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Daisy weighs up offer to join Geelong as AFL Assistant Coach

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I’m surprised that all 18 AFL clubs don’t look to offer her a role or at least the 10 clubs in Vic.  Daisy has excellent insights and strategies that would offer a lot as an assistant role.  She’s mature and understands how tough footy is and the dedication needed.  If she goes, Daisy will be always welcomed back. A Melbourne FC great imv.  

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    1 hour ago, DeeSpencer said:

    Interstates almost certainly a non starter. And let’s sideline Melbourne for the point of discussion.

    Hawks: rookie coach, no
    Carl: as above but worse 
    Saints: I like Ratten but is he even secure? 
    North: I very much like Noble but also no
    Pies: pretty much the same as North

    Bombers; maybe, Rutten and Mahoney are a good pair, but they’re also new to AFLW and a one club alignment. Every second online troll is a bombers fan 
    Dogs: maybe, but Bevo’s not everyone’s cup of tea
    Rich: maybe, love Peggy, Balme and Gale but Hardwick seems volatile 

    Chris Scott is a premiership coach with an incredible winning percentage. And he speaks about the game as well as anyone. Even when he’s making excuses they are thoughtful! 

    And when you hear Daisy commentate she absolutely idolises Joel Selwood. 
     

    I would be looking at a team on the way up if I were her.

    I think the Cats will drop off.

    The Bombers would probably be the one.

    Carlton, dodgy board but should be moving the right way this year. If they don't then who knows what will happen.

    Saints will be in for a rebuild and board spill if they fail this year, they've gone about it the wrong way again.

    If she was up for a move interstate then a package deal with Clarko to the Suns might be interesting.

    Freo would be a good one, Sydney...

    You're right, there isn't a lot on offer.

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    God any team but the [censored] cats Daisy. 

    God I hate geeelong

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    Last year I started two separate threads at different times suggesting that she should be a coach, and of a mens team. I hope she plays out this season, does her media work, and comes back to the Dees in 2023 as a strategy coach.

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    I really think we need to do everything we can to keep her. Aside from being very astute game wise she’s an incredibly potent marketing weapon. The dees need that kind of influence on new supporters to keep our club up the forefront. . 

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    i don't see why daisy couldn't make it as an afl coach at some level

    but don't you have to pass a coaching course to get accreditation? presumably she has but i haven't seen reference to it

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    3 hours ago, whatwhat say what said:

    Good luck to her

    I loathe Geelong

    Am just waiting for @Jaded No More's dummy spit about this.

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    Good for her. Daisy obviously has ambitions to coach a footy team and I am sure that she would want to do so at the highest level. This would be a learning stepping stone towards that goal. I have no doubt that her heart belongs to the Demons but this could be a very important step for her. The Cats, the Dogs, the Bombers...... does not really matter. 

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    She’s got great options on the table, channel Seven adores her (and with good reason, she’s a legend!), she could walk into most clubs as senior AFLW coach, and it comes as no surprise that a club would approach her for a role for the mens team. 

    I’ve got zero doubt that her focus is on winning that elusive premiership, but she’s also been in the professional footy system longer than any female player. Wouldn’t surprise me if she takes a role that allows her best opportunity to spend time with her beautiful kids. 

    Wherever she ends up, she is red and blue to the core. 

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    8 hours ago, daisycutter said:

    i don't see why daisy couldn't make it as an afl coach at some level

    but don't you have to pass a coaching course to get accreditation? presumably she has but i haven't seen reference to it

    In October 2021, Pearce was among eight women selected in the AFL's women's coaching academy for 2022, with Pearce to complete her AFL level three coaching accreditation and receive mentorship from former Darebin and St Kilda coach Peta Searle as part of the twelve-month program.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daisy_Pearce

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    10 hours ago, rjay said:

    I would be looking at a team on the way up if I were her.

    I think the Cats will drop off.

    The Bombers would probably be the one.

    Carlton, dodgy board but should be moving the right way this year. If they don't then who knows what will happen.

