Lyon-why I will never coach

This is his statement to end any speculationor talk that he will or would want to replace Bailey.

I'm really glad that Garry has moved to end the unhealthy speculation that he was heir apparent to take over as senior coach at Melbourne. On the other hand, its great to hear him say that he will always be available to help out in other roles, should he be invited to do so.

This is great for all the people who seem to like Potting Garry forbeing linked to Coaching. He never said he wanted to now its definitive.

He remains a legend of the club with integrity!

Lyon was a good player and strong leader for MFC, but may find it hard to up hold expectations of him coaching. If Lyon dosn't have the passion for coaching in the AFL, than it's best that he dosen't coach MFC.

Would be a great story (Lyon's coaching saves MFC!), but best keeped in fantasy...

Thank heavens for that. I wish he'd done this years ago.

Good, now everybody get off Dean Bailey's back and let us all support him.

He is doing a very Tough Job, so let us show some unity.

If Lyon does not have the passion he wouldn't be good at the job anyway. He is best mates with our senior people at the club, & always will be.

The Dream is over....

I'm really glad that Garry has moved to end the unhealthy speculation that he was heir apparent to take over as senior coach at Melbourne. On the other hand, its great to hear him say that he will always be available to help out in other roles, should he be invited to do so.

Echo your sentiments fully.Maybe his boys will continue the Lyon name at Demonland

To be honest, I've always felt Garry would be more suited to the role of President.

He does speak well in front of an audience and he's a good leader.

Maybe in the future once Jim stands down and Gaz doesn't have so much on his plate.

If Garry truly had the passion to coach he would have made moves towards it years ago, plus he is making far too much money doing the other things he is doing, and good luck to him for that.

Thank heavens for that. I wish he'd done this years ago.

He has stated time and time again, he didnt want to pursue a coaching career. But now its put to bed for ever and we can all move on!

To be honest, I've always felt Garry would be more suited to the role of President.

He does speak well in front of an audience and he's a good leader.

Maybe in the future once Jim stands down and Gaz doesn't have so much on his plate.

Well Said i could not agree more!!

Garry is super smart - way too smart to contemplate coaching an AFL club. He is making MEGA bucks in the media - that's where he will stay. Garry is a close friend of JS so his most productive work for the MFC will be honouring that connection.

To be honest, I've always felt Garry would be more suited to the role of President.

He does speak well in front of an audience and he's a good leader.

Maybe in the future once Jim stands down and Gaz doesn't have so much on his plate.

A friend of mine asked me today what I thought of Lyon and the coaching role. I said to him he'd make a great President and I wouldn't be surprised if certain people didn't have this in mind already. Jimmy can't do it forever and we need the profile of someone like Lyon to keep this club in the news and in kids minds.

A friend of mine asked me today what I thought of Lyon and the coaching role. I said to him he'd make a great President and I wouldn't be surprised if certain people didn't have this in mind already. Jimmy can't do it forever and we need the profile of someone like Lyon to keep this club in the news and in kids minds.

I think being around Eddie and then Brayshaw may have made him hesitant, but eventually I think he'll be in the president's chair one day.

I'd take Todd Viney over him any day of the week. Just stick to doing hammies on national TV Gaz.

Hmm. I posted something here, I'm sure of it. Was it deleted or am I mistaken?

Anyway. Bravo to Lyon for doing this. I think it does nothing for him and his future. I always thought he was keeping his options open, but by coming out in the media like that, even if he DID want to come into coaching later in his life, he must see now that this kind of article would be dredged up every time the going got tough. He's basically cut off an avenue for himself, and made life for Dean just that little bit easier.

Good on him.

Gaz is just trying to take pressure off Bails,why is Gaz coaching this year if he has no passion for it?

If Bails bails in 2 years,of course Gaz will coach the Dees as we have a much better list than 3-4 years ago when he wasn't interested.

