Neeld Sacked with Craig as Interim Coach

[Pennant St Dee 13,173]

you keep saying hes the worst coach ever, i still think your wrong

paul sproule

kevin bartlett

bluey hampshire

royce hart

donald mcdonald

peter knights

john todd

Are you serious started coaching in early 20's after serious knee injury ended his career, won a Sandover at 18 in his first full season.

Took East Fremantle to Premiership in 1974 before moving on to Swan Districts in the late 70's who were the basketcase of the WAFL at the time, after a tough time took them to consecutive finals appearances from 80-85 including runners up in 1980 & 3peat Premiers in 82/83 & 84. Some may say this is only WAFL but at this time the WAFL went through a golden era with players such as Maurice Rioli, Stephen Michael (best player never to play VFL/AFL), Graham Moss, Steve Malaxos, Simon Beesley, Phil/Jim Krakouer, Brad Hardie, Brian Peake, Kevin Mitchell, Gary Sidebottom, Phil Narkle, Allen Daniels, Tony Buhagier, Graham Melrose,Nicky Winmar among others.

Took Meth Coast to their first finals appearance in 1988 and after went back to Swans in 1990 to coach them to a Flag. Returned to his original club South Fremantle and coached them to a flag in 1997 before heading into retirement.

Sorry Jazza way off the mark with John Todd in this category, a true great of the game in WA and from teh old school hymn book of coaches.

Damien Drum should be on your list

[Nasher 33,615]

I can confirm from my own staff source that neeld had lost the majority of the players.

Without meaning to nitpick... okay, I do mean to nitpick. That's not "confirming", it's just adding another dimension to a rumour. To you your source is good, to us your source is an anonymous member of staff coming through an anonymous member of Demonland.

[Little Richard 6,262]

Was this really necessary?

Lol... to think RR was once a moderator.

[jazza 1,323]

Are you serious started coaching in early 20's after serious knee injury ended his career, won a Sandover at 18 in his first full season.

Took East Fremantle to Premiership in 1974 before moving on to Swan Districts in the late 70's who were the basketcase of the WAFL at the time, after a tough time took them to consecutive finals appearances from 80-85 including runners up in 1980 & 3peat Premiers in 82/83 & 84. Some may say this is only WAFL but at this time the WAFL went through a golden era with players such as Maurice Rioli, Stephen Michael (best player never to play VFL/AFL), Graham Moss, Steve Malaxos, Simon Beesley, Phil/Jim Krakouer, Brad Hardie, Brian Peake, Kevin Mitchell, Gary Sidebottom, Phil Narkle, Allen Daniels, Tony Buhagier, Graham Melrose,Nicky Winmar among others.

Took Meth Coast to their first finals appearance in 1988 and after went back to Swans in 1990 to coach them to a Flag. Returned to his original club South Fremantle and coached them to a flag in 1997 before heading into retirement.

Sorry Jazza way off the mark with John Todd in this category, a true great of the game in WA and from teh old school hymn book of coaches.

Damien Drum should be on your list

your right , i was just putting up names and thought he got wc thier first wooden

but the rest of the list is ok YEAH

[rpfc 28,407]

Without meaning to nitpick... okay, I do mean to nitpick. That's not "confirming", it's just adding another dimension to a rumour. To you your source is good, to us your source is an anonymous member of staff coming through an anonymous member of Demonland.

Yes, it doesn't confirm he lost the players - it confirms someone at the club thinks he lost the players.

I have no doubt he 'lost' Moloney - it's there for all to see.

But for the rest - it is conjecture.

And you know what else it is - it's moot.

[TheoX 1,222]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-06-18/dont-rule-me-out-craig

[jazza 1,323]

Yes, it doesn't confirm he lost the players - it confirms someone at the club thinks he lost the players.

I have no doubt he 'lost' Moloney - it's there for all to see.

But for the rest - it is conjecture.

And you know what else it is - it's moot.

wow you used the word MOOT

take an extra 20 out of the till on the way home

good post , to bad most others dont think with common sense

[Grand New Flag 3,227]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-06-18/dont-rule-me-out-craig

I always believed that would be the case. If he turns the club around in the second half of the season it would be difficult to say no to him.

[deeko 952]

I always believed that would be the case. If he turns the club around in the second half of the season it would be difficult to say no to him.

Shouldn't be if we have another lined up already as I believe he is still contracted in the existing (non coaching) role with us.

[mjt 640]

Thompson showed the skills in 2004 which has been evident since he has been at Adelaide. He is that first dibs midfielder we needed then and have needed now but never had. He played the first 13 games before going down with injury. MFC were 10 and 3 and top 4 on the ladder. When Thompson went down we won 4 out of 9 and feebly fell in the EF. Up until Hogan we have not drafted an A grade player since Thompson.

Thats rubbish, next year when Chip comes out of contract he will be the most sort after player in Australia, that doesn't happen to BGraders.

[titan_uranus 25,016]

Frankly I dont give us stuff about it. I find it amusing that you spend so much time trying to talk about wins against development sides. Little things for little minds I suppose.

You brought it up you twit!

[Damo 3,355]

Interesting comparison with Grant Thomas. He was instrumental in sacking Wayne Schimmalbusch at north Melbourne mid season, when he was chairman of selectors.

Went to St Kilda where he was assistant coach.

Blight got sacked mid-season. Thomas became coach. Just sayin...

But at no time was Thomas thought of as a mentor. Just the survivor.

Craig on the other hand....

I dont think there is much to it, but the facts are he was there to mentor Mark Neeld.

