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AFL 2023: Saints hit hard as footy boss Geoff Walsh withdraws from role because of family situation​

St Kilda’s preparations for 2023 have already taken a serious hit with its senior football chief forced to leave the club because of personal reasons.

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January 30, 2023 - 3:14PM
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St Kilda has suffered an early-season setback with recently appointed head of football Geoff Walsh to leave the club due to family reasons.
Walsh was thrust into the position after the Saints’ 2022 season and was part of the coaching panel to appoint Ross Lyon.
He had made a strong start to his new role but his family situation changed and made it untenable for him to continue in the job.
“I have really enjoyed my time with the club but with my personal situation very recently changing, I now need to focus on addressing that, which unfortunately will preclude me from devoting the necessary time to a full-time role in football,” Walsh said.
“While I will be stepping away, I will still be keeping a close eye on the Saints and staying in touch to support the club where possible.”
Geoff Walsh with St Kilda coach Ross Lyon before his sudden departure. Picture: Michael Klein

Geoff Walsh with St Kilda coach Ross Lyon before his sudden departure. Picture: Michael Klein
It comes just days after the Saints appointed former assistant coach Stephen Silvagni and long time recruiting specialist Graeme Allan to its list management team.
The Saints will now be on the hunt for a new football boss just weeks out from the first lot of pre-season matches under its new look coaching set up led by Lyon.
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It’s understood current high performance boss David Misson will step up in an interim capacity.
Former AFL official Tess McManus will add AFL football operations to her role as head of AFLW.

Saints chief executive Simon Lethlean thanked Walsh for his time at the club and understood his decision.
Geoff Walsh had made a strong start to his new role but his family situation changed everything.

Geoff Walsh had made a strong start to his new role but his family situation changed everything.
“The club respects Geoff’s decision to do what is best for he and his family. We have been incredibly fortunate to acquire his expertise and skills, even if only for a short time,” Lethlean said.
“Geoff’s knowledge and experience has allowed the club to make a strong start at implementing the recommendations of the Review and embracing a new coach as well as many new staff within the program.
“Geoff and his family are now part of the St Kilda family. We wish them all the very best and look forward to remaining in contact.”

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George said:
Noble seems the obvious replacement I guess. Already worked with us on the overhaul a couple months ago.
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Noble is is a CEO, why would he
 
Mowman said:
Why?
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too many changes in pre season, feels like the saints are unravelling. and i am in the woe is 'me' (me, being saints) and every consipiracy theory i am believing in. and and
 

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sammm said:
too many changes in pre season, feels like the saints are unravelling. and i am in the woe is 'me' (me, being saints) and every consipiracy theory i am believing in. and and
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I like the appointments bar one

Ross clearly the best coach out there and clearly light years ahead of Ratts
Hayes I'm super happy with and glad he is in charge of the Kids like Windhager - Owens - Phillipou and the rest of the midfield
Walsh was a great get and I can't believe people are having a crack at the club for appointing him, he has left because of illness in the family
SOS I will judge in 12 to 18 months, but RTB was always bringing in his own team
Gubby Allen I dont agree with has been at the club since 2018 and done sweet FA IMO
Our drafting the last 2 years looks to be very good with Windhager - Owens - Phillipou - NWM - Keeler - Hotton - Van Es

Its a worry when Gringo and myself are the positive ones LOL


Putting it on the Line Ross will get us a flag this time book mark it
 
Dard Ball Get said:
Pathetic whataboutism’s from the peanut gallery as usual.
Don’t employ someone (an all time great) in case of xyz happening, yet the same people will slam the club for not drafting a player because his bed isn’t made. Which is it?

We don’t have all the facts to make broad-brush statements, but that doesn’t stop most, does it? 😎
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This bed making thing seems to be a thing....I didn't make mine this morning maybe that's why my day turned to crap lol
 
Mowman said:
I like the appointments bar one

Ross clearly the best coach out there and clearly light years ahead of Ratts
Hayes I'm super happy with and glad he is in charge of the Kids like Windhager - Owens - Phillipou and the rest of the midfield
Walsh was a great get and I can't believe people are having a crack at the club for appointing him, he has left because of illness in the family
SOS I will judge in 12 to 18 months, but RTB was always bringing in his own team
Gubby Allen I dont agree with has been at the club since 2018 and done sweet FA IMO
Our drafting the last 2 years looks to be very good with Windhager - Owens - Phillipou - NWM - Keeler - Hotton - Van Es

Its a worry when Gringo and myself are the positive ones LOL


Putting it on the Line Ross will get us a flag this time book mark it
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If you go into that sort of role having to be the best judge of talent, the best strategist, the best trainer etc etc, you are probably doomed to fail.
The way i see it , we have enough brains to brainstorm, and if Lyon went to the trouble to assemble that talent then surely he'll take their input on board.
10 brains are better than 1.
 
Mowman said:
I like the appointments bar one

Ross clearly the best coach out there and clearly light years ahead of Ratts
Hayes I'm super happy with and glad he is in charge of the Kids like Windhager - Owens - Phillipou and the rest of the midfield
Walsh was a great get and I can't believe people are having a crack at the club for appointing him, he has left because of illness in the family
SOS I will judge in 12 to 18 months, but RTB was always bringing in his own team
Gubby Allen I dont agree with has been at the club since 2018 and done sweet FA IMO
Our drafting the last 2 years looks to be very good with Windhager - Owens - Phillipou - NWM - Keeler - Hotton - Van Es

Its a worry when Gringo and myself are the positive ones LOL


Putting it on the Line Ross will get us a flag this time book mark it
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100%

Gubby hasn't done sh1t in 4 years.
 
Damn shame to lose him, never good to lose someone so highly regarded.

In the end, health and family come first so can't begrudge him. Hope all is well with him and the club have some good people in place to attract or develop someone new for the role.
 
What a shemozzle - looks like its time for a mea culpa - come back James!!

Gubby Allan Head of Football

James Gallagher Head of Talent and Acquisition

SOS - List Manager

Chris Toce - Head of Recruiting.
 
Mowman said:
I like the appointments bar one

Ross clearly the best coach out there and clearly light years ahead of Ratts
Hayes I'm super happy with and glad he is in charge of the Kids like Windhager - Owens - Phillipou and the rest of the midfield
Walsh was a great get and I can't believe people are having a crack at the club for appointing him, he has left because of illness in the family
SOS I will judge in 12 to 18 months, but RTB was always bringing in his own team
Gubby Allen I dont agree with has been at the club since 2018 and done sweet FA IMO
Our drafting the last 2 years looks to be very good with Windhager - Owens - Phillipou - NWM - Keeler - Hotton - Van Es

Its a worry when Gringo and myself are the positive ones LOL


Putting it on the Line Ross will get us a flag this time book mark it
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Yep, we are pretty much always on the same page but couldn't have said it any better. I think we look much better placed than a year ago no matter what happens.
 
Mowman said:
Its a worry when Gringo and myself are the positive ones LOL
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Your not wrong there Mowman........I'm gravely concerned........lol.

I can't help but wonder if the earths axis has tilted somewhat.
 
Saint Watto said:
Your not wrong there Mowman........I'm gravely concerned........lol.

I can't help but wonder if the earths axis has tilted somewhat.
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It will be fine and if its not we get rid of Ross and start again
 
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