Gaz is a radio commentator and co-hosts a footy show that hardly anyone watches,hardly a great career.

He never achieved anything as a footballer,maybe coaching will bring him the ultimate success,he at least has to have a crack at it or forever achieve nothing in our great game.

Gaz is just trying to take pressure off Bails,why is Gaz coaching this year if he has no passion for it?

If Bails bails in 2 years,of course Gaz will coach the Dees as we have a much better list than 3-4 years ago when he wasn't interested.

Gaz is a radio commentator and co-hosts a footy show that hardly anyone watches,hardly a great career.

He never achieved anything as a footballer,maybe coaching will bring him the ultimate success,he at least has to have a crack at it or forever achieve nothing in our great game.

I'd say achieving nothing is a little harsh.

Oh by the way, he'll never coach this club. Never, ever. It's not going to happen. he may however become President.

Gaz is just trying to take pressure off Bails,why is Gaz coaching this year if he has no passion for it?

If Bails bails in 2 years,of course Gaz will coach the Dees as we have a much better list than 3-4 years ago when he wasn't interested.

Gaz is a radio commentator and co-hosts a footy show that hardly anyone watches,hardly a great career.

He never achieved anything as a footballer,maybe coaching will bring him the ultimate success,he at least has to have a crack at it or forever achieve nothing in our great game.

Honestly, that is just a really stupid post.

Firstly, who are you to question garry's integrity. He has said he will not coach, thats it, end of story.

Secondly, if you think his current media committments are as you put it "hardly a great career" then you are seriously misguided. His career in the Media has spanned over 15 years now. Thats a career, and his bank balance and assetts i reckon would suggest it is a good career.

And thirdly and most shockingly is that you as a demon supporter (i hope) can write that he never acheived anything as a footballer is really awful, you should know better, that a 5 time All Australian, 2 time best and Fairest, many time victorian representative and state captain, and coaching the national side just to name a few is actually acheiving alot. Success, if YOU only measure it by winning premierships, then there are alot of great players that have acheived nothing according to you.

Grow up!

Edited March 5, 201015 yr by Demon3

Gaz is just trying to take pressure off Bails,why is Gaz coaching this year if he has no passion for it?

If Bails bails in 2 years,of course Gaz will coach the Dees as we have a much better list than 3-4 years ago when he wasn't interested.

Gaz is a radio commentator and co-hosts a footy show that hardly anyone watches,hardly a great career.

He never achieved anything as a footballer,maybe coaching will bring him the ultimate success,he at least has to have a crack at it or forever achieve nothing in our great game.

Sorry Jack, but I disagree on each of your points. In particular, stating that Garry 'never achieved anything as a footballer' is utter nonsence. 226 games; 426 goals; 7 years as captain of the Dees; regular State representative and 3 times selected as All Australian ...... and all this amounts to achieving nothing? wow!

With total sensitivity and fervent hope that Jimmy recovers his health. I suspect that if Garry is to play any role at the MFC in the future it will be in a similar capacity to his co-host on the footyshow. I hope it's be a long way into the future, and I think Jimmy is doing an awesome job.

Edited March 5, 201015 yr by predman

Gaz is just trying to take pressure off Bails,why is Gaz coaching this year if he has no passion for it?

If Bails bails in 2 years,of course Gaz will coach the Dees as we have a much better list than 3-4 years ago when he wasn't interested.

Gaz is a radio commentator and co-hosts a footy show that hardly anyone watches,hardly a great career.

He never achieved anything as a footballer,maybe coaching will bring him the ultimate success,he at least has to have a crack at it or forever achieve nothing in our great game.

Are you for real ?? Or are you just fishing ?? This is one of the most laughable post I've ever read. He has just stated in black & white doesn't want to coach.

For your information attatched is a link to Garry's football acievements

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garry_Lyon#Football_career

Have a read !!

Thats fine, I cant see how Lyon would do a better job than Bailey, despite how much Lyon loves the club