Colin Garland appointed Player Development Coach for our AFLW Team

[Lucifers Hero 38,982]

Garland, Lange added to coaching panel

Congratulations to Col.  It must be great to have a meaningful role at the Dees while recovering.

Article doesn't say how long for.  Not sure what it means for his playing career as he is contracted to end of 2018 and will turn 30 early next year. 

Whether he plays on or not, I'm delighted the club is helping him build career options for life after football whenever that may be.  Another sign we are much more professional in developing our players on and off the field.

Well done to the Club and Col.

Have always loved Col and his love for the Dees. 

[Bitter but optimistic 22,065]

Sounds a bit like the footy equivalent of a golden handshake.

[Little Richard 6,215]

2 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

Sounds a bit like the footy equivalent of a golden handshake.

Fair point, but he's always seemed like a pretty switched on and driven guy. Could make a good coach.

[beelzebub 23,198]

Nice transitioning. Win win

Good luck all

[McQueen 17,864]

4 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

Sounds a bit like the footy equivalent of a golden handshake.

Col won't be on the list next year. 

[La Dee-vina Comedia 16,644]

8 minutes ago, McQueen said:

Col won't be on the list next year. 

This statement reflects the discussion on the Rohan Connolly thread about what is news - is it fact or opinion? 

[TeamPlayedFine39 8,379]

42 minutes ago, McQueen said:

Col won't be on the list next year. 

Would be pretty poor form to delist a contracted player the year he does his acl...

[Bombay Airconditioning 6,215]

10 minutes ago, TeamPlayedFine39 said:

Would be pretty poor form to delist a contracted player the year he does his acl...

It would be, was very lucky to get 3 years to begin with. Interesting to see how this plays out.

[beelzebub 23,198]

Just thinking out loud.

Could maybe we see Col retire from AFL...but 'recruited' by Casey to keep him 'local' and allow him a footy gig whilst learning his ropes ?

 

[Lord Travis 10,461]

Congrats to him. He's a smart guy so hopefully he develops into a good coach.

This likely means he'll retire as a player and move into coaching you'd think.

[Robbie57 2,001]

Like I said elsewhere the grown ups are in charge at Melbourne these days, good appointment. 

[TeamPlayedFine39 8,379]

2 minutes ago, Lord Travis said:

Congrats to him. He's a smart guy so hopefully he develops into a good coach.

This likely means he'll retire as a player and move into coaching you'd think.

If he retires, does he get paid out the final year of his contract?

If not, why would he?

[Red and Blue realist 2,026]

9 minutes ago, TeamPlayedFine39 said:

If he retires, does he get paid out the final year of his contract?

If not, why would he?

I'd say they'll arrange some sort of payout for the final year. As some have said, it would be like the equivalent of a golden handshake and still captured under our TPP but at a reduced amount compared to his full final salary.

Having said that, it'll be his decision to play on (or attempt too), turning 30 next year he might see the writing on the wall and know he's a long way down the list for spots so may retire and focus on coaching. Either way I love how the club has got him involved while out for the year, he's always come across as pretty knowledgeable and level-headed. 

 

[Demon Disciple 11,643]

With Col looking more likely to have played his final game of football (and our need for more KPD's), one could read into it that we are somewhat confident that our preferred scenario in whatever it is we are trying to do will play out.

[Bates Mate 4,425]

congrats Judy

[Reality Bus 17]

Col was a guest assistant coach for North Launceston the weekend before last.

North Launceston's head coach is ex-Dee Tom Couch, son of Paul.

[Dee-licious 1,947]

Funnily enough Dunn is in the same role at Collingwood and was doing it whilst playing. I'd assume that Garland will play out his contract as he is on $0 next year and as we have seen this year, having some depth down back is needed. 

[Wrecker45 3,378]

I've had the privilege  of speaking to Col at a number of functions. His attention to detail is off the charts. I asked him a question about a player he had played against once (not even his direct opponent) before he was in the afl. The detail he gave amazed me. Wouldn't be surprised if he has something along the lines of a photographic memory.

[Return to Glory 8,226]

9 minutes ago, Wrecker45 said:

I've had the privilege  of speaking to Col at a number of functions. His attention to detail is off the charts. I asked him a question about a player he had played against once (not even his direct opponent) before he was in the afl. The detail he gave amazed me. Wouldn't be surprised if he has something along the lines of a photographic memory.

Let's hope he can't recall every bad on field decision.

Good appointment though.

 

[Viscount Cardwell 164]

10 hours ago, McQueen said:

Col won't be on the list next year. 

[censored]

10 hours ago, McQueen said:

Col won't be on the list next year. 

 

[Viscount Cardwell 164]

Don't understand why you would want to denigrate a good servant of he club, when you have done nothing, don't post if you have nothing to say.

[Demon Disciple 11,643]

6 hours ago, Wrecker45 said:

I've had the privilege  of speaking to Col at a number of functions. His attention to detail is off the charts. I asked him a question about a player he had played against once (not even his direct opponent) before he was in the afl. The detail he gave amazed me. Wouldn't be surprised if he has something along the lines of a photographic memory.

He definitely has the brains for understanding football, always has. In that regard he has always been good. He is just not able to execute it on game days, he has neither the skills nor the intensity required to play the game the way it is played now (this is no slight or negative shot at Col - he has played 141 games at the highest level, and survived what can only be described as the most turbulent period in the entirety of the MFC's existence).

Col has gotten the most out of his footballing talent (and then some), but he is simply not up to AFL standard anymore. He's not the only one that is also on our list.

[DEE fence 4,923]

Col got three years because the FD saw something in him, the same FD we are all gushing over for the development of our new players. I reckon it says more about the posters than Judys' ability. 

I for one would like to have seen him play instead of Oscar for a few games this year if he had been available.

Edited June 8, 2017 by DaisyDeeciple
To add the hot air about him playing

[BAMF 4,112]

Its not a big secret that Col plans on coming back to Hobart one day in a coaching role of a local club. He has been setting himself up for the future for awhile.

[spirit of norm smith 15,191]

Col is a great guy. Very smart and perfect fit for coaching. Paul Roos like guy. Will get players on board with his messages.

Not sure how he goes to be retained for 2018. Unlikely IMO.