MFC Growing

[DemonFrog 1,347]

Didn't miss them, as we know who they are.

You will need to remind me Red as I have forgotten who they are after last weeks Dockers training match.

[Machsy 2,858]

A lot of the staff I interact with have stayed the same, PJ trimmed at the top, the staff have always been a good team and helped the club drag itself back from the edge

Exactly what another AFL club down the highway are in desperate need of doing at the moment.

Redleg, I believe your list is out of date!

I'm semi-reliably told one of those staff members has been moved on.

[John Crow Batty 8,352]

Was it Prue Acton?

A longstanding family friend is a relative of hers. I dare not mention the nickname linked to her adventures in a public forum.

Edited May 7, 2015 by america de cali

[Redleg 38,431]

Exactly what another AFL club down the highway are in desperate need of doing at the moment.

Redleg, I believe your list is out of date!

I'm semi-reliably told one of those staff members has been moved on.

It's actually not my list, I got it off the club site.

Maybe it was the person who updated the site that was moved on.

[Redleg 38,431]

Was it Prue Acton?

No it wasn't , it was a former Lord Mayor's daughter, with the surname Curtis.

[Redleg 38,431]

More stories please Sir Billy, um, I mean Redleg...

I never realised the real difference between AFL footballers and us mere mortals, until one day at training on the G, Henry Coles, a 170 cm ( if he was in high heels ) rover, said he would show me a few things. We stood together at one end and an injured player at the other end about 35-40 metres away was kicking the ball to us. I am 175cms and a former hack footballer, but was only about 26 at the time and thought I could get the odd possession against Henry. What came next absolutely stunned me and demonstrated just how good these guys are. No matter where I stood, in front, to the side, behind or simply leading to the kicker, Henry got the ball and stopped me even touching it. He used his body and smarts to move me out of position, or just get around me or simply beat me to the pill. I just couldn't get near it.

I was exhausted and felt like his [censored],as he monstered me. At the end I shook his hand and told him that I would never doubt the ability needed to play AFL. BTW Henry could also hand them out in games when needed. He was old school tough as nails, but a nice bloke.

[Older demon 2,317]

In addition to the list there is an army of volunteers who assist the club each year. Handing out scarves, making the banner, assisting with membership ringing members who haven't renewed (remember that when someone rings and asks don't dump on a volunteer), selling raffle tickets and a variety of other functions. HR protocols point out volunteer responsibilities and a Working with Children check. These numbers would swell the list of staff and roles even more. AFL club management is huge and expensive and PJ is the master.

[binman 39,462]

I never realised the real difference between AFL footballers and us mere mortals, until one day at training on the G, Henry Coles, a 170 cm ( if he was in high heels ) rover, said he would show me a few things. We stood together at one end and an injured player at the other end about 35-40 metres away was kicking the ball to us. I am 175cms and a former hack footballer, but was only about 26 at the time and thought I could get the odd possession against Henry. What came next absolutely stunned me and demonstrated just how good these guys are. No matter where I stood, in front, to the side, behind or simply leading to the kicker, Henry got the ball and stopped me even touching it. He used his body and smarts to move me out of position, or just get around me or simply beat me to the pill. I just couldn't get near it.

I was exhausted and felt like his [censored],as he monstered me. At the end I shook his hand and told him that I would never doubt the ability needed to play AFL. BTW Henry could also hand them out in games when needed. He was old school tough as nails, but a nice bloke.

Love it Red.

That's actually a really funny coincidence because just a couple of days back i was talking a fella who was talking about who he played with as junior. He mentioned Laurie Fowler (one of my favorites) i was trying to remember the other stocky little tough bugger we had in that same team. For the life of me i couldn't recall his name, which is so annoying. It was Henry Coles i was trying to remember. Thanks. Good player. Was his number 9?

Edit; no of course Fowler was 9, Coles was 13 - thanks Demon Wiki (what an amazing site that is, i just love it).

According to Wikipeadia:'Coles career deteriorated from 1978 onwards, playing only four games in 1979 and seven games in his final season of 1980. His VFL career ended in disgrace when he was fined $600 and suspended for a week after getting into a fight with his captain-coach, Carl Ditterich. He played his last game for Melbourne in round 18 against North Melbourne.'

