2 minutes ago, layzie said:

I like the outside the box thinking with Daly.

There's no rule saying you have to stay inside a certain box, I'd be disappointed if they weren't thinking this way.

Me too. Ultimately I want the best , most motivated, coach available. I don’t just want a public, respected figure like Buckley unless he IS also the best coach.

17 minutes ago, Howard_Grimes said:

The nuffs that are against Buckley cause he didn't deliver them a flag are unbearable.

As are the nuffs who want to appoint him for reasons that boil down to aura, how he comes across in the media, or (my personal favourite) how likely he is to attract / keep talent.

18 hours ago, Timothy Reddan-A'Blew said:

Why do I get a certain vibe each time I see the name 'Danny Daly' (and enhanced if I see 'Fagin' (sic) linked to it)?...

Hehe I ended up watching the first two episodes on YouTube last night. Minder was more something my parents watched. But it was kinda good - better than the 25 footy shows on Monday night :)

Interesting looking back at when Collingwood were in a similar position back in 2021. President gone, Coach gone, List Manager gone, CEO wrapping up, board at war with the future president.

Bunch of coaches names being thrown up in the air (Don't think McCrae even gets brought up) and Caroline Wilson of course very concerned about the situation at board level.

Also hilarious watching Eddie go on a massive rant immediately after saying he'd stay right out of it. Can you imagine the reactions on here if Roffey went on TV this week and started talking about what a mess the club was?

9 minutes ago, Davos said:

As are the nuffs who want to appoint him for reasons that boil down to aura, how he comes across in the media, or (my personal favourite) how likely he is to attract / keep talent.

Imagine wanting to attract or keep talent… hahaha [censored]

11 minutes ago, Davos said:

As are the nuffs who want to appoint him for reasons that boil down to aura, how he comes across in the media, or (my personal favourite) how likely he is to attract / keep talent.

Those aren't bad things. But surely his close GF loss eclipses any of them.

At least he might have a fierce desire for a flag to prove any doubters wrong.

I know zip about Daly so can't comment as a coach.

Just like to say that Fagan succeeded isn't an indication Daly might/will.

Daly could turn out to be like his predecessor in the Lions GM FD who then became a senior coach, David Noble.

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5 minutes ago, Ted Lasso said:

Imagine wanting to attract or keep talent… hahaha [censored]

Should be a secondary consideration, a long way behind who is the most likely candidate to have this team playing a "brand" of football that gives us a chance to win another flag. Call me old school, but I reckon winning games attracts and retains talent, not appointing big names of yesteryear.

Given the way the best sides play game has shifted considerably since Buckley left the AFL, that his last team underperformed and played a dated style, and no second time coach (besides, ironically, Malthouse) has had any success this century, this is hardly the safe option many fans on here seemingly believe.

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4 minutes ago, Lucifers Hero said:

I know zip about Daly so can't comment as a coach.

That Fagan succeeded isn't an indication Daly might/will.

Daly turn out like his predecessor in the Lions GM FD who then became a senior coach, David Noble.

My concern exactly. We don't have the supports in place for an untried assistant, who has job hopped between clubs and only recently expressed a desire to be a full time senior coach. Has been a forwards coach, GM of Footy, Head of Footy Department...I don't want some experimental plan to see if a bloke can coach full time. We have seen it fail and it has the potential to set us back a decade.

14 minutes ago, Lucifers Hero said:

I know zip about Daly so can't comment as a coach.

Just like to say that Fagan succeeded isn't an indication Daly might/will.

Daly could turn out to be like his predecessor in the Lions GM FD who then became a senior coach, David Noble.

Very true.

It's just another realm to be looking into I guess. Hopefully we can still provide a better environment than what North was back then.

1 minute ago, layzie said:

Very true.

It's just another realm to be looking into I guess. Hopefully we can still provide a better environment than what North was back then.

I also would like to think we can provide a better environment and I think we are much better positioned than North. But unfortunately I see some off-field similarities that may hinder an inexperienced, or even an experienced coach.

But hopefully, an experienced coach would have the time and a good chance of 'managing upwards'.

1 hour ago, Queanbeyan Demon said:

Yeah - getting a side to within 110 seconds of a premiership is completely unimpressive. Especially as he only has a 50 percent record in delivering finals appearances.

It’s not just the fact that he only took the youngest premiership side in the history of the sport into one grand final in 10 years.

It’s the fact that he only managed that with all the big club advantages that Collingwood get that we don’t at Melbourne. The vastly superior facilities, the lack of interstate travel, the fact that you’re always a destination club to players.

His game style was even more defensive than Goodwin’s over the journey too. In his ten years at Collingwood, they were only in the top six for scoring ONCE. That’s a damning stat and a huge red flag in this era of quick, uncontested football.

