The Successor

[Little Richard 6,262]

I was told we had actually decided on a senior assistant but if that was Dew it's back to square one. I was sort of hoping that they had someone else in mind but 12 months won't kill us!

Dew signed a 3 year contract extension at Sydney, so we'll be waiting a lot longer than 12 months.

[Craig Drinker 179]

Someone else mentioned this previously but MFC decided to keep Jade Rawlings which is a pretty good vote of confidence considering how many other assistants were given the chop.

Given some decent tutelage from Paul Roos could he step into the slot?

[Demoneyes 562]

Someone else mentioned this previously but MFC decided to keep Jade Rawlings which is a pretty good vote of confidence considering how many other assistants were given the chop.

Given some decent tutelage from Paul Roos could he step into the slot?

I didn't think he was that bad at Richmond, wasn't he given the heave-ho to get Wallace or am I thinking of someone else?

[Little Richard 6,262]

Someone else mentioned this previously but MFC decided to keep Jade Rawlings which is a pretty good vote of confidence considering how many other assistants were given the chop.

Given some decent tutelage from Paul Roos could he step into the slot?

This is actually not a bad concept at all. I thought Rawlings did a reasonable job at the Tiges when he was interim coach.

We could do much worse and seems to be held in high regard around the league as an assistant.

[rjay 24,929]

I didn't think he was that bad at Richmond, wasn't he given the heave-ho to get Wallace or am I thinking of someone else?

No, Rawlings was caretaker at Richmond when Wallace got the flick. Didn't do a bad job but didn't get the main gig as Hardwick took over.

[Craig Drinker 179]

Coached Coburg as well and had them playing a decent brand of football.

[picket fence 17,170]

Mark Harvey anyone, very badly done by at Freo, like his passionate responses and apparently very very good with player management?!

[DemonOX 8,791]

Coached Coburg as well and had them playing a decent brand of football.

But most importantly has he coached Ocean Grove to the ultimate?

[DemonOX 8,791]

Mark Harvey anyone, very badly done by at Freo, like his passionate responses and apparently very very good with player management?!

His family stayed in Perth when he was at Brisbane for the last two years so if he wants a gig in Melb not sure the family would want to move.

Not sure he would want to be under Rios either ego may not allow it.

[Mgdee 322]

Adrian Fletcher has left Brisbane ( on AFL website) anyone know if he is worth pursuing. Has been an assistant at Collingwood , Geelong & Brisbane.

Edited October 13, 2013 by Mgdee

[Ron Burgundy 8,584]

Mark Harvey anyone, very badly done by at Freo, like his passionate responses and apparently very very good with player management?!

No way.

[Goodvibes 3,596]

I pushed for Adrian Fletcher as a possible assistant a couple of times without much response in the past. I wouldn't look at him as a likely successor but he knows how to get a midfield up and running. I heard him speak at a coaches conference and he was the pick of the six or seven assistants who addressed us. I'd love to see him take control of our young midfield.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-10-13/fletch-lives

[Machsy 2,858]

Mark Harvey anyone, very badly done by at Freo, like his passionate responses and apparently very very good with player management?!

For someone trolling, you're pretty bad at it.

Harvey has already pledged to either work as an assistant in Perth, or take the year off so he can spend 12 months with his family who are still based there.

Next ridiculous suggestion..?

[Craig Drinker 179]

But most importantly has he coached Ocean Grove to the ultimate?

I think he has not which does somewhat undermine his chances and even though he has a girls first name I think he would be worth consideration.

At the end of the day it's all a bit of a leap of faith but I am encouraged by the fact that we have a very experienced and proven CEO and head coach at the MFC which is a good start.

[Dockett 32 1,239]

But most importantly has he coached Ocean Grove to the ultimate?

What's the rush? someone will standout this year.

[Demon3 2,541]

Jade is contracted.. One very important reason he is there..

I hear he is well regarded with playing group though.. But it's a no from me for Senior gig.

[Hannibal 5,814]

Couldn't give a stuff about a senior assistant. Roos is the coach and by now his competitive juices will be flowing again.

If Roos implements the right culture and structures other stuff will evolve over time.

The media need stories, so the fact that Melbourne is progressing slower than first thought will occupy the airwaves and papers, but in reality it means sfa. It would be more important if Roos was entering his final year, but he's not. In the overall scheme of getting better as a footy club right now it ranks low in the level of importance. If the club can't find who they want they should shortly put an end to conjecture and say they'll assess this position in an on-going fashion during the course of the next 12 months.

[Roos can't lose 43]

I am waiting for the demons official line tomorrow

[Older demon 2,741]

I have some bias here as I know him but I think Luke Beveridge is an outstanding candidate for the future. Hasn't been spoken to by MFC but his credentials are excellent. Player coach in ammo's a year at Collingwood under Malthouse but got out and then was sought out by Clarkson. Coached the backline at the Hawks and has a another flag under his belt. Held in high regards at hawks but his contract is till the end of next year. Got a wonderful write up on AFL.com

[bing181 9,240]

Dew signed a 3 year contract extension at Sydney, so we'll be waiting a lot longer than 12 months.

More to this than meets the eye. Sometimes coaches get extensions a year before their contract ends, but to add 2 or 3 years to an assistant coach? Must be a first? And why now all of a sudden, there was no talk of a contract extension for Dew, Swans were very clear he had a year left ... not 3.

[caddypgt 30]

Jade is contracted.. One very important reason he is there...

So were some others, didn't stop them being moved on.

[What 18,810]

I think we are all hoping that now he is back at the coalface that Roosy finds the passion to be the head coach long term and the succession plan is shelved

[beelzebub 23,377]

Couldn't give a stuff about a senior assistant. Roos is the coach and by now his competitive juices will be flowing again.

If Roos implements the right culture and structures other stuff will evolve over time.

The media need stories, so the fact that Melbourne is progressing slower than first thought will occupy the airwaves and papers, but in reality it means sfa. It would be more important if Roos was entering his final year, but he's not. In the overall scheme of getting better as a footy club right now it ranks low in the level of importance. If the club can't find who they want they should shortly put an end to conjecture and say they'll assess this position in an on-going fashion during the course of the next 12 months.

Couldnt agree more. We missed this bus ( or maybe not , who knows ) We wait for the next. its not EOW stuff. The whole thing was somewhat fluid in nature and this only serves to show why. Nothing is every guaranteed.

Why are so many concerned , all but panicking that the "NEXT " coach isnt squared away yet..We've got a coach and he hasnt fired a shot yet and in all likely hood theres 3 years ahead with him at the helm......and folks are worried.

Whatever happened to one week at a time..lol. There a lot to prove for this club over the next 12 months. if we're in the same predicament Oct20 14 , lets worry about it then.

[Matt Demon 1,460]

Gavin Brown has just left Carlton...

[Ouch! 2,263]

Regardless of whether they 'annoint' a senior assistant to replace Roos in a few years we still need some more coaching staff to come on board, Miller is only a development coach, we haven't heard what Matthews and Alison are doing in terms of coaching role (unless I have missed it) The George Stone rumour is just that at the moment..