Is Malthouse GONE?

[the eltham man]

Received in an email.

Magpies and Malthouse part ways.

Collingwood has confirmed media reports that coach Mick Malthouse has stepped down from his position as Collingwood Football Club's head coach. Channel Ten reported earlier this morning that speculation mounted over the future of Mick Malthouse. Since then, there has been strong suggestions linking Mick Malthouse and the St Kilda Football club's senior coaching vacancy with many sources within Linton Street confirming the move is imminent. Mick Malthouse ended his football career at St Kilda after playing over 200 games with the Tigers.
A media throng is gathering at the Lexus Centre for a scheduled 5.00pm media release.
Collingwood released a statement saying it "will seek to clarify the position of Mick Malthouse" and his future at the football club. Insiders for some time have speculated that Guy McKenna has been groomed to eventually replace Mick at the end of his tenure. Others have touted the return of former Captain Mark Williams to the Carringbush as a result of unrest amongst board members and senior players at Port Power.

 

[Spiz]

They mentioned it on SEN about 10 minutes ago. Neil Balme was on the show and laughed his ass off. Don't think he's goin anywhere.

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

If the Saints had any brains they'd try and poach Buckley, not Malthouse.

 

[Mingo]

If the Saints had any brains they'd try and poach Buckley, not Malthouse.

Uhh, isn't Buckley playing next year?

 

[sproulie]

it's all crap.

why do people even bother writing this dribble?

waste of everyone's time

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

Uhh, isn't Buckley playing next year?

Of course he is. But an immediate coaching contract might be very very tempting, and if you dont ask you dont get.

 

[Mingo]

Of course he is. But an immediate coaching contract might be very very tempting, and if you dont ask you dont get.

I think with Buckly knowing he doesn't have long left playing he's going to want to squeeze everything out of his playing career that he possibly can. I'm sure if he retired at the end of next year he'd still be able to become a coach in the future... and then he may have decades to do that if he wants.

 

[FIGJAM]

I'm just going to keep shutting these things down. It appears he'll be coiaching next year, for better or for worse.