We've got a coach in our Midst.

[dee-luded 2,959]

Why hasn't any one thought of it before Now?

[Supermercado 2,797]

Because his role for the last three years has been to crack funnies at events and give people tours of the boundary line.

[titan_uranus 24,979]

And because he didn't exactly set the world on fire at Freo.

[Heart Beats True 1,183]

He has had his opportunity. I think it would be a big mistake. He plays the role of the funny man and is a bit of a bullsh*t artist quite frankly. Blunt, I know, however true.

Melbourne needs to look outside the past players for a coach. A change in culture is needed and this could come with an appointment from outside the club.

[888Dee 6]

I dont think he was tough enough at Freo. They reminded me a lot of Melbourne when he was there. Did you watch the Norm Smith clip on an earlier post? Does CC have that passion / aura? If he does then thats who we want. I dont think he does.

[Nasher 33,607]

We've got another coach in our midst.

Dean Bailey.

[Demon Disciple 12,068]

CC has been very quiet of late. I wonder what that's down to?

[Weedster 174]

And because he didn't exactly set the world on fire at Freo.

First coach to get Freo into the finals

[Weedster 174]

We've got another coach in our midst.

Dean Bailey.

Yeah right ..

[jayceebee31 759]

Why hasn't any one thought of it before Now?

And another in Viney along with many so called senior experienced assistants. Need to gain a more experienced successful coach- such as Matthews-Malthouse etc..with a little thought of having back Neil Daniher.

Edited May 2, 2011 by jayceebee31

[beelzebub 23,313]

pass

[La Dee-vina Comedia 16,693]

All this doom and gloom - yet we are in the eight at the moment and nine teams aint. Granted, we're not playing as well as we'd like, but if we're in the same position at the end of round 22 will we require a new coach?

There are aspects about the way we play I don't like (I'd like us to keep at least one forward forward at all times, for example) but I'm prepared to accept that Bailey is in the best position right now to know what needs to be done to fix the malaise. If towards the end of the year we've underperformed against reasonable expectations, then I'd expect Bailey's position to be questioned. But not now. I seem to recall Geelong had a horror start to a year before they climbed up off the canvas, and 2.5 wins out of 5 is not a horror start.

[beelzebub 23,313]

And another in Viney along with many so called senior experienced assistants. Need to gain a more experienced successful coach- such as Mathews-Mathouse etc..

I repeat as elsewhere.. Id love to see a Viney Laidley combo.

[stranga 328]

All this doom and gloom - yet we are in the eight at the moment and nine teams aint. Granted, we're not playing as well as we'd like, but if we're in the same position at the end of round 22 will we require a new coach?

There are aspects about the way we play I don't like (I'd like us to keep at least one forward forward at all times, for example) but I'm prepared to accept that Bailey is in the best position right now to know what needs to be done to fix the malaise. If towards the end of the year we've underperformed against reasonable expectations, then I'd expect Bailey's position to be questioned. But not now. I seem to recall Geelong had a horror start to a year before they climbed up off the canvas, and 2.5 wins out of 5 is not a horror start.

You obviously havent been watching us play closely enough or you dont understand the game.

[Striker475 696]

All this doom and gloom - yet we are in the eight at the moment and nine teams aint. Granted, we're not playing as well as we'd like, but if we're in the same position at the end of round 22 will we require a new coach?

We won't be. I don't know if you've actually been watching us play, but the nature of your post suggests you haven't. We were matched by Brisbane for long periods, gave up against Hawthorn and West Coast, and were forced to fight back into the game against Sydney. Ladder position only matters once you have played the 16 other teams, a few of 'em twice.

There are aspects about the way we play I don't like (I'd like us to keep at least one forward forward at all times, for example) but I'm prepared to accept that Bailey is in the best position right now to know what needs to be done to fix the malaise. If towards the end of the year we've underperformed against reasonable expectations, then I'd expect Bailey's position to be questioned. But not now. I seem to recall Geelong had a horror start to a year before they climbed up off the canvas, and 2.5 wins out of 5 is not a horror start.

What would you consider to be a reasonable expectation? I would say ten wins based off last season. Right now we're behind the 8-ball on that, based on where I see us relative to the rest of the competition.

[Tony Tea 2,806]

Connolly is not a coach, he is the designated funster.

[titan_uranus 24,979]

First coach to get Freo into the finals

Wow. He made the finals. Once. Spiffing.

[Weedster 174]

Wow. He made the finals. Once. Spiffing.

Given Fremantles pathetic history up until that point, it was an achievement..one which DB is unlikely to emulate, ever !

[Choko 493]

Because his role for the last three years has been to crack funnies at events and give people tours of the boundary line.

It's funny cos it's true.

[reynolds46 1,234]

if Connolly was appointed coach it wouldn't be a good look and would stink of conspiracy and undermining from within, similar to the way Grant Thomas got the job at StKilda.

[Kento80 83]

if Connolly was appointed coach it wouldn't be a good look and would stink of conspiracy and undermining from within, similar to the way Grant Thomas got the job at StKilda.

IMO it would just stink altogether.

[Nasher 33,607]

IMO it would just stink altogether.

This.

[beelzebub 23,313]

IMO it would just stink altogether.

concur...wouldnt look good at all. Strangely enough he had a 52.3% strike rate which isnt too shabby But I dont think hes the man we need.

[The Big Ticket 94]

Given Fremantles pathetic history up until that point, it was an achievement..one which DB is unlikely to emulate, ever !

I'm sold. Give CC the job now.

[La Dee-vina Comedia 16,693]

You obviously havent been watching us play closely enough or you dont understand the game.

How does anything I've said relate to whether I've watched us play or whether I understand the game?