We're about to lose a Great Man

[PartyTimeJohnny 537]

Neil Craig is an impressive Human.

Upon stepping into his new role he as approached and discussed everything with energy, knowledge and visible heart.

The man has a heart as big as Phar Lap.

The players obviously really appreciate him.

In saying that I honestly don't know whether he's the man to take the team onwards or not.

If we go in another direction Craig will most likely go.

It's quite a disappointing state of affairs, and one worth noting i feel.

[What 18,810]

umm what

[RalphiusMaximus 6,076]

I would think a new coach would be quite happy to keep him on if he's willing. He obviously has a pretty good rapport with the players. Could be very handy.

[P-man 13,366]

Hehe..wow, we really were starved for a win.

He's been in the job 2 weeks mate. You've gone a tad early on the "Phar Lap heart".

Nice choice of avatar by the way. Bernard is a personal hero of mine.

[Sir Why You Little 37,052]

I was thinking Nelson Mandella...not Neil Craig!!

[rjay 24,978]

I thought Ron wasn't doing too well...

For what it's worth I think Craig will be at the club next year. He has the experience that Jackson talks about the club needing.

[Chook 15,013]

It's almost at the point where if getting a new coach (ie Paul Roos) would mean losing Neil Craig, the loss would outweigh any potential benefit gained by hiring the new coach.

It's Craig all the way for me, unless we can keep him around AND get Paul Roos. Talk about a dream team. There's no chance of the players not liking those two coaches, both of whom have shown they know a bit about footy too.

[Ron Burgundy 8,584]

I thought Ron wasn't doing too well...

For what it's worth I think Craig will be at the club next year. He has the experience that Jackson talks about the club needing.

Hey, don't worry about it - I'm okay.

[Demon Disciple 12,180]

Why couldn't Craig become our GM of football? I think it would suit him to a tee.

[Ron Burgundy 8,584]

Why couldn't Craig become our GM of football? I think it would suit him to a tee.

He has said he doesn't want the role - doesn't interest him.

[rjay 24,978]

Hey, don't worry about it - I'm okay.

Happy to hear that 'Ron'.

[Kenny Powers 90]

Neil Craig is an impressive Human.

Upon stepping into his new role he as approached and discussed everything with energy, knowledge and visible heart.

The man has a heart as big as Phar Lap.

The players obviously really appreciate him.

In saying that I honestly don't know whether he's the man to take the team onwards or not.

If we go in another direction Craig will most likely go.

It's quite a disappointing state of affairs, and one worth noting i feel.

At least he has the rest of the season to prove himself, unlike the other candidates. So far I'm a fan and enjoy hearing him speak in the media

[Kenny Powers 90]

umm what

Haha I agree, I sort of understand what he is saying though or at least think I do

[Little Richard 6,265]

Surely PJ will be able to find the incentive to keep Craig at the club, even if it's not in the role of Head Coach. That is if Jacko thinks he should stay and has what we need.

[Cards13 9,117]

Surely PJ will be able to find the incentive to keep Craig at the club, even if it's not in the role of Head Coach. That is if Jacko thinks he should stay and has what we need.

I bloody hope so, he has another year to go on his contract doesn't he? Not with standing the lose of his football knowledge and ability to connect with players another pay out in the $400k mark would just about end it for me.

[Grapeviney 9,729]

You've gone a tad early on the "Phar Lap heart".

Agreed. And I'd prefer someone with "a heart as big as the MCG" rather than someone whose heart is merely as big as Phar Lap's.

[Cards13 9,117]

Agreed. And I'd prefer someone with "a heart as big as the MCG" rather than someone whose heart is merely as big as Phar Lap's.

... just as long as they are bleeding Red and Blue, thats all I care about!

[FC Melbourne 108]

So far infront of Choco or Eade for mine it is not funny.

If no Roos the job is his if he wants it. Think we would be the type of guy that has an ego that could handle being the alternate.

[Tony Tea 2,809]

Personally, I am really warming to Neil Craig. His first address to the players contained a pressure relieving: "The only stat I care about is goals." I have reservations about the one-dimensional style of play he used at Adelaide, but he is an enthusiastic sponge of all things sport (including sports science, which may involve complications down the track), so there's a fair chance he would modify his Adelaide style.

[jnrmac 20,104]

My reservation is that he was overseeing Neeld. And if Neeld failed then Craig failed,

Other than that I like what I see,

[Pirlo 813]

Hehe..wow, we really were starved for a win.

He's been in the job 2 weeks mate. You've gone a tad early on the "Phar Lap heart".

Nice choice of avatar by the way. Bernard is a personal hero of mine.

Agree on all 3 counts.

"Yes, yes, I'm a horrible bastard".

[P-man 13,366]

[PartyTimeJohnny 537]

Yeah. Pretty convoluted post by me. My bad.
Blame just-coming-off-stage fatigue.
Still, was obviously touching on something people relate to...

[PartyTimeJohnny 537]

some sort of delicious biscuit

[Bring Back Barassi 552]

would be a ridiculous waste of money to pay him out... but hey, its AFL funny money. Who cares how much we blow....