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I get the feeeling that part of the arrangement with Roos is that when his initial contract is up he will take over as head of footy.

This is just speculation on my part, but I am wondering if anyone else thinksthat this is a good chance to happen? Yes I know its hard to say and its only early days, but PJ is a great planner and forward thinker

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    I get the feeeling that part of the arrangement with Roos is that when his initial contract is up he will take over as head of footy.

    This is just speculation on my part, but I am wondering if anyone else thinksthat this is a good chance to happen? Yes I know its hard to say and its only early days, but PJ is a great planner and forward thinker

    Should probably change the thread title then...

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    is this a poll ?? :unsure:

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    At the 8:15 minute mark of his initial press conference, Roos mentioned that he would have a longer term relationship with the club in some other way....So it makes sense that he will continue at Melbourne (just not sure in what position)

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    Put a ? after the title.

    I don't think it will be the role Mahoney is in, but I think we can keep him around in an overseeing role that will allow him to explore what interests him and allow us to do what interests us; namely keep him on the payroll.

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    I get the feeeling that part of the arrangement with Roos is that when his initial contract is up he will take over as head of footy.

    This is just speculation on my part, but I am wondering if anyone else thinksthat this is a good chance to happen? Yes I know its hard to say and its only early days, but PJ is a great planner and forward thinker

    Reckon they both said "The Price is Right Come On Down " !

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    At the 8:15 minute mark of his initial press conference, Roos mentioned that he would have a longer term relationship with the club in some other way....So it makes sense that he will continue at Melbourne (just not sure in what position)

    Centre half back.

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    I said this when we first got him that he would eventually end up overseas out FD.

    I for one would welcome it.

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    Edited the thread title, sorry about that

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    Director of coaching mentoring the new senior coach and probably getting involved in development in some role I'd hope.

    Use his coaching skills and expertise not stick him in administration.

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    I prefer to look at the now

    but if i was to make a prediction i would say No

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    I would like him to set up a "Demon Academy" along similar line to what he did with the swans.

    It would almost take us back to the days when we had Reserves , U19's and U17's

    A group of selected kids who are on a scholarship,but still linked to their TAC club.

    They can use the club facilities and get development support.

    Edit Typo

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