Our next coach?

[nightchook]

This is my first post so hopefully I offend no one..
I have heard alot calls for Craig's head... I'm not sure where I stand on that call yet, should that actually happen, whether it be in the next few weeks or at seasons end, who would be or should be his replacement? a current AFL coach? who's out of contract next year? a current SANFL coach? I'm really at a loss to think of any serious contenders and really interested in everyones thoughts...

 

[Glenno23]

First post, yet you have been a member since September 06?

I've been a NC supporter for his whole time at the AFC. I think he has done a great job, but this year he has shown to not have aplan B and be very stubborn (even moreso than previous years)

No-one complained, as what he did sort of worked (short of us making a GF) but now we are playing poor football and there is no light at the tunnel

IF, we were to look for a new coach, i would hope its external. Todd Viney, while being at the Crows now, was part of the Hawks permiership, and i reckon he could do good things with our list

Craig gets till years end to prove he can change, or he's gone. I would hate to see a Ben Hart or Bicks get it, just due to them not having experience at another club. I feel we would be getting more of the same

 

[loplop]

Wouldn't mind someone like W. Carey, although the chances of that are very unlikely..

 

[The Sloane Ranger]

Paul Roos - will be without a club from next year, lets not forget that when he left Fitzroy the Crows were his first choice club however the Lions blocked his path to Adelaide and subsequently he ended up at sydney. I know Roos has always said that he is a one club coach however who knows a fresh challenge in a rich football state may be enough to sway his thoughts.

Mick Malthouse - the Pies will force him into retirement and IMO Mick still has a bit to offer, the advantage of Malthouse is that he always gets the best out of his list and has no issues with making the tough calls

Todd Viney - out of all the crows assistance Viney would be my only candidate, he seems like a good thinker and would be prepared to make the tough calls, most importantly he has served his apprenticeship elsewhere at a successful club.

Leigh Mathews - maybe a year or two out of the game will add another dimension to an already very good coach, there is no doubt that working in the media would have provided Leigh an opportunity to study the game and all teams even further.

Dean Laidley - a fantastic tactician who is already settled in Adelaide, I have always thought that Dean would be very successful at a club that had a strong football department and the appropriate resources to support a senior coach.

James Hird - Is the only "Voss like" rookie coach I would consider

Paul Roos would be my choice

 

[The Sloane Ranger]

Wouldn't mind someone like W. Carey, although the chances of that are very unlikely..

the guy is a loose cannon

 

[RoosterLad]

the guy is a loose cannon

Who? loplop or Carey?

 

[The Sloane Ranger]

Who? loplop or Carey?

both

 

[Vader]

I would be VERY surprised if Neil Craig were not coaching the Crows in 2011 - even if we went 0-22 for the season. He's THAT secure in the position.

 

[mulz]

craigy has been pretty good for us but when your time is up its obviously up,
with a bit of a clean out at the end of this year (which has too happen) its the perfect time for a new coach to come in.

at 43 years of age you cannot go past paul roos!

 

[agentofdoom]

I would be VERY surprised if Neil Craig were not coaching the Crows in 2011 - even if we went 0-22 for the season. He's THAT secure in the position.

I think you are right, he is untouchable, no matter what happens. 61% winning rate but probably less than 30% final winning rate. It really doesn't matter, winning premiership doesn't seem to be important anymore, just making the final will do.

We will not win premiership under NC, be competitive but will never be great.

 

[King Elvis]

And so he should be.

 

[Cap]

yikes!

even i'm not calling for Craigys head.

 

[Crow-mo]

I would be VERY surprised if Neil Craig were not coaching the Crows in 2011 - even if we went 0-22 for the season. He's THAT secure in the position.

maybe that's why we're 0-6?

 

[Crow-mo]

Craigy is the Tim Henman of coaches.

not only achieved nothing, but never really even gotten that close to main prize either. doesn't stop people talking as if he has been successful.

*cue high pitched squeal*

C'mon Neil!

 

[Vader]

maybe that's why we're 0-6?

You're seriously suggesting that the Crows can't win a game because the coach (rightly) feels secure in his job? Sheesh.. there's a leap in logic.

 

[Crow-mo]

You're seriously suggesting that the Crows can't win a game because the coach (rightly) feels secure in his job? Sheesh.. there's a leap in logic.

its fairly straight forward, unless you're suggesting people do their best work without any pressure at all completely isolated from the consequences of under performance?

 

[smoovy]

maybe that's why we're 0-6?

Surely you jest

 

[Vader]

its fairly straight forward, unless you're suggesting people do their best work without any pressure at all completely isolated from the consequences of under performance?

Trying to work out whether or not you're being serious?!?

There are about 20 other factors I'd consider as reasons for our appalling season, before I'd consider the possibility that Craig was being complacent. Scratch that, about 50 other factors.

 

[Elder van Berlo]

Craigy is the Tim Henman of coaches.

not only achieved nothing, but never really even gotten that close to main prize either. doesn't stop people talking as if he has been successful.

*cue high pitched squeal*

C'mon Neil!

I hate Tim Henman! The most punchable face in tennis history. I wasn't sure where I stood on Craigy but this has made up my mind. Craig out!

 

[smoovy]

I hate Tim Henman! The most punchable face in tennis history. I wasn't sure where I stood on Craigy but this has made up my mind. Craig out!

In Tony Abbott?

 

[Crow-mo]

Trying to work out whether or not you're being serious?!?

There are about 20 other factors I'd consider as reasons for our appalling season, before I'd consider the possibility that Craig was being complacent. Scratch that, about 50 other factors.

It must be a canberra thing

you don't think no pressure to perform leads to underperformance? you should write a paper on that, you'd (genuinely) get it published.

why does craig need to question himself or his methods if he is unassailable?

suggesting absolute, unquestioned power and security is the way to high performance is a new one to me.

C'mon Neil!

 

[Vader]

I accept that complacency can be responsible for poor performances. No argument there. I just think that you're reaching a mile and a half with your suggestion that:
A) Craig has become complacent.
B) His alleged complacency is one of the main factors behind our abysmal performances this season.

Neil Craig is a perfectionist. I find it very hard to imagine him ever becoming complacent about anything.

 

[Crow-mo]

I accept that complacency can be responsible for poor performances. No argument there. I just think that you're reaching a mile and a half with your suggestion that:
A) Craig has become complacent.
B) His alleged complacency is one of the main factors behind our abysmal performances this season.

Neil Craig is a perfectionist. I find it very hard to imagine him ever becoming complacent about anything.

what I *am* saying is that *IF* craig is as secure as you say, then that *will* lead to complacency.

I don't necessarily believe he is that secure. Footy clubs are far, far too political for that.

 

[Vader]

Misunderstanding resolved.

 

[Pariah]

I'm not sure but here's a list of coaches I wouldn't mind when he eventually leaves:
Shaun Rehn - Nearly became our head coach 6 years ago. If he's still coaching he would have to come under consideration.

Dean Laidley- Proven coach and has made a huge difference to Port.

Paul Roos- Great coach, players love him and is a good match day coach.

John Worsfold - Proven coach whose message has become stale with the players at West Coast.

Mark Bickley - Good Footy brain who doesn't rely on science.

Mark Riccuito- Get him into the Crows as Noble's replacement. Then when he's gained experience he will excell as head coach.