Mega Thread The Next AFC Coach?

[huludicidal]

The moment I read it's anyone but Clarkson:

Even if it's Longmire, Lyon, Malthouse or Bomber?

If Croweater78 is to be believed and this appointment actually is the 'coup of the century', the new coach simply can not be any name other than one of these 5 (including Clarkson). Or Roos, but we all know that isn't happening. Or Chris Scott - again, not happening.

Guys like Bassett, Dew, Tudor, Montgomery, Ratten and Bolton would not be coups AT ALL - they are little puppy dogs who would cut off their own arms for a senior coaching gig anywhere. I'd argue Worsfold isn't a coup (certainly doesn't warrant 'coup of the century' status in my eyes - he was absolutely taking the piss in his last year of coaching and I don't really think any other club would want him).

So unless Croweater78 has absolutely no comprehension of the word 'coup', what he/she is saying is that our next coach is any one of Alastair Clarkson, John Longmire, Ross Lyon, Mick Malthouse or Mark Thompson.

If anyone else is announced it will be clear to all that Croweater78 is a troll and has been feeding us bullshit from day 1. I'd argue that their account should be permanently banned if this scenario eventuates to be honest.

However, if one of these 5 is announced, Croweater78 gets huge props for having an excellent source who can be trusted in the future.


We'll know within the next day or 3.

 

[Danoz]

What about Leigh Matthews?

 

[Combathorse]

God help us if it's Ross "the list vampire" Lyon.

 

[Jazzregis]

Here tonight I clock a thousand heads
Here to unite, through common dreads

Great band

 

[absolutezero]

I get the feeling Bassett head coach, Thompson senior assistant. Interesting that Thompson has not locked off a position for 2015 yet.

 

[huludicidal]

What about Leigh Matthews?

Old Lethal ey. I'm a big fan of everything he's achieved in the past as a player and coach but he's too long out of the game now. Wouldn't even be on the radar.

 

[intheknowcrow]

Roo might be taking the reins.......

 

[crow4life]

My money is on Basset for the head coach with Vossy as senior assistant, Dasher keeps his job with the backs, ROK gets midfield,Lade rucks and ?? for the forwards. Oh and Bicks to coach the 2's

 

[Crouch#44]

My money is on Basset for the head coach with Vossy as senior assistant, Dasher keeps his job with the backs, ROK gets midfield,Lade rucks and ?? for the forwards. Oh and Bicks to coach the 2's

Not a bad proposal, Blake Caracella as forwards coach to fill your gaps!

Can't see voss wanting to coach again though

 

[TheLeftFist8]

So today is the first big announcement option from the various rumours! (with Thurs and Weekend/beyond being the other main ones).

My bet is Thursday so I'm not getting too excited yet.

C'mon Freddy!!!!!

 

[1970crow]

Cheers, that's ones a done deal though right?

What if the new coach hates his guts.

 

[baldandbroke]

Anyone else getting the afc.com.au website offline?

 

[BunjiMac]

Whoever the coach is I hope the AFC moves beyond the old school line/zone coaches. Football has moved on from your typical forward, midfield, etc. coaches. Offense is not just about those in the forward line and likewise defense applies to the entire team as soon as we lose possession.

I want to see new coaching duties added that reflect the modern game, such as transition(offensive and defensive), team offensive strategy, team defense strategy, etc.

 

[lincsPJ]

Rooch: But there always is a sideshow to fill in the gap. And today we have been promised the arrival of Clarkson to be the Crows’ new saviour. Let’s hope the red carpet is back in time from the cleaners.

So croweater is rooch?

 

[baldandbroke]

Anyone else getting the afc.com.au website offline?

I notice some other AFL sites are down, so nothing sinister - bugger was hoping they were getting an announcement ready :-(

http://www.afl.com.au/
http://www.hawthornfc.com.au/

 

[ruscy002]

What about Leigh Matthews?

Old Lethal ey. I'm a big fan of everything he's achieved in the past as a player and coach but he's too long out of the game now. Wouldn't even be on the radar.

Would definitely go for Matthews in a director of coaching/senior assistant role, provided he and Bass get along of course...

 

[baldandbroke]

The coach has to be experienced.

Watching that "The Chosen Few" for a second time last night just re-inforced how important that experience is.

Lyon
Roos
Clarkson
Horse
Malthouse
Sheedy

They just look in a different league.

When you hear them talk about what is essential - and they all say it's the ability to communicate and have empathy - to inspire - and to keep your sense of humour ... we were on a road to nowhere with Sanderson.

 

[betterthanu]

Whoever the coach is I hope the AFC moves beyond the old school line/zone coaches. Football has moved on from your typical forward, midfield, etc. coaches. Offense is not just about those in the forward line and likewise defense applies to the entire team as soon as we lose possession.

I want to see new coaching duties added that reflect the modern game, such as transition(offensive and defensive), team offensive strategy, team defense strategy, etc.

That actually sounds like a good idea. Could break up the coaching department into:

Head Coach
Back Coach
Forward Coach
Midfield Coach
Defensive strategy coach
Offensive strategy coach


Your line coaches work as per normal but the other 2 can focus on teaching team defense and team offence. Would rather be heavy on coaches than light like the last few years.

 

[spexau]

A guy here at work reckons we shouldn't expect anything today and he's been told Thursday too. He isn't Croweater78

 

[adelaidecrows]

A guy here at work reckons we shouldn't expect anything today and he's been told Thursday too. He isn't Croweater78

Thursday would make sense. Isnt Hawthorn touring Tasmania at present

 

[spexau]

Thursday would make sense. Isnt Hawthorn touring Tasmania at present

Haha they are ... Don't think we have a chance in hell to nab Clarko though

 

[Smoooothy]

Haha they are ... Don't think we have a chance in hell to nab Clarko though

soooo, you're telling me theres a chance!?

 

[Bay62]

soooo, you're telling me theres a chance!?

Where there's life, there's hope..

..ridiculous, outlandish hope

 

[Scrotes2000]

soooo, you're telling me theres a chance!?

Clarko confirmed.

 

[Wood_Duck]

I think the only way c78 is on the money is that they/their source massively overrates Bolton, Ratten or Dew.

Exactly. My concern is that someone thinks getting Bolton is a huge coup.