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Welcome to Demonland Tom Wilson, Melbourne's next AFLW coach

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31 minutes ago, poita said:

https://www.afl.com.au/aflw/news/1488329/mick-stinear-was-reluctant-to-leave-the-dees-one-off-hand-comment-changed-his-mind

Geelong have had three months working with the best coach in the business, whilst we continue to drag our feet.

Devastated when he left but a four-hour commute... that would be deadening. Incredible he did it for so long.

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    2 hours ago, The Taciturn Demon said:

    Devastated when he left but a four-hour commute... that would be deadening. Incredible he did it for so long.

    Yeah, reading the article I got the distinct impression that the trip to Casey was a significant factor in his decision. And I don't blame him.

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    Welcome to the Dees Tom!

    Beyond the natural reaction of ew Collingwood... Glad its someone who has previous coaching experience in AFLW. Not in the most successful program, yes, but not completely "flown in" from other leagues or ex-AFL men's straight into W coaching. So he gets the specifics of the environment.

    At the Dees we might be wary of someone with teaching credentials due to past experience but probably shouldn't hold that against him!

    Here's his bio from the Pies website:

    "Tom Wilson

    Wilson joined the Pies for the 2024 season as both Head of Development and the side’s Midfield Coach.

    One of the most established and tenured current players in the VFL – with Wilson currently in his 14th year in the state league and third in the black and white – Wilson’s passion for football saw him transition into coaching.

    Wilson had been a school teacher for seven years, making his development role a well suited move as he guides the Pies’ young players.

    A smart football brain that his experienced plenty throughout close to 200 VFL games, Wilson will again lead the Pies’ midfield in 2025."

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    A teacher with 200+ games of VFL experience?

    Where have I heard that and 'back to back premierships' before?

    I'll give him a fair run at it, while nursing my disappointment that we couldn't find the appropriate immortal telepathic entity which our women's team deserves.

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    Interesting hire, not the longest coaching resume or at the most successful club. We told Gia we couldn’t hire a coach from a bottom 4 club then did that for our women!

    But very experienced footy guy. Used to the semiprofessional standard with a mix of egos and athleticism that is the VFL which is similar to the AFLW currently. Background in teaching. Have to assume he isn’t looking at the job to springboard to mens coaching or rebuild a reputation. Hopefully he’s Mick Stinear 2.0

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    No leaks.

    The club is much better at it now. (Just need to keep info down on zoom calls with partners.....)

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