Voss Sacked

[What 18,810]

Why would Roos go to Brisbane?

We will have a much better list than them with some serious top end talent that he can choose in the draft, with Hogan coming in too.

[Ted Lasso 17,318]

Why would Roos go to Brisbane?

We will have a much better list than them with some serious top end talent that he can choose in the draft, with Hogan coming in too.

As crazy as it sounds fully fit we have one of the best spines in the comp.

[beelzebub 22,724]

Why would Roos go to Brisbane?

We will have a much better list than them with some serious top end talent that he can choose in the draft, with Hogan coming in too.

coz Tami says !!!

[Redleg 38,601]

The poster I responded to appeared to be claiming that Round 20-21 was mid season.

I should have said during the season. But I did say 20 days before the end of the season.

It's a disgrace even if they signed Roos, as they could have let him finish the last 3 games.

[Ted Lasso 17,318]

I should have said during the season. But I did say 20 days before the end of the season.

It's a disgrace even if they signed Roos, as they could have let him finish the last 3 games.

Possible Roos has refused to talk to them while Voss is coach out of respect and they acted because they were concerned we were going to convince him?

not saying what they did was right.

[rjay 24,197]

I should have said during the season. But I did say 20 days before the end of the season.

It's a disgrace even if they signed Roos, as they could have let him finish the last 3 games.

Might have been difficult if he had won all 3, seems like they have a plan. Surely you don't do this without one but it could backfire badly.

[Rhino Richards 1,467]

I should have said during the season. But I did say 20 days before the end of the season.

It's a disgrace even if they signed Roos, as they could have let him finish the last 3 games.

I understand he was offered the remaining 3 matches but refused the offer.

Might have been difficult if he had won all 3, seems like they have a plan. Surely you don't do this without one but it could backfire badly.

The outcome of the 3 games would be irrelevant if the Board has lost confidence in the coach.

If their decision was to based or heavily influenced by the last 3 games results then they clearly dont have confidence in the coach and they should not re appoint him.

If after 5 years coaching Voss didnt have an extension/commitment for a further two years then the writing was on the wall.

[rjay 24,197]

I understand he was offered the remaining 3 matches but refused the offer.

The outcome of the 3 games would be irrelevant if the Board has lost confidence in the coach.

If their decision was to based or heavily influenced by the last 3 games results then they clearly dont have confidence in the coach and they should not re appoint him.

If after 5 years coaching Voss didnt have an extension/commitment for a further two years then the writing was on the wall.

It wouldn't have changed their decision but it would have met with a bit more resistance given his status with supporters.

Edited August 13, 2013 by rjay

[Machsy 2,858]

When was Mark Neeld a club legend at any club ever?

Ocean Grove?

[Ted Lasso 17,318]

Ocean Grove?

I stand corrected!

[Jaded No More 60,137]

Gee, sacking the biggest legend in the club's history, during the season, when the side is actually going ok.

I would imagine the people, including some Demonlanders, who rubbished the MFC for not RENEWING Junior's contract for another year, at the end of the season, must be outraged at a club legend being sacked mid season and treated so appallingly.

And this is what makes me so nervous... They surely wouldn't have done that if they didn't have a good replacement signed and ready to go. Paul Roos? Conspiracy theory? MFCSS? Paranoia?

[DemonFrog 1,347]

if Roos goes somewhere because his wife wants to go there then he is a [censored] whipped loser

I take it your not married then?

[What 18,810]

I take it your not married then?

I am not that stupid

[DemonFrog 1,347]

I am not that stupid

LOL

[felixdacat 459]

http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/brisbane-lions-coach-michael-voss-will-not-be-given-a-new-contract/story-fndv8d6r-1226696515172

Roos may not be coaching anywhere yet

[Good Times Grimes 2,396]

http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/brisbane-lions-coach-michael-voss-will-not-be-given-a-new-contract/story-fndv8d6r-1226696515172

Roos may not be coaching anywhere yet

Article is by Jon Ralph...holds no weight whatsoever. The guy is less reliable than a weatherman.

