Analysis Giants Coaching. Congratulations Adam Kingsley & welcome to GWS.

Who is your preference to be next coach of GWS Giants?

  • Alistair Clarkson

    Votes: 22 26.8%
  • James Hird

    Votes: 7 8.5%
  • Don Pyke

    Votes: 7 8.5%
  • Nathan Buckley

    Votes: 3 3.7%
  • Ross Lyon

    Votes: 3 3.7%
  • Mark McVeigh

    Votes: 6 7.3%
  • Robert Harvey

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Scott Burns

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Blake Caracella

    Votes: 1 1.2%
  • Adam Yze

    Votes: 14 17.1%
  • Adam Kingsley

    Votes: 13 15.9%
  • Daniel Giansiracusa

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Luke Power

    Votes: 1 1.2%
  • Jaymie Graham

    Votes: 2 2.4%
  • Ash Hansen

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Andrew McQualter

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Chris Scott

    Votes: 3 3.7%

  • Total voters
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The GIANTS are delighted to announce the appointment of Adam Kingsley as the club’s next AFL head coach.

As a former Premiership and Best and Fairest winner with Port Adelaide, where he played 170 games, Kingsley quickly moved into coaching following his playing career, immediately taking up assistant coaching roles with Port Adelaide and then St Kilda. After eight years with the Saints, Kingsley joined Richmond as assistant coach in 2019 where he played a leading role in the Tigers’ last two Premierships.

GIANTS Chief Executive Officer David Matthews said Kingsley's appointment marked the next chapter in the evolution of the football club. “On behalf of the Board and our entire organisation, I’m thrilled to confirm Adam Kingsley as our new head coach,” Mr Matthews said. “After a thorough and considered selection process, Adam’s vision for the club, our players and our people made him the standout candidate for the job. Adam has outstanding values that align with the GIANTS and with 16 years’ coaching experience he is an exceptional tactical coach, a strong, clear communicator, and someone who brings people together. In our 11 years in the competition we have undoubtedly become a successful club with a fantastic culture and a great playing list. But we haven’t been satisfied with our recent results. We - and Adam - believe success isn’t far away and we’re thrilled to have him lead us into our next chapter as a club. This is an incredibly exciting day for our club and Adam's appointment will not only take our playing group and football department forward but will help continue to grow our game across NSW and the ACT. We look forward to welcoming Adam, his wife Nadine and children Cayla, Ethan and Raf to the GIANTS family.”

Mr Matthews also paid tribute to caretaker coach Mark McVeigh. "We thank Mark for his efforts as interim senior coach and the tireless work he has contributed to our program since taking over in round 10,” Mr Matthews said. “It’s a difficult job to come in as caretaker coach but he attacked the role with fresh ideas and sought to improve our players, staff and program at every step. Mark is a person of the highest integrity and character, and he has always put the club first. He was steadfast in leaving the program ready for whoever would be taking over.”

Following an extensive interview process, Kingsley was deemed the best fit for the GIANTS by the club’s interview panel that consisted of Mr Matthews, Chairman Tony Shepherd AO, Football Director Jimmy Bartel and General Manager of Football Jason McCartney. Kingsley said he was honoured to have the opportunity to coach the club for the next three years. “This is an incredibly exciting opportunity,” he said. “It’s a privilege and an honour to be the next senior coach of the GIANTS. I’ve been clear in my aspirations to become a senior coach and over the last 16 years I’ve continued to learn and develop to the point now where I’m absolutely ready to take the next step in my coaching career. This is a club which has built a strong culture from the ground up in just a few short years. In just 11 years the GIANTS have made multiple preliminary finals, and a Grand Final, and while the ultimate success has eluded the club, it’s clear the building blocks are in place. It's clear the players, staff, members and fans are hungry for success, and we’re going to drive each other to get to where we want to go. I believe in this club and what we can achieve together.”

Kingsley played 170 games for Port Adelaide between 1997 and 2006 and was a member of the club’s inaugural team as well as their first Premiership in 2004. He won the Power’s club champion award in just his second season. In 2007, he became an assistant coach at Port Adelaide, a position in which he stayed in until the end of 2010. Kingsley joined St Kilda at the end of the 2010 season as an assistant coach before moving to Richmond in 2019.
 

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Ralph on fox footy saying GWS were blown away with Yze's presentation (info probably from Yze's agent) and they were never really convinved that Clarko was moving up north, seems only a matter of time before Yze is announced
Yep. Saying that it may not be announced until after melbournes finals run is finished.
That’s pretty annoying. Our players will head off without meeting him… the club is in a state of flux for about 4 - 6 weeks. Who will be the assistant coaches?
 

