Press conference:

Q: Are you ready to be a senior coach

A: Yes

Q: What will I bring to the club

A: It's my way or the highway

Matt Burgan:

Q: What's something we don't know about you?

A: bugger off

Q: What's your favourite music

A: bugger off

I love it! No more long winded crap answers. Just a very simple straight forward, do what I say and we'll be right.

Press conference:

Q: Are you ready to be a senior coach

A: Yes

Q: What will I bring to the club

A: It's my way or the highway

Matt Burgan:

Q: What's something we don't know about you?

A: bugger off

Q: What's your favourite music

A: bugger off

I love it! No more long winded crap answers. Just a very simple straight forward, do what I say and we'll be right.

Taking note of your last sentence (which I also love) why does Mark Neeld need someone like Neil Craig to "stand behind" him?

He might benefit from a "mentor"giving advice from the sidelines. But a "senior assistant" might just be a "silly old man" distraction.

I agree! The MFC needed a name a big name who can and will tell the good old boys at board level and executive STAY THE HELL OUT OF MY FOOTBALL DEPARTMENT AND THEY DO

While i suppose M Neeld is a good coach and a good teacher L'm thinking he will lack the horsepower required to take this club a long way from the cultural weaknesses that have held it back for so long

Another lost opportunity in my humble opinion

How many premierships have been won by 'big name' coaches, or even those that have won premierships elsewhere, as against novice coaches (and by that I mean those at their first club) ? Clarkson....first timer, Thompson.....first timer. I think the stats will be very interesting. Btw, the last big name coach we got was Ron Barassi.

How many premierships have been won by 'big name' coaches, or even those that have won premierships elsewhere, as against novice coaches (and by that I mean those at their first club) ? Clarkson....first timer, Thompson.....first timer. I think the stats will be very interesting. Btw, the last big name coach we got was Ron Barassi.

In the last 10 years only 2 "non-virgin" coaches have won premierships.

http://www.heraldsun...f-1225958423094

some insight into the dedication of the man...

another thing I liked is that when talking about our list, he mentioned the talent, but it was immediately followed by the hard work that awaits... you almost got a feeling at times that the players were just waiting around for the future to come, being told they'll be great one day... they maybe, and that's fine, but they have to work hard to get there... i have no doubt neeld will command that hard work...

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Schwab said on SEN that Viney had done a great job as interim and was seen as a key member of the football department moving forward. Wouldn't surprise to see him become a member of the frontline assistants next season.

He also said, as someone else mentioned, that powerpoints were banned (must have been reading Demonland). They spoke to the candidates about their philosophies, where the game was headed, how they wanted to play...

Some have mentioned it, but when he said:

it was more than just word. He eyeballed the journo who asked the question, not a ridiculous over the top eyeball, but just looked at him, commanding his attention. I loved it, he seemed so in command, hard but calm. Fantastic. Can't wait to see what he does with our team.

It would surprise me - I've heard Viney say something along the lines of the main reason he left Adelaide being because he was frustrated being an assistant.

He either wanted control himself, or to work on development. And he didn't think he ate, slept and breathed it enough to be the head coach.

Filling the role in the interim had changed his view on things slightly.

He also didn't say powerpoints were "banned", but that they weren't what the panel was interested in seeing.

Taking note of your last sentence (which I also love) why does Mark Neeld need someone like Neil Craig to "stand behind" him?

He might benefit from a "mentor"giving advice from the sidelines. But a "senior assistant" might just be a "silly old man" distraction.

Fair point.

But even someone like Malthouse needs a right hand man.

Just not sure it needs to be a senior citizen...

For those with an iPhone, just got the SEN app and it's a ripper. Can listen to interviews from earlier. Has their chat with MM from this morning. Fascinating. Said Neeld is no nonsense. Also said his advice to Neeld is to be a control freak for the first 3 to 4 years as a coach. Said he will have a lot of long days and late nights to get it right. Like the sound of that.

This Guy is going to Rock....I put money on it right now.

His Body language is straight down the line as are his philosophies.

Great Choice Demons....we got our man Mini Mick.

This Guy is going to Rock....I put money on it right now.

His Body language is straight down the line as are his philosophies.

Great Choice Demons....we got our man Mini Mick.

If you're so happy that we've got our man, give him the respect and drop the 'mini mick'.

This Guy is going to Rock....I put money on it right now.

His Body language is straight down the line as are his philosophies.

Great Choice Demons....we got our man Mini Mick.

The one thing Mick said in his interview on SEN when asked what advice he would give Mark,

"don't be Mick Malthouse and don't be Malcolm Blight".

Mark Neeld needs to remember what he has learnt from both, but the last thing we need is a "Mini-Mick".

His job is to make this side the "hardest" to play against in the competition (as he said).

Then by inference, that means being better than any other side in the competition.

A "Mini-Me" coach won't achieve that.

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Loved the look in his eye when talking about what the players can expect. Hope Cale enjoys his break, coz he's going to get a rude shock when the preseason starts.

You'd expect that Neeld will have some influence on:

How the assistants line up - who stays, who goes, who comes in;

Which players are put up for trade, given his aim to coach "the hardest team to play against in the AFL".

Will be interesting to watch.

A big welcome and all the best to Neeldy in his new role.

Thought he deserves his own post.

Also for those who might be interested, a feel of what his style is like in a post match presser from NAB final from March...

Not exactly the most imaginary nickname...

The one thing Mick said in his interview on SEN when asked what advice he would give Mark,

"don't be Mick Malthouse and don't be Malcolm Blight".

Mark Neeld needs to remember what he has learnt from both, but the last thing we need is a "Mini-Mick".

His job is to make this side the "hardest" to play against in the competition (as he said).

Then by inference, that means being better than any other side in the competition.

A "Mini-Me" coach won't achieve that.

Never Meant as a Mick Clone Comment.....Neeld has learnt from great Mentors.

Part of MM will come through along with his own stamp don't worry. He is only 40 and raring to go, you can see it.

A big welcome and all the best to Neeldy in his new role.

Thought he deserves his own post.

Also for those who might be interested, a feel of what his style is like in a post match presser from NAB final from March...

Great post

If you're so happy that we've got our man, give him the respect and drop the 'mini mick'.

it is meant as a compliment.

Chill out and enjoy a cold one.

At least we are not Aint's supporters!!!!!

Whats that! Tom Scully wants to come back now????

Not needed son

Honestly - how would Collingwood supporters know whats going on in the box.

As per previous poster - a very underwhelming appointment.

MFC fails again to land a big fish

A 'big fish' doesn't guarantee success, don't be so naive.

He's also widely regarded in amongst industrie professionals too, what I'm saying isn't just heresay. His work is well documented.

Anyone got the full presser?

Whats that! Tom Scully wants to come back now????

Not needed son

Not Neelded?

Tomorrow's headline :

Magpies Neeld over, for Dees

Just listened to the Malthouse I/V on SEN

He could not have given him a better endorsement...

"Control everything within the Footy Club yourself for at least 3-4 years until you can trust everybody to do it your way..."

I think that is what the MFC needs right now, well for a long time really!!!!

Noticed he does the classic Bails arched eyebrow when listening to a question..gawn but not forgotten.