While he isn't ready as head coach, I'd definitely be looking at getting Sam Mitchell as an assistant. Was a St Kilda supporter, had a career's experience under Clarkson, has already played at WCE as an on-field coach and is acknowledged as one of the sharper minds in footy. Just completing his MBA so also a swtiched on guy.
No chance shifted his wife & kids to West Coast for a reason , well resourced football club.
Eagles are the richest club in the land why would he come to Dimmeys , where half are coaching part time.
The same applies to Hodge he has dragged his wife and kids to the Lions offer the opportunity and lifestyle.
Stkilda won’t sack Richardson they can’t now , Finnis has made a stuff up by giving unnecessary & unwarranted extension , clear all assistants out try to get a Voss , Caracella because they are ready to be a senior coach
for next year and surround them with assistants with IP & skill .
Eg King from Bulldogs ..ruck
Eg Schneider or Steve Johnson from Sydney.
Eg Dean Solomon from Gold Coast
Eg Eade as Senior Coaching support same as Balme role at Richmond.
Would be trying very hard to get Hayes back from Giants as assistant coach too .