Getting into afight with yout captain coach is never a good career move. Brave man though. Big Carl was one scary dude when angry

Edited May 7, 2015 by binman

[T&W 38]

"Darren Farrugia - Recruiting Technology Coordinator"

What would that job be? Anyone know?

Basically in todays game much of the research is done via statistical analysis and countless hours of breaking down potential recruits on-field and off-field strengths and weaknesses. Think Champion Data type info.

Often its games from all around Australia at all levels including draft camp results from around the country.

They do a ton of video work and break each potential recruits games apart. Also another major component is "phantom drafting analysis" - basically trying to pick where players will land so you achieve the best suite of picks.

Another element that has really moved forward in recent years is ranking trades vs keeping the picks and selecting draftees - especially with the advent of free agency this area cannot be under estimated.

Plus lets not forget the old phycology testing - its huge work load collecting all the statistical analysis, coordinating all the software then delivery all the analysis in a readable comparable format.

[La Dee-vina Comedia 16,534]

Basically in todays game much of the research is done via statistical analysis and countless hours of breaking down potential recruits on-field and off-field strengths and weaknesses. Think Champion Data type info.

Often its games from all around Australia at all levels including draft camp results from around the country.

They do a ton of video work and break each potential recruits games apart. Also another major component is "phantom drafting analysis" - basically trying to pick where players will land so you achieve the best suite of picks.

Another element that has really moved forward in recent years is ranking trades vs keeping the picks and selecting draftees - especially with the advent of free agency this area cannot be under estimated.

Plus lets not forget the old phycology testing - its huge work load collecting all the statistical analysis, coordinating all the software then delivery all the analysis in a readable comparable format.

Thanks T&W, very helpful advice.

[Redleg 38,431]

Love it Red.

That's actually a really funny coincidence because just a couple of days back i was talking a fella who was talking about who he played with as junior. He mentioned Laurie Fowler (one of my favorites) i was trying to remember the other stocky little tough bugger we had in that same team. For the life of me i couldn't recall his name, which is so annoying. It was Henry Coles i was trying to remember. Thanks. Good player. Was his number 9?

Edit; no of course Fowler was 9, Coles was 13 - thanks Demon Wiki (what an amazing site that is, i just love it).

According to Wikipeadia:'Coles career deteriorated from 1978 onwards, playing only four games in 1979 and seven games in his final season of 1980. His VFL career ended in disgrace when he was fined $600 and suspended for a week after getting into a fight with his captain-coach, Carl Ditterich. He played his last game for Melbourne in round 18 against North Melbourne.'

Getting into afight with yout captain coach is never a good career move. Brave man though. Big Carl was one scary dude when angry

I was standing a few feet from Henry when he was challenging Big Carl to step outside. He would have been giving away at least 26cms and 25 kilos. It wouldn't have worried him though.

[Redleg 38,431]

Basically in todays game much of the research is done via statistical analysis and countless hours of breaking down potential recruits on-field and off-field strengths and weaknesses. Think Champion Data type info.

Often its games from all around Australia at all levels including draft camp results from around the country.

They do a ton of video work and break each potential recruits games apart. Also another major component is "phantom drafting analysis" - basically trying to pick where players will land so you achieve the best suite of picks.

Another element that has really moved forward in recent years is ranking trades vs keeping the picks and selecting draftees - especially with the advent of free agency this area cannot be under estimated.

Plus lets not forget the old phycology testing - its huge work load collecting all the statistical analysis, coordinating all the software then delivery all the analysis in a readable comparable format.

I believe your Avatar is Aishwarya Rai, a beautiful Bollywood actress. You have good taste.

[Samael 560]

This is the current staff list.

I was on the Board in 1985 and the staff then would have been about 10% of the current number. Then again so was the turnover.

For those that don't know the names of the people running our club, they are listed below and can be found on the club website, under The Club.

