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The Successor

mitch
in Melbourne Demons

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I'd like ling.

It looks like Tudor will coach the lions.

I'd be pretty happy with Simpson and Ling

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    Cam Ling would be nice. I'm sure Roos will make the best choice though

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    Ling?

    Can we get an untried coach?

    Shouldn't we get someone with a bit of experience but is still young (is there anyone that fits that bill?)

    I guess we can get a bunch of possible successors and choose the best when the time comes (can't heart to have a handful of aces in our deck)

    There must be an enthusiastic, young successor out their with some coaching experience.

    No doubt PJ has cast his net before signing in Roos.

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    Can't we just concentrate on the coach that just signed at the moment?

    Roos' deal is open ended anyway, this successor could be taking over in 3 years or even 8 years.

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    Voss? or Kirk?

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    Voss? or Kirk?

    Voss is a possibility if he is ready to learn and still has the enthusiasm.

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    Bit early for this Guys...i want Roos for at least 3 years.

    The longer we can have a successor under Roos - the more they can learn (not just from Roos but also about the team)

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    Bit early for this Guys...i want Roos for at least 3 years.

    They have put it out there from the announcement today.

    Hence, it's on the table that they are likely to decide Melbourne's next coach with the appointment of the Senior assistant.

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    My preference is tudor

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    The longer we can have a successor under Roos - the more they can learn (not just from Roos but also about the team)

    Yes but FCS the guy has just had his press conference.

    Roos has to make this work. At the moment it is about HIM not who takes over.

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    Could we steal Burns from West Coast? .....(evil laugh) :lol:

    Ling from channel 7?

    Leigh Tudor from Sydney?

    Who else?

    This is our chance to get the best coaching panel in the league!

    No need to put all our eggs in the one basket.

    We will rule the world!!!!

    Edited by Young Dee

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    Cameron Ling, two reasons first we get the premiership coach and then a premiership captian from two great clubs of the past decade. The other reason you get Ling and you hope Roos does 3 years, you get a Simpson, Tudor or another current assistant he most likely does 2.

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    I'd be happy for Tudor, Simpson or Scott Burns

    If we went with Ling I'd be much more confident if Roos was keen to stay for 3 years.

    I don't want another false start rebuild ala Bailey

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    I would really like Roos to coach for 3 years and Ling to be the coach after Roos

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    Michael O'Loughlin, first indigenous senior coach of an AFL team.

    Bit left field but I'll put it out there.

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    Brett Ratten

    Michael Voss

    Matthew Primus

    Jade Rawlings

    Paul Williams

    Cameron Ling

    James McDonald

    They are my list any one of them will do me just fine as a successor.

    First group would be my top priority as i feel they didnt even do that poorer job and really are unlcuky to have lost their job, all worked hard at afl level and could easily walk into the role after roos.

    second group relatively untried, but would be good!

    My ideal coaching group would have Voss or Ratten as the head assistant

    Cameron ling and James Mcdonald as inclusions into our coaching ranks

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    For a moment there I thought you were talking about Roos' successor for 'On the Couch'.

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    Ling is a perfect fit. He will have plenty of time to learn while Simpson may think he is ready to go now. We are in a superb position to set up a decade of no dramas.

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    If it were to be Ling, as already stated it would probably mean that Roos would be likely to stay on into a 3rd year as coach of our club, and that can only be a good thing, for the supporters, the players and Ling!

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    For a moment there I thought you were talking about Roos' successor for 'On the Couch'.

    It couldn't be Hird, could it?

    Healy frowns upon peptide use.

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    Brett Ratten

    Michael Voss

    Matthew Primus

    Jade Rawlings

    Paul Williams

    Cameron Ling

    James McDonald

    They are my list any one of them will do me just fine as a successor.

    First group would be my top priority as i feel they didnt even do that poorer job and really are unlcuky to have lost their job, all worked hard at afl level and could easily walk into the role after roos.

    second group relatively untried, but would be good!

    My ideal coaching group would have Voss or Ratten as the head assistant

    Cameron ling and James Mcdonald as inclusions into our coaching ranks

    Matthew Primus! Now that really is putting the Mad into Mad Melbourne. Have a look how much better Port are now they've got a coach who knows what they are doing.

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