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On 7/3/2019 at 10:05 PM, Lord Nev said:

Goal Kicking Coach (Part Time): Brad Green, Nick Riewoldt, David Neitz, Matthew Lloyd.

 

New position, clearly needed.

NB - No former Demons were included solely on the basis they are former Demons.

Threw up a few names early on in the assistants thread. Anyone heard any names mentioned? (Mine were just suggestions)

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Its about blxxdy time!

Such an obvious thing to do!

While we are at it, an experienced forward coach please. 

All year, I've been frustrated with defenders trying to be forward coaches, especially as many of our forwards are inexperienced in their role at AFL level and are converted defenders and midfielders.  At some stage we need players who are skilled and experienced in their role.

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This feels like a light bulb moment for them in charge.. lets be honest, this is a position that should be full time and coveted just as much as any position, after all, to win a game, you have to kick goals.

Not sure who it is, but its really important. Also so is 2 Assistant coaches that we have not filled yet or heard anything about. Must be news about these positions sooner rather than later.

 

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Slowly, one by one the things many of us suggested here during the season and the company men, argued against at ever turn come to pass.  Enough to make some bark at the Moon or its shadow.

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My absolute bugbear. If you are playing at the top level set shot kicking should be a gimme in the 45 arc from the center of the goals 40 out. 

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16 minutes ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

All year, I've been frustrated with defenders trying to be forward coaches, especially as many of our forwards are inexperienced in their role at AFL level and are converted defenders and midfielders.  At some stage we need players who are skilled and experienced in their role.

"OK guys, I'd like to introduce myself. I'm the new forwards coach. Today we'll be going over some techniques ... now when I was a defender, I preferred my forward staying nice and close. You, come over here. Stand next to me ... now, see how easy it is for me to punch the ball away? Remember that. Now, going on a lead ... go for the pockets ... right next to the boundary line ... no ... no, don't go right out in front ... we want a nice tight angle ..."

"Uh ... coach ... shouldn't you be teaching us the things you DON'T like a forward to do?"

"Oh, you'd need a forward for that."

"And ...?"

"Well, the ex forwards are coaching the defenders! They can't be in two places at once! Now, playing from behind. I used to love it when my forward played from behind ... now watch carefully ..."   (fade to black)

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1 minute ago, Robbie57 said:

My absolute bugbear. If you are playing at the top level set shot kicking should be a gimme in the 45 arc from the center of the goals 40 out. 

It's like a golfer who can't putt. You can't win if you can't score.

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39 minutes ago, Lord Nev said:

Threw up a few names early on in the assistants thread. Anyone heard any names mentioned? (Mine were just suggestions)

Haven’t heard anything, but Brad Green would be my preferred goal kicking coach. He was as close to the perfect kick for goal that this club has had.

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5 minutes ago, hardtack said:

Haven’t heard anything, but Brad Green would be my preferred goal kicking coach. He was as close to the perfect kick for goal that this club has had.

Has been coaching school footy this year. Would be a great get imo to fill the role

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Here is a position that whoever is the coach is on a hiding to nothing, players kick well gee what a great thing to do, players still miss and who appointed that spud as kicking coach good luck on this one.

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10 minutes ago, hardtack said:

Haven’t heard anything, but Brad Green would be my preferred goal kicking coach. He was as close to the perfect kick for goal that this club has had.

I think Brad would be fantastic.

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4 minutes ago, AaronDaveyChipsAndGravey said:

Has been coaching school footy this year. Would be a great get imo to fill the role

I also would love to see Brad Green back at the club, he certainly could assist with forward line craft as well as kicking, what a great player he was for Dee's.

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34 minutes ago, Sorry kids said:

Slowly, one by one the things many of us suggested here during the season and the company men, argued against at ever turn come to pass.  Enough to make some bark at the Moon or its shadow.

Find a quote where I was against a goal kicking coach or any change of any assistants?

You can't.

Worst poster on Demonland.

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First task by the new coach should be to cut out the silly snaps and around the corner kicks in the pre-game warm up. 

Remember reading an article last year on Breust, it mentioned he had a very simple and effective way of practising goal kicking prior to a match. About 15-20 shots from 20-30m directly in front. Getting the basics right, working on technique rather than trying to slot goals from M57 Olympic Stand.

I know we aren’t the only team that does this but it still bugs me big time.

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4 minutes ago, old dee said:

Mods I started a thread at almost the same time as this one on the same subject can you combine both please.

 

As a permanent monument to your pride and folly, they will deliberately leave them unmerged.

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9 minutes ago, DeeZone said:

I also would love to see Brad Green back at the club, he certainly could assist with forward line craft as well as kicking, what a great player he was for Dee's.

Yes DZ not only a great player but felt he was seen as  underrated  IMO. 

 I wonder  if Brad was ever approached for a position as an assistant coach with us. 

Yes he had forward craft and was a consistent set shot. 

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44 minutes ago, hardtack said:

Haven’t heard anything, but Brad Green would be my preferred goal kicking coach. He was as close to the perfect kick for goal that this club has had.

Absolute textbook technique- would have to be a leading candidate.

 

 

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