Successor or not, I think if Ling decides to coach he will be at MFC next season.

He may not be our successor, or alternatively he may not be ready to be our successor after only 2 years as an assistant, but that doesn't mean any aspiring coaches would turn down the opportunity to be an assistant under Roos, one of the greatest coaches of this era, for potentially (likely) the last 2 years he is a senior coach.

To see a master at work building this sort of culture would be invaluable.

Even if he were to move on after that 2 years, or remain an assistant under someone else.

And as for the actual successor itself, I doub you'd find too many assistants who'd learned under the names Jade Rawlings has.

Eade, Laidley, Roos, Neeld, Viney, Craig, Voss, Schwab, Judge, Wallace...

And as for the actual successor itself, I doub you'd find too many assistants who'd learned under the names Jade Rawlings has.

Eade, Laidley, Roos, Neeld, Viney, Craig, Voss, Schwab, Judge, Wallace...

Not sure what you are trying at with this bit. Some have been good/decent coaches and some not so much.

I'd like to see a female coach (Michelle Cowan maybe) given an opportunity at an assistant coaching role next year.... Female coaching is a gold mine of ideas, waiting to be drawn from...

I'd like to see a female coach (Michelle Cowan maybe) given an opportunity at an assistant coaching role next year.... Female coaching is a gold mine of ideas, waiting to be drawn from...

If any female deserves a coaching gig its Peta searl I think her name is. Pretty experience in terms of VFL experience with Port Melbourne and been doing it for alot of years.

I wouldn't like to see a female coach JUST BECAUSE SHE IS A WOMAN. if she is the best football coach available for a particular role, irrespective of gender, the lets go for it. I would hope we would always go for the best available for any job at the MFC.

I wouldn't like to see a female coach JUST BECAUSE SHE IS A WOMAN. if she is the best football coach available for a particular role, irrespective of gender, the lets go for it. I would hope we would always go for the best available for any job at the MFC.

Well if that's the case, there are some highly qualified people that will vouch for Peta Searle.

But I agree that all roles should be filled on merit.

Is Stewart Dew completely untouchable? That is, does he have a watertight contract at Sydney that's long enough to keep him out of contention? I would have thought if Roos wanted him once he may try to get him again.

Brett Kirk for me. Ling is a wonderful ambassador and I have I have enormous respect for him, would be a great alternate choice, but Brett Kirk's apprenticeship is further ahead. MFC not a team a talented players, just guys that need to get the most out of themselves like Kirk. Agree Lyon and Roos style is compatible.

Not on board with Voss or Worstfold at this stage, but would consider Worstfold the better. Kudos to those that've pointed out Luke Beveridge - seems a decent smokey

And as for the actual successor itself, I doub you'd find too many assistants who'd learned under the names Jade Rawlings has.

Eade, Laidley, Roos, Neeld, Viney, Craig, Voss, Schwab, Judge, Wallace...

Roos aside, not a star studded lineup there.

Sorry, but Jade Rawlings has never impressed me too much. He seems at least 5 years from being away from being a really good footy person with universal respect. Lots of potential and some good wins, but not the type that has other clubs knocking down the door (like a Stuart Dew).

Not sure what you are trying at with this bit. Some have been good/decent coaches and some not so much.

He's probably trying to say he's been coached by both ends of the stick...

A great way to learn of what not to do, which would only help him..

Think outside the box!

One from left field popped to mind on Saturday night wathcing Port vs Hawks as his body looks to have finally caught up with him. 2/3 years as apprentice - Luke Hodge absolute leader and has coached on field for many years

One from left field popped to mind on Saturday night wathcing Port vs Hawks as his body looks to have finally caught up with him. 2/3 years as apprentice - Luke Hodge absolute leader and has coached on field for many years

Good call but probably a year or two early, an obvious leader and champion as Roos was throughout his career. Also a very polished media performer.

I'd be happy with Hodge if roos committed until 2016

Roos aside, not a star studded lineup there.

Sorry, but Jade Rawlings has never impressed me too much. He seems at least 5 years from being away from being a really good footy person with universal respect. Lots of potential and some good wins, but not the type that has other clubs knocking down the door (like a Stuart Dew).

Mine was neither an argument for nor against.

But Eade, Craig, Roos, Voss and Wallace are some big names, that have experienced some great successes.

Roos aside, not a star studded lineup there.

Sorry, but Jade Rawlings has never impressed me too much. He seems at least 5 years from being away from being a really good footy person with universal respect. Lots of potential and some good wins, but not the type that has other clubs knocking down the door (like a Stuart Dew).

So you are not impressed that in the last couple of years how he has turned Dunn into the reliable consistent defender he is, how Tom Mc is coming on leaps and bounds, Garland gone from Humprey to Leadership Group and straight back into the team when fit, ensuring the club kept Nev Jetta, a decision that is being vindicated etc etc....you must be a hard marker or alternatively not recognize a good coach, have you ever thought he is happy were he is and has no desire to thrown his hat in the ring anywhere else

This is quite an easy answer. Whoever Paul Roos selects.

He's led the club revival so I would respect his opinion over anyone else.

So you are not impressed that in the last couple of years how he has turned Dunn into the reliable consistent defender he is, how Tom Mc is coming on leaps and bounds, Garland gone from Humprey to Leadership Group and straight back into the team when fit, ensuring the club kept Nev Jetta, a decision that is being vindicated etc etc....you must be a hard marker or alternatively not recognize a good coach, have you ever thought he is happy were he is and has no desire to thrown his hat in the ring anywhere else

Wellman was a far better backline coach. Are you saying he'd make a great senior coach? It doesn't work like that necessarily.

This is quite an easy answer. Whoever Paul Roos selects.

He's led the club revival so I would respect his opinion over anyone else.

PJ's led the revival.

Interesting watching Roos on 360 - Bomber basically endorsed Ling and Roos was coy re Kirk. Bomber implied it would be a bit weird for him to be coach with Roos there. It's between Ling and Kirk I reckon.

Should have added that I think it's highly unlikely he'll be there after 3 years as coach but seems committed long term to the club in some capacity. It's all looking good I reckon.

Paul Roos and Peter Jackson will rarely ever leak things to the media. So I honestly wouldnt have a clue who is in the running.

Yes but you can observe body language and indirect cues. Fun to speculate.

Brett Kirk for me. Ling is a wonderful ambassador and I have I have enormous respect for him, would be a great alternate choice, but Brett Kirk's apprenticeship is further ahead. MFC not a team a talented players, just guys that need to get the most out of themselves like Kirk. Agree Lyon and Roos style is compatible.

Not on board with Voss or Worstfold at this stage, but would consider Worstfold the better. Kudos to those that've pointed out Luke Beveridge - seems a decent smokey

Is Ling still running all those bars and bistro businesses in Geelong that Frank Costa set him up in, outside the salary cap of course? We would need a full time apprentice for Roos, one who is fully committed to coaching. Not sure that will be Ling.

Is Ling still running all those bars and bistro businesses in Geelong that Frank Costa set him up in, outside the salary cap of course? We would need a full time apprentice for Roos, one who is fully committed to coaching. Not sure that will be Ling.

shhhhhhh

what happens in Geelong ......stays in .....Geelong

Paul Roos says Mark Thompson is on the list of next possible coaches http://afl.to/1jQBkF0