News Scarlett returns as part-time development coach

[thejester]

Understandable that they'd lead with the Scarlett stuff but it's almost the least interesting item. They've changed the structure of the academy, the guys in it, and the medical/fitness support for it. Is O'Bree's new role a demotion or are they interested in rotating coaches to build a broader skills base? What's Lappin going to be doing on gameday? My understanding is he was moved into a development role because he didn't see his future as being a head coach. Will he still be the runner or is he going into the box? Good at any rate that they're shaking things up slightly.

 

[BlakeyNoFlakey]

Apart from Scarlo coming, it just sounds like they're reshuffling the deck chairs. I really think we need some fresh blood in the place and I'm not sure Knights is the man for that. I'll wait and see. But it galls me to see other clubs pounce on good assistant coaching material and we don't.

I'd heard good reports about Scarlo at the Bulldogs and he's a pretty decent defensive coach by all reports. So it's good they're getting him back at the cattery, even if it is just for a few sessions here and there. It's better than nothing.

 

[Stan The Caddy]

It's interesting that Caracella is in charge of both attacking and defensive strategies. Does anyone know what his role was last year and whether he had the same amount of responsibility? They must really rate him highly as a tactician if that's the case.

 

[Moggy]

From a sentimental point of view, you want your past champs back in the fold, but I do wonder how well Scarlett will do in that role.

I could imagine him being brilliant or a failure, but let me explain...

I believe that, if you're going to be hard on young blokes then you also need to be able to communicate what you want and what the gap is. From what I heard, Scarlett was never a great communicator. I remember that he rubbed off well on SJ, but I think SJ has always had a titanium-strength ego that could handle it. Not everyone could, I fear.

If Scarlett can build/has built the developmental skillset then he could be awesome in a role like this. Let's hope it is a raging success.

 

[Geelong_Sicko]

*dances*

Man, that's a catchy riff.

*moves head*

 

[Geelong_Sicko]

...From what I heard, Scarlett was never a great communicator...

...If Scarlett can build/has built the developmental skillset then he could be awesome in a role like this. Let's hope it is a raging success.

I wonder what sort of job reference write-up the Doggies gave him?

 

[Teriyakicat]

Knights seemed to increase his role with the senior side during the past season - I remember reading how he left the VFL match against the Tigers at Punt Road before the end of the game so he could get to the rooms at the MCG for pre-game work. He also missed a VFL game when we traveled to Perth to play Freo - he flew over for that match in his role as an assistant to Scott and Hood coached the VFL team that weekend - not sure if that happened more than once though where he totally missed a game.

So it seems that this is a transition the club had planned for during the season - good luck to both guys in their new roles.

Spot on Cats_09. Can't help you re Knights missing VFL games but there's definitely been two occasions that I recall- thought one was Gold Coast but can't recall what day the VFL played.
Found this from July, re VFL:

Knights and Cats development coach Paul Hood have rotated their roles at the helm in what Knights described as a slow start to the season. But some things have remained the same.
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-ne...battle-to-play-vfl-finals-20140704-zsw3j.html

 

[Teriyakicat]

It's interesting that Caracella is in charge of both attacking and defensive strategies. Does anyone know what his role was last year and whether he had the same amount of responsibility? They must really rate him highly as a tactician if that's the case.

Thought he was forward line coach at one stage? He worked closely with Hawkins, when he was struggling.

 

[Teriyakicat]

Does anyone know who Sophia Samartzis is?

lol- thought that was a joke... Sophia Smartarzis

 

[Moggy]

lol- thought that was a joke... Sophia Smartarzis

Me, too!

 

[BlakeyNoFlakey]

I remember that he rubbed off well on SJ, but I think SJ has always had a titanium-strength ego that could handle it.

Scarlo's inability to talk to juniors has been over-stated, and by all reports his last few years at the club he was a real leader in this regard. Reports of his coaching at The Bulldogs and the GFL team he plays for bear this out.

I have often felt that StevieJ has been more out of control since Scarlo retired. Scarlo didn't like Johnsons big ego according to his book, and wasn't afraid to tell him. Johnson didn't like being told either, and so their relationship was never close. But having that kind of pressure around I always thought helped Johnson focus more on the football, and not his antics.

 

[Daniel McL]

Woop Woop Scarlo!

Was hoping Wojcinski would come back to specifically work with Blease, Murdoch, Cockatoo & Bates about taking the game on while looking like a legend at the same time like he did

 

[Moggy]

Scarlo's inability to talk to juniors has been over-stated, and by all reports his last few years at the club he was a real leader in this regard. Reports of his coaching at The Bulldogs and the GFL team he plays for bear this out.

If that's true then he could be a really important appointment for us.

In the last decade, the club developed a winning culture which I had never seen before, and the big question is whether you can keep that going once the guys who established it retire. Hopefully, guys like Scarlett and Ling can help us hang on to this incredibly valuable asset.

 

[Farmer2Goggin]

From a sentimental point of view, you want your past champs back in the fold, but I do wonder how well Scarlett will do in that role.

I could imagine him being brilliant or a failure, but let me explain...

I believe that, if you're going to be hard on young blokes then you also need to be able to communicate what you want and what the gap is. From what I heard, Scarlett was never a great communicator. I remember that he rubbed off well on SJ, but I think SJ has always had a titanium-strength ego that could handle it. Not everyone could, I fear.

If Scarlett can build/has built the developmental skillset then he could be awesome in a role like this. Let's hope it is a raging success.

That my my initial reaction as well Moggy
Let's hope he's honed those communication skills since he left the Club - he undoubtedly has the knowledge and if he's become adept at communicating and managing kids he will defenitely add some real value. I like it that he and Ling are back , what those guys learn't through that golden era is priceless.

