Brendan McCartney

[Ethan Tremblay 30,970]

I'm looking forward to the memes when Worsfold/The Chemist is announced as the drug-cheats coach.

It's an interesting choice.

When he was at the Eagles he knew what his boys were up to and swept it under the rug.

Edited September 17, 2015 by Ethan Tremblay

[SaberFang 7,151]

It's an interesting choice.

When he was at the Eagles he knew what his boys were up to and swept it under the rug.

Which makes him a perfect fit for Essendon.

[PaulRB 6,411]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-09-17/exdogs-coach-mccartney-in-mix-for-bombers

[bing181 9,328]

Goes without saying, they take anything they can get their hands on.

Much of which, in the coaching department at least, seems to be coming from Melbourne: Craig, Neeld ... now McCartney

[What 18,810]

Doubt he will lave the stability of the MFC and the plethora of young talent at his disposal, for the Essendrug football club.

[Guest]

That kind of sucks.
I just hope he is smart enough to realize what kind of fall he would be setting himself up for if he went there. That place is a bloody shemozzle. While Macca can coach, you would need to be a pretty big figure to hold onto your job there.

[SaberFang 7,151]

They'll no doubt be desperately trying to get him as a development coach, even if he doesn't get the senior position.

They must be desperate to move Neeld and Craig on.

[Sir Why You Little 37,134]

I thought they would dangle a carrot in front of McCartney...he has been there before

It's a big job..hopefully too big. McCartney is good news for us.

[SaberFang 7,151]

The fact that Goodwin personally requested getting him in to help him throughout the Roos handover indicates McCartney sees us a long-term arrangement.

I hope.

[Good Times Grimes 2,396]

I don't think Worsfold will go to Essendon. I would suspect that his days as a senior coach are over. I would be more than happy to be proven wrong on this, but at this stage I'm quite worried that McCartney may get the gig.

[bing181 9,328]

I don't think Worsfold will go to Essendon. I would suspect that his days as a senior coach are over. I would be more than happy to be proven wrong on this, but at this stage I'm quite worried that McCartney may get the gig.

They're obviously after an experienced coach, and if you rule out one of the four they already have (Neeld, Craig, Sheedy, Harvey), there aren't that many others.

It might also be a recognition of the state of their list if the WADA bans hit, as they'll be left with a lot of younger players, McCartney's speciality. He's also worked there before, which would be a consideration, especially at Essendon.

Nervous. Hope Worsfold takes it, one year with McCartney isn't enough.

[Good Times Grimes 2,396]

They're obviously after an experienced coach, and if you rule out one of the four they already have (Neeld, Craig, Sheedy, Harvey), there aren't that many others.

It might also be a recognition of the state of their list if the WADA bans hit, as they'll be left with a lot of younger players, McCartney's speciality. He's also worked there before, which would be a consideration, especially at Essendon.

Nervous. Hope Worsfold takes it, one year with McCartney isn't enough.

Agreed. I'm surprised that Sanderson hasn't popped up on more lists, and think that he could be a decent candidate for Essendon.

[Gorgoroth 13,023]

Yeah I thought Sando was a decent coach.

Even Ratten, he did much better at Carlton than many realised at the time.

[monoccular 17,575]

^^

And Matthew Knights did a hell of a lot better for the club than the "person" who replaced him.

[Good Times Grimes 2,396]

^^

And Matthew Knights did a hell of a lot better for the club than the "person" who replaced him.

You haven't set the bar too high there, Monoccular!

[chook fowler 19,551]

Reckon Swoop Northey would still be up for it.

[Dinosaur Rover 197]

How much of the doggies current success can be attributed to the man? There are leading and lagging indicators I guess

[Lucifers Hero 40,364]

The sentimentalist in me would like Worsfold to stay at the Crows.

Now that Ess are after our Macca I have been jolted out of my sentimentality and desperately want Worsfold to coach Essendon!

Edited September 17, 2015 by Lucifer's Hero

[Vagg 2,439]

Really don't want to lose McCartney. Think he was the perfect replacement for Stone, and is very important for the continued development of our young guys.

Why don't the Bummers just promote Neeld to the top job...? LOL

Edited September 18, 2015 by Vagg

[Ted Lasso 19,549]

I reckon macca has a gentlemans agreement to mentor goody and damo is just stirring rubbish to be honest. Some people at richmomd i know seem to think blake carrecella is a huge chance given his coachimg credentials and link to the club as a player

[Demon trucker 1,800]

He his wasting his time essendon are dirty dogs, hird was hired but the dons still where doing interviews, leading Richardson and Williams up the shitter

[beelzebub 23,383]

I think Macca has settled well into his role at the Dees and it will now be starting to produce dividends. I think Macca likes the new environment and sees much that he can do without the limelighht and asssociated pressures.

Who in their right mind would go to Essendon and it's vulture culture when you have a perfectly good ( and growing ) job already

Melbourne is going places...Essendon's going straight to hell...do not pass go !!

[Lucifers Hero 40,364]

I reckon macca has a gentlemans agreement to mentor goody and damo is just stirring rubbish to be honest. Some people at richmomd i know seem to think blake carrecella is a huge chance given his coachimg credentials and link to the club as a player

I hope you are right SPR!

He is getting a big, big rap from Tim Watson on SEN.

-Said he was held in v high regard when last there.

-That Beveridge inherited Macca's good work.

-Would be good get for Ess.

Tim is a big shaker and mover at Ess so I fear the odds of loosing Macca just went up.

Macca turned down Ess Ass. Coach job last year to come to us so.

Hope that whatever his reasons were then still hold, even tho Head Coach is a big, better gig.

Edited September 17, 2015 by Lucifer's Hero

[demon-4-life 467]

I think Macca has settled well into his role at the Dees and it will now be starting to produce dividends. I think Macca likes the new environment and sees much that he can do without the limelighht and asssociated pressures.

Who in their right mind would go to Essendon and it's vulture culture when you have a perfectly good ( and growing ) job already

Melbourne is going places...Essendon's going straight to hell...do not pass go !!

While I agree with this, there are a few things that shouldn't be discounted.

1. People who aspire to be a senior coach are a different kettle of fish. They're ambitious, driven and often have big egos/something to prove.

2. Macca being ousted the way he was and seeing what the Doggies have done, I believe would leave a bad taste in his mouth. I'd reckon he'd want another crack, and would do things differently.

3. Money money money. People will come for the money. Essendon have plenty of it. Roos coming to us is a perfect example of that.

Thats all.

[Redleg 41,467]

Much of which, in the coaching department at least, seems to be coming from Melbourne: Craig, Neeld ... now McCartney

Hawks: Clarkson, Fagan, Bruce, Yze, Neitz and Evans who left as Footy Manager with Fagan now in the role.