Steven King is the new Demons coach

[JHF1870]

 

[voorhees]

well all the best to King in his first senior coach roll.
Got alot to sort out at the Dee's.

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Certainly a left field appointment, but he fits the profile of what you want in a senior coach.

Exposure to different club environments (St Kilda, Western Bulldogs, Gold Coast and Geelong) and he has 15-years of assistant coaching experience behind him.

Really thought Buckley was a certainty to be appointed. Probably being earmarked for the Tasmania job.

Dunno how left field it is. Before he came to the Cats as midfield coach the big weakness looked like it was going to be midfield but this year we're second for centre clearances. He's got the cv

 

[iameviljez]

Big question about where King sees the list. Doubt we see any big changes unless a player tells him he wants out. Petracca more likely than Oliver to move this year I'd guess.

Honestly, this is probably his one chance to draw that line and say that if you're not happy, we will find a way for you to go - if he waits too long, he loses the honeymoon period.

I know it's harsh, but I would honestly just get rid of May and Oliver regardless. They're such good players at their best that it's worth having them around if you're in flag contention, but the attitude issues hurt while you're rebuilding.

If Petracca wants to go, then I'd let it happen. But I'd move the other two on no matter what they wanted.

 

[PonsfordMagpie]

Dunno how left field it is. Before he came to the Cats as midfield coach the big weakness looked like it was going to be midfield but this year we're second for centre clearances. He's got the cv

Left field in the sense that Buckley was perceived as the clear frontrunner by the media.

 

[Bluelegs]

Honestly, this is probably his one chance to draw that line and say that if you're not happy, we will find a way for you to go - if he waits too long, he loses the honeymoon period.

I know it's harsh, but I would honestly just get rid of May and Oliver regardless. They're such good players at their best that it's worth having them around if you're in flag contention, but the attitude issues hurt while you're rebuilding.

If Petracca wants to go, then I'd let it happen. But I'd move the other two on no matter what they wanted.

I agree. Just think new coaches rarely make massive list changes immediately unless players ask to leave. I'd be happy to pay May to not play next year if that's what it takes.

Same as Oliver, if someone wants to take him and we have to pay 30% of his pay do it. Adelaide probably the only chance of that.

I'd like to see Trac turned around but just looks miserable these days. If he finds a home that can give us a half decent return then shake hands and move on.

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Left field in the sense that Buckley was perceived as the clear frontrunner by the media.

Yeah but I also think media has a bias to discussing names familiar to audiences. You'll get more clicks on a Buckley story

 

[PonsfordMagpie]

Yeah but I also think media has a bias to discussing names familiar to audiences. You'll get more clicks on a Buckley story

That’s a fair point.

 

[Demon13304]

The list was fantastic 4 years ago. There is still massive quality and potential there now, but the contracts might not reflect their current performance.

Is it a couple of years before the Trac and Oliver contracts wind up? What's happening with May and Kosi?

You're not as old as us but you play a more kinetic style, I think you're more worn than us.

Not West Coast, but maybe Carlton like? King will need rock solid support dealing with problem players, list choices etc.

I get what you're saying but strange comment on Kosi. The man just signed extensionjust a few months ago and just got his first AA

 

[Black Panther]

H-Scum reporting that Bucks has an interview with Tassie next week and told Melbourne he would not give them an answer until after that and then the Dees told Bucks to FO

 

[Hamingja]

Not sure you want a guy that the West Coast rejected

Port Adelaide chose Primus over Chris Scott.

 

[Lets Roar like '44]

I love how Geelong is keeping him for the rest of the year like he cares. All he cares about now is Melbourne. He couldn’t give a **** what Geelong do in the finals.

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Port Adelaide chose Primus over Chris Scott.

I had thought Primus was a coach of last resort for Port because they couldn't get anyone

 

[CatToTheFuture]

I love how Geelong is keeping him for the rest of the year like he cares. All he cares about now is Melbourne. He couldn’t give a **** what Geelong do in the finals.

Nah, you only get a chance to be involved in so many finals pushes in your life, why walk away from one?

Plus, if he wasn't a professional he wouldn't have been hired by Melbourne

 

[Astro_]

Not sure you want a guy that the West Coast rejected

It’s the salmon that John West rejects….

 

[Lets Roar like '44]

Nah, you only get a chance to be involved in so many finals pushes in your life, why walk away from one?

Plus, if he wasn't a professional he wouldn't have been hired by Melbourne

Do you think he’s sitting at home thinking how Geelong win the prelim, or looking at the Melbourne list and all the changes he can make to get them back at the top?

 

[Shane Heard]

let's hope it does not end in Misery.

He could be the Talisman that gets The Dees out of the Dead Zone..you never know.

 

[Pistol Night]

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One of the most legendary moments in Australian sport

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Do you think he’s sitting at home thinking how Geelong win the prelim, or looking at the Melbourne list and all the changes he can make to get them back at the top?

I think he already knows how Geelong win the prelim, he's been working on it all year. No late change now is going pull any rabbits out hats

 

[LightTower4]

Not sure you want a guy that the West Coast rejected

King pulled out.

 

[Pistol Night]

King pulled out.

A very common phrase in the AFL..

 

[Whiskers]

Fantastic appointment by the Dees. I thought if Chris left us I would have King as the guy to take over.
Took over at GC for a short time and thought he was excellent there.
The Dee’s have had a very good process here, good luck next year Dee’s, hope he can get the best out of the list.
The players will love him, he can bring this club together.

 

[Xtreme]

Only time will tell if this is an astute pick or a complete disaster

 

[Demon in Hell]

Jeez my club can make some ****ed decisions and today they made two:

Firstly by appointing King; and

Secondly by allowing him to continue at Geelong.

Amateurs.

 

[StillAtLarge]

I love how Geelong is keeping him for the rest of the year like he cares. All he cares about now is Melbourne. He couldn’t give a **** what Geelong do in the finals.

Disagree. Pretty sure he wants the club he once captained to win another flag