One thing is for sure, this is a fascinating thread with lots of great contributions. Chapeau!

23 hours ago, Supreme_Demon said:

At least with Luke Beveridge our press conferences would be far more entertaining! 🤣

He is definitely an intense character Luke Beveridge. However, would he want to coach the Melbourne Football Club? Would he be interested in a new challenge?

While, I am open to the possibility of Luke Beveridge being a potential candidate as our next coach, I think the TOP PRIORITY of who the Demons must target is John Longmire.

John Longmire is who we need!

While he only won the one flag for the Swans in 2012, he did get his team into Grand Finals 4 times in 2014, 2016, 2022 and 2024. John Longmire would bring respect and a winning culture to the Melbourne Football Club.

Let's just hope John Longmire isn't totally "cooked" and is open to the idea of a fresh start and a new challenge at the Demons.

And Horse hs a good track record of making the most of low skill players 😂

8 hours ago, 3183 Dee said:

I’d say that any potential player or coach would be insane to look at us until our new off field set up is (a) highly credentialed and (b) settled in place.

I have no inside knowledge but it now appears that the Pert/Roffey era has been quite damaging for the club. Did they ride the coattails of our fantastic premiership without using the opportunity to propel the club forward? I don’t know - but the noises and whispers of the past 2 or 3 years, coupled with on field stagnation in the same period would possibly suggest this.

I wonder if too much was based on the assumption that Gawn, Brayshaw , Oliver and Petracca would automatically and effortlessly bring an era of greatness? Instead, I think the untimely loss of Angus has brought the whole house of cards down and exposed a lot of rot behind the facade.

It seems like Gus was the personality that kept the equilibrium in the group. A massive call to make about one player but it feels like he was THAT important.

I’ll never ever forgive that weak dog Maynard, or forget the pissweak response from the AFL. Or the fact the Collingwood fans cheered as Brayshaw was carted off. Outside of that I’m a completely sane & balanced person 😂

I hope the Bulldogs have a good season and Beveridge gets extended. Go Dogs!

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I would be rapt with Bevo - a creative culture builder - he’s done a great job at bulldogs but now just in danger of staying too long. Bevo still has good mates at club - Neita, Hopgood and co - so sure they would be in his ear….

Surprised for the love of Bevo - he has underachieved with the list they have. He has a flag which is an incredible achievement... but has never made top 4 in the season. I think he can coach and is definitely creative... but since their premiership season his teams have largely been underwhelming with the talent he has had at his disposal.

3 hours ago, Chook said:

I think Bevo's generally not an all-time coach by any means but for our list and coming off a robot like Goodwin he could actually be quite a good fit.

NO!

15 hours ago, chookrat said:

I don't have a problem with any of those appointments noting:

1. Nathan Jones seemed a bit of an odd appointment as one of our line coaches given he has been in the media for the past 3 years since retiring and hasn't been coaching. I think his appointment in part is spiritual to help heal the playing group and so makes sense.

2. Alastair Nicholson seems an odd candidate as his past roles, e.g. CEO of AFLCA put him as more of an Administrator than someone who will establish our home base, align the admin and footy departments to drive success, and grow our membership.

Can we put him in robes and get him to sit on top of an artificial mountain in the Southern Stand, instead of coaching the midfield?

8 hours ago, Canplay said:

I would be rapt with Bevo - a creative culture builder - he’s done a great job at bulldogs but now just in danger of staying too long. Bevo still has good mates at club - Neita, Hopgood and co - so sure they would be in his ear….

THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH OUR CULTURE Just ask the club

Wouldn’t say no to Bevo though similar outcomes from a team winning 1 flag and not capitalising.. Without a Ceo & a clear plan & vision why would Bevo or any exp coach come??would need more than just Bevo eg assistants no disrespect to Jones but are his credentials adequate? Our list mgt and inability to trade in experience talent in particular forwards what is the reason is it due to cap issues?