Yze replacement

[Gawndy the Great 9,011]

Ratten to the Hawks.

[jnrmac 20,061]

We have apparently spoken to McQ. I assume they have also reached out to Dew.

I reckon either would be good

[Ted Lasso 19,516]

I reckon McQualter had quite a bit to do with Richmonds success and would be an asset. 

[dazzledavey36 54,923]

I didn't realise McQaulter had spent 10 years at Richmond..

I'm sold. 

[Timothy Reddan-A'Blew 5,129]

There's the odd outlier, I know, but I presume most of us want Goodwin, Williams and Richardson, at least, to stay 'happy in the service'.

So, which of the names put forward so far in this thread do you think would provide the best chemistry (while of course also providing the best input)?

For mine, I suspect it would be someone 'coming through', not an ego.

[Diamond_Jim 12,585]

What did Yze do? Was he the strategist as well as the ingame "coach". If so we need more than a midfield coach.

 

[old55 23,571]

Chris Newman is moving from Hawthorn to Richmond as Assistant Coach, that probably confirms McQualter is on the move.

[Demonland 72,185]

1 hour ago, Gawndy the Great said:

Ratten to the Hawks.

 

[At the break of Gawn 4,460]

Any news on Stafford on the move? Been with us for 10 years and it’s probably time we have fresh eyes. 

[dazzledavey36 54,923]

6 minutes ago, At the break of Gawn said:

Any news on Stafford on the move? Been with us for 10 years and it’s probably time we have fresh eyes. 

I think he's staying...

[Nascent 9,212]

I don't know this space very well but Caracella was supposed to have good wraps on him. Has spent time at Geelong, Richmond and now Essendon.

[Demon Disciple 12,122]

The only time our backs looked flakey is when our mids allowed the opposition to just waltz it through the HB and midfield into our defence.

Our backline is the least of our concerns

[Fritta and Turner 4,411]

2 hours ago, Gawndy the Great said:

Ratten to the Hawks.

Thank god for that

[Supreme_Demon 3,847]

1 hour ago, Demonland said:

 

A little surprised. As I thought Brett Ratten was cooked.

I guess Sam Mitchell convinced him to return back to Hawthorn in a different role.

Apparently Gavin Brown and John Blakey have departed North Melbourne. Would the Demons be interested in either of those two?

[Fritta and Turner 4,411]

30 minutes ago, Supreme_Demon said:

Apparently Gavin Brown and John Blakey have departed North Melbourne. Would the Demons be interested in either of those two?

Out of the (playing) game for too long?  Would prefer someone who finished up in the last 10-15 years max.

[Nicko 1,382]

Does jonesy have any interest in coaching???

 

[La Dee-vina Comedia 16,754]

On 9/24/2023 at 9:11 PM, Willmoy1947 said:

Goes against everything i have said for ten years, but i would look hard at Hird.

McVeigh as well should be a contender.

It's an interesting suggestion for a couple of reasons:

1. Goodwin was an assistant when Hird was senior coach. Could they work together with the roles reversed?
2. As a player, Hird had a skill few players have had of knowing what he was going to do with the ball before he even got it. And then he executed perfectly most of the time. But just because a player has this skill can they coach it into others?

[jnrmac 20,061]

On 9/24/2023 at 9:11 PM, Willmoy1947 said:

Goes against everything i have said for ten years, but i would look hard at Hird.

McVeigh as well should be a contender.

Hird is a full time Fund Manager now....

https://www.eureeassetmanagement.com/our-team/

[bing181 9,234]

11 hours ago, Older demon said:

This suggests to me that Goody is aware of his tactical match day short comings ...

There are any number of reasons why Goodwin (like an increasing number of AFL coaches) would prefer to be down at ground level/with the players.

[Ouch! 2,262]

3 hours ago, Supreme_Demon said:

A little surprised. As I thought Brett Ratten was cooked.

I guess Sam Mitchell convinced him to return back to Hawthorn in a different role.

Apparently Gavin Brown and John Blakey have departed North Melbourne. Would the Demons be interested in either of those two?

I rate Blakey highly, spent a lot of time and as a senior assistant at the Swans. Would be a great option.

.... and help us bring in the Lizard!!! (for Grundy! haha) :D

Edited September 27, 2023 by Ouch!

[dpositive 1,665]

What about TMac and BB taking on a combined coaching role as they transition out of playing. BB is perhaps coaching the AFLW forwards already?

[Nascent 9,212]

2 hours ago, jnrmac said:

Hird is a full time Fund Manager now....

https://www.eureeassetmanagement.com/our-team/

My assests could do with a performance enhancing injection.

[Adam The God 30,249]

2 hours ago, jnrmac said:

Hird is a full time Fund Manager now....

https://www.eureeassetmanagement.com/our-team/

Imagine having him as your fund manager. There's not a more trustworthy bloke out there. 👌

[Lord Travis 10,730]

4 hours ago, Supreme_Demon said:

Apparently Gavin Brown and John Blakey have departed North Melbourne. Would the Demons be interested in either of those two?

Blakey has a good reputation and did great work as an assistant at the Swans for years. Could be a good option.

[Supreme_Demon 3,847]

5 hours ago, Ouch! said:

I rate Blakey highly, spent a lot of time and as a senior assistant at the Swans. Would be a great option.

.... and help us bring in the Lizard!!! (for Grundy! haha) :D

I think Nick Blakey would be an incredibly fantastic trade for Brodie Grundy and an excellent replacement for Michael Hibberd. However, I cannot see the Swans letting him go though! More likely to hopefully snaffle the Swan's first draft pick this year in number #11!