Could live with that - plenty of experience to cover Bass
Its actually something I thought of during the week. Do you have to have a Senior Assistant type of set up?
If we are saying we want the best set up in the AFL, and are getting the cheque book out, I'd go with;
Director of Coaching - A wise older head who oversees all coaching from AFL Head coach, through line coaches and SANFL coaches. No game day role other than observation and feedback during the week.
Head Coach - The Main man
Head of strategy and innovation - someone with a bit of left field thinking ability. They look for 'extras' that could be added to the game plan. A bit like the Port 'cheat and get the ball in before the behind goes through', or their blitz play in the prelim.
Senior Assistant Coach & Leadership expert - An experienced coach who can assist in the box and oversees the leadership program both on field and off field.
Line coaches - specific responsibilities for their players. Forward, Midfield, Backlines, Stoppages/ruck
Player welfare manager - oversees the players off field life. Links with the Head coach and line coaches regularly. All coaches MUST demonstrate a genuine interest in the players off field life.
SANFL Coach - as name suggests
My dream team (and slightly possible) under this then would look something like;
Director of Coaching - Rodney Eade
Head Coach - Brett Ratten
Head of strategy and innovation - Nathan Bassett - no-one is more left of centre thinking!
Senior Assistant & Leadership - Mark Harvey
Line Coaches - Forward Podsiadly (retired from playing), Midfield O'Keefe, Backlines Dasher, Stoppages/Ruck Lade
Player welfare Manager - Me. No-one would be more interested! Slight stalker risk.
SANFL Coach - Not Bickley (he needs to move on). Stay with Younie.