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Neil Craig on the move?

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Brisbane are to interview him for their coach. Perhaps the taste of being a fulltime senior coach is back in his blood. Or is the writing on the wall at the Dees?, George Stone has been mentioned.

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/lions-set-to-interview-neil-craig-20130903-2t3fd.html

He has been a handy asset, well liked by the players etc. Perhaps the Roos caravan required someone to be pushed out.

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    Lets recommend Mark Neeld to the Brisbane Bears instead that way the MFC will at lest finish 17th again next season.

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    It will be a shame to lose him IMO. I think he's prob done as a coach, but seems to be a great footy person in general.

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    Good luck to him. As I mentioned in another thread, he'd been spotted in Brisbane two Mondays ago so has probably met/interviewed with them already.

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    I have been informed that he is the preference now, unless someone else blows them away Mark Neeld style they're going to offer him the job.

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    I have been informed that he is the preference now, unless someone else blows them away Mark Neeld style they're going to offer him the job.

    That's good for Neil, who is a good bloke and good for us. $400k saved and a person of integrity leaving and not being pushed out in a poor manner. Respect all around.

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    That's good for Neil, who is a good bloke and good for us. $400k saved and a person of integrity leaving and not being pushed out in a poor manner. Respect all around.

    That was my thought, the mate who told me was abit unsure it was the right move based on how we'd been tracking in the second half of the year, and while he is well informed he isn't part of the selection process as such so he doesn't know too many details,

    i reassured him that Neil was a top Quality person and a good coach.

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    We need Neil Craig! Must not let him go! Unless he chooses to leave.

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    Surplus to needs Enjoy wherever Neil!

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    Whilst I'd love to keep him if a proper position was available I think it's best we let Roos determine what positions he needs along with the GMFO and therefore it's probably not a spot for Craig. Potentially we could save on the payment regardless by making his job (elite performance or whatever it was) redundant.

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    Good luck to him. Happy if he stays on in some capacity but equally happy if he gets a senior gig at Brisbane. Good fella.

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    Surplus to needs Enjoy wherever Neil!

    Why not keep Craig for his contracted year and find a him a role. He is a quality person. I don't see why the club would waste 400k by paying out his contract (if he doesn't get the Lions job).

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    The 400k May well be part of the bail out package

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    Potentially we could save on the payment regardless by making his job (elite performance or whatever it was) redundant.

    No we couldn't and we wont.

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    That's good for Neil, who is a good bloke and good for us. $400k saved and a person of integrity leaving and not being pushed out in a poor manner. Respect all around.

    Whilst good for Craig it is a shame to see him leave the Demons [notwithstanding releiving us of his salary for next year]. He has been a good influence and ambassador for the Club in his time here and I hope that should he not get Brisbane, that Roos would find an ongoing role for him (in lieu of Lynch). The other person who i want to see stay is Todd Viney and i similarly hope that Roos can retain him in a meaningful role.

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    While Im sure Daniel Craig will make a wonderful head coach again.. I don't know how anyone could justify him as being 'THE MAN' more so than Vossy to take Brisbane to their next flag... Their operation has been embarrassing and has heavily backfired.. Still I wish Daniel Craig the best of luck if he gets the gig!

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    While Im sure Daniel Craig will make a wonderful head coach again.. I don't know how anyone could justify him as being 'THE MAN' more so than Vossy to take Brisbane to their next flag... Their operation has been embarrassing and has heavily backfired.. Still I wish Daniel Craig the best of luck if he gets the gig!

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    While I think the football director's role is important my feeling is that it is not as crucial with Roos at the helm.

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    Daniel Craig?

    Yeah.. Neil Craig is the guy from Bond.. Just go with it...

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    Good time to go. Shared his knowledge for 2 years. Time for some more new blood to make the place fresh again

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