Personally, I think that Leigh Matthews could be the bloke we need. Strategically, he might have been left behind BUT the issue these days aren't about strategy. It's about blokes having pride in themselves and the jumper. It's about effort and fostering the habits that make a successful club. Leigh has this and more. I view him as a 'Barassi in Sydney' coach. A bloke with a profile who is there to sell hope and publicity to a club who desperately need both. I think Leigh would be smart enough to realize that this wouldn't be a 10 year arrangement and would make sure there would be a ready successor in the wings.

Edited June 2, 201312 yr by Guest

Leigh Mathews is only 61

Last time we made a play for Clarkson. So why couldnt we do that with someone like John Worsfold ?

Hes been Coaching West Coast since 2002. So time for a change ?

What is his current contract ?

Last time we made a play for Clarkson. So why couldnt we do that with someone like John Worsfold ?

Hes been Coaching West Coast since 2002. So time for a change ?

What is his current contract ?

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/west-coast-eagles-in-no-rush-to-re-sign-coach-john-worsfold/story-e6frf9jf-1226584191351

Out of contract !!

Neeld is steely in his presser. He can sure coach himself well in the pressers!

Why did GWS overlook choco for the top job?

Last time we made a play for Clarkson. So why couldnt we do that with someone like John Worsfold ?

Hes been Coaching West Coast since 2002. So time for a change ?

What is his current contract ?

He's probably at the end of his run with West Coast. If they don't make the 8 or get bundled out early they'll be factions starting to say he's time is up......

But why would he want to coach us. You'd think he could get a cushy gig somewhere either at a club or in the media and not have to kill himself with stress.

The other thing is I know he's won a flag but I'm not sure I rate him as a great coach. He develops players to play tough one on one footy but I'm not sure he's amazing. At the moment he's got really good talls at either end and the best rucks in the league and there's something about the current West Coast team that looks a bit pedestrian for some reason.

Neeld won't be getting the axe

Why did GWS overlook choco for the top job?

There's the rumour the original plan was for him to take over this year and not have to suffer through being Sheedy's deputy (when Sheedy would coach when he wanted). When Sheedy stayed on this year he said that's about enough for me I'll take the easy job at Richmond.

I also think whilst the AFL would like an experienced coach they probably didn't want too much of Choco's off the field antics. Leon Cameron is a much calmer head.

Mods?

Do the Mods come on these boards anymore?

Hello?

I feel so alone....

He's probably at the end of his run with West Coast. If they don't make the 8 or get bundled out early they'll be factions starting to say he's time is up......

But why would he want to coach us. You'd think he could get a cushy gig somewhere either at a club or in the media and not have to kill himself with stress.

The other thing is I know he's won a flag but I'm not sure I rate him as a great coach. He develops players to play tough one on one footy but I'm not sure he's amazing. At the moment he's got really good talls at either end and the best rucks in the league and there's something about the current West Coast team that looks a bit pedestrian for some reason.

He'd coach us for a change and Money.

If you dont think hes a great coach I think your dreaming.

There's the rumour the original plan was for him to take over this year and not have to suffer through being Sheedy's deputy (when Sheedy would coach when he wanted). When Sheedy stayed on this year he said that's about enough for me I'll take the easy job at Richmond.

I also think whilst the AFL would like an experienced coach they probably didn't want too much of Choco's off the field antics. Leon Cameron is a much calmer head.

Chocos antics are always unknown. Not sure if the MFC is ready for someone to create more divisions in the club.

Well well well.

Looks like there may be a wealth of candidates out there.

If only half the following proven coaches are interested, we sure are positioned nicely to pick the right candidate.

Leigh Matthews

Paul Roos

Bomber Thompson

Choco Williams

Worsfold

Nb, if you havnt won a premiership, don't bother applying!!!

If not Roos then definitely Chocko for me. His record at an undermanned and resourced Port Adel is amazing. Got shafted by Sheedy at GWS and u could argue GWS have gone backwards this year since he left.

I've been told by a reliable source that Neeld is staying until the end of his 3 year contract.

My mail is that the players are behind Neeld and some are waiting to see if he will be allowed to continue the course before recommitting or possibly asking for a trade. Silvia, Chip, Watts.

Can anyone confirm a 5 year offer to a massive star of the future who is very pleased to be at the Club but yet to play a senior game? Furthermore, that he's also waiting to see what happens before making a decision?

Chocko had an awesome list. Roos got a list eade already got to a premiership.

neeld might not be going.

Take your hand of it

Oh right - the media said so - must be gospel...

If Neeld is going to be allowed to see out his contract then why wouldn't the club publicly state this?

I'm joking. I think he is gawn but probably more to appease supporters.

why not just ask hogan and frawley who they want and go with that.

Edited June 2, 201312 yr by Norm Smith's Curse

Ayres would be okay but so would Williams, Roos ideal but won't do it. What about Pagan or Harvey or Mathews, Sheedy,Eade and more. Wr just need an exoerienced coach who can motivate players.

If Neeld is going to be allowed to see out his contract then why wouldn't the club publicly state this?

It has been the way we have operated for years unfortunatley

A few posters here seem to think Neeld is going to continue. That's a surprising shift in sentiment I would have thought.

I'll restate what I've said before. Neeld should only be sacked now if keeping him is going to put players offside to the extent that key players may decide to leave the club. Otherwise, I can't see how replacing Neeld now actually benefits the club. Sure, it gets rid of some angst and allows us to find a sacrificial lamb, but what does a stand-in coach do for the next 12 rounds? On the other hand, if things have not improved by round 19, that's when it's time to act and start the process of selecting a new coach for 2014.

Personally, I think that Leigh Matthews could be the bloke we need. Strategically, he might have been left behind BUT the issue these days aren't about strategy. It's about blokes having pride in themselves and the jumper. It's about effort and fostering the habits that make a successful club. Leigh has this and more. I view him as a 'Barassi in Sydney' coach. A bloke with a profile who is there to sell hope and publicity to a club who desperately need both. I think Leigh would be smart enough to realize that this wouldn't be a 10 year arrangement and would make sure there would be a ready successor in the wings.

So you agree with Shane Crawford and what he wrote in the Age,

A few posters here seem to think Neeld is going to continue. That's a surprising shift in sentiment I would have thought.

I'll restate what I've said before. Neeld should only be sacked now if keeping him is going to put players offside to the extent that key players may decide to leave the club. Otherwise, I can't see how replacing Neeld now actually benefits the club. Sure, it gets rid of some angst and allows us to find a sacrificial lamb, but what does a stand-in coach do for the next 12 rounds? On the other hand, if things have not improved by round 19, that's when it's time to act and start the process of selecting a new coach for 2014.

I was sat with a group of about 12 or 15 supporters yesterday, we had organised to go as a group, we all sat through the end, general consensus was yes it's horrible but let's just leave it and see what we see in the second half of the season, then everyone can have a breather and make the proper decision.....I want to see Clark and Dawes on the field together, with Grimes and Sylvia added to the middle mix