Neil Craig resigned as coach of Adelaide, effective immediately.

Given that Roos and Malthouse won't end up at Melbourne, it appears to me that Bailey will keep his job unless something left field happens.

Assuming Craig wants to senior coach again (and he has said he would stay at Adelaide, so that's an "if"), would people here like him?

I would. I think he is an innovator, honest, great communicator, people manager and would be a really good fit for us.

No.

No as the main job, but as an assistant or a role developing processes within the club he would be invaluable. Excellent right hand man type of role.

I'd love to have him working in the fitness department. That's his real strength, and he seems to be good at building young bodies into AFL bodies which is exactly what we need.

Melbourne has defeated two, repeat TWO Victorian teams in the four years since since DB took charge.

It is untenable for him to continue.

it was only a matter of time for Neil. His forte was fitness and strenth, never thought he was the best of coaches otherwise, decent enough, but not elite.

Hes the first......next !!!

Neil Craig resigned as coach of Adelaide, effective immediately.

Given that Roos and Malthouse won't end up at Melbourne, it appears to me that Bailey will keep his job unless something left field happens.

Assuming Craig wants to senior coach again (and he has said he would stay at Adelaide, so that's an "if"), would people here like him?

I would. I think he is an innovator, honest, great communicator, people manager and would be a really good fit for us.

Why? NO!

I would love to get Neil Craig working at AAMI Park in charge of Fitness areas.

But not as a match day coach at all, i don't think he was ever good at that.

Is he not still contracted to the Crows in a different role??

I think he is an innovator, honest, great communicator, people manager and would be a really good fit for us.

If Craig was suddenly Melbourne's coach, I reckon he might go alright. Might. If he had a better finals record and if he had shown a little flexibility vis-a-vis the Crows' gameplan he might convince me he is right to coach Melbourne. But on balance, no.

NO,

Wasnt one of Craig's criticism's that he burnt players out multiple years in a row prior to finals.... i know he has a credentialed fitness knowledge background but this sticks in my head

NO,

Wasnt one of Craig's criticism's that he burnt players out multiple years in a row prior to finals.... i know he has a credentialed fitness knowledge background but this sticks in my head

Wow!

Ok! I am fairly shocked at the lack of love. He leaves in pretty high regard. It goes to show, if you don't win a premiership in this business, you don't get rated!

Melbourne has defeated two, repeat TWO Victorian teams in the four years since since DB took charge.

It is untenable for him to continue.

What criteria? Shock, horror

Gosh, lets torch DB now.

I am struggling to determine a key reason why I would rush to appoint Craig to MFC. I think not.

I think this thread will prove that the majority of football fans have short memories and the fact he was sacked by a dud team must mean Craig is a dud....

He gets his players fit and strong fast, plus teaches them about playing with passion.

He lost his playing group but that happens to many great coaches.

Definately won't be our coach, as he has said he is an Adelaide man for life in any capacity they want him.

However it continues to press the argument, is Dean Bailey the man? Lack of options is helping his cause....

As the poster a few above me said, 4 years, beating only 2 vic teams is not good enough.

We have a pretty decent spin team at Melbourne. I for one am not sold either way when it comes to Bailey, which is probably the biggest problem.

I keep remembering that we are young, inexperienced and we will get there... But then I remember, this is his 4th year. 4 years is a looong time in football.

Always liked Craig. Past his use-by now, like Eade, Roos etc.

Reminds me of Daniher a bit. Craig failed to develop many of his first round draft picks and possibly held onto a few club favorites for too long.

NO

Melbourne has defeated two, repeat TWO Victorian teams in the four years since since DB took charge.

It is untenable for him to continue.

so what? the Vic sides have had a few years of dominance while we had three bottom-3 finishes, wtf is your stat apparently so amazing

not to mention we nearly rollede the premiers twice ffs

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The people commenting on Bailey's record over four years need to think back to two years ago before Scully and Trengove and ask themselves how many games they wanted him to that year. We can't be glad he got us those two and then look down on his win/loss ratio.

On topic I think Craig would be great at the club in a supporting role for Bails who deserves at least another year.

Melbourne has defeated two, repeat TWO Victorian teams in the four years since since DB took charge.

It is untenable for him to continue.

God some people have short memories. Do you not remember what he inherited? We were lucky to beat anybody. Dean Bailey's time as coach started round one last year.

No but i do wish the crow were playing one of the side just above us this week.

No has no plan B if things aren't going well. Alot like Bailey

no

Interesting article by Leigh Matthews on Neil Craig LM.htm

What he writes would apply to DB.

God some people have short memories. Do you not remember what he inherited? We were lucky to beat anybody. Dean Bailey's time as coach started round one last year.

sorry but we haven't beaten anyone of note in DB's whole time at the club - time to stop accepting such performances .. and I would take Rocket Eade in a flash

Neil or Neale????????

A dose of reality people - neither Bailey nor Craig should be at MFC next year - move on!