Rhyce Shaw takes extended break

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Gil McLachlan connects Shaw to mental health mclachlan-addresses-shaws-situation-and-clarksons-concern/

Edited October 22, 2020 by Lucifer's Hero

[La Dee-vina Comedia 16,950]

14 minutes ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

Gil McLachlan connects Shaw to mental health mclachlan-addresses-shaws-situation-and-clarksons-concern/

I was going to click "Like" because you provided the information in response to a question asked earlier. But "Like" doesn't seem appropriate in the circumstances.

[Little Goffy 14,668]

There's an interesting flux going on with what a 'mental health issue' is.

It used to be that anything 'mental health' referred to having a problem within yourself that in some way made participating in life or coping with 'ordinary' stress disproportionately difficult.

But I would be surprised if anyone said that it was in any way abnormal or deficient or dysfunctional for someone who has just had the year Rhyce Shaw has had to decide that it would be a good idea to take some time without pressure and scrutiny while you got back to appreciating what really matters to you.

No doubt, AFL coaching is one of those niches where what is 'normal' is not 'normal' at all!

[Demonstone 23,106]

Apparently an upset Paul Roos was led to believe the job was his but it was just a trick by North Melbourne.

Tomorrow's headline:   Roos Rues Roos' Ruse.

[Cards13 9,117]

All the best to Rhyce Shaw and his family. 

Edited October 22, 2020 by Cards13
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[Demons11 7,061]

47 minutes ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

Interesting. Not so much the person, but the speed of the decision. Perhaps the NMFC already knew from Rhyce Shaw that he wasn't coming back and had his permission to start looking. If not, it put NMFC in a very difficult position if they were interviewing potential new coaches while uncertain whether Shaw was coming back or not. 

Edit: Thinking about it a bit more I suspect Shaw and the NMFC had been negotiating a departure package so the club knew he was leaving.  And I suspect had his permission to look for his replacement.

I believe they probably knew 6 weeks ago that Shaw wouldn’t be back  

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59 minutes ago, Demons11 said:

Adam Kingsley to be announced as coach 

If this happens (and I'm not doubting you), Ben Buckley might be in an awkward position. He's been on radio after you posted this to say that a selection process and panel to select the new coach will be announced soon. (He's not a politician, is he?)

[Demons11 7,061]

57 minutes ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

If this happens (and I'm not doubting you), Ben Buckley might be in an awkward position. He's been on radio after you posted this to say that a selection process and panel to select the new coach will be announced soon. (He's not a politician, is he?)

Just going on what I heard but it is interesting to say it’s been leaked if they haven’t got a coaching committee yet.  Maybe not great mail.  We’ll wait and see 

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1 hour ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

If this happens (and I'm not doubting you), Ben Buckley might be in an awkward position. He's been on radio after you posted this to say that a selection process and panel to select the new coach will be announced soon. (He's not a politician, is he?)

He said the same thing when selecting Shaw.  The selection process looked like they tried to get a favourite son and a few phone calls to others. 

If they have already selected the next coach one wonders what their Board is doing...or maybe another favourite son is making 'captain calls' again.

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1 hour ago, Cards13 said:

All the best to Heath Shaw and his family. 

Heath or his brother Rhyce?

[Cards13 9,117]

24 minutes ago, demonstone said:

Heath or his brother Rhyce?

Wowed what a fluff up. Thanks DS.

[Bitter but optimistic 22,287]

22 hours ago, demonstone said:

Apparently an upset Paul Roos was led to believe the job was his but it was just a trick by North Melbourne.

Tomorrow's headline:   Roos Rues Roos' Ruse.

Hey demonstone  sorry to out you but you’re obviously Sam the Sub of Coodabeens fame .

[Wrecker45 3,378]

I hope Shaw does well. This has been an ongoing issue. The board and assistant coaches have known for a while.

Edited October 23, 2020 by Wrecker45

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7 hours ago, Wrecker45 said:

I hope Shaw does well. This has been an ongoing issue. The board and assistant coaches have known for a while.

Yet, by all accounts the Board and senior management didn't do much to help him at the hub.  They left him and a first year GM Football (Brady Rawlings) without a lot of support. 

Shaw's post game press conf were heartbreaking to watch.  When he said things like "I am at a loss..." it was imv, a cry for help.  Help that didn't come or came too late.

For a variety of reasons, Shaw had one of the toughest coaching jobs this year. 

Hopefully he gets well soon.

Edited October 23, 2020 by Lucifer's Hero

[Sir Why You Little 37,241]

8 hours ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

Yet, by all accounts the Board and senior management didn't do much to help him at the hub.  They left him and a first year GM Football (Brady Rawlings) without a lot of support. 

Shaw's post game press conf were heartbreaking to watch.  When he said things like "I am at a loss..." it was imv, a cry for help.  Help that didn't come or came too late.

For a variety of reasons, Shaw had one of the toughest coaching jobs this year. 

Hopefully he gets well soon.

Rhyce should never have been appointed to a position like Head Coach if he suffers from bipolar. I have a friend who has had it for years. I have enormous sympathy for him
Nought Melbourne have a lot to answer for in this...

If they get relocated they have only themselves to blame.