31 minutes ago, Older demon said:

doesn'r mind driving to Casey

I give him 1 week before he changes his mind on that

Maybe it’s the shaved head, big work ethic and talk about coding a game but he actually reminds me a lot of Goody except he doesn’t have the baggage of 5 years of being hounded by the media and the baggage with our players.

He seems self assured and a good team player. Played a nice straight bat when it came to changes with the playing list and team staff which is sensible. But you can’t expect to play Geelong style footy with this Melbourne list and every coach wants their guys as assistants, whether it’s this year or next he’ll start to reshape the club.

7 minutes ago, dice said:

I give him 1 week before he changes his mind on that

He said he drives to Geelong every day, Casey a couple of times a week will be a breeze by comparison. Anyone who’s done the Geelong trip repeatedly with all the west gate tunnel works knows it’s hell on earth.

Very impressive. Hope the players get onboard.

2 hours ago, Gorgoroth said:

Unless your skiddies are done with a XW with a big block!

Or a hotted up Range Rover 😉

Love the way he talks - "if you don't visualize it, you don't get it"

Impressive speaker and communicator.

Talked about drive from the back half as a big part of the modern game so I get the feeling, especially after talking about intently studying the list prior to applying for the job, I don’t think Rivers will be moved into the midfield like most expect.

A revamped style with Bowey and Rivers rebounding is an exciting prospect. Bowey isn’t as explosive, but is quick and a great ball user which could be the perfect combination.

Also can’t wait to see what he does with the forward set up as a result of a more positive style.

Edited 18 hours ago18 hr by VNightCityLegend

39 minutes ago, Older demon said:

The best line ever when asked what he would do if offered the job after saying how proud he was, blah blah and mentioning the wife, he says, " I am the coach that this club needs"

IMO opinion that is the best response imaginable.

Even better, OD, he actually said, “I am the coach this club is screaming out for.” And he said it mid-response which shows it wasn’t contrived, he genuinely believes it.

@Demonland

Just curious, Andy. We’ve all chucked our 2 cents in. What are your thoughts on Kingy’s appointment?

That was a fantastic . With that news conference. As good a speaker as I have listened too. Bring in 2026.

Someone mentioned he was at the Casey Frankston game taking notes,

Great start. Can only see one way forward fid the demons. Onwards and upwards

Both in terms of green and guerra. Our new coach and the last bit about the announcement soon that greedy mentioned. He had a great smile saying that,

All great news. Shove that Kero and Kain. Tom and that other plodder!

Not unhappy with Kings appointment. It just leaves me twitchy re his Geelong playing connection.

No former Geelong player has coached a flag since '63. Former Melbourne players have won 9 in that time. Since '52 the numbers are 1 vs 14.

I do wish there could be a float mic that picked up the questions better

4 minutes ago, Palace Dees said:

Not unhappy with Kings appointment. It just leaves me twitchy re his Geelong playing connection.

No former Geelong player has coached a flag since '63. Former Melbourne players have won 9 in that time. Since '52 the numbers are 1 vs 14.

Yes, we're all aware that people need to leave Melbourne to see sustained success. Nothing new there.

It all came down to do you want the job ?

One said yes. The other said what was the question?

And there were no learnings !

My favourite thing that he said is that he's not interested in the past, and think everyone deserves a clean slate.

I think this is going to be super important to empowering and galvanising what I believe is a bit of a fractured playing group, where there are grudges still being held.

We need clean air and King brings just that.

1 hour ago, Lucifers Hero said:

From the Guerra SEN interview:

“We loved his articulation of the game plan, particularly the contemporary side of it. We love how he’s using technology to inform that as well.

I would say Nathan would have been a long way behind on the use of technology. 4-5 years out of the game is an eternity in use of technology, in any field.

Especially as Nathan had said on OTC that game plan wasn't that important.

Reading between the lines i reckon the use of technology and Bucks' sitting on the fence were points of difference swing it toward Kingy.

Edited 18 hours ago18 hr by YesitwasaWin4theAges

4 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

My favourite thing that he said is that he's not interested in the past, and think everyone deserves a clean slate.

I think this is going to be super important to empowering and galvanising what I believe is a bit of a fractured playing group, where there are grudges still being held.

We need clean air and King brings just that.

I think the forwards would be pretty excited by him validating that they perhaps haven't been given the best chance

the forward set up and conversaion has been slammed by the media and rightly so, but it's hardly Jacob Van Rooyens fault if the ball is coming in too slow, high and to a bad spot and he has to win a 3 on one against much more experienced players to get it.

I reckon he's a massive chance to really spike as a player in 2026.

1 minute ago, Ted Lasso said:

I reckon he's a massive chance to really spike as a player in 2026.

I reckon JVR and Kentfield will have breakout season in 2026.

Super interested to see where he plays Petty.

Edited 18 hours ago18 hr by Jaded No More

13 minutes ago, Palace Dees said:

No former Geelong player has coached a flag since '63

What about former St Kilda players?

17 minutes ago, Palace Dees said:

No former Geelong player has coached a flag since '63.

In the past 100 years, only two flags have been coached by blokes with four letters in their surname.

This stat, not unlike yours, is completely irrelevant and meaningless.

20 minutes ago, Palace Dees said:

Not unhappy with Kings appointment. It just leaves me twitchy re his Geelong playing connection.

No former Geelong player has coached a flag since '63. Former Melbourne players have won 9 in that time. Since '52 the numbers are 1 vs 14.

Always got to be a 'first'

I dont see that quality as being a hindrance.

1 minute ago, Demonstone said:

In the past 100 years, only two flags have been coached by blokes with four letters in their surname.

This stat, not unlike yours, is completely irrelevant and meaningless.

I didn't think a tongue in cheek meme was necessary. Seems I was wrong.

Still, it's an interesting stat, you'd have to admit.

2 minutes ago, Palace Dees said:

I didn't think a tongue in cheek meme was necessary.

Two things that would improve this site:

1 - Sarcastica font.

2 - Return of the facepalm emoji.

Wow this guy is impressive, I am very happy with this.

even to the point where he made about Casey into a positive and an improvement he plans to make. I think he will drive tough standards but have a way of making these standards ones that everyone is a part of making which will get people involved and on board.

Great to hear him say he wants to work with all premiership players, and move on from questions about the past, avoided "headline" questions with poise and class.

Guerra also fantastic, not buying into stupid comments or questions from the media which by god there were some. He looks to be a strong and articulate leader!

And my fav part of all of this was the fact Brad Green could not wipe the smirk of his face when asked about Caufield, he tried and then it came straight back. Which to me(maybe i am reading into it too much) means something significant has been agreed on.

Bring on 2026!