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Josh Gaeblich tonight mentioned that Brendon Lade was another that had a strong interview with us and apparently the panel were very impressed.

3 hours ago, Roost it far said:

I fear they don’t.

I knew you’d join us on eventually 😜

Buckley is still my first preference.

If he decides not to go ahead then happy for Kelly if they deem him the best fit.

Definitely warming to James Kelly. Not that I didnt like or rate him, just thought he didnt fit the bill of being a fairly experienced assistant coach.

I mean, anyone thats been in such a successful organisation as Geelong cant be too bad..

2 minutes ago, YesitwasaWin4theAges said:

Clear someone out and get Marcus in.

I think its too late for that. Seems he is about to re-sign

37 minutes ago, GS_1905 said:

I get this way of thinking - but there is a line. I think Goodwin had it right on this topic. He talked a lot about being ruthless and all, but he also maintained a high regard for respect. Respect in your team mates, footy club, opposition, society etc. I don't think you can pick and choose when and where you are respectful and where you are not. That is what i liked about Goody and it resonated with me personally.

Talking to contracted players -Harley Reid, Merrett and Allen are just the ones we know about - In my view is wrong. Now maybe in his defence, the players demanded the meeting and Zac's agent is behind this storey playing out in public - similar to Trac last year. We need to put a spotlight on the PA's - i know the personality types of what it takes to be successful as a PA and id hardly be out of line by suggesting that they are not the most morale and ethical lot going around.

Look where thats gotten us over the past 4 years....

22 minutes ago, Adam The God said:

Not saying I disagree with what you're saying here, but as PJ always said, the core business is footy. And having a good footy team and that delivers on field is how you build sustainable success. Having another Daniher, bless him, that is a brilliant spruiker for the club, but has us yo-yoing in and out of finals without achieving sustained success, isn't what I'd want.

I hope Buckley is the best coach for the club. Full stop.

The first element is definitely football and on field results. I see a bit of Paul Roos appointment in this Buckley one.

Roos was able to come in and sell hope to our members and sponsors just because he could. Some guys are just natural leaders on and off field and I put Buckley in that category.

To be honest we have gone back to being irrelevant again. Significant drop in memberships, members of the playing group not happy and no official home base as yet.

I feel like a guy like Buckley, with his profile and positive relationship in the media alongside a hopeful appointment of Jimmy Bartel can really galvanise this footy club again and actually bring us back to being respected in the competition.

4 minutes ago, roy11 said:

do you think we'd get better sponsorship offers with Bucks at the helms as opposed to Kelly or one of the others from a personal pov (excluding results)

In my opinion Bucks has the brand and charisma to attract sponsors. He speaks well in the public eye and has great connections in the cooperate world considering he is always a guest speaker whever he goes.

I follow him on Instagram and there is no doubt he he has pulling power with the way he conducts himself professionally.

Where we sit currently with memberships and sponsorship, if there was one guy that could really be the face for this footy club and build our brand back up again, it would be Bucks.

30 minutes ago, Ted Lasso said:

It blows my mind that anyone at Essendon would be more annoyed at Sam Mitchell than themselves for pushing so many players to want to leave with pure incompetence.

Merrett, Ridley, Draper and I’m sure more we don’t know about yet. It’s not Sam Mitchell it’s Essendon being a mess

Yep.

The carcass is ripe for the picking. Good on Mitchell i say.

8 minutes ago, Lord Travis said:

Went through a divorce, so yes was impacted. Hardly financially hardship though, he's loaded. He got half of cash from a house sold for nearly $14 million... Add that to all the money he's made throughout his playing career, coaching career, and media gigs, as well as other investments... he's doing more than ok. Money isn't a factor in his decision. He wants to coach because he's driven, loves the sport, and wants a premiership.

Also an ambassador for a prestige BMW dealership in docklands mind you..

9 minutes ago, Dee Boys said:

I would absolutely kill for Sam Mitchell to be our coach.

So would I.

And I would absolutely love if our coach was out there being proactive and ruthless with recruiting, regardless of who it is.

Just now, JJJ said:

Yep he was agitating when he signed his current deal. Should’ve either moved when he was out of contract or done his job and honoured the contract.

Bizarre thing was that wasn't it only 12 months ago he added more money to his contract after the saints came calling?

17 minutes ago, Ted Lasso said:

Remember in his youth where clarry went off at the muppet blues fan in the crowd with the 784 chins and rough lid? I still laugh when I think of that

I've known Clarry since his days at the Murray Bushrangers where I did some part time work when he was coming through the system.

I dont bump into him as much in the off season as I use too socially, but boy the stories and stuff you see first hand 🤣

Lets not pretend he's a saint.

6 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

Clarry didn’t even have a go at that loser Tom Morris when he tried harassing him while LEAVING THE HOSPITAL during the off season. I would have personally punched him!

Clarry would never ever be rude to anyone let alone harass a female photographer for doing her job at an open training session.

Bailey Smith is a juvenile arrogant [censored]

This comment did make me laugh out loud....

Supporters are stoked.

Honestly, go and listen to Skipworths media conferences on YouTube.

I know that Goody was boring enough but Skipworth is 10× level up. Uninspiring as they come.

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??

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

21 minutes ago, Demonstone said:

But you do know what premature means, don't you?

Clearly the sarcasm of my initial post which included a GIF went way above your head....

Game has gone past him. Have known this was coming as far back as the start of the year.

He was initially unhappy with the club last year around his injury management but this year was purely just wanting a fresh start.

Good luck. 3 year deal so looking likely a 3rd round compo.

3 minutes ago, Demonstone said:

The trade period hasn't even started yet. Cool your jets.

I don’t have jets.

A trade period of just Wade Derksen and Max Heath..

Yay

Cal Twoemey just stated that Charlie Spargo is looking increasingly likely to head to North as a free agent.

3 minutes ago, Hopeful Demon said:

Gawn was well due for another one. I reckon three best and fairests don't reflect how dominant he's been over the past 10 years.

Got absolutely robbed big time last year.