[DemonFrog 1,347]

If the MFC can not secure an experienced coach I think we should appoint a Demonland poster (one of us).

My vote is for Hogans_Heros a man who can saywhat he said about married is either deluded or the bravious mam I never meet. Surely as a MFC supporter he can not be deluded therefore he must the right man for the job.

IMO noone could ba as bad as Mark Neeld as Senior Coach and think with that many assistant and ther coaches there no need to actual turn up to games if they have something better to do on the week ends, plus there always Neil Craig if things go too badly.

IMO Roos is never coming to the MFC, why would he risk his reputation and future career prospects in doing so?

It will be a very brave person indeed who would want to coach the MFC if they are already a sucessful and experienced AFL coach.`

However if I am wrong and PJ can recruit Roos or someone like him the GOD is truely a MFC supporter who punishing us for sacking Norm Smith.

[Rhino Richards 1,467]

It wouldn't have changed their decision but it would have met with a bit more resistance given his status with supporters.

They are hardly torching the streets over the decision. Voss burnt many of his bridges with the Fevola disaster.

Article is by Jon Ralph...holds no weight whatsoever. The guy is less reliable than a weatherman.

Why?

Seems reasonable and plausible...unlike a lot the speculation on this site.

[Schneider 220]

They are hardly torching the streets over the decision. Voss burnt many of his bridges with the Fevola disaster. Why?

Don't know about that the Lions forums are an interesting read. A lot of people had regained faith in him in the latter part of this season. Oh well, shame there is competition in the coaches market, Brisbane is hardly a cushy gig though.

[Whispering_Jack 28,123]

I've never been a fan of reluctant coaches who might be swayed to take the job if there's enough coin on offer a la Malcolm Blight at St. Kilda. While Roos might possess a lot of the attributes we're looking for in a coach, complete commitment and dedication to the task is absolutely not negotiable.

It's interesting to discover that Brisbane is in a parlous financial state and will have to go to the AFL with a begging bowl (as we did) in order to finance an expensive coach. I wonder if the Lions cop as much flack as we did when we applied for assistance.

[Rhino Richards 1,467]

Brisbane did not tank, did not run maverick doctors in their FD nor did they unnecessarily extend the contracts of executives only to cut them within six months.

[Blistering 493]

Brisbane did not tank, did not run maverick doctors in their FD nor did they unnecessarily extend the contracts of executives only to cut them within six months.

A maverick doctor can happen and the board were smart to insist on a 3 month pay out clause for Schwab. Clubs make these decisions.

No doubt the Brisbane people ran a tight ship and were stiff to be in a position where they need a spare $3m in the kitty. IMO there must be some issues over at the Lions to create a situation where they recruited Fevola and other duds, lost good players, sacked a favourite son and are in deep shite over money. They don't get any pity from me.

[Young Dee 1,303]

5 wins in the last 7 games? (according to the article)

You wouldn't sack your coach with 3 rounds left unless you had someone lined up and they would obviously have to be good.

The only other explanation is Voss said he was clearly unhappy with not being able to get a contract extension or he has done something that was disapproved of?

Edited August 13, 2013 by Young Dee

[Tony Tea 2,792]

It's interesting to discover that Brisbane is in a parlous financial state and will have to go to the AFL with a begging bowl (as we did) in order to finance an expensive coach. I wonder if the Lions cop as much flack as we did when we applied for assistance.

I think we know the answer to that. They don't sell (m)any Ages and Herald Suns in Queensland.

[Tony Tea 2,792]

There appears to be a general presumption Voss was sacked because a better coach has already signed or has committed to the Lions. This overlooks the fact that Voss has been coach for almost 5 years and has not really done anything special. Nor does he ever come across as an exceptional coach. Nor did his special comments on 10 reveal a great footy brain. And the less said about his recruiting coups, the better (unless you like to point and laugh, but that would hardly be the done thing for a Melbourne fan).

He coached a reasonable squad to the finals in his first year, but Black, Brown and Power (and, of course, Travis Johnstone) were still influencing games. And the Lions have had some good wins this year, but they are nevertheless 13th.

In short: Voss's time is up.