Scott Burns with Neil Craig

[Ron Burgundy 8,584]

If we can't get Malthouse, I really like the idea of Burns and Craig. Would be a really good result IMO.

I want Malthouse though.

[Still Waiting 94]

I also want Malthouse.......................if not, at least a seasoned, successful, former senior coach!

We do not have time for an untried senior coach to do an apprenticeship with us.

Our list needs a disciplined, respected senior figure from outside Demonland.

Surely there are a few who fit this bill and would take on the job for the moola being offered as well as the potential that we have at the moment.

[drdrake 3,118]

Why is Gavin Brown not mentioned by any club. He has coached in his own right at VFL level, been assistant at Collingwood and I've heard that he has been very good at Carlton and has finally given that club the balance between defense and attack.

[Heart Beats True 1,074]

Why not Malthouse as coach. Burns his senior assistant and Neil Craig the Sports Performance Manager? That would be one hell of a combo.

[Forest Demon 4,681]

We shouldn't just go after an experienced coach for the sake of it. If we can't land a big fish like Malthouse, than I am happy for a Burns/Craig combo. I'm not keen on Eade, Williams etc.

[Demon17 5,047]

Damien Barrett said this exact same thing 2 minutes ago on TFS.

Does damien Barrett ever know anything we don't. Over-rated speculator.

If the Ox doesn't sya it then its not on?

[rpfc 28,046]

Whatever the the coaching outcome, I hope Todd will be ok with going back to his development role...

Because if we get an untried coach I like the idea of having Craig alongside as his 'senior assistant' with IP from Coll, StK (this should be easy enough), and Haw.

Still waiting for Malthouse.

[old55 22,775]

Obviously it doesn't affect my support, financial and otherwise, of the club, but I couldn't get overly aroused by this appointment at this stage. We can talk ourselves into getting excited about the appointment of any current assistant, but we wouldn't have a clue as to which of them would be a great coach and fit with the Dees.

Agree - no-one here would have the faintest idea about the relative merits of the assistants on offer. If we go for an inexperienced coach it would be essential to get an experienced mentor from outside the club on board to help a la Mark Thompson at Essendon. There seems to be some competition for Craig, he was linked with Richmond and Brisbane in yesterday's paper and I can't see anything that makes us more attractive than either of those options. Where does it leave Chris Connolly? Do we need/can we afford Director of Coaching and Football Manager? Collingwood seems to think they do but MM seems unhappy with the definition of his role there - I'd be keen to read the respective JDs.

I was on the get Ross Lyon bangwagon and I've been on the MM bandwagon too. But it's just madness to speculate - I can see that an assistant with experienced help could be just as good. As pointed out elsewhere the majority of recent premierships have been won by first time coaches - Thompson, Clarkson, Williams, Worsfold, Roos v Malthouse, Matthews. I'm off all bandwagons and am trusting our panel to make the right decision - oh my gawd!!!!

Edited September 15, 2011 by old55

[Demon Dynasty 17,091]

The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.

Haha.....lets hope the mouse you're referring to has a fair amount of 'Rat Cunning' to boot!

I want that cheese!

[Demon Dynasty 17,091]

I will bet my ... on the former. Time will tell. Early Oct - just in time for me Birfday.

I'll be celebrate with you if we land the big one lol

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[Guest Jack Donaghy]

Whatever the the coaching outcome, I hope Todd will be ok with going back to his development role...

Because if we get an untried coach I like the idea of having Craig alongside as his 'senior assistant' with IP from Coll, StK (this should be easy enough), and Haw.

Still waiting for Malthouse.

TV said when he took over the coaching, that this was his intention.

He may decide to throw his hat into the ring, but I'm pretty sure GL would give him indication of whether this was worth him doing beforehand, and I doubt he'd hold any great resentment toward the club if not chosen.

[Viney Vidi Vici 145]

Can't say I've ever been interested in Craig. I was even a little excited when I heard a while ago he may go to Brisbane, if not purely because this speculation wouldn't happen.

[baysidedave 246]

Just off twitter this one is supposedly from Grant Thomas* (and remember that he works with Garry Lyon on Footy Classified -

(* I say supposedly because apparently there are a few people around who fake other people's names on twitter accounts.)

