Scott Watters - potential future MFC coach?

[Ron Burgundy 8,587]

I was chatting to a West Coast supporter last night who seemed to know a bit about the happenings at Collingwood.

I think everyone perhaps knows this, so it's not a particularly remarkable observation - but, apparently, there is genuine tension between Malthouse and Buckley, and Malthouse's gig next year is a long way from being sorted out.

He then asked what I thought about Bailey, to which I said I really liked him and hoped he would stay at the Dees next year in some capacity, though not necessarily as the senior coach.

In this guy's view Malthouse will be looking for a senior coaching role next year - and, assuming he is, he speculated that whichever club secures Malthouse will also get Scott Watters (who will form part of Malthouse's team and succession plan).

Malthouse thinks Watters is an absolute gun who will be a truly fantastic senior coach in the near future. Malthouse apparently thinks he's the best assistant coach he's ever worked with.

I don't know much about him, but I'm interested to know what other people think/know about Watters. Perhaps the club should be trying to set up a chat with him?!

[John Crow Batty 8,880]

I was chatting to a West Coast supporter last night who seemed to know a bit about the happenings at Collingwood.

I think everyone perhaps knows this, so it's not a particularly remarkable observation - but, apparently, there is genuine tension between Malthouse and Buckley, and Malthouse's gig next year is a long way from being sorted out.

He then asked what I thought about Bailey, to which I said I really liked him and hoped he would stay at the Dees next year in some capacity, though not necessarily as the senior coach.

In this guy's view Malthouse will be looking for a senior coaching role next year - and, assuming he is, he speculated that whichever club secures Malthouse will also get Scott Watters (who will form part of Malthouse's team and succession plan).

Malthouse thinks Watters is an absolute gun who will be a truly fantastic senior coach in the near future. Malthouse apparently thinks he's the best assistant coach he's ever worked with.

I don't know much about him, but I'm interested to know what other people think/know about Watters. Perhaps the club should be trying to set up a chat with him?!

Don't know much about him either but anyone with potential should be looked at. My main concern is that we have been hiring untried coaches for for the past 25+ years with no luck. This time around I'd like to see some proven track record in the senior role. I believe only a coach who has tasted genuine success and has competition wide respect will have the confidence and tools to break our losing ways and culture.

[QueenC 74]

This time around I'd like to see some proven track record in the senior role.

I believe only a coach who has tasted genuine success and has competition wide respect will have the confidence and tools to break our losing ways and culture.

Not too many options fitting that prerequisite out there though.....

[John Crow Batty 8,880]

Not too many options fitting that prerequisite out there though.....

Well theres Malthouse, Clarkson and Roos around. Maybe you missed all the threads about them this season. But has the club the guts, will and leverage to get one of these guys to coach us?

[PaulRB 6,432]

If Mick wants to coach again next year, he should go to the Tigers... give himself a real challenge at his beloved former club.

[Eth 4]

If Mick wants to coach again next year, he should go to the Tigers... give himself a real challenge at his beloved former club.

This.

Dean's doing fine, anyway.

[Striker475 696]

For the people looking for that genuine success (ie a flag) there is...

Malthouse - who knows what will happen with the Collingwood stuff?

Roos - doesn't want to move to Melbourne

Clarkson - probably will get a new deal

Matthews - Loving his media work

Blight - Compromised by GWS

Pagan - Carlton showed him as out of the game

Woosha - will get a new deal

Not much there. Makes me think more and more it'll either be Sanderson, Neeld or Bailey. (Could be Watters too, don't know how long he has been assistant at Collingwood though)

[Demon SeaMan 108]

Rocket Eade no sure thing at bulldogs either. With uPcoming list his form stacks up quite reasonable

Otherwise untried coaches aren't a bad thing these days if they've been proven goers in other similar roles

Sanderson, Watters. Etc

[dee-luded 2,959]

I was chatting to a West Coast supporter last night who seemed to know a bit about the happenings at Collingwood.

I think everyone perhaps knows this, so it's not a particularly remarkable observation - but, apparently, there is genuine tension between Malthouse and Buckley, and Malthouse's gig next year is a long way from being sorted out.

He then asked what I thought about Bailey, to which I said I really liked him and hoped he would stay at the Dees next year in some capacity, though not necessarily as the senior coach.

In this guy's view Malthouse will be looking for a senior coaching role next year - and, assuming he is, he speculated that whichever club secures Malthouse will also get Scott Watters (who will form part of Malthouse's team and succession plan).

Malthouse thinks Watters is an absolute gun who will be a truly fantastic senior coach in the near future. Malthouse apparently thinks he's the best assistant coach he's ever worked with.

I don't know much about him, but I'm interested to know what other people think/know about Watters. Perhaps the club should be trying to set up a chat with him?!

Hmmn,

?

[old55 23,833]

For the people looking for that genuine success (ie a flag) there is...

Malthouse - who knows what will happen with the Collingwood stuff?

