True, doesn't mean the guy can't coach... With leatherface bringing in the likes of Kent Kingsley, and Greg Miller picking the likes of Tambling over Buddy, what hope did he have? I don't think even Norm Smith as an assistant at that club would've been able to do much.

His insights in the media this year have been fantastic, head and shoulders above anyone else I've heard exit coaching and enter the media... He's tasted success from his playing d faays at North, If he's in a coaching department that's well run and heading in the right direction, I think he'd be a fantastic asset to the club.

Let's not forget that Mark Neeld emphasised that he wanted people who knew ( and expected success). Kingy's success as a player might be a be a bit too far in the past now. But he shows a great understanding of the game

He coached Carey Grammar between media commitments this season .... and got rave reviews. If word goes from Jack to Todd .... and then to CS ... he could be in the mix?

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Both Wayne Carey and Gary Ayres have indicated that they would be happy to be AFL assistant coaches in 2012. We could do a lot worse.

If Maxie doesnt get a look in at the Sainters I wouldnt mind him crossing the tracks to us either ( Thats Hudhgton ) . Is well regarded at the Filth.

Don't know much about his coaching traits but I reckon he has to be one of the most under-rated defenders to play the game. His closing speed and abilty to spoil without much contact were second to none.

I'd be open to Gary Ayres as Defense coach

I also Harrison!

His coaching ability is obvious see Port Melbourne.Also watched some of him in the 93 GF amazing

When you watch him playing the man was an absolute desperado for the ball and the contest

We could do much worse in my opinion

He also brings some much needed hardness and mongrel to the game. He still looks and acts like he played

Brett Lovett as backline coach - thoughts?

Its sort of interesting in a fashion that nothings been announced yet. Leads one to suspect the candidates are still 'live' somewhere.

Tom Harley will be out of a job, seeing that ch10 no longer will have any coverage. Premiership captain as a back. Would love to have him at the demons

Minor quibble. Tom Harley works for Channel 7...though perhaps you think he's getting the chop to allow one of Channel 10's special comments team to transfer.

On the question of his suitability as a coach - I'm not against him as an individual, but with a Senior Coach new to the job, I suspect an experienced assistant might be more valuable at this time.

Its sort of interesting in a fashion that nothings been announced yet. Leads one to suspect the candidates are still 'live' somewhere.

Definitely what i was thinking

In an ideal world I would be over the moon if our coaching setup looked like...

Forwards: I think we should go hard after Sumich. Well regarded, would help him by getting involved at another club, rather than living in the West Coast bubble. Would love him as the forward line coach.

Defenders: David King. Highly impressive on Fox Sports, perfect man to coach the backline, wouldn't be hard to get and would be cheap too.

I'd also go for Dean Laidley as Director of Coaching/Opposition Analysis. Achieved a lot with little resources at North, and is known for his strength tactically.

David King coached the Carey Baptist XVIII footy team this year. Best friend's brother ran around for the team and having a kick with him he mentioned what a coach he was. Said he'd never met someone with such an amazing grasp of seriousness and mateship. Was an absolute great guy with all the boys but when it came to crunch said what he had to say and left no stone unturned. Apparently was also ultra aggressive very angry and very firm in the feeling that if a fight eventuates in the game, every player go in and back up your team mate. There is a coach I can warm too.