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DANIHER: TO COACH OR NOT TO COACH

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TO COACH OR NOT TO COACH

That is the question.

Interesting comment at the end about Kevin Sheedy -

"There is a lot of comment going around about what Sheeds should do and, like I said, I don't want to be making judgements on him. He's been a good mate and mentor of mine for a long time.

In his first year at Essendon in 1981, I had my best season of AFL football as a player. He was my coach until I retired and then a mentor when I joined the Bombers' coaching panel at the start of my coaching career.

All I will say about him is that he is a big boy, he's been in the game a long time and whatever decision Sheeds makes, I know it will be the best for him, his family and future club. And that's good enough for me."

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    Regardless of what you think of Neale Daniher, he can certainly hold his head high for the way he has conducted himself since giving away the coaching position - he is just such an honest likeable guy.

    I know it has been said before by myself and other on this site, but i really do wish him all the best for his future. He still has a lot to offer the football world.

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    Regardless of what you think of Neale Daniher, he can certainly hold his head high for the way he has conducted himself since giving away the coaching position - he is just such an honest likeable guy.

    I know it has been said before by myself and other on this site, but i really do wish him all the best for his future. He still has a lot to offer the football world.

    Quite right. He is an outstanding person,gave his all for the MFC and deserves success where ever he ends up..

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    Deesrock, i have to agree, there is a blank spot where Daniher used to be. Hopefully Sheeds fills it :D

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    I dont think anyone here or elsewhere ever doubted the calibre of the bloke. Top fella; was just the coaching that confounded us at times etc. I and many other always wished him the best. Stilll do. Hopefullly not 'too' much success at Essendon *wink* :)

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    I cannot wait for the first Sheedy Vs Daniher game next year ie Melbourne Vs Essendon ;)

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