Just did!

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2014-07-28/roos-locks-in-third-year

I like all your positives, but perhaps being overlooked to coach when Clarkson was ill should be considered to place a "cross" against his name. Having said that, there may have been a good reason why he was oveerlooked, but it surely has to raise a flag worth considering during any due diligence investigation.

I would have thought there were a few things at play there.

Bolton was capable yet hadn't had any head coach experience at AFL level, so it may have been seen by Ratten or others as good to give him his own chance.

Ratten also having previously been a head coach, if not entirely successful in this stint, could have put a line through his name for other future head positions, either fairly or unfairly, considering the limited influence a coach could have on a team's fortunes by taking over midway through a season. He'd be on a hiding to nothing

And if he were successful, and then later Clarko returned and wasn't immediately successful, they had the potential to experience a "Ratten is gunning for Clarkson's job" media saga, whether there was truth in it or not. None of that with Bolton.

Bolton just seemed the sensible, easy, and entirely just as capable choice.

Happy days!

Funnily enough, Hugh Laurie himself may actually be re-eanacting this scene right now...

Depending on the strength of his allegiance.

Funnily enough, Hugh Laurie himself may actually be re-eanacting this scene right now...

Depending on the strength of his allegiance.

Lol, yeah that's why I picked that one. Saw that Hugh Laurie supports the Dees thread a while back so this gif seemed appropriate

Agree. Although I don't think there was too much doubt about the third year, I think this is very good news. It says to our players that there are 2 more years of Roos, and it says to the market that we have stability. It also allows time to recruit, assess and plan for Roos' successor. In that regard, it increases the pool because instead of it having to be someone who needed substantial assistant experience, we can pick someone like a Ling if we want to and they will have 2 years under Roos, and maybe more if he sticks around in a different capacity as he has flagged doing.

Great news. Go dees!

AWESOME NEWS CHANGE THE THREAD TITLE TO SIGNED YIPEEEEEEEEEE

Its good news week

Mods can you please change the Topic heading back to the original heading of Roosy signs on for third year.

Thanks

It's Time

Great news. The spin I put on it is that Roosy has seen enough "buy in" from all to want to keep at it.

Great news. The spin I put on it is that Roosy has seen enough "buy in" from all to want to keep at it.

I think that's a good point. I recall when he signed on it being suggested that he only committed to two years to ensure the club delivered on its side of the bargain before he would commit to the third.

good

Sticking around for a premiership tilt.

Great news. Though a very strange way this played out.

Given the result, it seems like the entire 'controversy' was probably completely outside the inner sanctum. Roosy and PJ were probably pretty relaxed to wait it out, but Roosy probably came to the conclusion that if he had to decide now, he'd stay, so may as well just get rid of the distraction.

Would have been poor if he hadn't but great that he has.

Great news. I just read it on Facebook.
I hope this puts a spring in the boys step when we take on the Lions on Sunday.

Chip said if Roos signs....

Ha ha

Would have been poor if he hadn't but great that he has.

Now for PJ.

Is this the news that helps Chip?

Don't really care if we finish last, 2nd last or 3rd last now, this is the news I hoped for, he's got us on the right trail.

Hugh Laurie is a Demons fan? There must be something in that for the club (and I don't just mean money). Get him to a few matches and his face will be all over the broadcast - may inspire some new members.

awesome. he is the most important figure at the club at the moment

cant wait for 360 tonight. interesting to see if he elaborates on the decision

SHAZAM!!! Awesome!!

Big coop to have arguably the best coach in the Biz for another year!

He may say certain things that its only 3 years ect but once you get in the club you become part of it and want to see some success...Roosy loves it...he still has the bug and sees the potential!

Thanks Paul.

Edited July 28, 201411 yr by Tapscott Tough

If Chip decides not to sign on ( I personally think he won't)he may look quite silly in a year or two !!! This is great news Roos has shown that he has the respect to attract quality and this will enable us to be very appealing to sign new players for a minimum of 2 years