes.

Hopefully we lock up fly on along term contract this year ,rather than dragging it into next year.

 

[yeah man]

Did Fly really say a while ago that he doesn't see himself at Collingwood long term?

I will be devastated if this guy leaves after a short tenure. We would have to look back at this period as a flash in the pan. It would be heartbreaking.

 

[gouki88]

Did Fly really say a while ago that he doesn't see himself at Collingwood long term?

I will be devastated if this guy leaves after a short tenure. We would have to look back at this period as a flash in the pan. It would be heartbreaking.

Not so much that, more that he is noncommittal about years into the future. Pretty in line with his live in the now approach, and a bit more of a balance in life than the sickos like Malthouse who want to coach forever (love you Mick)

 

[whiskeytown]

I love what Craig and the coaching team have brought to Collingwood

The team selection and list management that emphasised experience over youth has led to previous success

But it was imo exposed last night and as the year went on

Due to list management there is not a lot of youth to select… and it wouldn’t have changed the outcome necessarily

But the inclusion of Allan would’ve added some youthful run late in the game

Something the lions seemed to have over the pies

Hopefully the team adds some under 25 players over the summer and prioritises player development

Because in my opinion this era is done… especially if the likes of Elliot, mihocek leave

 

[BillyElliott]

Did Fly really say a while ago that he doesn't see himself at Collingwood long term?

I will be devastated if this guy leaves after a short tenure. We would have to look back at this period as a flash in the pan. It would be heartbreaking.

He simply said he doesn't see himself as a long term coach.

So he doesn't want to be coaching in 15 years time?

Considering he's only been with us since 22, I wouldn't be concerned.

 

[Masked Magician]

I've had enough succession plans for a thousand lifetimes.

Hopefully we lock up fly on along term contract this year ,rather than dragging it into next year.

100000% agree

 

[satty]

He simply said he doesn't see himself as a long term coach.

So he doesn't want to be coaching in 15 years time?

Considering he's only been with us since 22, I wouldn't be concerned.

Forget about the 15 years, he was non-committal about 5 years.

That's what got my attention.

 

[Axl the great]

Did I hear Fly say he thought Mihocek played well? Surely not.

 

[jmac70]

Did I hear Fly say he thought Mihocek played well? Surely not.

Maybe you dreamt it.

 

[Doc1763]

Forget about the 15 years, he was non-committal about 5 years.

That's what got my attention.

he said, after 2023, that if it got to the stage where football was taking too much time from him being a good father, he would walk away.

 

[Axl the great]

Maybe you dreamt it.

Nah I’m sure I heard it.
You would probably agree with that too.

 

[BillyElliott]

Who is that normally posts Fly's presser in written form?

 

[jmac70]

Nah I’m sure I heard it.
You would probably agree with that too.

If you can’t be sure you heard it I have to question your cognitive functioning.

 

[JLC]

Nah I’m sure I heard it.
You would probably agree with that too.

The presser was a mixed bag.. Would be incredibly tough to do. I heard the Checkers comments and in hindsight he is probably protecting the player.

He was certainly gracious in defeat. So the media can't fault him for that.

 

[gouki88]

Nah I’m sure I heard it.
You would probably agree with that too.

I don’t recall it, but if he did he’s likely just going into bat for a player he wants to stick around next year

 

[NMBB]

Maybe you dreamt it.

Nope - that's what Fly said

 

[Axl the great]

If you can’t be sure you heard it I have to question your cognitive functioning.

You knew what sense I meant.
Just your sad attempts at needling people like you do.

 

[jmac70]

You knew what sense I meant.
Just your sad attempts at needling people like you do.

I love you Axle, still not a fan of your band

 

[Pistol Night]

I love you Axle, still not a fan of your band

I never warmed to GNR either. I think it was because November Rain went for 7 hours and 11 yo kids aint got time for that

 

[Doc1763]

I never warmed to GNR either. I think it was because November Rain went for 7 hours and 11 yo kids aint got time for that

so, not a Led Zeppelin fan either??

 

[76woodenspooners]

Did I hear Fly say he thought Mihocek played well? Surely not.

It makes perfect sense when you consider that Mihocek is sitting on a 2 year contract that the club really want him to sign.

Fly was effusive in his praise of Richards this time last year as well.

 

[Anzacday]

Did I hear Fly say he thought Mihocek played well? Surely not.

Another poster heard it