Welcome Dyson Heppell - Development Coach

[Albert Parker]

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/dyson-heppell-to-join-collingwood-as-development-coach/news-story/60110ba75aefd18c34efe5bcf9a42d99

I think development coaching is critically important in extracting the best out of young talent and getting an edge.

I'm surprised by this choice. Bombers have been underwhelming in developing young talent over the past 20 years. I can't imagine the failure to bring on so many highly-touted young players has been all about poor selection by Dodoro and poor medical/fitness staff.

As much as Dyson Heppell seems a lovely, laid back guy, his communication skills seem dreadful (see his ads for his gym and his clothing range) and I'd struggle to consider him as an astute thinker in the game based upon any interview that I have seen.

Wish him well, but a surprise selection for mine.

Thoughts from others?

 

[RobJD]

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/dyson-heppell-to-join-collingwood-as-development-coach/news-story/60110ba75aefd18c34efe5bcf9a42d99

I think development coaching is critically important in extracting the best out of young talent and getting an edge.

I'm surprised by this choice. Bombers have been underwhelming in developing young talent over the past 20 years. I can't imagine the failure to bring on so many highly-touted young players has been all about poor selection by Dodoro and poor medical/fitness staff.

As much as Dyson Heppell seems a lovely, laid back guy, his communication skills seem dreadful (see his ads for his gym and his clothing range) and I'd struggle to consider him as an astute thinker in the game based upon any interview that I have seen.

Wish him well, but a surprise selection for mine.

Thoughts from others?

Can't comment on Heppell, just don't know enough about him - I agree this is an essential role for us.

 

[BillyElliott]

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/dyson-heppell-to-join-collingwood-as-development-coach/news-story/60110ba75aefd18c34efe5bcf9a42d99

I think development coaching is critically important in extracting the best out of young talent and getting an edge.

I'm surprised by this choice. Bombers have been underwhelming in developing young talent over the past 20 years. I can't imagine the failure to bring on so many highly-touted young players has been all about poor selection by Dodoro and poor medical/fitness staff.

As much as Dyson Heppell seems a lovely, laid back guy, his communication skills seem dreadful (see his ads for his gym and his clothing range) and I'd struggle to consider him as an astute thinker in the game based upon any interview that I have seen.

Wish him well, but a surprise selection for mine.

Thoughts from others?

I think he'd be a great addition to the club. Fantastic bloke & Port seem to love him.

Took on the captaincy at Bombers at their lowest after the drug scandal & said to be a great role model & mentor to the younger players during that time.

 

[TradeDraft]

Could he play in the VFL Team like a Few of our Development Coaches have in the Past?

 

[BillyElliott]

Could he play in the VFL Team like a Few of our Development Coaches have in the Past?

He's currently signed at Port Melbourne for next year.

 

[Peters_Nuts]

Heard nothing but amazing things about Heppell. Glad to have him on board to mentor the kids

 

[Jafo]

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/dyson-heppell-to-join-collingwood-as-development-coach/news-story/60110ba75aefd18c34efe5bcf9a42d99

I think development coaching is critically important in extracting the best out of young talent and getting an edge.

I'm surprised by this choice. Bombers have been underwhelming in developing young talent over the past 20 years. I can't imagine the failure to bring on so many highly-touted young players has been all about poor selection by Dodoro and poor medical/fitness staff.

As much as Dyson Heppell seems a lovely, laid back guy, his communication skills seem dreadful (see his ads for his gym and his clothing range) and I'd struggle to consider him as an astute thinker in the game based upon any interview that I have seen.

Wish him well, but a surprise selection for mine.

Thoughts from others?

Club sees something in him so willing to back the club and see how it goes. He seems a solid person (stuck with Dons even after Jab saga) off field too. Willing to back him til he’s considered no good. He might just turn out to be a diamond in the rough too.

 

[JLC]

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/dyson-heppell-to-join-collingwood-as-development-coach/news-story/60110ba75aefd18c34efe5bcf9a42d99

I think development coaching is critically important in extracting the best out of young talent and getting an edge.

I'm surprised by this choice. Bombers have been underwhelming in developing young talent over the past 20 years. I can't imagine the failure to bring on so many highly-touted young players has been all about poor selection by Dodoro and poor medical/fitness staff.

As much as Dyson Heppell seems a lovely, laid back guy, his communication skills seem dreadful (see his ads for his gym and his clothing range) and I'd struggle to consider him as an astute thinker in the game based upon any interview that I have seen.

Wish him well, but a surprise selection for mine.

Thoughts from others?

Agree.

I don't think Heppell was a great captain either.

Hopefully he has learnt what not to do lol

 

[Soups]

Go and watch/listen to The Imperfects podcast he did with them not long ago. Very good.

 

[No SPIN]

It’s all about connection and communication as Development Coach - if he’s got that then he’s well on the way. What ever program is implemented will have been evaluated and scrutinized by a number of other Coaches so there’s no risk given his inexperience.
Hence why connection and communication are the pivotal requirements of this role.

 

[Chunky Steak]

Go and watch/listen to The Imperfects podcast he did with them not long ago. Very good.

Here it is:

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Pies have a quality person and mentor in Dyson the youngs kids at the club will love his laid back nature and postive influence he has on people

 

[Abdul_The_Bull]

Seems like a quality bloke. He was even chosen to present the jumper to the new recruits this draft period.

Good pick up for mine...

 

[BillyElliott]

Pies have a quality person and mentor in Dyson the youngs kids at the club will love his laid back nature and postive influence he has on people

I'm very happy. Always been one of my favourite non Pie players. Agree, he'll be great for the young players.

 

[BigVic]

A good appointment. Dyson and Pendles posed for photos together for the Anzac Day when they were Essendon and Collingwood captains

 

[well left]

Clearly a link through McCartney at Port and he’s probably recommended him.

No objections here.

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

I'm very happy. Always been one of my favourite non Pie players. Agree, he'll be great for the young players.

He's very approachable players will quickly like him

 

[TradeDraft]

He's currently signed at Port Melbourne for next year.

Be but werid IF we play them in the VFL

 

[BillyElliott]

Be but werid IF we play them in the VFL

I guess. Maybe as part of his contract, he doesn't play against Pies..?

 

[Jen2310]

I was told about this weeks ago but it’s an interesting one
Given he plays for port Mellb- he’s gonna play against the players he’ll coach

And he’ll get intel he could tell port about our program

 

[BillyElliott]

I was told about this weeks ago but it’s an interesting one
Given he plays for port Mellb- he’s gonna play against the players he’ll coach

Only for one game though wouldn't it?

And he may opt not to play that match..?

 

[Jen2310]

Only for one game though wouldn't it?

And he may opt not to play that match..?

You’d hope not
The contract would need to be very air tight

 

[BillyElliott]

You’d hope not
The contract would need to be very air tight

I'm sure they would have given it plenty of consideration before appointing him.

Port would know he'd also have Intel on them. So it works both ways.

 

[Mollythedolly]

I was told about this weeks ago but it’s an interesting one
Given he plays for port Mellb- he’s gonna play against the players he’ll coach

And he’ll get intel he could tell port about our program

Will he have a matchday role? If he has then you’d assume that’d take precedence, if not, doubt it’ll matter too much.

 

[Apples]

Looks like an excellent appointment.