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Yep. Saying that it may not be announced until after melbournes finals run is finished.
That’s pretty annoying. Our players will head off without meeting him… the club is in a state of flux for about 4 - 6 weeks. Who will be the assistant coaches?
Read a while ago from a few places they think an announcement is likely first week of finals or so, would imagine Yze has already begun contacting people about putting together his team, would probably be the best guys he can get from Melbourne and maybe a few contacts from his Hawthorn days. Wouldn't expect many GWS coaches to stay on if at all.
 
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I think the Kanga's board is the place to be for entertainment for the next few days...
I wonder if they will turn on Clarkson like they did Kelly.
He led us on, we dont want him anyway etc etc
 
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Take this as you wish ... Slobbo running with the following

Alastair Clarkson has told Essendon he has interest in coaching the club next year

Essendon’s 11th hour bid for Alastair Clarkson has progressed, with the four-time premiership winner telling the Bombers he has interest in coaching the club.

Alastair Clarkson has told Essendon he has interest in coaching the Bombers next year, as talks are about to ramp up with the premiership coach.
It’s believed Clarkson’s manager James Henderson has told the Bombers there is strong interest from his client, who is also weighing up a five-year offer from North Melbourne. He is also being courted by GWS.

It’s not known if Clarkson’s interest will equate to him accepting a job offer from Essendon, or if it’s only the start of a bidding war between all three clubs.

Essendon’s 11th hour bid for Clarkson came after the embarrassing loss to Port Adelaide on Sunday, which also led to the resignation of Paul Brasher as president.

A boardroom split over the results of the internal review delivered to the board 10 days ago and a clear loss of confidence in coach Ben Rutten by some directors led to the day of turmoil on Monday.

A decision on Rutten’s future is not expected today and at this stage, he will be in the chair when the Bombers take on Richmond at the MCG on Saturday night.

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Our socials really started positioning us to back McVeigh about a week ago.

Just don't be shocked if it happens.
Yeah past few days feel like McVeigh has more of a chance then he did a couple weeks ago, not really sure why but just feels that way. Still think it'll be Yze with McVeigh second and Kingsley third.
 
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"But ultimately, Clarkson wants to remain and resume his coaching career in Victoria."

As expected, unfortunately.

"In recent days it became clear to both parties this was the likely outcome and that was formally conveyed in the past 24 hours."

Hmm, perhaps when it became clear that Essendon coaching job was opening up?

"Mark McVeigh, Adem Yze and Adam Kingsley are the three contenders, with a decision expected after the Giants' season concludes on Sunday."
 

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"But ultimately, Clarkson wants to remain and resume his coaching career in Victoria."

As expected, unfortunately.

"In recent days it became clear to both parties this was the likely outcome and that was formally conveyed in the past 24 hours."

Hmm, perhaps when it became clear that Essendon coaching job was opening up?

"Mark McVeigh, Adem Yze and Adam Kingsley are the three contenders, with a decision expected after the Giants' season concludes on Sunday."
Tbh the mail was really strong and consistent that he and his wife wanted to stay in Melbourne. It’s the same reason why Port didn’t make a play. Would say he is 6/4 on to get to Essendon, also think Yze is about the same odds to come to us.

Our main challenge is to give our coach the very best assistants. We need to seriously up the ante here and get up to speed. Would love to get a Mark Williams type in and give him a really big role.

The young coaches are talented but they need good support.
 

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Tbh the mail was really strong and consistent that he and his wife wanted to stay in Melbourne. It’s the same reason why Port didn’t make a play. Would say he is 6/4 on to get to Essendon, also think Yze is about the same odds to come to us.

Our main challenge is to give our coach the very best assistants. We need to seriously up the ante here and get up to speed. Would love to get a Mark Williams type in and give him a really big role.

The young coaches are talented but they need good support.
Mark Williams would be a huge get as a senior assistant/development guy but not sure he was too happy with how his last go around at GWS ended
 
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Mark Williams would be a huge get as a senior assistant/development guy but not sure he was too happy with how his last go around at GWS ended
I had a chat with him at the station on the way to the 2019 GF. He was mildly amused to be chatting to the 2 oddities in orange on the platform. He seemed genuinely excited for the Giants players.
He’d likely be hoping for a Balme like role.
 
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