Who's left?

[MadAsHell 4,089]

With Ross Lyon staying at St. Kilda I reckon it leaves us with the following to chase.

Mick Malthouse

Dean Laidley

Rodney Eade

Mark Neeld

Scott Burns

Brenton Sanderson

Ken Hinkley

Alan Richardson

Peter Sumich

Leon Cameron

Neil Craig

Mark Williams (if available)

Fingers crossed we can land Malthouse, otherwise I'd be after either Laidley or Burns.

Any other options I haven't listed?

What's everyone's preference?

Edit: Added Williams & Craig.

Edited September 13, 2011 by Tall Defence

[Dee1987 277]

Eade- Yes

Laidley- Maybe

Malthouse- Yes

Burns- No

Sanderson- No

Hinkley- No

Sumich- No

Neeld- Maybe

Richardson- No

[east gippsland demon 7]

I reckon we need to throw the kitchen sink and everything else at Bomber Thompson.

[Bluelegs 36]

I reckon we need to throw the kitchen sink and everything else at Bomber Thompson.

I'd say that's a longer shot than malthouse.

[MadAsHell 4,089]

I reckon we need to throw the kitchen sink and everything else at Bomber Thompson.

Now that would be a big fish.

Don't think anyone in the footy world would see that happening!

[pantaloons 2,019]

With Ross Lyon staying at St. Kilda I reckon it leaves us with the following to chase.

Mick Malthouse

Dean Laidley

Rodney Eade

Mark Neeld

Scott Burns

Brenton Sanderson

Ken Hinkley

Alan Richardson

Peter Sumich

Leon Cameron

Fingers crossed we can land Malthouse, otherwise I'd be after either Laidley or Burns.

Any other options I haven't listed?

What's everyone's preference?

Mark Williams should be on that list. Despite his insanity and penchant for erratic and disruptive behaviour, I think he'll be looked at. Premiership coach with a modest list.

[MadAsHell 4,089]

Mark Williams should be on that list. Despite his insanity and penchant for erratic and disruptive behaviour, I think he'll be looked at. Premiership coach with a modest list.

Didn't he rule himself out around the same time Paul Roos did?

[Jesse Christ 2,884]

Mark Williams should be on that list. Despite his insanity and penchant for erratic and disruptive behaviour, I think he'll be looked at. Premiership coach with a modest list.

He would surely give the fD a shake up.

And let's not kid ourselves. It can't get any worse? Can it?

Won a premiership at an under resourced club, not that long ago. I remember the tie noose interpretaton like it was yesterday lol!

[heartbeatstrue 57]

I reckon we need to throw the kitchen sink and everything else at Bomber Thompson.

But could we afford to keep him supplied with gourmet sangers on match day??!

[Bring-Back-Powell 13,410]

Where's the Brian Royal option ?

[Heart Beats True 530]

Even though I'm not for it, Neil Craig is still out there. My preference is Malthouse or Sanderson.

[Surfer Rosa 15]

I think they will look at Mark Williams and he should be on this list.

[Mad_Melbourne 872]

Where's the Brian Royal option ?

surely a joke?

[heartbeatstrue 57]

Find ourselves an interim coach for next year, having Mick signed and locked in for 2013. Mick could "advise" from the sidelines. But no Buckley-type arrangements where 2 coaches want/expect the one job. Heck, I'd do it for the year and happily give over to Mick. Seriously, benefit for someone like Todd would be an extra year's experience of coaching senior level, with the added bonus of being entrusted to begin developing Mick's plan.

Eddie might even get p***ed off and cut Mick loose early

[MadAsHell 4,089]

Added Williams & Craig to the list. No Brian Royal sorry....

[wackojacko 25]

Now that would be a big fish.

Don't think anyone in the footy world would see that happening!

big fish indeed.....he looks like a snapper

[1964nowMORE 449]

Interesting report on 3AW from Gerard about "McClardy seen in Perth with Burns and Schwab seen with Craig" being a dynamic duo. Burns coach, Craig Snr Assistant. Fine by me....we get great sport science, elite sport credentials and a bloke that earnt every game, worked under malthouse and worsfold.

[Heart Beats True 530]

Interesting report on 3AW from Gerard about "McClardy seen in Perth with Burns and Schwab seen with Craig" being a dynamic duo. Burns coach, Craig Snr Assistant. Fine by me....we get great sport science, elite sport credentials and a bloke that earnt every game, worked under malthouse and worsfold.

If Ross Lyon is truly gone, then I would be happy with that combination. Let's just get the right person or combination and let the club move forward.

[Red and Blue Flame 142]

With Ross Lyon staying at St. Kilda I reckon it leaves us with the following to chase.

Mick Malthouse

Dean Laidley

Rodney Eade

Mark Neeld

Scott Burns

Brenton Sanderson

Ken Hinkley

Alan Richardson

Peter Sumich

Leon Cameron

Neil Craig

Mark Williams (if available)

Fingers crossed we can land Malthouse, otherwise I'd be after either Laidley or Burns.

Any other options I haven't listed?

What's everyone's preference?

Edit: Added Williams & Craig.

How do you know Ross Lyon is staying at St.Kilda??

Until its announced, i very much doubt it

[Tatu 416]

Burns is a risk, but who knows, he could be the next big coach....

[Samsara 65]

Is there any actual confirmation that Ross has signed with StKilda?

[PeterJames 46]

Still can't find confirmation about Lyon. Thought HUN boys would be all over it.

Happy with Neeld and Laidley combination.

[Hardnut 327]

A good listing to look at.

Being realistic (and assuming Ross Lyon stays at St Kilda as you say) and of course IMO only:

MM is most likely not available

DL is an excellent match day coach, but overall not an option

Eade has been ruled out by Garry Lyon I believe

Neeld has good PR but is really just another assistant

Burns may be OK, I'm not sure

Sanderson has an excellent pedigree including two premierships

Hinkley's been around a while

Richardson - don't know anything

Sumich just an assistant

Cameron just an assistant

Craig a good mentor perhaps

Williams no way

Hence if MFC decides against an experienced coach, or can't get one, Sanderson is the quiet achiever of the group.

With Ross Lyon staying at St. Kilda I reckon it leaves us with the following to chase.

Mick Malthouse

Dean Laidley

Rodney Eade

Mark Neeld

Scott Burns

Brenton Sanderson

Ken Hinkley

Alan Richardson

Peter Sumich

Leon Cameron

Neil Craig

Mark Williams (if available)

Fingers crossed we can land Malthouse, otherwise I'd be after either Laidley or Burns.

Any other options I haven't listed?

What's everyone's preference?

Edit: Added Williams & Craig.

[Guest oldman emubitter]

Mark Williams should be on that list. Despite his insanity and penchant for erratic and disruptive behaviour, I think he'll be looked at. Premiership coach with a modest list.

maybe this was what GL was refering to. pinch our player we'll pinch your coach

[Harrisonrules 273]

With Ross Lyon staying at St. Kilda I reckon it leaves us with the following to chase.

Mick Malthouse

Dean Laidley

Rodney Eade

Mark Neeld

Scott Burns

Brenton Sanderson

Ken Hinkley

Alan Richardson

Peter Sumich

Leon Cameron

Neil Craig

Mark Williams (if available)

Fingers crossed we can land Malthouse, otherwise I'd be after either Laidley or Burns.

Any other options I haven't listed?

What's everyone's preference?

Edit: Added Williams & Craig.

Maybe Gary Ayres

Edited September 13, 2011 by Harrisonrules