Harvey and Sheedy at Fremantle

[wehavethepassion]

I think you guys should only be positive about the prospects of Sheedy coming to Freo (although I personally cant see him leaving Melbourne).

The only real downside is you would almost certainly lose Harvey and Robert Shaw might even want to move. They both left Essendon because the Sheedy Shadow was cast large across their roles.

Sheedy, knowing the old fox pretty well, will definitely want to make a statement to the football world and Fremantle would be an ideal vehicle.

Young, talented list but lacking in culture and success. Sheedy can do for Fremantle what Barassi did for Sydney.

His profile will definitely make Freo the biggest club in the West (great for the coffers) and believe me he hates West Coast almost as much as you do.

With the all time games coached record in his sights, I reckon Sheeds will be a driven man. And after 27 years at Essendon, this new role will completely invigorate him.

Despite his obvious disappointment at being "dumped" by the Bombers, I reckon Sheeds will be over that completely when the first strains of the classic "Freo Heave Ho" resounds across the terraces at Subiaco

On reflection I don't think the EPL managerial system that Cam is hell bent on impementing at the Dockers will work in the AFL. he uses Alex freguson as the role model. Alex has coaches working for him but at the end of the day he is the top dog.
What type of role would sheedy carry out under the Cam model. His ego wouldn't allow him to be number two not after 27 yrs of having absolute control

Why would Harvey want to be second to Sheedy? He has spent over 20 yrs under sheedy as a player and an assistant.

If the dockers want Sheedy as head coach then go for it not some diluted job.

 

[chook2734]

On reflection I don't think the EPL managerial system that Cam is hell bent on impementing at the Dockers will work in the AFL. he uses Alex freguson as the role model. Alex has coaches working for him but at the end of the day he is the top dog.
What type of role would sheedy carry out under the Cam model. His ego wouldn't allow him to be number two not after 27 yrs of having absolute control

Why would Harvey want to be second to Sheedy? He has spent over 20 yrs under sheedy as a player and an assistant.

If the dockers want Sheedy as head coach then go for it not some diluted job.

I don't think we can dismiss the idea so quickly given that we have virtually no information about it. Sheedy himself has spoken of the need to go down this path before too long - the coaching role has grown beyond the ability of one person, the responsibilities are too varied and too large.

The coach should be allowed to do his job - coach the team to win games. A manager type position could be responsible for the other responsibilities that come with being the public face of the club, and also providing support to the senior coach as required - particularly if you have a first time coach.

Obviously for this type of thing you need to ensure you have the right kind of people in both positions, but in reality that is no different than ensuring that you have the right people in your senior and assistant roles - they need to be able to work together to take the club in the right direction.

 

[Dr Ralph Dagg]

wellthey mentioned that melbourne are broke & likely can't afford him

sheedy is master at promotion and membership, and is part of reason that Essendon are the power they are.

You could say, of all the coaches could Melbourne afford not to have him?