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It was reported in the Age today that jilted Geelong assistant Brenton Sanderson has attracted interest from us as replacement back line coach. I think it would be another coup if we could get him. What do you all reckon.

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Yep he would be great for the Dees- However, Laidley and or Hudghton would be equally or slightly better in my opinion.The reason- Laidley is known as a great tactician and Hudgton only a year out could be ideal as a part time coach.

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Just noted that Sanderson is staying with Geelong

I haven't seen any announcement that we are seeking a direct replacement for Wellman. With Todd Viney now on board - and he won't have been cheap - there is a possibility that we will just shuffle the deck chairs - with Mark Williams moving to back-line coach and Scott West doing the mids on his own ( maybe with TV as a sounding board)

If we are looking to add a backline specialist to our full complement of coaches - then we need to push it along before all the available talent is locked away.

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Just noted that Sanderson is staying with Geelong

I haven't seen any announcement that we are seeking a direct replacement for Wellman. With Todd Viney now on board - and he won't have been cheap - there is a possibility that we will just shuffle the deck chairs - with Mark Williams moving to back-line coach and Scott West doing the mids on his own ( maybe with TV as a sounding board)

If we are looking to add a backline specialist to our full complement of coaches - then we need to push it along before all the available talent is locked away.

I think you have hit the nail on the head with your proposed shuffle of assistant coaches. I think Todd Viney might have more of a coaching role than his title lends us to believe

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Just noted that Sanderson is staying with Geelong

I haven't seen any announcement that we are seeking a direct replacement for Wellman. With Todd Viney now on board - and he won't have been cheap - there is a possibility that we will just shuffle the deck chairs - with Mark Williams moving to back-line coach and Scott West doing the mids on his own ( maybe with TV as a sounding board)

If we are looking to add a backline specialist to our full complement of coaches - then we need to push it along before all the available talent is locked away.

Could well be a shuffle of deck chairs.

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I actually think this is quite an interesting situation/setup, previously I would have though we'd have to have a backline specialist coach, but now I'm starting to think the question could be:

With the modern defensive rebounding style of game, could a midfield type coach (Viney, West) be the person responsible for backline structures and strategy?

Personally I think that could work, but the thing I worry about is having two grunt style midfielders instructing on disposal from the defensive 50 forward.

Thoughts?

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I actually think this is quite an interesting situation/setup, previously I would have though we'd have to have a backline specialist coach, but now I'm starting to think the question could be:

With the modern defensive rebounding style of game, could a midfield type coach (Viney, West) be the person responsible for backline structures and strategy?

Personally I think that could work, but the thing I worry about is having two grunt style midfielders instructing on disposal from the defensive 50 forward.

Thoughts?

They won't be telling them how to kick the footy or to just throw it on their boot.

Your worry is a non-issue.

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They won't be telling them how to kick the footy or to just throw it on their boot.

Your worry is a non-issue.

Disposal is not just about technique E25. It's also about how you use the footy. By the way, surely you must be E25 PhD or similar with how much of an expert you are on EVERYTHING.

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Disposal is not just about technique E25. It's also about how you use the footy. By the way, surely you must be E25 PhD or similar with how much of an expert you are on EVERYTHING.

I am pretty fu%&ing intelligent.

Edit: I'd make the distinction that disposal is about executing the skill, whereas how you use the footy is more related to what I call decision-making.

Either way, I don't think your concern is valid.

Bailey was a dud as a player - is that a reflection on him as a coach..?

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I am pretty fu%&ing intelligent.

Hahaha, The problem with you really really intelligent people is that others are not intelligent enough to understand you

Bailey was a dud as a player - is that a reflection on him as a coach..?

Can I answer that in 2-3 years time?

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I am pretty fu%&ing intelligent.

Edit: I'd make the distinction that disposal is about executing the skill, whereas how you use the footy is more related to what I call decision-making.

Either way, I don't think your concern is valid.

Bailey was a dud as a player - is that a reflection on him as a coach..?

Just to clarify, my concern isn't about them teaching HOW to dispose of the footy, if you read my comment again you'll see I said that my concern would be a MIDFIELD player come coach instructing DEFENSIVE players on structure, strategy, and the WHO, and WHERE of disposal.

So, Mr Fu$$ing Intelligent, please understand the difference.

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Could well be a shuffle of deck chairs.

Emm, it's starting to sound that way, & I can see the sense with the Mids. Todds got a lot of Info tech from 2 powerful clubs. I'm sure he'd be great with Scott West.

We shall see!

*it's nearly time for the list lodgement too.

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Hahaha, The problem with you really really intelligent people is that others are not intelligent enough to understand you.

Can I answer that in 2-3 years time?

I know, it is a problem. I try to work around it.

I think it is no reflection on Bailey as a coach. That's my take.

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Just to clarify, my concern isn't about them teaching HOW to dispose of the footy, if you read my comment again you'll see I said that my concern would be a MIDFIELD player come coach instructing DEFENSIVE players on structure, strategy, and the WHO, and WHERE of disposal.

So, Mr Fu$$ing Intelligent, please understand the difference.

Yeah... the problem is with the way you explain yourself, because you definitely didn't do that the first time.

Even still, I understood what you were attempting to get at and I think your concerns are a complete non-issue.

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It was reported in the Age today that jilted Geelong assistant Brenton Sanderson has attracted interest from us as replacement back line coach. I think it would be another coup if we could get him. What do you all reckon.

It has been reported he is staying at Geelong.

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