7 minutes ago, beelzebub said:

Ive got no idea what that translates into  ( not a sleight at yo Stu

just what is that as a job ?  And I thought Macca was the ultimate player-whisperer ?

From what the article says, it is almost a director of coaching role without the title. He will be in charge of the development of coaches, and driving the performance of the players

2 hours ago, Chook in Perth said:

This is happening.

Credits in the bank, well done mate.

I'm a bit worried at Goodwin raiding his old club for everyone and everything  (remember Neeld?) but by all accounts Egan is a good get.

In the box instead of on the bench, then.

Otherwise, black box position as before, as far as us mugs go

To show how highly rated he is at Essendon, I have copied some bomber supporters comments.

"This is the clubs biggest loss of 2016"

"On a serious note the man has been a rock for a lot of the players young and old. 
Will be a massive loss and he'd be welcome back at any time I reckon".

"I hope the club would welcome him back anytime, have really enjoyed his coachimg and in particular the way he speaks with the players.

"Really impressive young coach, someone who got the boys to play for him. Polite, well mannered and best of all, has ability in the box". 

"Best of luck to Ego, you lifted us off the canvass in the VFL (post Skippy), this loss will hurt more than people will realise"

 

 

 

25 minutes ago, Nasher said:

I've got to admit I've got no idea how these people fill their days at work anyway. All I know is that it matters that our players are properly developed and we've added a highly rated younger resource; since Macca is still on board I'll just assume the new structure is an improvement on what we had and be happy.

I assume the coaches all have match day roles - both AFL and VFL for some -to execute and prepare for. Then they have to do similar things for training and meetings. Lots of watching previous games, upcoming games and training sessions. Then there's the informal moments that must be important especially for young players. 

I doubt the job titles mean that much, I'm sure they are all doing similar things depending on their strengths. It makes sense to give Macca a title that reflects the change to mentoring Goodwin now Roos is gone. If he wasn't to be a line coach working with a group of players then development is really the most vital part of coaching a young list so that's where Egan goes.

Goodwin and Macca were very hands on at training in the last 2 years along with Matthews and Rawlings. It will be interesting to see if they take a step back with the change of roles. I'd imagine Macca stays pretty hands on, he seems to love being around the players.

On 16/09/2016 at 11:44 AM, Dante said:

I don't think we should be bringing back any former Melbourne players at this point in time, we need to completely divorce the club from the old hands after spending 3 years ridding ourselves of that culture.

I have the utmost respect for Neita but I don't think, at this time, it would be a good idea.

 

Neita was part of a fairly successful era, is associated with a successful club with a successful culture, and could anyone deny that he could be very valuable mentoring Jesse especially as a kicking coach?  

7 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

To show how highly rated he is at Essendon, I have copied some bomber supporters comments.

"This is the clubs biggest loss of 2016"

"On a serious note the man has been a rock for a lot of the players young and old. 
Will be a massive loss and he'd be welcome back at any time I reckon".

"I hope the club would welcome him back anytime, have really enjoyed his coachimg and in particular the way he speaks with the players.

"Really impressive young coach, someone who got the boys to play for him. Polite, well mannered and best of all, has ability in the box". 

"Best of luck to Ego, you lifted us off the canvass in the VFL (post Skippy), this loss will hurt more than people will realise"

 

 

 

With their AFL team down the bottom the Bombers supporters have rallied around their VFL team like it was the pre AFL era in 1985. So they might be overstating things a bit there. 

On 18 September 2016 at 2:59 AM, Nasher said:

Goodwin's role was coach in waiting, is that a vacancy that would generally be filled?

Goodwin was, technically, senior assistant.

On 18 September 2016 at 4:29 AM, Satyriconhome said:

Yes that is what I was asking as well, is once Goodwin vacated, the position would cease to exist, no chat whatsoever from the club about hiring another coach, but who knows?

My understanding  is that we were looking for an experienced senior assistant to take over Goodwin's role, as well as be there for him in support. It was in regard to Sanderson (this from the HUN):

"MELBOURNE has joined the race to secure Brenton Sanderson as an assistant coach.

The Demons are hunting another respected football strategist to support new senior coach Simon Goodwin ahead of his first season in charge next year."

Perhaps that's now McCarthy's role, but my reading of it is that we're still one coach down.

Edited September 28, 20168 yr by bing181

6 hours ago, Chook in Perth said:

This is happening.

Another one Chook has come through with. Announced a few hours before the club website.

Also dazzledavey36 kicked the speculation off Post 1 Page 1, he was definitely on the money with Egan. Looks like another great pick up by MFC. GO DEE's !!!

On 9/16/2016 at 8:40 AM, dazzledavey36 said:

Just saw that Matthew Egan has left Essendon for more opportunities. Very highly rated at Essendon for his development work and interim role he had as a coach when hird got the sack. Coached the VFL team this year.

With the Dees looking to fill in Goodwin role, I wouldn't be surprised if its this bloke.

Yep, good get, Dazzle.

On 18/09/2016 at 11:13 AM, Brownie said:

mmm and then we'd just need to poach someone from carlton.

And St kilda

We are now a destination club, for coaches.

On 9/16/2016 at 7:48 PM, DeeSpencer said:

I like Egan. The guy was going to be a superstar before injury. 

Maybe it's nothing but I feel that's a recipe for a coach determined to get redemption. Neale Daniher worked out pretty well for us with a similar story.

To get Essendon VFL in to and leading the 2nd week of finals given 10 of their best players were suspended and replaced by top ups and the list had little depth was a great effort. 

I'd give Egan the backline and shuffle Rawlings to the forwards or give Egan the forwards. New voices for our forwards and backs would be nice I think.

What is Rawlings still doing there?Surely we can do better.Be there too long and has had minimal effect imo.

3 hours ago, jackaub said:

What is Rawlings still doing there?Surely we can do better.Be there too long and has had minimal effect imo.

We've implemented a totally different and much more attacking game plan and yet only conceded plus 2-3 points a game, i'd say that Rawlings who is in charge of team defense has done a fantastic job. 

 

Gee this is great news and McCatney to mentor Goodwin and the other coaches

Not sure if we are still a line coach down  McPherson fwds Rawlings backs and Mathews midfield?

Edited September 29, 20168 yr by Satyriconhome

18 hours ago, stuie said:

 

The impression I got is that it means Macca will be less player development and more like that director of coaching or "senior" assistant we see a lot these days with new coaches.

Gives Goody a bit more support I think,

 

The Neil Craig Role

13 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

The Neil Craig Role

Whatever that was..

5 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Whatever that was..

Exactly. 

34 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

The Neil Craig Role

 

20 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Whatever that was..

 

15 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

Exactly. 

It's not complicated. It's an older coach with lots of experience who both the coaches and players can go to.

 

1 hour ago, stuie said:

 

 

It's not complicated. It's an older coach with lots of experience who both the coaches and players can go to.

 

Yes i know all that

Let's hope it all works better the 2nd time

4 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

Yes i know all that

Let's hope it all works better the 2nd time

You'd back the odds of Macca and Goodwin being better than Craig and Neeld I would think...

 

8 minutes ago, stuie said:

You'd back the odds of Macca and Goodwin being better than Craig and Neeld I would think...

 

Time will tell. Goodwin for all his excellent training is still an untried coach with a massive job ahead of him. 52 years we have waited. 

2 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

Time will tell. Goodwin for all his excellent training is still an untried coach with a massive job ahead of him. 52 years we have waited. 

Yawn.