Nothing about his track record as a coach would lead to anybody with a brain thinking he should be a must-hire the second time around.

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1 hour ago, Davos said:

As are the nuffs who want to appoint him for reasons that boil down to aura, how he comes across in the media, or (my personal favourite) how likely he is to attract / keep talent.

Haha, if you think we don't have a greater chance of keeping senior players that may be weighing up their options by naming someone like Buckley because of his standing in the game, the fact he made multiple finals appearances and was within an inch of a flag, ie (aura), then you well and truly do have your head in the sand.

3 minutes ago, Dee Boys said:

It’s not just the fact that he only took the youngest premiership side in the history of the sport into one grand final in 10 years.

It’s the fact that he only managed that with all the big club advantages that Collingwood get that we don’t at Melbourne. The vastly superior facilities, the lack of interstate travel, the fact that you’re always a destination club to players.

His game style was even more defensive than Goodwin’s over the journey too which should be a huge red flag in this era of quick, uncontested football. Nothing about his track record as a coach would lead to anybody with a brain thinking he should be a must-hire the second time around.

Yeah, that's all good and well, but I see him on the tele and hear him on the radio!

He has a "good footy brain" - one which an untried assistant couldn't possibly match.

2 minutes ago, Howard_Grimes said:

Haha, if you think we don't have a greater chance of keeping senior players that may be weighing up their options by naming someone like Buckley because of his standing in the game, the fact he made multiple finals appearances and was within an inch of a flag, ie (aura), then you well and truly do have your head in the sand.

Haha, which senior players are leaving if we don't appoint Buckley?

11 minutes ago, Dee Boys said:

It’s not just the fact that he only took the youngest premiership side in the history of the sport into one grand final in 10 years.

It’s the fact that he only managed that with all the big club advantages that Collingwood get that we don’t at Melbourne. The vastly superior facilities, the lack of interstate travel, the fact that you’re always a destination club to players.

His game style was even more defensive than Goodwin’s over the journey too. In his ten years at Collingwood, they were only in the top six for scoring ONCE. That’s a damning stat and a huge red flag in this era of quick, uncontested football.

Nothing about his track record as a coach would lead to anybody with a brain thinking he should be a must-hire the second time around.

The side he took over in 2011 was completely turned over by 2018.

I agree Buckley got the top job too early and made mistakes, but after that he effectively rebuilt the side and improved as a coach drastically.

He shouldn't be the only candidate but I certainly wouldn't rule him out.

28 minutes ago, Demonland said:

Fair endorsement on Bucks to be honest.

18 minutes ago, Davos said:

Haha, which senior players are leaving if we don't appoint Buckley?

Clearly you don't get it so let's leave it eh?

39 minutes ago, Demonland said:

OK. Now I want Buckley.

2 minutes ago, Howard_Grimes said:

Clearly you don't get it so let's leave it eh?

Shame, I was just strapping in for a fun little back and forth.

As you appear to be his most vocal backer on this site, I was eager to hear the compelling reasons (that I'm obviously missing) why he should be the favourite for the job.

Some of the people giving pot-shots to Buckley based on the 2018 Grand Final result, also lauded what Longmire would do for the Club. By those metrics, I wouldn't be particularly enamoured by a 20% W/L record in Grand Finals (1 - 4), including losing margins of 81, 63 and 60 points respectively.

If Buckley is the best choice for the job, then we take him. I DGAF where he's from or what his AFL history is.

4 hours ago, KozzyCan said:

Isn't this broadly reported as being our plan? In all likelihood we're going to go in with a totally revamped footy department, a new CEO and new President.

No? Various FD people still have contracts, like the head of footy. On top of Goody's payout. Are they going to pay out Jones, Radford and Bassett?

There won't be many changes due to the soft cap.

47 minutes ago, Dee Boys said:

It’s not just the fact that he only took the youngest premiership side in the history of the sport into one grand final in 10 years.

It’s the fact that he only managed that with all the big club advantages that Collingwood get that we don’t at Melbourne. The vastly superior facilities, the lack of interstate travel, the fact that you’re always a destination club to players.

His game style was even more defensive than Goodwin’s over the journey too. In his ten years at Collingwood, they were only in the top six for scoring ONCE. That’s a damning stat and a huge red flag in this era of quick, uncontested football.

Nothing about his track record as a coach would lead to anybody with a brain thinking he should be a must-hire the second time around.

In my mind, we are gunning for Bucks and a senior assistant midfield and strategy coach.

Bucks commands the players, drives standards and culture. Our new senior assistant (i am hoping Cam Bruce) will drive the strategy of the modern game.