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Assistant Coach Replacement for Sean Wellman

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I don't think Neita harbours any ambition of coaching at all. He is involved full time at the club as it is. So no!

Has he told you that has he? I think an All Australian CHB - FF, Coleman medalist, most games played, leading goal kicker of the club, games captained, could make a great coach? Just a thought..

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    I don't think the FD would put all their eggs in the one basket, escpecially when that basket had a 1in 3 chance of becoming the head coach at Geelong.

    We'll find someone, & if we don't, I'll make myself available.

    Anyone got Schwabby's email address..?

    Gee I'd love to see you named as assistant backline coach- I think you would make a better fit as CEO.

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    Give it time johnny boy.

    I'll still post on here from time to time, just like Cam does. Might need a new pseudonym though.

    & it's ok, I've had Schwabby's email for a couple of years now.

    He must have seen something, cos he gave it to me.

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    http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/essendon-rejects-mark-williams-and-dean-laidley-as-coaches/story-e6frf9jf-1225940912963

    Choco Williams has now been rejected by Essendon, GC Suns, GWS & Brisbane (& Port of course).

    Even if he wants to come to us, I'm not entirely sure he'd be the best choice.

    As an aside, I don't think it'd be wise even if we disregard the above.

    The fact Bailey was Choc's assistant at Port, I think, would make it uncomfortable with the roles reversed.

    That coupled with the fact Williams is obviously a strong personality makes it look a bad idea.

    (plus the confusion involved with having 2 x Mark Williams on the coaching staff).

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    http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/essendon-rejects-mark-williams-and-dean-laidley-as-coaches/story-e6frf9jf-1225940912963

    Choco Williams has now been rejected by Essendon, GC Suns, GWS & Brisbane (& Port of course).

    Even if he wants to come to us, I'm not entirely sure he'd be the best choice.

    As an aside, I don't think it'd be wise even if we disregard the above.

    The fact Bailey was Choc's assistant at Port, I think, would make it uncomfortable with the roles reversed.

    That coupled with the fact Williams is obviously a strong personality makes it look a bad idea.

    (plus the confusion involved with having 2 x Mark Williams on the coaching staff).

    Totally agree with that. A Mark Williams appointment would really worry me for precisely that reason. I remember at the time that Bails was appointed by Melbourne, the press reported that he had received a very strong endorsement from Choco, but IMO the role reversal could undermine what might previously have been an excellent working relationship.

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    Give it time johnny boy.

    I'll still post on here from time to time, just like Cam does. Might need a new pseudonym though.

    & it's ok, I've had Schwabby's email for a couple of years now.

    He must have seen something, cos he gave it to me.

    Probably got fed up with you asking him for it.

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    I didn't ask once.

    He volunteered it.

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    and meanwhile, back in the real world ...

    "It is understood Melbourne has expressed some interest in Sanderson as the Demons are looking for a back-line coach to replace Sean Wellman, who has joined Essendon."

    From the HUN.

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    About bloody time!

    I'd be very happy to get hold of Sando for a year or 2.

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