Roos - doesn't want to move to Melbourne

Clarkson - probably will get a new deal

Matthews - Loving his media work

Blight - Compromised by GWS

Pagan - Carlton showed him as out of the game

Woosha - will get a new deal

Not much there. Makes me think more and more it'll either be Sanderson, Neeld or Bailey. (Could be Watters too, don't know how long he has been assistant at Collingwood though)

Where's Choco in that list? It appears GWS has him stitched up - surely Sheeds can't really be coaching there? But I wonder how Choco feels about having him around - a bit like Malthouse - Buckley? I really rate Choco.

[Striker475 696]

Where's Choco in that list? It appears GWS has him stitched up - surely Sheeds can't really be coaching there? But I wonder how Choco feels about having him around - a bit like Malthouse - Buckley? I really rate Choco.

I only did the ones who are out of contract or free agents. Choco and Bomber Thompson are in contract, and while technically available I wouldn't consider them as the payout would almost certainly be ridiculous on both contracts.

I rate him too, just think he's almost definitely going to be GWS coach - if not next year, then 2013.

[daisycutter 29,892]

Where's Choco in that list? It appears GWS has him stitched up - surely Sheeds can't really be coaching there? But I wonder how Choco feels about having him around - a bit like Malthouse - Buckley? I really rate Choco.

And where's Tom Hafey and Swooper Northey?

[DemonWA 3,940]

Watters?? So he coached Subiaco to a few WAFL flags (2006, 2007, 2008) when they were full of ex / future AFL players, not to mention Brad Smith at FF (who should have played AFL, kicked 100 goals regularly)? Not saying he cant coach, but thats a pretty decent WAFL squad

Subiaco Squad from 2008

Caine Hayes, David Mapleston, Jordan Adamson-Holmes, Luke Newick, Stephen Martin, Brad Smith,

Darren Rumble. Greg Broughton, Robert Forrest, Chris Phelan, Ben Randall, Sam Larkins, Blake Broadhurst,

Chris Hall, Jason Bristow. Mark Haynes, Raphael Stack, Kyal Horsley, Trent Dennis-Lane, Daniel Chick, Daniel Rich,

Martin Smith, Phil Read. Allistair Pickett, Shaun Hildebrandt, Jarrad Schofield, Aidan Parker (vc)

Adam Cockie, Chad Cossom, Ben Keevers

Scott Watters (Coach)

[She Devil 64 21]

I only did the ones who are out of contract or free agents. Choco and Bomber Thompson are in contract, and while technically available I wouldn't consider them as the payout would almost certainly be ridiculous on both contracts.

I rate him too, just think he's almost definitely going to be GWS coach - if not next year, then 2013.

Doesn't Malthouse have a contract too?

[Striker475 696]

And where's Tom Hafey and Swooper Northey?

Imagine Tommy coaching again...

[Jordie_tackles 354]

Watters?? So he coached Subiaco to a few WAFL flags (2006, 2007, 2008) when they were full of ex / future AFL players, not to mention Brad Smith at FF (who should have played AFL, kicked 100 goals regularly)? Not saying he cant coach, but thats a pretty decent WAFL squad

Subiaco Squad from 2008

Caine Hayes, David Mapleston, Jordan Adamson-Holmes, Luke Newick, Stephen Martin, Brad Smith,

Darren Rumble. Greg Broughton, Robert Forrest, Chris Phelan, Ben Randall, Sam Larkins, Blake Broadhurst,

Chris Hall, Jason Bristow. Mark Haynes, Raphael Stack, Kyal Horsley, Trent Dennis-Lane, Daniel Chick, Daniel Rich,

Martin Smith, Phil Read. Allistair Pickett, Shaun Hildebrandt, Jarrad Schofield, Aidan Parker (vc)

Adam Cockie, Chad Cossom, Ben Keevers

Scott Watters (Coach)

I remember hearing very good things about this guy??? Casey have often hand close to 10 AFL listed players this year?? 3 premierships give the guy some credit?

Whats your issue with him lol?

[Jordie_tackles 354]

For the people looking for that genuine success (ie a flag) there is...

Malthouse - who knows what will happen with the Collingwood stuff?

Roos - doesn't want to move to Melbourne

Clarkson - probably will get a new deal

Matthews - Loving his media work

Blight - Compromised by GWS

Pagan - Carlton showed him as out of the game

Woosha - will get a new deal

Not much there. Makes me think more and more it'll either be Sanderson, Neeld or Bailey. (Could be Watters too, don't know how long he has been assistant at Collingwood though)

I think this could be close to it, as i have said before Neeld has been recognized strongly with Collingwoods development of the "press" and is rated highly all round form what i understand,

Im all for getting the best assistants regardless of who the head coach is, although i think we have a few good coaches atm, you can always improve,

Also people who want Bailey to stay around if not head coach i feel are dreaming, not that i wouldnt love it, but who wasnt the old boss around, also i would feel out of sorts a bit, and i new coach coaching "his" team.....

[Guest Artie Bucco]

chicken or the egg... was he a great coach because of the gun players at his disposal? or did the players become guns as a byproduct of great coaching?

