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You may have some good points here. If he was out of contract this year, Lyon would likely be gone now, unless freo made finals this year.In my opinion: This would be a very smart time for Freo to shake Ross' hand and say "thanks for everything, we're going with Blake Caracella/Rob Harvey/Paul Roos". I see sacking him as their biggest hope for retaining Stephen Hill, therefore encouraging Bradley to see out his contract, whilst potentially attracting Tim Kelly and/or Stephen Coniglio. In their favour they have cap space, draft picks and the go-home factor which should have them dreaming about all four, but with Ross' ability to scare the children there is serious possibility they'll have none next year.
A midfield of both Hills, Fyfe, Kelly and Coniglio (not to mention Langdon, Brayshaw and other players developing nicely), a backline that's already much more than solid, and a dynamic forward line of Hogan, Lobb, Matera, McCarthy, Cerra... with Mundy and Walters floating between mid/attack. It would be one of the best and youngest teams in the comp. They have great key position depth, lots of talented youngsters waiting for an opportunity. I think they would easily attract another quality coach. I thought Adelaide were tough on Sanderson, but ultimately they attracted Phil Walsh who instantly brought the group together to play much better footy.
How do Freo supporters feel on this? Is a new face and voice what this group needs, or is this a Hardwick/Buckley situation where next year things are expected to click for no apparent reason?
Saying that If he does get sacked this year, I dont want a fiasco like the saints did with Scott Watters, sacking him just before trade week.
You would Assume freo go after Kelly or Coniglio or both. Freo will have lots of Cap room with Sandi, Bennell, Ballantyne and possibly mundy gone.
The squad has been built slowly over the last 3-4 years. Its way better than the squad we had in 2016. Sure Fyfe and Walters are near the end of their careers but I think freo did the reubuild ok.
The core of young talent is there.
This would be a team Clarkson would do well with obviously.
Again you Look how Richmond won the Flag in 2017. The squad was there. They were just awful in 2016. They made finals from 2013-15, in which you can argue they should of won 1 or 2 finals in that period.
Had everything clicked this season, freo would of made finals easily.
Saying that. I want Lyon to coach next season.