    Saints will be in for a rebuild and board spill if they fail this year, they've gone about it the wrong way again.

    If she was up for a move interstate then a package deal with Clarko to the Suns might be interesting.

    Freo would be a good one, Sydney...

    You're right, there isn't a lot on offer.

    Good summary above RJAY but also a Good call by Daisy if she goes to the Cats.

    Stable club with great team leadership and culture.  Scott is one of the best coaches in the AFL and she'll learn a lot from him. He can't help their list management failures.

    She can return back to the Dees then in a substantial role but having seen the other side of the fence. (Unlike say Nathan Buckley or James Hird. Look how well Yze has gone coming back to us after a sojurn at a strong well coached club)

    But I'll miss her on Ch 7  Friday night commentary. Big loss for us viewers.

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    Exactly what are the statistics re gender employment bias in the aged care sector?

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    2 hours ago, Demon17 said:

    But I'll miss her on Ch 7  Friday night commentary. Big loss for us viewers.

    She plans to continue her media work.  It is one night a week.

    Ch7 and the club she goes to will make it work.

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    Imagine taking a job that requires you to make Jeelong a better chance to win a Flag

    I would feel Nauseous and from there, it would only get worse. 
     

    think long and hard Daisy….

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    55 minutes ago, Lucifers Hero said:

    She plans to continue her media work.  It is one night a week.

    Ch7 and the club she goes to will make it work.

    one day a week (and 3 hours travel time) is hardly immersing yourself in a professional football dept

    but whatever rows your boat

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    1 minute ago, daisycutter said:

    one day a week (and 3 hours travel time) is hardly immersing yourself in a professional football dept

    but whatever rows your boat

    I was referring to her Friday night role on Ch 7.

    Do you mean the coaching gig is one day a week?

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    4 minutes ago, Lucifers Hero said:

    I was referring to her Friday night role on Ch 7.

    Do you mean the coaching gig is one day a week?

    oh, ok, i thought your post meant she only had a 1 day offer at jeelong leaving her plenty of time for media

    carry on

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    As much as it annoys me she might be going to Geelong to do so, she should grasp this with both hands.

     

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    The cats tried to poach Daisy pre-AFLW and have not lost their desire over time. They have played a long game & I’d expect them to convert, although it’s a long drive from Bright to Geelong.

    Ergo: it might be a short stay.

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    I think the Dees would be crazy not to offer her the same role.

    If she has her mind set on coaching as opposed to her current midwifery vocation then it wouldn’t surprise me if she and the Dees are already having talks. 

    But I said the same thing about Nev Jetta and we couldn’t find a role for him., so what would I know? 

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    Unless she can make a major on field contribution to another premiership, she should be allowed to make the best decision for her and her family without any comments from us.

    OTOH if she can make a major on field contribution to another premiership, lock her in.

    GO GOODY GO DEES

     

     

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    2 hours ago, Lucifers Hero said:

    She plans to continue her media work.  It is one night a week.

    Ch7 and the club she goes to will make it work.

    Fantastic - win - win IMO

    And she will be the prodigal daughter returning to the Dees fold in the future is my hope.

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    I believe it comes with soft salary cap relief and partial funding but only available to six candidates

    https://www.afl.com.au/news/691432/afl-announces-womens-coach-acceleration-program

    The program will be co-funded by the respective Club, together with the AFL, with relevant Soft Cap exemptions in place during the two-year period. 

    AFL Executive General Manager Football Operations Andrew Dillon said the newly developed program reinforces the AFL’s commitment to advancing women within the industry, on and off the field

    The AFL remains committed to creating legitimate coaching pathways for women, and through this program, we look forward to witnessing the industry’s emerging coaching talent further develop their skillset to progress to senior coaching positions at the elite AFL and AFLW level,” Mr Dillon said.

    “Each successful member of the program will be appointed to an assistant, line, or development coaching position within their Club’s AFL and/or AFLW program and have unfettered access to elite coaching settings and mentorship at their respective Club.

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