Jump to content


dee-luded

Recommended Posts

Leppitsch set to coach Lions

The Lions are expected to announce their new coach today.

FORMER Brisbane Lions premiership star Justin Leppitsch is expected to be unveiled shortly as the club's new coach.

The triple premiership-winning defender is set to be confirmed as Michael Voss's replacement at the Lions at a board meeting in Melbourne on Tuesday afternoon.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-09-24/leppitsch-set-to-coach-lions

Link to comment
Share on other sites


They're getting pretty incestuous up there in Brisbane town. I don't get the attraction, but whatever.

my thoughts exactly..... they struggle to look out of the box.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I've got nothing against Leppa but if he doesn't work who's next? Lynch? Power? Black? Mal Michael?

I would even go as far to say they are worse than us and that is saying something.

Why sack the existing coach who was on the brink of finals for another untried especially when u have Craig in the wings.

Bunch of dumb heads.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I wonder if this strengthens their chances of signing Dustin Martin.

What a shambles they are turning into.

Sack their biggest legend just as he was starting to make inroads.

Voss signed some duds and struggled early on, but what did they expect with an untried coach needing to rejuvenate a team... They go through the hard yards, he develops some real talent playing exciting football, then sack him in hope of god knows what...

Then sign another of their former stars so they can burn them in the future too.

Thanks for making us look good.

I'd wish Neeld got that job, or at least a rumour was started about it, just to spook sooky Moloney.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I wonder if this strengthens their chances of signing Dustin Martin.

What a shambles they are turning into.

Sack their biggest legend just as he was starting to make inroads.

Voss signed some duds and struggled early on, but what did they expect with an untried coach needing to rejuvenate a team... They go through the hard yards, he develops some real talent playing exciting football, then sack him in hope of god knows what...

Then sign another of their former stars so they can burn them in the future too.

Thanks for making us look good.

I'd wish Neeld got that job, or at least a rumour was started about it, just to spook sooky Moloney.

Voss might have developed some young talent but Longer, Karnezis, Polec, Doherty and Yeo are all set to leave. 3 first round picks and 2 other quality picks all about to walk out. They couldn't all be homesick and they are all too talented to be feeling like leaving trapped behind a side that didn't make the 8 and started the season in a mess (after the NAB Cup). Voss was too stuck in his ways and wasn't a great coach. Let's see how Leppitsch goes but he certainly doesn't have the coaching pedigree of a Ken Hinkley. Or a Leigh Tudor for that matter who he beat to get the job.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Without a job I guess. Has there been any kind of official announcement from Melbourne that he won't be with us next yr???

I know Paul Roos mentioned it OTC but there hasn't been anything official yet.

Maybe he stays???

I'd say Roos mentioning it OTC is enough for an official announcement. I'd say he'd get a job somewhere else, maybe even at Brisbane (in which case they'd have to let the dust settle on Leppitsch's appointment first) and when that's arranged they'd be a mutual parting of ways.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Voss might have developed some young talent but Longer, Karnezis, Polec, Doherty and Yeo are all set to leave. 3 first round picks and 2 other quality picks all about to walk out. They couldn't all be homesick and they are all too talented to be feeling like leaving trapped behind a side that didn't make the 8 and started the season in a mess (after the NAB Cup). Voss was too stuck in his ways and wasn't a great coach. Let's see how Leppitsch goes but he certainly doesn't have the coaching pedigree of a Ken Hinkley. Or a Leigh Tudor for that matter who he beat to get the job.

If Voss did not have the favourite son aura he would have been sacked after 2 years for his audacious and ill conceived punt on Fevola. Did untold damage to the playing group that scarred his coaching legacy.

However his sacking was inept by the Brisbane Board.

Leppa must want to coach as many aspiring coaches do.

It's a brave move to take a coaching position at a Club where you have a fractious and dysfunctional Board.

Link to comment
Share on other sites


I dunno, they brought in new seed, like Beamer and Stef.

Inspiring stuff I grant you :huh::unsure:

Link to comment
Share on other sites

If Voss did not have the favourite son aura he would have been sacked after 2 years for his audacious and ill conceived punt on Fevola. Did untold damage to the playing group that scarred his coaching legacy.

However his sacking was inept by the Brisbane Board.

Leppa must want to coach as many aspiring coaches do.

It's a brave move to take a coaching position at a Club where you have a fractious and dysfunctional Board.

I agree with that RR

Perhaps Leppa was the only taker and all they could afford!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Good news if true!

As said that means they haven't taken anyone we considered a worthy successor.

Now lets just hope WCE don't take anyone on our radar - they can have Craig.

We will take Burns and Simpson please.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I agree with that RR

Perhaps Leppa was the only taker and all they could afford!

Perhaps a Leppa was the only one that'd touch them :rolleyes:^_^

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I would even go as far to say they are worse than us and that is saying something.