Chief Executive Office

- Peter Jackson - Chief Executive Officer

- Chelsea Giansiracusa - Executive Personal Assistant

Finance & Administration

- Amanda Howes - Human Resource Manager

- David Chippindall - Finance Manager

- Tom Reseigh - Senior Accountant

- Cameron Hirth - Accountant

- Rob Halliday - Strategy Analyst

- Jimmie Martin - IT Manager

- Brendan Esmore - IT Support

Consumer

- Jennifer Watt - General Manager Marketing and Communications

- Matt Burgan - Editor & Chief Football Writer

- Debbie Lee - Community Manager

- Ryan Larkin - Media Manager

- Matthew Goodrope - Communications Coordinator

- Ryan Earles - Digital Marketing Manager

- Dave Larkin - Graphic Designer

- Anna Harrington - Digital Media Coordinator

- Georgina Lewis - Customer Relations Executive

- Courtney Hart - Digital Video Producer

- Alexandra Luxford - Community Trainee

Events

- Frances Lockhart

- Viki Micevska - Event Executive

- Bridget Hanson - Event Executive

Membership and Retail

- Jane McGough - Manager – Consumer Business

- Jane Lonsdale - Membership Team Leader

- Brooklyn Fraser - Membership Officer

- Aisling McCarthy - Membership Officer

- Emma Loraine - Membership Officer

- Georgia Hillman – Retail Manager

- Ashley Webster - Administrationand Retail Trainee

Partners & Corporate

- George De Crespigny - Chief Commercial Officer

- Russell Robertson - Club Development Manager

- Tom Parker - Strategic Relationship Manager

- Peta Christie - Sponsorship Manager

- Georgina Swain - Sponsorship Account Manager

- Aaron O'Meara - Sponsorship Account Manager

- Julian Heinz - Manager - Sales

- Steve Kourasanis - Corporate Sales Account Manager

- Leon McConville - Corporate Sales Account Manager

- Celia McDonald – Commercial Coordinator

- Jackie Emmerton - Gifting & Relationship Manager

- Sharon Wangman - Bequest Manager

Football Department

- Paul Roos - Senior Coach

- Todd Viney - Manager Player Personnel

- Josh Mahoney - Manager Football Operations

- Simon Goodwin - Senior Assistant Coach

- Ben Mathews - Midfield Coach

- Jade Rawlings - Backline Coach

- Daniel McPherson - Forward line Coach

- Brendan McCartney - Devlopment and Strategy Coach

- Brett Allison - Head of Development

- Brad Miller - Development Coach

- Shannon Byrnes - Welfare and Development Coach

- Justin Plapp - Casey Scorpions Coach

- Mallory Smith - Football Administration Manager

- Sean Larkin - Football Operations Coordinator

- Andrew Nichol - Player Development Manager

- Jason Taylor - National Recruting Manager

- Kelly O’Donnell - Pro scouting

- Darren Farrugia - Recruiting Technology Coordinator

- Tim Lamb - National Recruiting Officer

- David Misson - Elite Performance Manager

- Robert Jackson - Strength & Conditioning Manager

- Charles Allen - Load Manager

- Alex Sakadjian - Sport Science Co-ordinator & Rehabilitation Coach

- Paul Blackman - Head Doctor

- Zeeshan Arain - Club Doctor

- Bianca Scotney - Match Day Doctor

- James McLaren - VFL Doctor

- Steve Allan - Physiotherapist

- Sam Pietsch - Physiotherapist

- Joel Ames - Physiotherapist

- Peter Roberts - Training Services Co-ordinator

- Anthony Brown - Property Manager

- Pete Roberts - Football Technology Manager

- Michael Scott - Football Analyst

- Joanna Shinewell - Nutritionist

- Spike Harris - Team Manager

Left out Tammy. I am told she gets $200k. Dawes said she was the main reason he came to MFC.

[T&W 38]

Thanks T&W, very helpful advice.

No problems - should also add your tech guys acts like a conduit from your recruiters to your development staff. ie

Recruiter might say " I really like this kid" tech guy will come back with strengths and weakness often both video & statistical analysis - then your development staff come in and say " well we are confident we can improve the following weakness etc" or " maybe they cant"

Coach may go to recruiters and say " I want somebody to play role x ie small forward" - recruiters will go and create list of who is available - then again your tech guys will create full packages on the listed players sometimes including interview notes and information.

What you are trying to avoid is placing all the power of a decision in the hands of one person - the more information you have the better quality decisions you can make.

[T&W 38]

I believe your Avatar is Aishwarya Rai, a beautiful Bollywood actress. You have good taste.

With all due respect I also love your Avatar Sunline she was a beauty - happy to swap any day.

[chookrat 3,849]

hahaha Wangman

Load Manager

[chookrat 3,849]

Left out Tammy. I am told she gets $200k. Dawes said she was the main reason he came to MFC.

I think you will find it was The Prince that said that. Dawes joined in 2012 before Tammy arrived.