I know he sometimes has signalled his intentions not to go anywhere near it - but is now his chance?

I can only sum up your question with this response:

No no no no no no no no no no no no no x infinite

Exactly.

As its the clubs 150th year, I'm concerned we might go for someone due to sentimentality.

I think the club needs an outside figure, who has won premierships recently...

I've joined the Michael Voss Ticket.

Hope not (getting in Lyon that is) just because it would be bound to fail I reckon which would be a tragedy because of the high esteem in which the former skipper is held in. The media and coaching are two entirely different animals. Lyon's so entrenched in the former he's not really a chance I wouldn't think.

Luckily for Vossy, I reckon he hasn't been out of the game for long enough to become too tainted by the media. I'm all for getting him or Brett Ratten, but am also keen to see what Riley can do although the fact he's already been working with the team is a bit of a concern given our lack of form.

As its the clubs 150th year, I'm concerned we might go for someone due to sentimentality.

I wouldn't be. Going by the Uni Grad HR selection criteria, KPI assessment dtata and 3rd party consultation the club unashamedly posted on their website for all fans to peruse, Lyon would not clear the first hurdle.

In all seriousness Mickrocks, give the club a bit more cred here mate. You of all people

Gazza? NO. Not in a pink fit.

Nah

Vossy for me

I can only sum up your question with this response:

No no no no no no no no no no no no no x infinite

...and that's Lyon's response too.

I have never understood the hype nor the sense of getting Gary Lyon to coach Melbourne.

Hopefully this article puts this issue to bed. Gary Lyon correctly sums up the situation.

http://www.theage.com.au/news/Sport/Lyons-...2624111510.html