http://www.nmfc.com.au/news/2013-10-08/walsh-returns-to-north

North Melbourne is pleased to announce Geoff Walsh will return to the club as director of football.

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... also poised to obtain the services of assistant coach Leigh Tudor

Im not really of the thinking we missed out, we just decided not to go that path . Im only guesing I admit but I think thats how its panned out. Jacko's no mug.

On Walsh - not concerned. Happy he's back at North. We've got smart operators in Roos, Viney, Jason Taylor and Misson. I think Mahoney with Peter Jackson's guidance can be a good administrator.

On Tudor - Seems he missed out on the Essendon job, as well as the West Coast and Brisbane gigs. Not sure why he moved on from Sydney and I'm not sure where he was for our senior assistant job - we could've missed out on him or he might not have been the right man for us.

I'm more worried about who we get for the senior assistant job. Not overly worried if we missed Burns or Tudor at this stage.

I get the feeling Tudor is another Mark Neeld.

Highly valuable assistant, but something is missing that means he'd really struggle in the hotseat.

Why has Walsh gone to NM and not us?

Something has happened but what is anyone's guess.

I would have thought Walsh would be better the the Big M.

I think it's to do with getting Roos. Thinking being that we don't need such an experienced (read expensive) footy manager when we have Roos at the club.

Walsh didnt come to the MFC becuase he knows that Roos will be our head of footy in 3 years time and will be long term

The same reason PJ wouldnt have even gone for Walsh

2 good gets by the Kangas, they are going about rebuilding their club extremely well over the last few years.

I'm disappointed we couldn't land Walsh, I have no confidence in Mahoney at all despite the praise he has gotten recently. Tudor I'm neither here nor there on, probably would have been a good assistant but not sure if I'd want him as head coach moving forward. Would be interested to know if we made a play for these two though.

Edited October 8, 201312 yr by Dr. Gonzo

I don't think you're really in any position to judge.

If I was a NM supporter I'd be stoked, as a Dees fan I'm not really concerned. Would like a sitrep on George Stone though.

I didn't realise they got Ling as well

Confirmed: Ling is now a Roo - http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-10-09/roos-assemble-dream-team?utm_medium=RSS

Nobody likes us.

People seem to be avoiding Melbourne like the plague.

Just like us getting Roos, I think Ling's acquisition at North shows how much importance is now put on lifestyle, rather than just purely money.

North were obviously flexible with Ling, allowing him to ease into coaching 1 day a week, while still being able to keep all his media commitments.

That's not something we were looking for, so he moves on and we wish him all the best... and keep in touch for when he wants to go fulltime.

As for Walsh, I think he became an unnecessary expense once we had Roos on board.

I really do think Mahoney is a capable young guy and will have a long career in the industry.

Walsh would've been a high priority target if we were to settle on Eade or Craig.

Now Walsh is not really necessary. He also wouldn't have been in a position where the coach answered to him, as I don't think Roos would have been comfortable with that arrangement.

And Tudor clearly wasn't the successor.

There's no way the Essendon internship or being assistant at North trumps being apprentice to Paul Roos.

There's a reason he's been involved in 3 great footy depts but still isn't seen as being fit for the hot seat.

People seem to be avoiding Melbourne like the plague.

Hyperbole.

2 weeks ago we were getting slammed for poaching everyone.

I didn't realise they got Ling as well

1 day a week, doubt that would have provided mych value to us. We need full time.

It's a real shame that Lingy is at North.
The last 7 years have hurt us more than we could ever calculate.

Is that the same Cameron "Ive got no interest in coaching " Ling ?? just asking

Going to run out of room on the thread's title bar soon !! lol

I would be very very happy if I was a North supporter with these appointments. They should be looking at top 6 next year and pushing for top 4, very unlucky this year with so many close results going against them - it won't happen two years in a row.

Is that the same Cameron "Ive got no interest in coaching " Ling ?? just asking

Going to run out of room on the thread's title bar soon !! lol

He didn't say that.

Ling said he wasn't ready to jump into it fulltime and wanted another year working in the media fulltime, before committing to coaching.

He said he felt he wanted to get into coaching eventually.

He didn't say that.

Ling said he wasn't ready to jump into it fulltime and wanted another year working in the media fulltime, before committing to coaching.

He said he felt he wanted to get into coaching eventually.

he was asked point blank " Do you see yourself in participating anywhere in any capacity( coaching ) in 14" he said NO

i dont really care. he can do what he likes. Hes just another media fibber.Seems the way they all work.

I am hoping we hold onto Pick 2 until the last 2-3 days of Trade.

Clubs wll be smashing down our doors. Let them become desperate and maximize the deal.

Nobody wants to come near us. Fine. Toughen up & embrace the siege

Get Better or die.

he was asked point blank " Do you see yourself in participating anywhere in any capacity( coaching ) in 14" he said NO

i dont really care. he can do what he likes. Hes just another media fibber.Seems the way they all work.

A bit like Roos, I guess.

Wasn't interested until we started talking about setting up a succession plan.

It's all about fitting into their lifestyle for the much-sought-after candidates.

Ling is a 'leadership consultant'. He will be working with the leadership group one day a week doing on the cheap what leading teams will be doing with our whole team.

So stop the carp about us missing out.

A bit like Roos, I guess.

Wasn't interested until we started talking about setting up a succession plan.

It's all about fitting into their lifestyle for the much-sought-after candidates.

Quite possibly. And what he does is what he does.

We'll be fine without him