 

[Teriyakicat]

From a sentimental point of view, you want your past champs back in the fold, but I do wonder how well Scarlett will do in that role.

I could imagine him being brilliant or a failure, but let me explain...

I believe that, if you're going to be hard on young blokes then you also need to be able to communicate what you want and what the gap is. From what I heard, Scarlett was never a great communicator. I remember that he rubbed off well on SJ, but I think SJ has always had a titanium-strength ego that could handle it. Not everyone could, I fear.

If Scarlett can build/has built the developmental skillset then he could be awesome in a role like this. Let's hope it is a raging success.

That my my initial reaction as well Moggy
Let's hope he's honed those communication skills since he left the Club - he undoubtedly has the knowledge and if he's become adept at communicating and managing kids he will defenitely add some real value. I like it that he and Ling are back , what those guys learn't through that golden era is priceless.

I recall reading that Scarlo was very good at getting the boys together for an informal chat - which is great for team bonding and morale- and I think, although he was portrayed as a bit of a dour character, all of the players respected what he had to say, as he only spoke when he needed to.
FWIW, I think perhaps it's the older players that he will pull together and straighten up- as BlakeyNoFlakey said, SJ, maybe Mackie, whoever needs help pulling their socks up and getting on with the job.
Scarlo, working with Lingy, will be just amazing! I feel a truckload of HTFU is about to be delivered to the GFC.

 

[flatcat]

I love it. Lingy back - tick. Scarlo back - tick. O - sticky -cheese gone from midfield - tick. A number of softies off the list - tick.
Would like to see Mooney coaching the forward line. Love the way he directed onfield late in his career.

 

[year of the cat]

Understandable that they'd lead with the Scarlett stuff but it's almost the least interesting item. They've changed the structure of the academy, the guys in it, and the medical/fitness support for it. Is O'Bree's new role a demotion or are they interested in rotating coaches to build a broader skills base? What's Lappin going to be doing on gameday? My understanding is he was moved into a development role because he didn't see his future as being a head coach. Will he still be the runner or is he going into the box? Good at any rate that they're shaking things up slightly.

Other than Scarlett and Ling, who are only back in a part-time capacity, it would have been nice to see some new blood injected into our coaching group. Lappin, Caracella, O'Bree, Knights and Scott have been together for a while now - maybe it's time to let one go (I'm looking at you O'Bree..!) and bring some fresh ideas into the club?

Edit: Just read BlakeyNoFlakey 's comments. Great minds!

 

[BlitzenTrapper]

Midfield:
OUT: O'Bree
IN: Knights/Lappin

= Bigfooty party mode

 

[dazbroncos]

From a sentimental point of view, you want your past champs back in the fold, but I do wonder how well Scarlett will do in that role.

I could imagine him being brilliant or a failure, but let me explain...

I believe that, if you're going to be hard on young blokes then you also need to be able to communicate what you want and what the gap is. From what I heard, Scarlett was never a great communicator. I remember that he rubbed off well on SJ, but I think SJ has always had a titanium-strength ego that could handle it. Not everyone could, I fear.

If Scarlett can build/has built the developmental skillset then he could be awesome in a role like this. Let's hope it is a raging success.

Its definitely a horses for courses deal I would feel - the like it or #@% off approach does not suit all comers.

Hopefully Scarlo knows, and Im backing him to, the difference between playing and coaching….

I reckon any kid getting one on one instruction from him should just shut up, listen and do exactly what he says.

GO Catters

 

[Scottland2007]

My Neighbours son used to play for the dogs. He played this year. I enquired how he was going in August, the response was "I don't think he'll be there next year, which is a shame. He has a really good coach helping him in the back line".

 

[Seeds]

Couldn't give a stuff about Scarlett coming back.

The far more important news is O'Bree is gone and we have new midfield coaches.

What were peoples thoughts on our centre clearance work/set ups in the reserves? Is this a strength or weakness of Knights coaching ability?

 

[vinum coupe]

Couldn't give a stuff about Scarlett coming back.

The far more important news is O'Bree is gone and we have new midfield coaches.

What were peoples thoughts on our centre clearance work/set ups in the reserves? Is this a strength or weakness of Knights coaching ability?

I'm trying to remember who controlled the midfield in the reserves.
Don't think it was Rooke. Hood maybe.

 

[Partridge]

Its definitely a horses for courses deal I would feel - the like it or #@% off approach does not suit all comers.

Hopefully Scarlo knows, and Im backing him to, the difference between playing and coaching….

I reckon any kid getting one on one instruction from him should just shut up, listen and do exactly what he says.

GO Catters

Possibly. But at the start of 2007 (after the review) pretty much the entire playing group told him he was a complete tosser. So it shows that communication isn't necessarily his strongest suit. It might be better now he's no longer playing.

 

[FredLeDeux]

Couldn't give a stuff about Scarlett coming back.

The far more important news is O'Bree is gone and we have new midfield coaches.

What were peoples thoughts on our centre clearance work/set ups in the reserves? Is this a strength or weakness of Knights coaching ability?

They brought in O'Bree to fix the midfield mess. He failed to do so in his 2 years at it, so he had to move on. Unfortunately, they've gone back to a couple of members of the group who created the mess in the first place. They needed to bring in another new broom.

 

[vinum coupe]

They brought in O'Bree to fix the midfield mess. He failed to do so in his 2 years at it, so he had to move on. Unfortunately, they've gone back to a couple of members of the group who created the mess in the first place. They needed to bring in another new broom.

I'm not sure that's correct.


And I wonder who Sophia Samartzis is?
Pretty big role.