Strategy What will Sam’s assistant coach team look like?

[threesixpio]

Not sure Buckley is the assistant coach witch is best for us.

Reckon he needs a spell

 

[Bedi]

I've heard of a witch doctor, but a witch coach? Sam Mitchell's rise is all starting to make sense.

 

[Dewnior]

Buckley as an assistant coach appeals because it strikes a better balance. He can be a difficult and demanding bloke, but he has a canny football mind - assistant coaches don't need to do as much of the emotional management side of things which he has reportedly struggled with.

You'd think he'd demand a largish salary and in the era of soft cap reductions I'm not sure that's a good idea.

Geelol might go for it because they can just give him some very cheap beachfront property

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Buckley as an assistant coach appeals because it strikes a better balance. He can be a difficult and demanding bloke, but he has a canny football mind - assistant coaches don't need to do as much of the emotional management side of things which he has reportedly struggled with.

I’m not sold on him having a canny football mind.
Not opposed to him either, mind you.

 

[Accipiter]

He can change everyone except Monkey.

Ok ... Then Caroline Wilson as Backline coach and Head of Integrity.

 

[threesixpio]

I am happy for us to have a vigorous interview process to see witch coaches are best - warts and all

 

[MrPremiership]

Suspect David Hale

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gets a call.

Whoever it is, hope its a mix of experienced guys (like Andy Collins) and young guys with fresh ideas (Newman, McRae)

 

[Judd2Sewell]

Why Buckley?

He comes across as very intelligent and is well spoken, I believe he would make for a quality assistant.

 

[OnTheRocks]

I am happy for to have a vigorous interview process to see witch coaches are best - warts and all

You need to have a spell.

 

[Billyc]

He comes across as very intelligent and is well spoken, I believe he would make for a quality assistant.

Very sharp football mind. But very similar personality to Mitchell. They are cut from the same cloth in terms of their approaches to football and professionalism, but I think Sam will also need guys around him who complement his strengths and his weaknesses (ie. an empathetic Fagan / Mark Williams type personality). I see people management as the greater challenge for Mitchell than tactical nous / professional standards.

 

[Tasmaniac]

Sabrina for the teenagers, and Samantha for the nose wiggle.

 

[streetspirit]

If Andy Collins stepped away from Werribee as he wanted something more part time to fit in with teaching, not sure he'll be up for an AFL gig again.

 

[Brant]

Why Buckley?

He comes across as very intelligent and is well spoken, I believe he would make for a quality assistant.

And could pull the boots on to help with our midfield issues!

 

[TheFourPillars]

If Andy Collins stepped away from Werribee as he wanted something more part time to fit in with teaching, not sure he'll be up for an AFL gig again.

I spoke to him he likes how it is atm and he doesn't want anything further.

Maybe

 

[Buttonsticher]

Elizabeth Montgomery aka Sam

 

[MortMort]

I wonder what becomes of Andy Collins?

good brain he has

 

[MortMort]

We need the Magic

 

[sociable hawk]

Would actually like to see Gary Ayers given a development role if we want experience.
Been around for a long time at both afl and vfl. Also would like to have a new midfield coach, we seem to have really poor defensive moments in our centre bounces at moment.
Nigel Lappin i would be happy with, currently at Geelong doing ball movement and midfield.

 

[Steven Tyler]

good brain he has

 

[Mojo]

Is there anything wrong with our current assistant set-up?

Reckon we just need better players to execute; Step 1!

 

[Roger Rogerson]

Can't see Buckley agreeing to be 2nd fiddle to an untried coach...

 

[HODGEYROAD]

Yeah I'm a fan of Bucks, would love to have him as an assistant tbh.

 

[Brant]

Is there anything wrong with our current assistant set-up?

Reckon we just need better players to execute; Step 1!

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[CHUBBSS]

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Young yoda was the goat, old yoda had some horrible decision making…

 

[Brant]

We need the Magic

Like this guy?