Paul Roos to take back seat

[bing181 9,193]

I believe he's going to be a regular contributor to Demonland whilst based in Hawaii.

Why stop there?

Whiteboard Wednesday?

[Yossarian 1,820]

There are some very strange reactions on this thread.

[Gorgoroth 12,911]

I think Roos will stay on in a part time football department role. Nothing to do with coaching, more to do with making the club relevant in the corporate world and through the media.

[The Chazz 4,077]

Maybe Roosy thinks we'll play "that" final this year, so his work is done 12 months earlier than expected?

(Edit - this post isn't serious. Or maybe it is. FIIK!).

Edited June 30, 2015 by billy2803

[Lucifers Hero 39,449]

For those asking how Goodwin might go here is a take from Bernie and Jack Watts :http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-premiership/simon-goodwin-shows-similar-traits-to-melbourne-coach-paul-roos-says-bernie-vince/story-e6frf3e3-1227422365467

Goodwin seems to be the yin to the Roos yan introducing a more attacking game to complement Roos defensive game.

And Goodwin is doing great work with player development.

This is exactly how year 1 of Goodwin's development as a coach was described when he joined the club.

As Roos stated when Goodwin joined and again last week, he will do more as time goes on.

But Roos is smart enough not to rush it.

A big job for Roos is to take the heat from the press when we go thru a loosing patch, which we will.

Roos will stick to the original plan when he signed up for the 3rd year: he will be our senior coach thru 2016.

And, he will continue to give more to Goodwin behind the scenes and on game day.

That is as it should be.

Edited June 30, 2015 by Lucifer's Hero

[Lucifers Hero 39,449]

For those questioning of Roos: "Assessing the performance of Paul Roos must be made in the context of his main objective which is to hand over a strong list, culture and team in 2017 to his successor Simon Goodwin. On that basis Roos is performing well. The side is more competitive, the players are being developed steadily and performing well when stepping up to the seniors and the team is functioning as a unit more often than not. There have been lapses – such as the last minute of the St Kilda game or the second half against the Magpies – but these can merely be filed into the valuable lessons category, particularly on the back of the win against Geelong. Roos is unlikely to mention the past again as the team has steadily built respect and is now a formidable opponent capable of kicking a winning score".

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-07-01/midyear-coach-ratings?utm_medium=RSS

At the risk of sounding like a 'broken record'...Roos is doing exactly what he said he would do: Build the team and develop his successor!

When he goes, at the end of 2016 it will be a shame to see him go but we will not be disappointed in the legacy he leaves.

Edited July 1, 2015 by Lucifer's Hero

[dee-luded 2,959]

Time will tell.

But, I'm pretty sure I broke the news about Goodwin becoming senior assistant too.

hi Robbo parte` boy

but which robbo, r' could U B

Edited July 1, 2015 by dee-luded

[The Chazz 4,077]

hi Robbo parte` boy

but which robbo, r' could U B

Dee-luded, I've been on Demonland for a fair few years now. I'm certain it wasn't that long ago that you posted mostly semi-normal stuff on here. What the [censored] has happened to you mate? I'm seriously concerned.

[Adam The God 30,104]

For those asking how Goodwin might go here is a take from Bernie and Jack Watts :http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-premiership/simon-goodwin-shows-similar-traits-to-melbourne-coach-paul-roos-says-bernie-vince/story-e6frf3e3-1227422365467

Goodwin seems to be the yin to the Roos yan introducing a more attacking game to complement Roos defensive game.

And Goodwin is doing great work with player development.

This is exactly how year 1 of Goodwin's development as a coach was described when he joined the club.

As Roos stated when Goodwin joined and again last week, he will do more as time goes on.

But Roos is smart enough not to rush it.

A big job for Roos is to take the heat from the press when we go thru a loosing patch, which we will.

Roos will stick to the original plan when he signed up for the 3rd year: he will be our senior coach thru 2016.

And, he will continue to give more to Goodwin behind the scenes and on game day.

That is as it should be.

Fast becoming one of my favourite posters. Agreed.

[Adam The God 30,104]

Dee-luded, I've been on Demonland for a fair few years now. I'm certain it wasn't that long ago that you posted mostly semi-normal stuff on here. What the [censored] has happened to you mate? I'm seriously concerned.

The last decade of insipid football from a club he loves.

[Lucifers Hero 39,449]

Fast becoming one of my favourite posters. Agreed.

Thank you.

[Wiseblood 24,637]

Fast becoming one of my favourite posters. Agreed.

Thank you.

Get a room fellas.