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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

Unlike this rock solid Journalism lol.... its all the same cr*p

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Really, after Burns' name was released last night on TFS, rumours of Neeld needed to be leaked too just to appease the members.

If Burns was suddenly signed by Adelaide this afternoon, it would look like Neeld was our 2nd or 3rd choice.

Already people are up in arms over "losing" Ross Lyon, and our "amateurish approach."

I'm inclined to think this is just careful management of supporters' expectations.

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*Bump*

Interesting twists! Although maybe Craig stays on as coach with the baton being passed to Burns when he is ready.

With the way things are playing out over in the west if Burns gets overlooked for the gig at the Weagles this scenario could play out.

Burns is highly respected and is apparently big on culture and connecting with the players.

There is an existing connection as Burns was also coached by Craig at Norwood in the SANFL before he was recruited to the filth.

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i think burns will coach brisbane or wce next year, we have our four candidates

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I was freaking out reading WJ's OP until i read the post date :P

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*Bump*

Interesting twists! Although maybe Craig stays on as coach with the baton being passed to Burns when he is ready.

With the way things are playing out over in the west if Burns gets overlooked for the gig at the Weagles this scenario could play out.

Burns is highly respected and is apparently big on culture and connecting with the players.

There is an existing connection as Burns was also coached by Craig at Norwood in the SANFL before he was recruited to the filth.

No way. PJ has already stated that experience is a required quality in the next senior coach.


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really, what about going for an experienced coach, don't go down this road again

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Tier 1 applicants only this time

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I was freaking out reading WJ's OP until i read the post date :P

Mee too!

But please no more inexperience coach. Time to grow up a bit Melbourne Football Club..

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Bahhahahahaha NO!!!

No way. PJ has already stated that experience is a required quality in the next senior coach.

really, what about going for an experienced coach, don't go down this road again

Tier 1 applicants only this time

Obviously my bump was misunderstood!!!!!

I was talking Craig stays on as coach with Burns the assistant and heir apparent.

This was my first sentence - quote -" Interesting twists! Although maybe Craig stays on as coach with the baton being passed to Burns when he is ready."

Or do I take it everybody assumes Craig won't get the gig?

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Deemfc. Safe to say we got caught off guard !!

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The point is to finish the season we play Brisbane, North Melbourne, GWS, Gold Coast, Fremantle, Adelaide and Bulldogs, aside from getting us playing better footy, he has only 1 win to his name which we just fell over the line in. Now i can only see 1 maybe 2 wins to finish off the year. Even the GWS game could be a real danger game and the dogs at etihad, well we already stink at etihad.

In saying that i dont really want to appoint someone that could only get 2 or 3 wins would rather dig deeper for a proven performing like Eade or Williams. Plus Craig had all the rescources at the crows and could not get them to a Grand Final!

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I literally shite myself when I saw this and thought oh no not again.

Thank god I put the old spectacles on and saw the date.

What a relief

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The point is to finish the season we play Brisbane, North Melbourne, GWS, Gold Coast, Fremantle, Adelaide and Bulldogs, aside from getting us playing better footy, he has only 1 win to his name which we just fell over the line in. Now i can only see 1 maybe 2 wins to finish off the year. Even the GWS game could be a real danger game and the dogs at etihad, well we already stink at etihad.

In saying that i dont really want to appoint someone that could only get 2 or 3 wins would rather dig deeper for a proven performing like Eade or Williams. Plus Craig had all the rescources at the crows and could not get them to a Grand Final!

Rubbish.

You are wrong on so many levels.....

The point in 'reality' is....

1 win from 4 games of which 2 were against Geelong and Sydney...... do you expect the man to perform the impossible after the mental crap the team has been through this year and last. It's going to take time to build their confidence again. The players already acknowledge that the tide is turning.

Proven performer? Although Williams has a cup to his name neither he nor Eade is more or less a proven performer than Craig.

Craig had them consistently performing with 2 preliminary, 2 eliminations and a semi final in that order.

If not for injuries he could have more than 1 cup to his name as Adelaide coach.

He was also credited with helping devise the fitness regime which led to the crows back to back premierships in 97-98 as fitness adviser and assistant coach.

Any 3 of those candidates I would be happy with but your attitude towards and knowledge of Craig in misunderstood at best.

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Deemfc. Safe to say we got caught off guard !!

Yes indeed bb59!!

I was actually looking to see if Craig and Burns had crossed paths before as they are both from SA and this thread popped up.

Always interesting, and most times amusing reading with hindsight!

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Rubbish.

You are wrong on so many levels.....

The point in 'reality' is....

1 win from 4 games of which 2 were against Geelong and Sydney...... do you expect the man to perform the impossible after the mental crap the team has been through this year and last. It's going to take time to build their confidence again. The players already acknowledge that the tide is turning.

Proven performer? Although Williams has a cup to his name neither he nor Eade is more or less a proven performer than Craig.

Craig had them consistently performing with 2 preliminary, 2 eliminations and a semi final in that order.

If not for injuries he could have more than 1 cup to his name as Adelaide coach.

He was also credited with helping devise the fitness regime which led to the crows back to back premierships in 97-98 as fitness adviser and assistant coach.

Any 3 of those candidates I would be happy with but your attitude towards and knowledge of Craig in misunderstood at best.

Hey mate Eade was far less resourced at the Dogs and Swans. Craig had the world at the crows facilities, players, members, sponsorship. Eade had to battle with all that at both clubs. I'm not against Craig at all but I believe we need a big group of quality coaches who have been there done that!!!


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Hey mate Eade was far less resourced at the Dogs and Swans. Craig had the world at the crows facilities, players, members, sponsorship. Eade had to battle with all that at both clubs. I'm not against Craig at all but I believe we need a big group of quality coaches who have been there done that!!!

Agree Eade did a great job with what was at hand. Although IMO Craig also did a great job. Equally deserving as far as I'm concerned.

Williams has the X factor but am reserved as to whether he would be the correct 'fit'. Maybe he is just what we need?? Maybe not??

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Agree Eade did a great job with what was at hand. Although IMO Craig also did a great job. Equally deserving as far as I'm concerned.

Williams has the X factor but am reserved as to whether he would be the correct 'fit'. Maybe he is just what we need?? Maybe not??

Either way we will have a better coach than the last 7 yrs not including Craig

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Rocket did OK, Roos did Better, Choco did just as good, and from scratch.

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Rocket did OK, Roos did Better, Choco did just as good, and from scratch.

I would be content with any of Craig, Roos, Eade or Choco.

Having said that, do you think there could be a smokey?

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I would be content with any of Craig, Roos, Eade or Choco.

Having said that, do you think there could be a smokey?

not this time.

been there, done that,not again

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Having said that, do you think there could be a smokey?

Leigh Matthews with a Scott burns type as assistant maybe.

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