Why sack the existing coach who was on the brink of finals for another untried especially when u have Craig in the wings.

Bunch of dumb heads.

HA! We sign up Roos and we are now immediately better than a side who just missed the finals. I like your positivity but take a long hard look at our sides past. They still have quite a long way to go before they reach our depths. From all reports he was doing a great job at the Tiges and obviously is very passionate about the team. I say its not such a silly move for them.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below.
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Demonland Forums  

  • Match Previews, Reports & Articles  

    REDEEM by Meggs

    How will Mick Stinear and his dwindling list of fit and available Demons respond to last week’s 65-point capitulation to the Bombers, the team’s biggest loss in history?   As a minimum he will expect genuine effort from all of his players when Melbourne takes on the GWS Giants at Ikon Park this Thursday.  Happily, the ground remains a favourite Melbourne venue of players and spectators alike and will provide an opportunity for the Demons to redeem themselves. Injuries to star play

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons

    EASYBEATS by Meggs

    A beautiful sunny Friday afternoon, with a light breeze and a strong Windy Hill crowd set the scene, inviting one team to seize the day and take the important four points on offer. For the Demons it was not a good Friday, easily beaten by an all-time largest losing margin of 65 points.   Essendon threw themselves into action today, winning most of the contests and had three early goals with Daria Bannister on fire.  In contrast the Demons were dropping marks, hesitant in close and comm

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 9

    DEFUSE THE BOMBERS by Meggs

    Last Saturday’s crushing loss to Fremantle, after being three goals ahead at three quarter time, should be motivation enough to bounce back for this very winnable Round 5 clash at Windy Hill. A first-time venue for the Melbourne AFLW team, this should be a familiar suburban, windy, footy environment for the players.   Essendon were brave and competitive last week against ladder leader Adelaide at Sturt’s home ground. A familiar name, Maddison Gay, was the Bombers best player with

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 33

    BLOW THE SIREN by Meggs

    Fremantle hosted the Demons on a sunny 20-degree Saturdayafternoon winning the toss and electing to defend in the first quarter against the 3-goal breeze favouring the Parry Street end. There was method here, as this would give the comeback queens, the Dockers, last use of the breeze. The Melbourne Coach had promised an improved performance, and we did start better than previous weeks, winning the ball out of the middle, using the breeze advantage and connecting to the forwards. 

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons

    GETAWAY by Meggs

    Calling all fit players. Expect every available Melbourne player to board the Virgin cross-continent flight to Perth for this Round 4 clash on Saturday afternoon at Fremantle Oval. It promises to be keenly contested, though Fremantle is the bookies clear favourite.  If we lose, finals could be remoter than Rottnest Island especially following on from the Dees 50-point dismantlement by North Melbourne last Sunday.  There are 8 remaining matches, over the next 7 weeks.  To Meggs’

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons

    DRUBBING by Meggs

    With Casey Fields basking in sunshine, an enthusiastic throng of young Demons fans formed a guard of honour for the evergreen and much admired 75-gamer Paxy Paxman. As the home team ran out to play, Paxy’s banner promised that the Demons would bounce back from last week’s loss to Brisbane and reign supreme.   Disappointingly, the Kangaroos dominated the match to win by 50 points, but our Paxy certainly did her bit.  She was clearly our best player, sweeping well in defence.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 4

    GARNER STRENGTH by Meggs

    In keeping with our tough draw theme, Week 3 sees Melbourne take on flag favourites, North Melbourne, at Casey Fields this Sunday at 1:05pm.  The weather forecast looks dry, a coolish 14 degrees and will be characteristically gusty.  Remember when Casey Fields was considered our fortress?  The Demons have lost two of their past three matches at the Field of Dreams, so opposition teams commute down the Princes Highway with more optimism these days.  The Dees held the highe

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 1

    ALLY’S FIELDS by Meggs

    It was a sunny morning at Casey Fields, as Demon supporters young and old formed a guard of honour for fan favourite and 50-gamer Alyssa Bannan.  Banno’s banner stated the speedster was the ‘fastest 50 games’ by an AFLW player ever.   For Dees supporters, today was not our day and unfortunately not for Banno either. A couple of opportunities emerged for our number 6 but alas there was no sizzle.   Brisbane atoned for last week’s record loss to North Melbourne, comprehensively out

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 1

    GOOD MORNING by Meggs

    If you are driving or training it to Cranbourne on Saturday, don’t forget to set your alarm clock. The Melbourne Demons play the reigning premiers Brisbane Lions at Casey Fields this Saturday, with the bounce of the ball at 11:05am.  Yes, that’s AM.   The AFLW fixture shows deference to the AFL men’s finals games.  So, for the men it’s good afternoon and good evening and for the women it’s good morning.     The Lions were wounded last week by 44 points, their highest ever los

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 3
  • Tell a friend

    Love Demonland? Tell a friend!
×
×
  • Create New...