Scott Burns with Neil Craig

[Whispering_Jack 28,010]

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

I'm hearing Burns is going to coach Melbourne and Neil Craig is Director of Coaching. Eade Director of coaching at Crows. Cards are falling.

http://twitter.com/thomo_ninemsn/status/114297585363202048

(* 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.

[jumbo returns 6,504]

Scott Burns front runner for Dee's job with Neil Craig as assistant......

[Jordie_tackles 354]

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

[Sideshow Bob 2,163]

I like it. I'd also like Viney with senior assistant such as Craig or Matthews or Eade or even now Mark Harvey.

[Sir Why You Little 34,638]

i would back the club on this one if MM is not available.

[DemonDave 1,078]

That is definitely Thommos twitter account, not a fake.

[Deeoldfart 7,788]

Of all the possibilities, that would probably be my preferred outcome.

[Kento80 83]

I dont know too much about Burns personally, but I do like Craig, and would deal with this scenario pretty well.

[melbournefc18 4]

Heard this also from a different source. Word is Mclardy was in Perth today

[Jesse Christ 2,884]

Thommo doesn't follow anyone on Twitter- so that's how you'd know.

I haven't been on Twitter for a while!

[Whispering_Jack 28,010]

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

How far round his head did Garry Lyon roll his eyes when Barrett said that?

[DemonDave 1,078]

Burns retired in 2008 which means he's only been out of the game 3 years now, is that enough of a coaching apprenticeship?

[DemonOX 8,541]

How far round his head did Garry Lyon roll his eyes when Barrett said that?

Didnt think we were going for an untried coach again. Not sure on this one.

[Trengove the Magnifique 9 23]

Is Neil Craig actually any good? Happy to be proven otherwise, but he didn't really set Adelaide on fire as they never really eventuated to anything...and Scott Byrnes is an inexperienced coach that many people on here would not be happy with? Although I do like the culture that Byrnes has come from, if he could instill some Collingwood/West Coast football into our team I'd be thrilled.

[Sir Why You Little 34,638]

Burns retired in 2008 which means he's only been out of the game 3 years now, is that enough of a coaching apprenticeship?

Hasn't hurt the Scott Brothers thus far.

Burns has become highly respected in the coaches box i have heard.

So he is definately worth an interview.

[Whispering_Jack 28,010]

Burns retired in 2008 which means he's only been out of the game 3 years now, is that enough of a coaching apprenticeship?

Burns - tough, honest, well respected and played under Malthouse.

Craig - has the experience, innovative and a sports science background.

Two outsiders with no relationship to the old guard at the club who presided over the past few disastrous months - the perfect fit to come in with new assistants and clean house.

[sydneydee 648]

I wonder if it would also help our chances in getting Gaff in a trade?

[Jesse Christ 2,884]

Burns - tough, honest, well respected and played under Malthouse.

Craig - has the experience, innovative and a sports science background.

Two outsiders with no relationship to the old guard at the club who presided over the past few disastrous months - the perfect fit to come in and clean house.

What is the difference between Viney and Burns? Apart from him being not being an "outsider?" - not that I reckon that matters..

[old dee 22,930]

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

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

They are all guessing

[ox_5 163]

I'd take that.

BUT...what tonight has proved is that nobody except the people directly involved actually know anything. So I am sure there will be plenty more rumours like this one.

[Jordie_tackles 354]

How far round his head did Garry Lyon roll his eyes when Barrett said that?

I couldnt take anything out of it tbh!

Barrett said well Gary we need to ask about the Melbourne Situation, Barrett said this is what he had heard, using the term "front runner" for the job.

Gary was pretty emotionless no grin ect, confirmed we asked about Lyon by *never* made an offer as his management said he was happy at Saints

Gary said we were still going through our process and that nobody was a front runner in our eyes, and that we the MFC are more than satisfied with the direction which we are currently taking in this regard

Said this because if he didnt say anything, Barrett ect would run with the story ala RL regardless

obviously cant comment in detail about such topics on TFS

[Demon Dynasty 15,652]

Garry made a point of saying we are on track re our coaching appointment and specifically made of point of saying "to the supporters who would be concerned out there, not to worry, everything's on track" or something to that effect.

He said something else before that that caught my attention as well but can't recall (sign of old age lol).

Reading between the lines, he was almost saying "don't worry demonoids....we're well on the path to securing who we were after....all is in order".

Did i misinterpret this?

[MadAsHell 4,088]

Is Neil Craig actually any good? Happy to be proven otherwise, but he didn't really set Adelaide on fire as they never really eventuated to anything...and Scott Byrnes is an inexperienced coach that many people on here would not be happy with? Although I do like the culture that Byrnes has come from, if he could instill some Collingwood/West Coast football into our team I'd be thrilled.

Craig's ladder positioning with Adelaide in his seasons there before this year go.

2005: 1st

2006: 2nd

2007: 8th

2008: 5th

2009: 5th

2010: 11th

So he got some good results with them, although their finals record was ordinary.

Burns was a great little player & leader at the filth. I put him in the James McDonald mold. If Junior was able to demand the respect of the playing group I reckon Burns will. I really rated him as a player.

[pantaloons 2,019]

What is the difference between Viney and Burns?

Burns wouldn't be coaching his son at the MFC.

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.

[Jesse Christ 2,884]

Exactly.. they are all untried so we are speculating who could be a good coach at the end of the day.

Meanwhile who is in charge or rationing Warnie's lip gloss? It looks like he's just sucked off Slime from ghostbusters!