Jnr MacDonald knocked back coaching gig at dees

[Norm Smith's Curse 2,078]

Reported on classified that we approached Jnr to be a midfield coach and he knocked us back and made a comment about at the GWS best and fairest.

[Machsy 2,858]

I heard that and wasn't too surprised.

I wouldn't take it as too much of a backhander.

They had faith in his ability to contribute when we didn't, and he has only just finished his first year as an assistant at GWS.

You wouldn't want to leave after only 1 year.

Maybe next year or the year after he'll be ready for us to ask again.

[titan_uranus 22,564]

Those who have been involved with GWS in its infancy seem to be enjoying their time there and want to be part of the club's successes.

IIRC, Chad Cornes and Dean Brogan are sticking around after their retirements to help out, too.

[Moonshadow 16,317]

Reckon he's getting better coin at GWS too.

[What 18,810]

good for him, and a timely reminder that getting Roos wont just magically fix everything overnight

[Mono 454]

Back to the "he's a MFC boy, lets get him". FFS

Let it go. Boys club is what lead us to where we are now.

Can anyone see the Scott bros lining up for the Lions job?...........................Nope, thought so.

[RalphiusMaximus 5,993]

So we know Junior is still not coming back. Move on to Ling.

[Chook 14,595]

Forward coach: David Neitz

Mid coach: James McDonald
Ruck coach: Jeff White

Back coach: Al Nicholson

What could possibly go wrong, since it was such a ripping success the first time around.

[DeeSpencer 23,256]

It's a shame because it would've rounded off a bad saga for us and he would've been qualified, but the way I see it won't the senior assistant be midfield coach anyway?

[Sir Why You Little 34,654]

More water under the bridge to follow forst...

[Guest]

I reckon Junior was treated horribly. However I think we tend to misunderstand what appropriate treatment of past greats entails at the MFC. Not giving past greats jobs at the club doesn't qualify as mistreatment. It's not an either/or thing. If coaching appointees are genuinely qualified, are a past player/administrator , love the club and will act in the club's best interest (not their mates, Garry 'cough' Lyon) then great. However, if their qualification is that they were a past player exclusively, then no. I don't know how good a coach Junior is. But some on here are throwing his name out there just because he is a past great.

What happened to him in 2010 was a travesty. Not offering him a job for the sake of it is not.

[bing181 8,176]

Reckon he's getting better coin at GWS too.

Not to mention, he has a young family that presumably is settled in there (schools etc. etc.)

[Carrot Top 947]

I would have given us the finger too.

He's not a trained dog that does what we say when we blow the whistle.

[Dee Fan 3,247]

Lets not forget we gave Junior his start in AFL football when no one else wanted him and we made him captain of the club as well. Junior was past it but wanted to play on, but don't they all? Ox was dirty at the club when he was asked to quit as were Ooze and Robbo and White but they were not given a look in by any other club and if not for the fact that GWS stuffed up and had no senior players on their list neither would Junior.

The handling of the matter was poor but if Junior wants to do a Bartlett then I for one wouldn't want him back. I just hope he remembers who gave him the opportunity in the first place and where his roots are and it's certainly not in some god forsaken backwater like Western Sydney. Up to you Junior.

[baysidedave 246]

Lets not forget we gave Junior his start in AFL football when no one else wanted him and we made him captain of the club as well. Junior was past it but wanted to play on, but don't they all? Ox was dirty at the club when he was asked to quit as were Ooze and Robbo and White but they were not given a look in by any other club and if not for the fact that GWS stuffed up and had no senior players on their list neither would Junior.

The handling of the matter was poor but if Junior wants to do a Bartlett then I for one wouldn't want him back. I just hope he remembers who gave him the opportunity in the first place and where his roots are and it's certainly not in some god forsaken backwater like Western Sydney. Up to you Junior.

touche'

[Rogue 585]

The handling of the matter was poor but if Junior wants to do a Bartlett then I for one wouldn't want him back. I just hope he remembers who gave him the opportunity in the first place and where his roots are and it's certainly not in some god forsaken backwater like Western Sydney. Up to you Junior.

James McDonald was at our Best and Fairest last week...

'Vice-captain Jones also won the inaugural James McDonald Trophy for best team man. More significant than him winning, however, was McDonald's return to the club for the first time since, as captain, he was controversially dumped as a player at the end of 2010. McDonald, now an assistant coach at GWS, received a rousing reception from the 800-strong crowd.' http://www.theage.com.au/afl/melbourne-demons/jones-is-top-demon-20130905-2t8h0.html#ixzz2eQJaSulu

[Apocalypse XXXI 243]

I don't believe that anyone is doing Junior or the club any favours by dredging out this stuff ad infinitum.

Junior was 33 years old, slowing down appreciably and had spent most of the last half of the season recovering from a hamstring injury. It was a fair call on the part of the football department to pull the plug. Unfortunately, the way it was handled by Dean Bailey was poor and this has been acknowledged long ago.

If Junior wants to honour his commitments with GWS then so be it.

There's no need to make political statements about he situation. It's pretty much irrelevant now.

[pantaloons 2,019]

Bleeds charcoal and burnt orange this fellow.

[low flying Robbo 979]

Forward coach: David Neitz

Mid coach: James McDonald

Ruck coach: Jeff White

Back coach: Al Nicholson

What could possibly go wrong, since it was such a ripping success the first time around.

Can we also get Nathan Carroll back too... as a coach for something... maybe club hairstylist

[Deeoldfart 7,788]

So we know Junior is still not coming back. Move on to Ling.

Roos confirmed last night OTC that Ling will not be at Melbourne next year. Wants to spend another year in the media before entering coaching.

[dazzledavey36 48,952]

Wow i love how people just make up that he doesnt want to come back because he is dirty on the club.. ffs Mcdonald isnt one to hold grudges besides all past board members that booted them out are all gone!

How about people show a bit respect and just applaude the bloke for what he is doing now because its a credit to himself for the hard work and dedication he put in to get to what he is now.

Like i said why would he come back to melbourne when GWS are bound for early success and his family are now settled.

Some posters here are a joke..

[CBDees 3,162]

What about Todd Viney as midfield coach? He has certainly imparted something to his son, either directly or indirectly! If Cameron Ling is out of the question, why not inject a former Melbourne Captain with a fearless approach and keep some MFC tradition amongst our largely-imported coaching structure. (p.s. He has also had experience at Hawthorn with Clarkson and Adelaide and knows the players backwards, especially Jake)

[Barney Rubble 1,576]

I would have liked Junior around the club, not because he was ex player, more so because he is the right sort of character.

He doesn't have an ego problem, he has a great work ethic. That is the type of person that would change the culture.

[beelzebub 22,244]

anyone know if hes any good at the job though ?? just asking

[Maldonboy38 5,948]

Junior was a very good captain, a great team man, and a quality leader. But let's not tangle those qualities up with "deservings". The jobs-for-the-boys mentality stuffed up what could have been a great era under the leadership of Jim Stynes.

No-one, not Ox, Lyon, Junior, Ooze "deserve" any position or role in our club or any other because of their football record. They "deserve" to be honoured at our club functions, to be recorded as guns in our history, to represent us in the media etc...

I would love to see Junior back at MFC, but only if he is right person for the right role, well detached from his achievements for the club.