Moore was playing development coach at Werribee for North.

I imagine we may have him as a playing coach at Casey, much like Troy Selwood at Geelong VFL.

Very valuable acquisition if we happen to get him also.

I rate this role as critical for a young side.

Given Roos' consensus style of communication, I'd be surprised if the prospective Senior Assistant has not been discussing this with Roos as it has evolved.

The speed of the selection process implies that the delay on announcing the Senior Assistant is simply because they are still involved in the season, not because they are yet to decide...

That may well be true, but so far it seems that all of the appointments have Paul Roos name all over them. Allison, Mathews and Moore were involved with the Swans during PR's tenure as coach.

There's probably nothing in it, just something I found curious.

That may well be true, but so far it seems that all of the appointments have Paul Roos name all over them. Allison, Mathews and Moore were involved with the Swans during PR's tenure as coach.

Moore?

I must have missed that news and cant see an article or announcement on the MFC site

I haven't seen any mention of either Matthews' or Allisons' role. Only that they've joined the coaching panel.

It would seem to me that with the likelihood of Rawlings staying on board, we've now filled our quota of assistants.

The last piece is the senior assistant. Which I find a little bizarre, in that they will have had no input into the coaching panel they will eventually take over.

Or have I got the situation completely wrong?

He is a few years away from that, by then the contracts will be up and he can bring who he likes in.

Moore?

I must have missed that news and cant see an article or announcement on the MFC site

It's speculation, someone mentioned it as a possible signing.

That may well be true, but so far it seems that all of the appointments have Paul Roos name all over them. Allison, Mathews and Moore were involved with the Swans during PR's tenure as coach.

There's probably nothing in it, just something I found curious.

How unusual for a new coach to bring in his own team of assistants.

Mathews on abc grandstand currently.

Going to be a line coach for us after being development coach at GC17.

Has been blown away by the enthusiasm Roos is showing for the role - compared him to an 18 year old arriving at an AFL club for the first time.

Very impressive as you'd expect from someone who has previously been a commentator.

Kennelly effusive in his praise for Roos, but no, he's not taking a role at the Dees.

Roos meeting with Burns on Tuesday. Can't meet with Simpson until Hawks are finished. Unlikely a senior assistant will be announced until after finals

Anyone see channel 7 Gameday this morning?

Only just caught the end of Mark Stevens saying someone was sighted having coffee with Roos & Allison this morning, and is getting on board.

Didn't hear who it was - anyone catch it?

Roos meeting with Burns on Tuesday. Can't meet with Simpson until Hawks are finished. Unlikely a senior assistant will be announced until after finals

I know that's technically the case, but surely with Hawthorn having the week off, Simpson managed to find a bit of time to meet with us.

Anyone see channel 7 Gameday this morning?

Only just caught the end of Mark Stevens saying someone was sighted having coffee with Roos & Allison this morning, and is getting on board.

Didn't hear who it was - anyone catch it?

It was Darren Jolly. Also just mentioned on the Ch9 footy show.

The retiring Jude Bolton could be a good addition to our panel and knows the culture Roos wants to instil. He would have a lot of respect from our list.

I see.

Happy with him as a ruck coach.

Happy with him as long as we trade Jamar.

Don't think we can find room for both on our playing list.

(Gritting teeth and bracing myself for a howling down).

My eyebrows are a little raised at this. Is he going to bring in anyone who wasn't part of his time at Sydney? I'm happy with the signing but would like to see people from other backgrounds involved at the club. To be fair, neither Scott Burns or Adam Simpson were Swans men and they are being mooted as the most likely senior assistants and successors.

I think Roos's teachers will all be those who he knows & trusts to deliver the message he has established at the Swans.

the pupils will come from all points, surely.

Ben Mathews;

Hard working

Professional

Instills confidence throughout a team

Amazing communicator, especially one-on-one

Will give players some self belief, but also ensure they understand that they have to work for it

Source: Me. Played footy with him in his life after Sydney.

Stoked to have him on board at the MFC. He will be respected by our players from Day 1.

(Gritting teeth and bracing myself for a howling down).

My eyebrows are a little raised at this. Is he going to bring in anyone who wasn't part of his time at Sydney? I'm happy with the signing but would like to see people from other backgrounds involved at the club. To be fair, neither Scott Burns or Adam Simpson were Swans men and they are being mooted as the most likely senior assistants and successors.

I see where you're coming from, but Roos has been very open about his want to bring across some assistants who are familiar with his coaching and game style, who can hit the ground running. So, this is to be expected, and as long as they have some recent wins to back up their appointment, as Matthews appears to have, I'm all for it.

I wouldn't give a rats behind if Roos got every single coach from Sydney. Who really cares where they come from. Picking a coaching panel isn't about being fair and selecting people from each and every club. It's about having the best possible coaching panel.

Roos admitted himself, if he can have as many coaching staff members that he's work with in the past, not only will it make the coaching panel the best it can be, but it will even fast track Melbourne's progress as the coaches are all familiar with the way each other work.

It is one thing about Roos installing people who are familair with his style and culture and i am sure that most Demonlanders will applaud that and see the logic. What will be the ongoing role for Todd Viney however and the remmants of a proud Melbourne Culture? Can they be successfully meshed?

It is becoming clear that Roos and his assistants are the confidence instilling type of person. That is the direct opposite of MN. makes a lot of sense.

The word coming out from those that have met Roos, is that they are just lifting in hope and self belief, as he talks to them.

One aspect of a winning culture, is a positive self belief in your ability.