The Next Adelaide Coach

[Damp Squarie]

Rehnny would be my walk up start if blood was let mid season next year. Lets just say that if Ayrseys is stumbling by mid season Big Shuan will be licking his lips.

Im not suggesting for one minute that Gazza will stumble.
Im not suggesting the AFC board would let bygones be bygones.

I just love the way Paul Roos looks at a club and often think Rehnnys got a few similarities with him.

Despite whether Westies can go all the way or not; just remember you heard it here first

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Isn't Rehn still suing AFC, AFL & SANFL, or that over? Can't really see AFC employing him if this case is still going.

Roos was an assistant coach before getting the senior gig. Reckon it is important that AFC pick coaches who have had a good grounding.

As discussed on the other thread, both Peter Jonas & Gary O'Donnell would be better choices at this stage.

 

[maccas_no1]

Rehn would have to be in the picture, he was respected as a player and he would be respected as a coach

 

[DaveW]

Not sold on Rehn.

 

[GoalsFrom50Out]

Rehn still took a side which was expected to finish bottom two, into a Grand Final in one season. Not a bad effort.

 

[Stiffy_18]

If Ayres was to stumble in the middle of next season AFC, won't go out of the club in appointing care taker coach.

If this happens I think Craig will be appointed as a care taker coach.

As I said in the other thread I would appoint Rehny as a ruck coach, Craig for the midfield, Carey for Forwards, Jonas for defence, Jars fro skills and O'Donnell as a head coach. Just my opinion and I think all 6 are quality

 

[Blues_Girl]

NO.

 

[lozstar]

Pass on Rehn thanks

 

[Damp Squarie]

Originally posted by Stiffy_18
If this happens I think Craig will be appointed as a care taker coach.

You must be joking

 

[Jerome]

Jonas - Senior Coach
Carey - forwards
Pittman - Ruck - hey if there are changes in the Power coaching box in the next 12 months, he'd be available. Bring him home.
Smart - defence

 

[sapaul]

Originally posted by Jerome
Jonas - Senior Coach

Yes please....

 

[Stiffy_18]

Originally posted by sapaul
Yes please....

Rather have O'Donnell

 

[noddy]

Apparently the players at West Adelaide think the world of Rehny,

If we do end up looking for another coach for season 05 would like to see Gary O'Donnell at the helm,

 

[Jerome]

Originally posted by Stiffy_18
Rather have O'Donnell

Only 2 issues with O'Donnell

1. He hasnt been a senior coach before. He doesnt have a record. Jonas does.

2. He may receive stronger offers from Victorian clubs next year.

 

[Stiffy_18]

Originally posted by Jerome
1. He hasnt been a senior coach before. He doesnt have a record.

So what?????? Neither did Roos and I reckon he is a great coach

As previously stated, O'Donnell has played under Sheedy an dhas been an assistant coach to Leigh Matthews. Both of those coaches are as good as they come

 

[Damp Squarie]

I dont like Gary Odonnell...always came through as an aloof kinda person. They cant be trusted

 

[Jerome]

Originally posted by Stiffy_18
So what?????? Neither did Roos and I reckon he is a great coach

As previously stated, O'Donnell has played under Sheedy an dhas been an assistant coach to Leigh Matthews. Both of those coaches are as good as they come

I dont think Adelaide is the kind of job you could take on without having a proven record as a senior coach. It's a demanding environment over here and you have to be sure of yourself and your methods. I cant see AFC taking a risk with a guy who hasnt really shown his stuff.

Roos got the gig because he has been at Sydney for some time and was a fan favourite.

As for playing under Sheeds, well so did Shaw.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Originally posted by Jerome
Only 2 issues with O'Donnell

1. He hasnt been a senior coach before. He doesnt have a record. Jonas does.

2. He may receive stronger offers from Victorian clubs next year.

Whilst I reckon O'Donnell would make a good coach, I alos favour Jonas as he has a SA background (including with the Crows) & has been a senior coach (as well as an AFL assistant at several clubs).

 

[MaccasNeighbour]

The only existing coaches that would be worth getting to the AFC are Sheedy, Malthouse, Matthews and Pagan. And it's very unlikely any of these guys will become available in the near future.

As for Rehn, he's done pretty well this year. It's also worth noting he has a team stacked with AFL listed talent, although not too many of them have actually played much AFL this year so he's had a stable team which is always going to make a huge difference.

O'Donnell would perhaps be a risk but keep in mind he's been assistant coach at a club that has won the last 3 flags. He's surely learnt a thing or two about winning.

 

[Damp Squarie]

Good Points you raise MaccasNeighbour .
Why should success breed success though?

Of course he would have learnt a few things; but by no means did he stamp himself in the game....and that does count IMO...
although he is a defender

 

[MaccasNeighbour]

There are no guarantees as a new coach. But look at his credentials:

3 flags as second-in-charge-coach
flag as captain of essendon
long apprentiship with probably the best coach in the league

If you were going to appoint a new untried coach then you'd be stuggling to find anyone better.

I guess it's all about minimizing the risks. You can take a gamble and appoint someone like Brereton or Lyons, but they could end up being another Watson.

 

[DaveW]

O'Donnell was never a premiership captain.

 

[tribey]

Originally posted by topjars
I dont like Gary Odonnell...always came through as an aloof kinda person. They cant be trusted

Are you fair dinkum?

Felt the bumps on his head yet?...