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Issues for discussion:

1. Roos did not categorically rule out coaching the MFC if approached - said it would be highly unlikely - but, for the first time in living memory, he didn't bag the club per se, just generically said he liked his current gig and did not really want to coach ANY team

2. Roos suggested Lyon may have been interested in coaching the MFC at the end of 2011, but was not approached

3. Healy suggested Moloney should still be at the club and the selection of Dawes was poor

4. None of the panel could believe that Neeld stated that we were 'out muscled' by the Suns in the post match press conference - if true, 'an indictment on the whole club'.

 

if Roos didnt verbally slaughter us as he does most weeks, I have to think theirs a chance he will be coaching as in 2014

 

Dawses selection not poor but in terms of financial outlay it probably was, agree with point 4 and roos may coach dees if price is right I think

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if Roos didnt verbally slaughter us as he does most weeks, I have to think theirs a chance he will be coaching as in 2014

My IMPRESSION is that he would be open to a discussion with Peter Jackson about it - Roos would have a lot of questions that would need to be answered to his satisfaction, and the terms would have to be very favourable.

My wife disagreed - she doesn't think he wants to coach again.


We didn't get bagged as per normal .... Interesting.

But I do guess there not much point in bagging us now its beyond a story. I also remember hirdy saying No No No I will not coach essendon. So who knows hey

I think your wife is a wise woman.

I reckon if he does come back to coaching he will pick up GCS....a club with a reasonable future.

And if he does decide to return then he needs to move in the next 18 months.

I actually believe him when he says he has no interest coaching again, it's the ability to get interested.

He did state money would not be a factor, he would not coach for money, his heart would need to be in it.

 

Issues for discussion:

1. Roos did not categorically rule out coaching the MFC if approached - said it would be highly unlikely - but, for the first time in living memory, he didn't bag the club per se, just generically said he liked his current gig and did not really want to coach ANY team

2. Roos suggested Lyon may have been interested in coaching the MFC at the end of 2011, but was not approached

3. Healy suggested Moloney should still be at the club and the selection of Dawes was poor

4. None of the panel could believe that Neeld stated that we were 'out muscled' by the Suns in the post match press conference - if true, 'an indictment on the whole club'

Lets hope we approach Roos !! They have to surely

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I think your wife is a wise woman.

I reckon if he does come back to coaching he will pick up GCS....a club with a reasonable future.

And if he does decide to return then he needs to move in the next 18 months.

Not so sure about that. She agreed to marry me - even my parents think that was probably a reckless decision.


Dawses selection not poor but in terms of financial outlay it probably was, agree with point 4 and roos may coach dees if price is right I think

Personally I think we paid overs for Dawes, not just financially but with pick 20.

My IMPRESSION is that he would be open to a discussion with Peter Jackson about it - Roos would have a lot of questions that would need to be answered to his satisfaction, and the terms would have to be very favourable.

My wife disagreed - she doesn't think he wants to coach again.

I agree with your wife, his family loves living in Sydney even though he is a Melbourne boy. He will NOT coach MFC

if Roos didnt verbally slaughter us as he does most weeks, I have to think theirs a chance he will be coaching as in 2014

No way... he didn't completely rule out coaching (but he did all but rule it out), but I got the impression that he was definitely NOT interested in coaching at the MFC.

My IMPRESSION is that he would be open to a discussion with Peter Jackson about it - Roos would have a lot of questions that would need to be answered to his satisfaction, and the terms would have to be very favourable.

My wife disagreed - she doesn't think he wants to coach again.

I agree with Mrs Burgundy.

Roos was asked outright, "would you be open to coaching Melbourne either next season or in the short to near future?"

"No" was the response. It was pretty clear cut.

He seems genuinely happy in his media role. I'd be greatly surprised to see him coaching anywhere again.


"Coaching is not an option at the moment."

"Look, if the scenario happened and the club came to me, I don't think I could say yes."

James Hird, August 2010

Incidentally, he also highly rates Watts and Trengove in terms of ability. Can't remember the last time he said anything positive about the MFC so I thought that was noteworthy.

Not so sure about that. She agreed to marry me - even my parents think that was probably a reckless decision.

Haha.

Maybe she did it because you promised not to coach again at AFL level!

Seriously if Roos or any capable coach were up for a challenge then MFC is for them!

I think we are at least 3 years from getting out of the bottom quartile of clubs. This part of the dilemma with MFC.


Dear Paul Roos, this is the greatest sporting challenge that will ever exist anywhere. Please if you have the fire deep deep down...then this is the club for you.

OMG Paul Roos doesn't hate us anymore.

He is totes about to ask us out on a date, get us drunk and try to get into our pants, only to never call us again.

OMG YAY!

I know for fact Hird stated to his employees at Gemba after much wooing from the Bombers that he had decided to stay at Gemba....100%....and two weeks later he signed!

"Coaching is not an option at the moment."

"Look, if the scenario happened and the club came to me, I don't think I could say yes."

James Hird, August 2010

 

I for one don't want Roos, everybody seems to think he will be the Savior,I don't agree, he coaches boring boring football.

I read Chris Dawes's blurb on MFC.com tonight, he's right, change for change sake is dumb. Neeld needs some help, I think PJ will assess and keep him but will get a more experienced structure around him.

The treatment of our senior playing list over the last 3-4 yrs is depolorable!

Dawes way to early to call & unfair......He showed on 3-4 ocassions that he did provide a target.....took marks & kicked to players who scored.

You could have Lockett & Dunstall up front ......if you dont have a midfield & garbage ballls kicked to fwd line....even they would make a difference


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