Prediction New Senior Coach

[Rod Stroker]

Ahahaha...........

He's not in it for our revolution. He expects to get paid.

He gets paid whether he writes about North or not.

 

[BTRAIN2]

FACT - North Melbourne never offered John Longmire anything. A call was placed to Pickering who w

I'm not a Damo apologist at all, but he's a North man, so I don't see why he'd have a vendetta against us and want to "sabotage" this appointment for us.
Unless he, like other North people, haven't been happy with the "process".

I find it hard to believe, and accept, that Shaw gets the role by default because 1) Longmire, Clarkson or Simpson all declined, and then 2) no one else wanted it.

There was no offer ever put to Longmire. I know this to be a FACT. A call was placed to Pickering but that's it.

 

[Shermanator]

There are over 3000 accredited AFL journos. You don't think any of them would know about potential coaches being interviewed and making it public?

Dont stress Rod, if they don’t know, as sure as the sun will rise in the morning they will just make it up..

 

[Event Horizon]

If he is indeed to be unveiled soon as our new overlord I wouldn't be at all surprised to see the club do so before the masses at the 150th soiree on Saturday night.

How exactly? Announce it on the loudspeaker at Marvel Stadium?

 

[Uber Roo]

How exactly? Announce it on the loudspeaker at Marvel Stadium?

I think TT was referring to the $10,000 function, not the game


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[Event Horizon]

I think TT was referring to the $10,000 function, not the game


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Well, that ain't helpful for most of us

 

[SonofSamsquanch]

Why do we need to "maximise publicity" about the 150th. Who really cares about it apart from us?

When is it on. I haven't seen a damn thing about it in the papers or on the footy show?

 

[gokangas]

Why do we need to "maximise publicity" about the 150th. Who really cares about it apart from us?

All about positive media. Sponsors love it. Supporters love it.

 

[giantroo]

Why Roos are desperate for Scott to find a job

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[Thewlis Dish]

Yawn.

 

[Firestarter]

Mark Robinson. Ugh.

 

[Snake_Baker]

Why Roos are desperate for Scott to find a job

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Okay, so the same hack that claimed we were offering Longmire $1.2 million a year:

‘Have to wait and see’: Swans boss grilled over $6m offer to coach Kangaroos

Sydney coach John Longmire has responded cagily to a report that he has a five-year, $6 million contract on the table to coach North Melbourne.

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.............now claims that we are "desperate" to get Scott off the books?

Have I got that right?

 

[Marstermind]

If Scotts gets a job at another club that isn't the top job (ie. Head of Football, Senior Assistant), do we still pay the $800k, or just the difference?

And why am I caring about this? Didn't we know this two months ago?

 

[the flying ham]

For me, it's not about believing Damo or Caro. It's that we've heard from NO ONE, about ANY ONE (besides Shaw) being interviewed for the role, before it looks like Shaw being announced as the new coach.
And I don't believe for a second that no one out there in media land would not be aware of us interviewing any one else.

Rod, it's round 19. What current assistants and those currently employed would have the time to dedicate themselves to make a presentation for a coaching gig? I'm not being a smartarse, I'm curious as to how this selection plays out whilst the season is going.

If I am interviewing coaches, I would want them to have analysed the list, have an idea of a game style suited to the list and to be able to identify gaps that we may have and what staff to bring. This seems like a difficult process to do during the season proper. That being said, Shaw's process is far more involved than discussions and interviews so I'm not too bothered if we decide on him without interviewing others. Bolton, Richardson, Neeld, McCartney, Leppitsch etc plenty of others all interviewed fantastic. Is an interview the be all and end all? Serious question

Further to that, are clubs comfortable having their highly regarded assistants interview for positions during the home and away? I'm not sure what the clubs positions are on that
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[Snake_Baker]

If Scotts gets a job at another club that isn't the top job (ie. Head of Football, Senior Assistant), do we still pay the $800k, or just the difference?

And why am I caring about this? Didn't we know this two months ago?

He should forfeit the $800K for railroading an entire season and bringing membership numbers to a grinding halt.

 

[shimaburnsgrieg]

Why do we need to "maximise publicity" about the 150th. Who really cares about it apart from us?

To get some momentum into the game and increase the crowd from 25 to 26k?

 

[F_therest]

I'm not a Damo apologist at all, but he's a North man, so I don't see why he'd have a vendetta against us and want to "sabotage" this appointment for us.
Unless he, like other North people, haven't been happy with the "process".

I find it hard to believe, and accept, that Shaw gets the role by default because 1) Longmire, Clarkson or Simpson all declined, and then 2) no one else wanted it.

IMO much more likely that it's not that no one else wanted it, but as Caro has said, other potential applicants already believe North have settled on Shaw so essentially it would be a sham interview and a waste of their time. Plus a possible unnecessary hit to their reputation in terms of applying but being passed on.

 

[Rod Stroker]

FACT - North Melbourne never offered John Longmire anything. A call was placed to Pickering who w

There was no offer ever put to Longmire. I know this to be a FACT. A call was placed to Pickering but that's it.

Who said an offer was put to Longmire??

I said he "declined", as in he decided not pursue the opportunity.

 

[Rod Stroker]

Rod, it's round 19. What current assistants and those currently employed would have the time to dedicate themselves to make a presentation for a coaching gig? I'm not being a smartarse, I'm curious as to how this selection plays out whilst the season is going.

Any of those who would be interested in a senior coaching position. They all have days off, leave, personal time, etc, to prepare for interviews. Just like everyone else in the workforce.

If I am interviewing coaches, I would want them to have analysed the list, have an idea of a game style suited to the list and to be able to identify gaps that we may have and what staff to bring. This seems like a difficult process to do during the season proper.

Yet they just asked Shaw to do exactly that when they interviewed him. So if he could do it, then why couldn't others?

Further to that, are clubs comfortable having their highly regarded assistants interview for positions during the home and away? I'm not sure what the clubs positions are on that
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Port allowed Voss to interview.
I don't think clubs can block it, restraint of trade and all that. Plus, I think in general, the etiquette is that clubs won't stand in the way of assistants pursuing senior roles.

 

[SpiderBurton22]

The rumours of Patch coming home as an assistant coach may have substance. He has officially quit as Coburg coach.

 

[SonofSamsquanch]

The rumours of Patch coming home as an assistant coach may have substance. He has officially quit as Coburg coach.

IT'S HAPPENING!!!!!!

 

[BTRAIN2]

Who said an offer was put to Longmire??

I said he "declined", as in he decided not pursue the opportunity.

Not really directed at your post. Moreso just confirming for all that this has come from the “horses” mouth

 

[DesertRoo]

He should forfeit the $800K for railroading an entire season and bringing membership numbers to a grinding halt.

$800k?
It would be cheaper option offering the contract out to some of our Colombian friends.

No wonder he’s still walking around in the club polo.

 

[Snake_Baker]

$800k?
It would be cheaper option offering the contract out to some of our Colombian friends.

No wonder he’s still walking around in the club polo.

It will be interesting to see how his "put North Melbourne first" spiel holds up here.

 

[DesertRoo]

It will be interesting to see how his "put North Melbourne first" spiel holds up here.

Jokes aside, it was the boards * up. We should be angry at them..
Brad had a contract in place, rightly or wrongly, and we need to honour it.