Jared Rivers - New Assistant coach (Defence)

[giantroo]

North Melbourne has added more experience to its coaching lineup with Jared Rivers crossing to the club from Collingwood.

Currently coach of the Pies’ VFL side, Rivers will join Rhyce Shaw’s panel as defensive coach for the 2020 season and beyond.

“I was really impressed at the way Rhyce talked about the footy club and the direction they’re going so it was a no brainer to take the opportunity,” Rivers said.

“I’m really looking forward to it, it’s great to get the opportunity at North. They’ve got a really exciting list and a really good brand of footy which Rhyce has brought into the program since he got the job.”

Rivers brings a wealth of experience both as a player and coach.

“I’ve been at Collingwood for four years now, three of those as VFL head coach, so I’ve definitely learnt so much in those years looking after the VFL program and contributing to both AFL and VFL,” he said.

“I have played in the backline the majority of my footy career so I feel like I have a really good understanding of how that works. Speaking to Rhyce about his defensive principles and the style that he wants to play at North, I think we both got a really good understanding of how we want to defend next year and beyond.

“It’s a really good fit I think and we’ve got a good focus on philosophy and teaching so really can’t wait to get going.”

Shaw said acquiring someone of Rivers’ calibre is a huge boost.

“A key focus for us to identify and target quality people who have had experience coaching their own sides, and Jared ticks all the boxes,” he said.

“We are putting together an experienced and dynamic group.

“Jared will be a super fit for us and we are really excited about having him on board with us.”

A highly-regarded defender in his playing days, Rivers had 194 games with Melbourne (150) and Geelong (44), and juggled coaching roles at Xavier College and Geelong's VFL team while completing the AFLPA's Next Coach Program before retiring in 2015.

The 34-year-old was quick to join the coaching ranks as a development coach at Collingwood and was promoted a year later to the role of VFL coach for the 2017 season. He led the club to back-to-back elimination finals.

 

[Hearts to hearts]

Another one who has run his own team. Rhyce definitely has a "type".

This sounds like a good get, Collingwood has been going ok and seems to have a good system to be part of.

 

[DuckYeah]

This news is refreshing, must say it feels good and will be exciting to see how we go over the pre season

 

[Kanga Glory]

There’s a real vibe with all these new appointments. Creates a fresh feel and breath of fresh air. I’m liking it that Rhyce has come in and now has made significant changes. Going with the same same is going no where.
Try something different and get people he wants.
There’s a Buzz at north

 

[Limerick]

Rhyce has a solid view as to what is required at North and it appears North is backing him to the hilt. Looking forward to 2020 and beyond.

 

[The Nostradamus]

like this appointment also, continues the theme of getting coaches not too long out of the game

all line coaches now sorted just need a list manager and ceo now

 

[tiltraise]

just need a list manager and ceo now

We have a list manager what makes you want him out?

I think our last few off seasons have been good.

 

[The Nostradamus]

We have a list manager what makes you want him out?

I think our last few off seasons have been good.

need a replacement for Michael McMahon still

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Highly Rated at Collingwood both in a tactical way and a development way.

I’ve heard a few times that guys like Phillips and Howe credit Rivers for taking their games to the next level.

Excellent addition

 

[DarkPhoenix]

Like this appointment, but time will tell I guess.

Rhyce definitely seems to know what he wants, and he's moving heaven and earth to make it happen

 

[Mordecai]

A lot of the new acquisitions have come from coaching their own teams. Rawlings, Scotland, Rivers, Adams. All coached their own teams this year.

 

[Tas]

Even if we aren't successful, I am glad we are making changes because what we were doing before wasn't working.

 

[DaveyBoy123]

Rhyce Shaw = Attacking Defender
Heath Scotland = Attacking Defender
Jared Rivers = Attacking Defender
Jade Rawlings = Wellllll, he went for his marks.

Ats, Marley, Majak & Co. will be ecstatic.

If only we can land Lachie Ash now, but I don't think he will last until our pick.

 

[kool kangas]

If we keep going like this our jumper will end up with black and white stripes not royal blue and white.....omg!! what am l saying..

 

[North Viking]

It’s the most excited I have been about the club in a long time.

I’m looking forward to what next year will bring with all these changes.

All these changes have a sort of “we’re on a mission from god” feel about it.

 

[Samsquanch]

If we keep going like this our jumper will end up with black and white stripes not royal blue and white.....omg!! what am l saying..

Bucks will be itching to finally get to North. Eddie thinking of brusing up his CV to apply for Carl's old job.

 

[Twinkletoes]

He’s an impressive young (to me at least) bloke Rivers.

Good appointment IMO.

New era ahead folks. Strap yourselves in.

 

[giantroo]

 

[Snake_Baker]

The bloke was a very good player.

I don't think he'll have too many issues considering the defensive qualities of the senior coach.

Pound for pound, our backline was excellent last year after we made the change.

 

[Kanga Glory]

Speaks well, also mentioned the connection with the players. Rhyce mentioned Jared has some good ideas for defence,

 

[Devington]

No footage of him involved in the drills and making a player earn a mark with a forearm to the back of the head.

Delist!

 

[giantroo]

Did anyone hear the Jared Rivers interview on SEN today? Apparently scathing of the club.

 

[Grogg]

Did anyone hear the Jared Rivers interview on SEN today? Apparently scathing of the club.

He was collateral damage when Covid hit wasn't he?

He'd be pretty dirty I guess.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Sooked up because he lost his job.

It happens.

 

[giantroo]

He was collateral damage when Covid hit wasn't he?

He'd be pretty dirty I guess.

Yeah he was.

Got a call 3 days ago and his position was made redundant and he reckons he wont come back
Thought his job was safe and sounds like hes pretty upset with us and doesn't wanna come back even if we offered him a job again

'I feel like at that club it’s a bit who you know'
'I see who's working at the club now and I think I have more to offer than others there'