WELCOME TO DEMONLAND - PAUL ROOS

[hardtack 10,430]

Roos said he wont coach anywhere in 2014

why are people still talking about him?

Well, perhaps we like to live in Lloyd Christmas' (paraphrased) world:

PJ: What do you think the chances are of a team like us and a coach like you... ending up together?

Roos: Well, PJ, that's difficult to say. I mean, we don't really...

PJ: Hit me with it! Just give it to me straight! I came a long way just to see you, Roosy. The least you can do is level with me. What are my chances?

Roos: Not good.

PJ: You mean, not good like one out of a hundred?

Roos: I'd say more like one out of a million.

...pause...

PJ: So you're telling me there's a chance... *YEAH!*

[old dee 23,516]

Roos said he wont coach anywhere in 2014

why are people still talking about him?

An extremely good question hh.

I wonder about the same thing!

[alias275 259]

Well, perhaps we like to live in Lloyd Christmas' (paraphrased) world:

PJ: What do you think the chances are of a team like us and a coach like you... ending up together?

Roos: Well, PJ, that's difficult to say. I mean, we don't really...

PJ: Hit me with it! Just give it to me straight! I came a long way just to see you, Roosy. The least you can do is level with me. What are my chances?

Roos: Not good.

PJ: You mean, not good like one out of a hundred?

Roos: I'd say more like one out of a million.

...pause...

PJ: So you're telling me there's a chance... *YEAH!*

Definitely one of Jim Carey's best movies to this day

"Samsonite, I was way off"

[Robot Devil 1,895]

An extremely good question hh.

I wonder about the same thing!

I think we are what the young kids call "in the Friendzone" with Paul Roos.

Sure we make him feel good and the interest is definitely there, but why see us exclusively when he can play the field.

[beelzebub 23,240]

Roos said he wont coach anywhere in 2014

why are people still talking about him?

Dunno..Im prepared to take him at face value.

and we move on

[stuie 7,374]

Roos said he wont coach anywhere in 2014

why are people still talking about him?

That's the problem, he didn't say that. He continues to say "not at the moment".

If you read more than the headlines that becomes clear.

[Young Dee 1,303]

Whoever we do get, they will have a better chance to succeed than Mark Neeld had.

Any players who don't want to be at our club, off ya go, go on, roll along.

"F-Off to Carlton" - Brent Moloney

That or you can create a place where everyone will be fighting for contracts (all starts with getting the best possible people into the club).

As for Ling I don't see any position higher than an assistant coach (midfield role) - he has no training I believe. Having said that an assistant midfield coach or midfield mentor role would be perfect for him and he is well worth the money.

[beelzebub 23,240]

That's the problem, he didn't say that. He continues to say "not at the moment".

If you read more than the headlines that becomes clear.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/paul-roos-tells-brisbane-lions-and-melbourne-hes-not-interested-in-either-coaching-job/story-fni5f22o-1226698787702

[Young Dee 1,303]

List decisions are being made because you have to make decisions, not because we have our coach and he is whispering what to do.

The easy decisions are being made and the tougher ones will be made once we have a coach I am sure, but don't mistake a list decision as anything deeper than an easy list decision done by a club that has some easy decisions to make.

Good call - A club can't just bunker down and stop making decisions whilst waiting for a coach. Fitzy is a good prospect and Watts is looking like a deserter - Fitzy is a required player (forward/rucks don't grow on trees). The suggestions that we already have a coach lined up are silly - the interviews are still going and the coaching selection panel are not going to just make a hasty decision again (unless its Roos - maybe then).

[stuie 7,374]

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/paul-roos-tells-brisbane-lions-and-melbourne-hes-not-interested-in-either-coaching-job/story-fni5f22o-1226698787702

From that article:

"Clearly through the process you start thinking about coaching again, but if the question is put to me, 'Will you coach Melbourne?' or 'Will you coach Brisbane?' the answer is no at this particular time."

