The Successor

[GawnWithTheWind 604]

Nup!

Explain yourself..

[drdrake 3,178]

So do I, I would love Voss to take that role. First day of pre-season our players walk in Paul Roos, premiership coach and standing next to him a 3 time premiership captian brownlow medalist, you have to respect that.

Voss went straight from media to coach and he did it his way stuffed up early but over the last couple of years made some very good footballers out of some late draft picks and rookies. He would be a very good senior assistant, midfield coach.

[GawnWithTheWind 604]

So do I, I would love Voss to take that role. First day of pre-season our players walk in Paul Roos, premiership coach and standing next to him a 3 time premiership captian brownlow medalist, you have to respect that.

Voss went straight from media to coach and he did it his way stuffed up early but over the last couple of years made some very good footballers out of some late draft picks and rookies. He would be a very good senior assistant, midfield coach.

You may very well get your wish...

[Dee Fan 3,247]

You may very well get your wish...

Wonder how it would sit with Mitch Clark if Voss showed up on the doorstep?

I'm not sure but I don't think they parted on the best of terms and from what Mitch said when he arrived it didn't appear that Voss had much time for him.

[dazzledavey36 54,955]

Wonder how it would sit with Mitch Clark if Voss showed up on the doorstep?

I'm not sure but I don't think they parted on the best of terms and from what Mitch said when he arrived it didn't appear that Voss had much time for him.

I thought that too the other day..

I still continue to laugh at the way Brisbane have completely stuffed this up. Sacked Voss thinking Roos was dead set in the box seat for them only to turn them down.

There board is a disgrace

[Ron Burgundy 8,584]

I hope we land Simpson. Sounds like the perfect fit to me.

That said, I defer to Paul Roos on this. In fact, I defer to him on everything really.

[Jaded No More 68,965]

Would love Adam Simpson.

If we didn't land Roos, I think I would have pushed for Simpson for the top job.

He has enormous wraps on him, and has been working under a great premiership coach.

If we could land the best senior coach and best assistant coach out there, it will be an absolutely massive achievement.

IMO unless Simpson is offered a senior gig now (either with WC or Brisbane), he would be looking favourably on this job, because realistically Clarkson could be the senior coach at Hawthorn for another 5-6 years the way they are travelling.

This is a guarentee for a senior gig in 3 years, while learning from one of, if not the best coaches mentor.

[CatFishPig 455]

I thought that too the other day..

I still continue to laugh at the way Brisbane have completely stuffed this up. Sacked Voss thinking Roos was dead set in the box seat for them only to turn them down.

There board is a disgrace

Funny to think we ended up with the man they wanted, and could possibly have Voss coaching under him..

The Lions supporters would have to be shaking their heads at how this has all panned out..

From what I've heard, a group of younger players were the catalyst for Voss being axed as they would sign on.. This might show he didn't have a good relationship with the younger players at the club??

[DemonOX 8,791]

This thread is not going to go on for 2 to 3 years is it?

I wouldn't think Roos would announce who the successor is until he has seen them in action for a year or two well not publicly anyway.

[Machsy 2,858]

I'd happily have Voss as an assistant, but I don't think he'll be the annointed senior assistant set to take over.

I do think Voss will be looking for a job in Melbourne.

It is reported he wants to be able to settle in the one place for an extended period, as his kids are about to go into high school.

There are more teams in Melbourne than anywhere else, so if things to sour at one club, he can always just shift his workplace & not move the family.

I wouldn't rule out Geelong as a home for him either.

In fact, I think a couple may leave.

Heard whispers Caracella could be on the move.

Lappin is highly sought-after, too.

[dee-luded 2,959]

Explain yourself..

the type he recruits speaks loudly about his cultural directions.

I like his tenacious physical direction of footy, (& that is tempting to a supporter like me),, but we are talking about more fundamental needs this organisation requires to turn it into a club. not a facelift, that a coach like Voss or Woosha would bring..

Its soul needs restoring, before any real lasting gains can be made.

Edited September 9, 2013 by dee-luded

[chook fowler 19,459]

heard Voss interviewed on 774 - very impressive and seems humble enough to have learnt from his mistakes. Could form an impressive duo with Roos. Just keep him away from recruiting.

[DeeZee 7,399]

Remember, Roos picked Ross Lyon and Longmire as assistants,thats a pretty good record, i think he knows his stuff.

Happy to leave it up to him, but Simpson seems like a stand out to me if Ling doesnt want it.

Edited September 9, 2013 by DeeZee

[rjay 24,944]

Explain yourself..

Have before. Basically he is a poor communicator with players, does not listen, does not have the intellect to change the game (Lyon, Clarkson, Roos) and doesn't delegate well. A great player but failed coach. We can and will do much better.

[Young Dee 1,303]

Senior assistant to be named soon: Roos

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2013-09-10/senior-assistant-to-be-named-soon-roos

Roos said keeping Jack Watts and Colin Sylvia remained high on the list of priorities.

He said the decision on the senior assistant role was likely to be made before Watts had to make a call on whether he was staying at Melbourne.

[Machsy 2,858]

I'm tipping Scott Burns.

[Mac7 309]

Not saying that he will be the successor however I can confirm that Glen Bartlett has an existiing relationship with John Worsfold and they have had a number of discussions this week about a role at Melbourne.

[Young Dee 1,303]

Not saying that he will be the successor however I can confirm that Glen Bartlett has an existiing relationship with John Worsfold and they have had a number of discussions this week about a role at Melbourne.

I hope he is not!

The guy needs a break from football (12 straight years as coach must be very taxing).

We need someone still reasonably young with fire in their belly (Scott Burns/Simpson?)

[rjay 24,944]

Not saying that he will be the successor however I can confirm that Glen Bartlett has an existiing relationship with John Worsfold and they have had a number of discussions this week about a role at Melbourne.

Might well be the football manager role???

[ThreeOneSix 954]

Paul Roos reputation is on the line, so I have no doubt he'll get the appointment right.

Roos will want this to be a success more than anyone, so I have faith that our next coach will be a good one.

[BarnDee 287]

im still backing ling , opportunity too good to pass up , do the media thing later on ,

[TheToomp 0]

my first post ever: what about J-MAC?? Might not have had alot of success, but always played with ALOT of heart, is a smart guy, small amount of experience with GWS... plus i love him

[Machsy 2,858]

my first post ever: what about J-MAC?? Might not have had alot of success, but always played with ALOT of heart, is a smart guy, small amount of experience with GWS... plus i love him

He has already turned the club down for an assistant position.

Wants to stay at GWS for the time being.

[Machsy 2,858]

Worsfold has officially turned down any potential offer to be coach at Brisbane, according to the AFL website.

The may still go for Neil Craig, but it does increase the likelihood that both of Simpson and Burns may be unavailable for us.

I think they are the clubhouse leaders in terms of preference.

[Roos can't lose 43]

Report on demon land suggesting Nathan Bassett has got the gig