Kind of a damned if you do, damned if you don't situation we've found ourselves in here: we go Bucks and "it was always a boat race" or we chose other and "they pulled a reverse uno to legitimise their hiring process"

Probably. Anyway [censored] social media

With these comments about how fantastic some of the other candidates are or presented. At least it’s a payback of sorts to them for having the guts to interview. No loss of credibility next time. If Buckley is the chosen one.

We have no coach but have moved on 7 players, it’s going to be shape up or piiss off.

And definitely a new look team. Go Dees

So far we have heard of the impressive 3 candidates but yet there has been no names to who those candidates were that impressed.

2 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

So far we have heard of the impressive 3 candidates but yet there has been no names to who those candidates were that impressed.

There was a report on here from twitter that James Kelly was one who blew us away

Just now, Ted Lasso said:

There was a report on here from twitter that James Kelly was one who blew us away

Do we know who the other two were??

Just now, dazzledavey36 said:

Do we know who the other two were??

Assuming one is Bucks. If it wasn't we probably would have heard about it by now

1 minute ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Do we know who the other two were??

No clue mate, I’d guess Nathan Buckley would be one, otherwise I’d imagine he’d have left the race if he felt it didn’t go well.

so maybe Buckley, Kelly and lade/gian/king

makes you wonder if we have a plan A, B and C if option A would be now considering a job offer and we’re waiting for an answer?

21 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

So far we have heard of the impressive 3 candidates but yet there has been no names to who those candidates were that impressed.

18 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Do we know who the other two were??

Kelly. Nailed the interview apparently.

You have to assume that the job is Bucks if he wants it and the only reason he won't want it is because he can't bring in his own team whether that be assistants or high performance or both. Given that we don't seem to have much wiggle room in terms of assistants (assume Chaplin, Bassett & Jones are staying and we haven't heard of Selwyn and team getting the boot) I'm wondering if that might be the sticking point and Bucks bows out because of that.

Edited 6 hours ago6 hr by pewpewpew

In addition to the above we might be the one leaking the info about the other candidates blowing our socks off in case we can't satisfy Bucks. We really need to sell these untried "highly rated" assistants if the out and out front runner does a runner.

FYI.. hope this panel can do better than the prior one assembled

(Note, Roos was appointed and Goodwin then appointed as a succession plan)

the prior panel …

"We interviewed extensively for the role, xxxx clearly had a lot of attributes that we were seeking, and decided he’s the man,"

"We're very confident in the structure he's going to put in place, the people around him, his game plan - he's very convinced about his game plan to succeed”.

Dees on

Mark Neeld

And we know how that ended. …

2 minutes ago, spirit of norm smith said:

FYI.. hope this panel can do better than the prior one assembled

(Note, Roos was appointed and Goodwin then appointed as a succession plan)

the prior panel …

"We interviewed extensively for the role, xxxx clearly had a lot of attributes that we were seeking, and decided he’s the man,"

"We're very confident in the structure he's going to put in place, the people around him, his game plan - he's very convinced about his game plan to succeed”.

Dees on

Mark Neeld

And we know how that ended. …

Ah Neeldy. It was a special time.

the one time all of Demonland agreed on something, with that something being that we’d made a big blue in coach selection.

Closest to the pin. Who are the other two?

I'm going Kelly and Lade

Just now, layzie said:

Closest to the pin. Who are the other two?

I'm going Kelly and Lade

I’m guessing Buckley has been offered the role, if he knocks it back it’ll be James Kelly and we will hunt for a senior assistant to support him.

OR

And hear me out here

We are interviewing 5 people and will see which one is the best

I am hoping that the club a K so have worked out who they are going to offer the head of football to. Announcing coach and shortly thereafter his support team and head of football. Many appointments waiting the call.

The whole “no one wants the Melbourne job” take is lazy. This isn’t rejection, it’s culture.

MFC are smart enough to manage optics so that coaches bow out with respect rather than get publicly stamped as “not good enough.” That protects individuals, protects the brand, and is exactly how you handle a high-profile role in 2025.

Further, It’s not just Buckley’s gig, and we’re definitely not a rabble. What you’re look long at is a club that’s stabilised, understands perception, and is running things like a professional organisation should. That’s what good culture looks like — and a few other clubs could take notes.

Edited 5 hours ago5 hr by Engorged Onion

16 minutes ago, spirit of norm smith said:

FYI.. hope this panel can do better than the prior one assembled

(Note, Roos was appointed and Goodwin then appointed as a succession plan)

the prior panel …

"We interviewed extensively for the role, xxxx clearly had a lot of attributes that we were seeking, and decided he’s the man,"

"We're very confident in the structure he's going to put in place, the people around him, his game plan - he's very convinced about his game plan to succeed”.

Dees on

Mark Neeld

And we know how that ended. …

Goody was appointed through a similar process to this one. It just had the caveat of a two year apprenticeship.

13 minutes ago, BKKBooga said:

I am hoping that the club a K so have worked out who they are going to offer the head of football to

Richardson is contracted for next year. Also on the selection panel, so make of that what you will.

Thrilled skipworth is out.

10 minutes ago, bing181 said:

Richardson is contracted for next year. Also on the selection panel, so make of that what you will.

If I am correct, the club are looking to appoint someone above Richardson. I really hope they do, Richardson has overseen the mess a n d is better suited to a development role.

23 minutes ago, KozzyCan said:

Goody was appointed through a similar process to this one. It just had the caveat of a two year apprenticeship.

• Coach Paul Roos: brought Goodwin into his coaching panel as part of a long-term succession plan.

• The plan was set and aimed to transition the top coaching job from Roos to Goodwin over time.

• Roos viewed Goodwin's recruitment as an assistant as the "final piece in the puzzle" to ensure a seamless transition.

7 hours ago, No. 31 said:

Caro loves to take swipes at MFC, not sure what it stems from, just observing [carry on ...]

1. She's still upset we pinched Laurie Fowler at the end of '74 and he went on to represent Victoria and win three Blueys.

2. Her job is to make money for Stokes.

3. Needs to top-up her super.

Edited 5 hours ago5 hr by Queanbeyan Demon

So here is the lay of the (Demon?)land from what I can gather.

Melbourne want Buckley. Buckley wants Melbourne. But...

There are forces at play outside our control. There is an AFL Commission Chairman on the nose. There is an AFL CEO with non of his predecessors gravitas, and an ever growing penchant for getting it wrong.

Individually, and collectively, they need a win. It sure isn't flying a kite about Opening Round getting a run south of the Murray.

So they don't want the figurehead they've earmarked for Tasmania being lost to little old Melbourne.

So what to do? Well Tasmania don't have a soft cap. "Name your price". "What do you need?" "What do you want?"

This is how the AFL operate. They stink. They get their media operative Caro to drip feed enough to make it look fair without appearing to be duplicious bullies.

We are pawns in a game. Docklandsare playing along with our process for the optics only, ready to step in when there's a gap in the content echo chamber.

If we get Buckley it will be because he wants to do it enough to turn down the keys to the castle.

No one could blame him for walking away though.

Edited 5 hours ago5 hr by Chook in Perth