[Norm Smith's Curse 2,602]

Yes, it doesn't confirm he lost the players - it confirms someone at the club thinks he lost the players.

I have no doubt he 'lost' Moloney - it's there for all to see.

But for the rest - it is conjecture.

And you know what else it is - it's moot.

true but I couldn't resist.

[Wormburner 674]

I always believed that would be the case. If he turns the club around in the second half of the season it would be difficult to say no to him.

This may be looked upon as being silly, or may have been suggested on one of the other threads -

Why couldn't Craig fill the new position of Head of Football, from my understanding Balme (ex coach who knows what it's about) is in that role at Geelong and is killing it. Then either Roos/Clarkson (fingers crossed) as Head Coach????

[Pennant St Dee 13,173]

your right , i was just putting up names and thought he got wc thier first wooden

but the rest of the list is ok YEAH

No that was Worsfold who took them to their first and only spoon in 2010

[DeeSpencer 25,687]

This may be looked upon as being silly, or may have been suggested on one of the other threads -

Why couldn't Craig fill the new position of Head of Football, from my understanding Balme (ex coach who knows what it's about) is in that role at Geelong and is killing it. Then either Roos/Clarkson (fingers crossed) as Head Coach????

As a coach being a manager of men you'd think he'd have manager skills, he also has knowledge of fitness and sports science so in a lot of ways he would be well set up to take over that role. However if there is someone who has been experienced in that role before and also comes as a package deal as a preferred operator of the new coach they might be a better investment.

[PJ_12345 1,098]

This may be looked upon as being silly, or may have been suggested on one of the other threads -

Why couldn't Craig fill the new position of Head of Football, from my understanding Balme (ex coach who knows what it's about) is in that role at Geelong and is killing it. Then either Roos/Clarkson (fingers crossed) as Head Coach????

It's not impossible and there are some obvious positives, the biggest being that his original role and peronality is well liked. Knows the players well and been on the front line quite a bit (always down on the ground, not in the box).

Has had an impressive record and CV.

Who knows. Its realistically out of Choko, Eade, Roos and Craig.

I'd like Choko but feel that he has had too long out of AFL. He has been coaching at Coburg but got a feeling his best days are behind him.

So really, Eade, Roos or Craig.

[rjay 24,919]

This may be looked upon as being silly, or may have been suggested on one of the other threads -

Why couldn't Craig fill the new position of Head of Football, from my understanding Balme (ex coach who knows what it's about) is in that role at Geelong and is killing it. Then either Roos/Clarkson (fingers crossed) as Head Coach????

I think it will be part up to him and how he sees his future. He has been more hands on in previous roles so will he like the admin stuff but you would think he has the experience and capacity to do a good job.

[angrydee 842]

It's not impossible and there are some obvious positives, the biggest being that his original role and peronality is well liked. Knows the players well and been on the front line quite a bit (always down on the ground, not in the box). Has had an impressive record and CV. Who knows. Its realistically out of Choko, Eade, Roos and Craig.I'd like Choko but feel that he has had too long out of AFL. He has been coaching at Coburg but got a feeling his best days are behind him. So really, Eade, Roos or Craig.

Must be Choko's twin brother in front if the bench talking to tiger players when they come off the ground then

[PJ_12345 1,098]

Must be Choko's twin brother in front if the bench talking to tiger players when they come off the ground then

Yeah fair call.

[Hardnut 327]

I said I would not speculate on the interim coach or the future coach of MFC and I have not.

The interim coach is in place and I accept the choice, however Craig has not even coached a game and he is making noises about being senior coach next year.

My comment that I would not speculate on the future coach was based on the assumption that Craig would go with Neeld, or at least not be a candidate for the senior coaching position in the future - he may have another role to play at MFC in future, who knows.

However, IMO Craig should not be considered for the senior coaching role at MFC - he had early success at Adelaide, but then it all went bad, and that should be a warning sign for MFC!

[rjay 24,919]

I said I would not speculate on the interim coach or the future coach of MFC and I have not.

The interim coach is in place and I accept the choice, however Craig has not even coached a game and he is making noises about being senior coach next year.

My comment that I would not speculate on the future coach was based on the assumption that Craig would go with Neeld, or at least not be a candidate for the senior coaching position in the future - he may have another role to play at MFC in future, who knows.

However, IMO Craig should not be considered for the senior coaching role at MFC - he had early success at Adelaide, but then it all went bad, and that should be a warning sign for MFC!

As I said on another thread it is good he is making noises about the job, it will keep the players on their toes as he can't be seen as a lame duck coach to just go through the motions with. Whether he is serious about it or not only he will know.

[Wormburner 674]

This may be looked upon as being silly, or may have been suggested on one of the other threads -

Why couldn't Craig fill the new position of Head of Football, from my understanding Balme (ex coach who knows what it's about) is in that role at Geelong and is killing it. Then either Roos/Clarkson (fingers crossed) as Head Coach????

He was asked this question at today's presser, which he ruled out completely.

It will be interesting when the new coach comes along (if not Craig) whether he'll be kept or stick around as high performance coach. My guess is that if he doesn't get the job he'll be gone.

[Cards13 9,117]

Love the Filth Files being wheeled out of his office on the back page of the HUN!!

Were they???!!! I had a look for a couple of mins but haut wasn't sure. I'm sure there would be issues with documents and IP leaving the premise at AFL clubs once a person takes another job? Maybe not...

[Cards13 9,117]

Thats rubbish, next year when Chip comes out of contract he will be the most sort after player in Australia, that doesn't happen to BGraders.

In Austraya?! Pppfffttt what about Izzy Falou, the Leafue boys will be all over him again won't they.