[Redleg 41,942]

Imagine Tommy coaching again...

He is only 80, so should have at least 10 good years of coaching left in him. After that he could get an assistant's position with less pressure.

[DemonWA 3,940]

Whats your issue with him lol?

Hes an Ex-Docker and i hate Subiaco FC

The WAFL is not as strong as the VFL. The Eagles and Dockers listed players get distributed around the 9 teams in the comp.

the Swanniers team they beat in 2008 was a fair list too!

AMES, Tallan 12 7

BANFIELD, Todd 6 2BEROS, Shane 12 5

BONNEY, Peter 2 1

DALY, Benjamin 8 1

Davis , Ryan 11 5

DELLA-VEDOVA, Keith 1 1

DOUGLAS, Scott 1 0

EMBLEY, James 4 0

FLEAY, Shane 4 2

Fleming, Jason 11 2

GARLETT, Jefferey 18 30

GEAPPEN, Tim 21 31

GRABSKI, James 7 0

GRIFFIN, Dwayne 1 1

HANSEN, Ashley 3 13

HINKLEY, Clayton 16 12

INGALL, Nicholas 3 0

IPAVIZ, Dean 2 0

JETTA, Neville 2 0

JOHNSON, Michael 11 11

JOHNSTON, Michael 5 5

KRAKOUER, Andrew 9 9

LAMMIE, Wesley 13 0

LANGE, Adam 18 9

MCKINLAY, David 16 3

MCKINLAY, Michael 9 1

NAITANUI, Nicholas 16 9

NANKERVILLE, Daniel 2 0

NOTTE, Tony 19 28

O’REILLY, Daniel 3 0

PEARCE, Clancee 7 2

PRATT, Luke 3 0

PULLMAN, Josh 14 10

RICHARDS, Guy 10 0

RICHARDSON, Paul 12 1

ROBERTS, Josh 20 10

ROBINSON, Brett 19 14

ROWLANDS, Rhys 8 4

SHINE, Nathan 2 0

SIMPSON, Justin 6 2

SMITH, Chris 16 4

SPAANDERMAN, Llane 17 10

SPENCER, Matthew 8 0

TAYLOR, Garth 22 6

TWOMEY, Wayde 16 3

WALTERS, Michael 1 0

WOLFENDEN, Brett 18 10

WULF, Daniel 9 3

YARRAN, Chris 13 38

[Jordie_tackles 354]

Hes an Ex-Docker and i hate Subiaco FC

The WAFL is not as strong as the VFL. The Eagles and Dockers listed players get distributed around the 9 teams in the comp.

the Swanniers team they beat in 2008 was a fair list too!

AMES, Tallan 12 7

BANFIELD, Todd 6 2BEROS, Shane 12 5

BONNEY, Peter 2 1

DALY, Benjamin 8 1

Davis , Ryan 11 5

DELLA-VEDOVA, Keith 1 1

DOUGLAS, Scott 1 0

EMBLEY, James 4 0

FLEAY, Shane 4 2

Fleming, Jason 11 2

GARLETT, Jefferey 18 30

GEAPPEN, Tim 21 31

GRABSKI, James 7 0

GRIFFIN, Dwayne 1 1

HANSEN, Ashley 3 13

HINKLEY, Clayton 16 12

INGALL, Nicholas 3 0

IPAVIZ, Dean 2 0

JETTA, Neville 2 0

JOHNSON, Michael 11 11

JOHNSTON, Michael 5 5

KRAKOUER, Andrew 9 9

LAMMIE, Wesley 13 0

LANGE, Adam 18 9

MCKINLAY, David 16 3

MCKINLAY, Michael 9 1

NAITANUI, Nicholas 16 9

NANKERVILLE, Daniel 2 0

NOTTE, Tony 19 28

O’REILLY, Daniel 3 0

PEARCE, Clancee 7 2

PRATT, Luke 3 0

PULLMAN, Josh 14 10

RICHARDS, Guy 10 0

RICHARDSON, Paul 12 1

ROBERTS, Josh 20 10

ROBINSON, Brett 19 14

ROWLANDS, Rhys 8 4

SHINE, Nathan 2 0

SIMPSON, Justin 6 2

SMITH, Chris 16 4

SPAANDERMAN, Llane 17 10

SPENCER, Matthew 8 0

TAYLOR, Garth 22 6

TWOMEY, Wayde 16 3

WALTERS, Michael 1 0

WOLFENDEN, Brett 18 10

WULF, Daniel 9 3

YARRAN, Chris 13 38

thanks for clarifying, alot of people suggest the WAFL is stronger?? due to money or something? and there being less teams distributes this talent further??

Either way it can be a combination of Players and Coach, i just remember the hype about his move, obviously when you win 3 Premierships you get hyped...

I have heard the opposite of triple premiership VFL coach at North Ballarat Gerald Fitzgerald, who some say did just benifit form a "great" VFL team.... i dunno taking away from peoples achievements is never good imo....