Dean Laidley as coach?

[godsofrichmond]

Not one i thought of nor have i seen too much mention of his name as "in the mix". I wonder how he would go with a second chance if he gets arsed from the roos.
He hasnt had the best season with the roos this year but i feel they have been playing out of their skins for the last few years. He has certainly got the best out of a list that isnt that strong.
He is a interesting prospect that i havent thought about.

I wonder what the faithfull here think about him as a posibility.

 

[godsofrichmond]

Here is some background from wikipedia. (which isnt allways absalute fact)

Playing career
Not considered a player blessed with the highest degree of natural talent, Laidley was recruited from West Perth Football Club and was part of the West Coast Eagles' inaugural VFL squad in 1987.
He played his first game in round 1 against Richmond at subiaco
As an aggressive half-back line player and known as "The Junkyard Dog", Laidley was known for his commitment to the contest and to winning the ball.
His tenacity ensured he always put in 100%. Debuting for the Eagles in 1987, his career went backwards during the 1990 season when he required a knee reconstruction, and he found it hard to break into the team.
At the end of 1992 he was traded to North Melbourne after missing out on West Coast's 1992 premiership win. A trademark of his play was the execution of the strategy of either kicking out or receiving uncontested a short kick-out to the back pocket, a strategy which was later widely adopted by other clubs.
Laidley did eventually win a premiership, in 1996 with the Kangaroos. He retired at the end of the 1997 season.

[edit] Coaching career

He began as an assistant coach at Collingwood before taking over the reigns from Denis Pagan at the Kangaroos, his old club during his playing days.
Laidley's ferocity as a player has transferred into his coaching style, his team is said to embody the "Shinboner Spirit" of determination and never giving up. He is also seen on occasion to be tough with his players.
Laidley's vision at the Kangaroos is ensuring the club's survival and financial viability, therefore he is attempting to make sure they stay within the finals and don't perform a complete "bottoming-out" style rebuilding phase in the vein of Carlton. This approach is to ensure the Kangaroos retain membership by consistently making the finals (although not necessarily being strong enough to challenge for a premiership). Some players recruited under this approach include so-called "recycled players" Kasey Green, Jonathan Hay and Jade Rawlings.
In June 2007 in a post-victory press conference Dean Laidley advised that he had heard of a family bereavement during the match, in a comment explaining his demeanor at what should be a victorious press conference. [1]

 

[Bojangles17]

NO, has achieved less as a coach than TW had before we secured him

 

[Roachy8]

I'd be looking elsewhere...

 

[godsofrichmond]

NO, has achieved less as a coach than TW had before we secured him

He has arount a 50% strike rate for win loss as coach. And let me say, im neither for or against him at this stage. just a idea. but with that 50% strike rate in mind. what is cambels strike rate, rawlings, buckleys, hardwick. the list goes on. What ever coach we get will be a risk. What we need is a coach who can get the most possible out of the list he has as we wont be able to change the list that much over the next few years with the GC18 effect. Laidley has got a proven record for getting the best out of list in my opinion.
I spose my biggest fear is whether he can get Tiger blood flowing through his viens?

 

[tugga]

No discarded coaches please. Hell get the arse from North soon.
New blood.

 

[Danog]

I seriously hope not.

 

[Equus]

Wow...

You're a terrible God of Richmond.

It's like inflicting the scarred Richmond Supporters with the bubonic plague, Swine Flu and leprosy at the same time and then giving us another 5 years of shittiness.

 

[smasha]

North fans now want Buckley as coach FFS.

 

[theyellowsash]

if hes not good enough for north then why is he good enough for us?

 

[1980GFVideo]

People thought Robert Shaw would make a good coach at Adelaide

Look at what he is doing at Fitzroy, how would he go at a club that had more resources? didnt happen.

 

[godsofrichmond]

Fair eneogh. he is off the table.

I do think its important though that all avenues are exhasted.

 

[rfctigerarmy]

Ok guys, what about me as a coach?

 

[Equus]

Ok guys, what about me as a coach?

+1aaaa

 

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