"I'm mindful of never saying never, simply because people will say 'Oh you said back then that you'd never coach again'," he said. "So I'm not going to say that because I really don't know."

Like I said. Read past the headlines.

Edited August 22, 2013 by stuie

[beelzebub 23,240]

From that article:

"Clearly through the process you start thinking about coaching again, but if the question is put to me, 'Will you coach Melbourne?' or 'Will you coach Brisbane?' the answer is no at this particular time."

"I'm mindful of never saying never, simply because people will say 'Oh you said back then that you'd never coach again'," he said. "So I'm not going to say that because I really don't know."

Like I said. Read past the headlines.

I had...thought it was interesting wordplay

none of us will really know til oooh a few weeks time

[iv'a worn smith 1,979]

I think it is unlikely we will get Roos. That said, Roos is not the type of guy who will fuel expectations, while there are incumbents in current jobs. He will make his final decision at years end. Not sooner.

Edited August 22, 2013 by iv'a worn smith

[Young Dee 1,303]

From that article:

"Clearly through the process you start thinking about coaching again, but if the question is put to me, 'Will you coach Melbourne?' or 'Will you coach Brisbane?' the answer is no at this particular time."

"I'm mindful of never saying never, simply because people will say 'Oh you said back then that you'd never coach again'," he said. "So I'm not going to say that because I really don't know."

Like I said. Read past the headlines.

I read past the headlines...... until the quote "I’ve said to both of them definitively that I’m not interested in doing it."

I believe him (he is no James Hird).

Edited August 22, 2013 by Young Dee

[dee-luded 2,959]

The coach has already been chosen!

that choice will decide a lot of members, or not.

[old dee 23,516]

that choice will decide a lot of members, or not.

Yep my guess about 15000

[dee-luded 2,959]

Roos said he wont coach anywhere in 2014

why are people still talking about him?

I don't trust words

I trust actions

[Its Time for Another 4,088]

Roos would be mad not to follow.

Ha! Yeh, chaffing at the bit.

[stuie 7,374]

I read past the headlines...... until the quote "I’ve said to both of them definitively that I’m not interested in doing it."

I believe him (he is no James Hird).

Keep reading and you'll find these also:

"Clearly through the process you start thinking about coaching again, but if the question is put to me, 'Will you coach Melbourne?' or 'Will you coach Brisbane?' the answer is no at this particular time."

"I'm mindful of never saying never, simply because people will say 'Oh you said back then that you'd never coach again, so I'm not going to say that because I really don't know."

[beelzebub 23,240]

stuie

if i were to attempt any reading between lines i would go with; he may well coach in 14 but it will be neither US nor the lions.

and again we will wait lol

[bazza226 74]

The longer Whoosha remains unsigned at WCE the more likely it is that Roos will coach in the West and Whoosha get the Dees gig:)

[alias275 259]

The longer Whoosha remains unsigned at WCE the more likely it is that Roos will coach in the West and Whoosha get the Dees gig:)

Yeah though the blonde bird (can't remember her name because I choose not to) interviewed him before the Geelong game at Patersons on AFL Game Day and he said he just wanted to make sure he was 110% up for another season and if he does go on, it will be West Coast only.

Still not too sure how much that holds these days.

[Ted Lasso 18,903]

Glenn Bartlett said today that a proven track record in player development and development programs were required for our next coach,

Choco and Eade both have this but i'm not sure Craig does, the crows were already fairly strong when he took over

[Norm Smith's Curse 2,541]

I heard today that Craig will get the job. Good as done.

[bing181 9,111]

Craig for a year or two then, with Burns or Simpson in the wings ready to take over.

At least with Craig we hit the ground running.

[Mono 455]

Glenn Bartlett said today that a proven track record in player development and development programs were required for our next coach,

Choco and Eade both have this but i'm not sure Craig does, the crows were already fairly strong when he took over

Had a fair bit to do with Dangerfield............

Most clubs have some senior players/leaders when a new coach takes over.....MFC is the exception; they have none.