I quite like the idea. The other two Scotts coaching in the AFL have been very impressive.

be happy with that

[dee-luded 2,959]

The same people were saying we had made RL a 5 year $5million offer and that was crap.

They are all guessing

Guessing, - probably, most of us, but somebody was prepared to put money on the deal that ended falling over.

Wrong, I doubt it.

Lyon has been reported to be getting millions for his contract over there.

[H_T 3,032]

Interesting proposal. They have history dating back to Burns time at Norwood. Wondering if Thomas is spot on, and how he found out given the determination to keep things in-house..hmmm.

[Jesse Christ 2,884]

On one hand Garry has supposedly sealed the leaky ship and put a strangle hold on information coming out of the club, and on the other hand he is leaking information to a co host on Talking Footy.

I just don't know what to believe anymore. I'm trying not to believe that which is most convenient for us just for the sake of it.

What's the bet our new coach hasn't even been mentioned yet? The odds are probably as high as any of the possibilities put forth thus far.

We will have an answer soon though, until then we are just playing with ourselves. Not that there's anything wrong with that lol

[La Dee-vina Comedia 16,644]

On one hand Garry has supposedly sealed the leaky ship and put a strangle hold on information coming out of the club, and on the other hand he is leaking information to a co host on Talking Footy.

I just don't know what to believe anymore. I'm trying not to believe that which is most convenient for us just for the sake of it.

What's the bet our new coach hasn't even been mentioned yet? The odds are probably as high as any of the possibilities put forth thus far.

We will have an answer soon though, until then we are just playing with ourselves. Not that there's anything wrong with that lol

Long bow to draw. How do you know (if indeed it's true) the story got passed around that way. There are countless other pathways including player and coach managers, media spies and people who happen to be in the right place at the right time to see a meeting occur. Not to mention phone hacking!

[Guest Jack Donaghy]

Who knows?

Now that RL's future is obvious to all, maybe GL has reached out to his mate GT to spread another rumour about another candidate, to deflect attention from Malthouse who we really signed back in June.

It's all speculation.

[Demon Disciple 11,607]

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This Kim Hagdorn couldn't hit the side of a barn house. Nevertheless, if the Burns/Craig option turns out to be true, i guess it means Connolly will be packing his bags. "Burns, 36, could take over as Demons head coach with Craig as his director of coaching to oversee the entire football and development department."

Again Hagdorn hasn't a clue and is putting on a blindfold and throwing darts willy nilly, hoping one hits.

[Jesse Christ 2,884]

Long bow to draw. How do you know (if indeed it's true) the story got passed around that way. There are countless other pathways including player and coach managers, media spies and people who happen to be in the right place at the right time to see a meeting occur. Not to mention phone hacking!

I was merely commenting on the idea that Lyon has "sealed" this leaky ship- but yet information still gets out. This attests to the fact that Bailey wasn't a gossip queen squeeling to the media at every opportunity.

Either the info's been leaked, or yet again it is just more speculation.

[jayceebee31 697]

Just off twitter this one is supposedly from Grant Thomas* (and remember that he works with Garry Lyon on Footy Classified -

(* I say supposedly because apparently there are a few people around who fake other people's names on twitter accounts.)

I quite like the idea. The other two Scotts coaching in the AFL have been very impressive.

WJ,

respect your thoughts however where do you see Chris Connolly's role if this did eventuate.I thought if we didn't get a Malthouse type re a very experienced coach then we may have gone with a Burns or a Neeld but utilized C.C'S experience and current knowledge of the list along with Viney.

[Guest Jack Donaghy]

Connolly has never been a senior assistant, as I believe Neil Craig would be, if brought to the club.

I don't see why there isn't room for them both.

If Craig is to take over Connolly's role as General Manager of Football (iirc) then we'll need to bring in someone else to be either "senior assistant" or "head assistant" or even just an assistant.

They are distinctly separate roles, to my understanding.

[pm24 451]

The Hun is now stating that Mark Neeld is set to be offered the Melbourne Coaching job.

Looks like the Burns and Craig rumor could just be another unfounded one.

here's the link: http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/collingwood-assistant-coach-mark-neeld-poised-to-coach-demons/story-e6frf9jf-1226139072436

Edited September 16, 2011 by pm24

[Pennant St Dee 12,653]

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It's Hagdorn again so it aint happening. All it tells us is he watched TFS last night