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Mark Williams New Head of Development

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1 hour ago, Demon3 said:

Really good appointment, with such a wealth of young talent, he will  be a great fit , he has a great footy mind and great footy person.

Great appointment.

I like this. If Goody falls on his sword we have a natural back up; sort of a reverse succession plan.

                         

 

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    Don’t mind it. Reeeeeeally don’t mind it!

    Good to see the club on the front foot and reckon Choco will be give great guidance to some of our leaders as well as youngsters. 

    Welcome!

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    Very very good get, success has followed him everywhere he has been.  Great backboard for goody and apparently is on of the best at getting talent out of individuals especially in young kids.  Not his role but hope he still has a bit to do with the playing group!

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    3 minutes ago, Roost it far said:

    Can someone explain why everyone is so excited. Do any of you actually know what he brings?

    AFL premiership coach at Port and key in developing Richmond into a premiership dynasty. Helped develop Dusty into a star and Cotchin from worst captain in the league to 3 time premiership captain? Nah his CV is rubbish ;)

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    4 minutes ago, Roost it far said:

    Can someone explain why everyone is so excited. Do any of you actually know what he brings?

    Maybe you can start by enlightening us all of what he 'doesn't' bring.

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    The only thing missing now is to see the coaching set up to work to a common goal for the good of the Club and to get the glory of a first premiership in six decades. mark williams may prove to be the best appointement of them all. 

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    10 minutes ago, Lord Travis said:

    AFL premiership coach at Port and key in developing Richmond into a premiership dynasty. Helped develop Dusty into a star and Cotchin from worst captain in the league to 3 time premiership captain? Nah his CV is rubbish ;)

    cant wait to watch the transformation in Clarry, Kossie, Gus, LJ, Riv and Weids.

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    13 minutes ago, McQueen said:

    Maybe you can start by enlightening us all of what he 'doesn't' bring.

    I wasn’t criticising the appointment at all just looking for some detail but I guess it’s fairly obvious 

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    I think even Kane Cornes will like this appointment....not that we need to pass the Kane test but he is a big wrap for Williams.

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    18 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

     

    Steven May has commented on the first of Ralph's posts, asking for Michael Barlow's thoughts.

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    1 hour ago, Demon3 said:

    Really good appointment, with such a wealth of young talent, he will  be a great fit, he has a great footy mind and great footy person.

    Great appointment.

    https://twitter.com/melbournefc/status/1336202894840745986?s=21

     Best news of the season so far. Great get, he knows his stuff inside and out. 
     

    Good insurance too if Goodwin doesn’t perform again next season. Would be happy to see him in the top job if the opportunity arises. 

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    12 minutes ago, DemonOX said:

     Best news of the season so far. Great get, he knows his stuff inside and out. 
     

    Good insurance too if Goodwin doesn’t perform again next season. Would be happy to see him in the top job if the opportunity arises. 

    Have you forgotten Yze? I sure he has come on board with the view to coach us in a year or two.

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    This is a very, very good get by the club.

    Well done Pert and co.

     

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    We have a former premiership coach coming in as an assistant coach specialised the area where he has perhaps even better reputation than as a head coach?

    Well, I'll be darned.

    Burgess, Yze, Williams...  we are not messing around when it comes to securing footy department people to fill specific identified needs.

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    Is his nickname still Choco and is that in anyway referencing his complexion?

    Just a straight answer here please. I don't want to derail the bloody thread..

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    13 minutes ago, old dee said:

    Have you forgotten Yze? I sure he has come on board with the view to coach us in a year or two.

    No mate but Williams is a premiership winning coach and a good track record m developing players. 
     

    Cant beat that. 
     

    I like Yze but I really am not in favour of another rookie coach. 

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    10 minutes ago, old dee said:

    Have you forgotten Yze? I sure he has come on board with the view to coach us in a year or two.

    Both great appointments but Williams has more runs on the board. If i had to choose between the 2 i'd choose Chocco.

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    As I heard from the horses mouth, Chocco came asking for a job in 2019 and was knocked back. Good to have him where he clearly wants to be. 

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    2 minutes ago, Grr-owl said:

    As I heard from the horses mouth, Chocco came asking for a job in 2019 and was knocked back. Good to have him where he clearly wants to be. 

    Given how bad our player development has been this is a great appointment imo. 

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    5 minutes ago, Grr-owl said:

    As I heard from the horses mouth, Chocco came asking for a job in 2019 and was knocked back. Good to have him where he clearly wants to be. 

    What job did he want in 2019???

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