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    The Successor

    in Melbourne Demons

    Posted

    So do I, I would love Voss to take that role. First day of pre-season our players walk in Paul Roos, premiership coach and standing next to him a 3 time premiership captian brownlow medalist, you have to respect that.

    Voss went straight from media to coach and he did it his way stuffed up early but over the last couple of years made some very good footballers out of some late draft picks and rookies. He would be a very good senior assistant, midfield coach.

    You may very well get your wish...

    The Successor

    in Melbourne Demons

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    ikely candidates

    Adam Simpson

    Dual North Melbourne premiership player and former captain, he has been at Hawthorn as an assistant coach since 2010. A down-to-earth character he wins respect and rapport easily. Remains in line for senior jobs elsewhere but would be primed in two years under Roos.


    Alan Richardson

    Has been a coach-in-waiting for many seasons and has been wonderful support to Ken Hinkley at Port Adelaide as director of coaching and strategy. Has a great football brain and is a laidback character.


    Justin Leppitsch

    The triple premiership player at the Brisbane Lions has been an assistant coach at his former club and at Richmond. He has turned the Tigers defence into a miserly outfit.


    Brendon Lade

    Has admirers at Melbourne due to his Port Adelaide premiership experience and has been a successful midfield coach at the Tigers. Lends an earthy credibility to any environment.


    Leigh Tudor

    The former North Melbourne and Geelong player has been mentioned as a potential AFL coach in recent weeks, and has been regarded as a key to the recent successes of both St Kilda and the Sydney Swans. Tudor has also coached in his own right, guiding the Western Jets in the TAC Cup under-18 competition in 2004 and taking Geelong's VFL side to a premiership in 2007.


    Scott Burns

    In his four years at West Coast, the former Collingwood skipper has impressed as a midfield coach, particularly with his intimate knowledge of stoppages. Appears a certain coach in waiting, but may be tempted by senior jobs at West Coast and the Lions.


    Peter Sumich

    A two-time premiership full-forward with West Coast, Sumich spent 11 years as an assistant coach with the Eagles before joining Fremantle as a forward coach at the end of 2011 when Ross Lyon took over from Mark Harvey. His name always seems to be raised when coaching jobs become vacant.


    Sean Wellman

    The Essendon premiership defender has served a varied apprenticeship, with his resume featuring assistant coaching roles at the Western Bulldogs (two years) and Melbourne (three) before rejoining the Bombers as their defensive mentor at the end of 2010.


    Luke Power

    A triple-premiership player with the Brisbane Lions and one of Greater Western Sydney's inaugural co-captains in 2012, Power was a key teacher of the Giants' young list and stayed on their defensive coach this season.


    Adrian Fletcher

    The well-travelled former midfielder has an extensive coaching background, having served two stints at Collingwood, first as a development coach and later as the Pies midfield coach, along with assistant roles at both Geelong and the Brisbane Lions. He has been with the Lions since the end of 2007.


    The others

    Nigel Lappin

    Few more people in football are more highly respected than Lappin. He seems to have found his niche at Geelong in a development role. Hard worker and players trust him implicitly.


    Cameron Ling

    Ling retired after leading Geelong to the 2011 premiership, his third as a player. He has worked in the media for two years. Has great personal qualities and views on the game.


    Mark Bickley

    Recently signed a contract extension as an assistant to Brenton Sanderson at Adelaide. Fits the Melbourne profile in that he has premiership experience (twice) and is an experienced senior assistant – Bickley coached the Crows for six games at the end of 2011 and wanted the senior job with the club before they went with Sanderson.


    Nathan Bassett

    The former Adelaide defender has developed a strong reputation since taking over the coaching position at SANFL club Norwood, which he took to a Grand Final in his first season of 2010 and a premiership last year. He now has the Redlegs entering the finals after finishing four games clear atop the ladder.


    Brett Ratten

    The former Carlton coach says he has enjoyed working alongside Alastair Clarkson at Hawthorn and is unsure whether he'd want another crack at senior coaching. Hard to see him playing understudy to Roos for at least two years.


    Brett Kirk

    Won two best and fairests at the Swans during Ross' time as coach. Was also chosen by Roos to captain the club. In his first year as an assistant coach, it's hard to see Captain Kirk becoming Coach Kirk so quickly.


    Dean Laidley

    The former North Melbourne coach always gets brought up when vacancies occur. Like Ratten, it is hard to see Laidley wanting to spend two years as an understudy.


    John Blakey

    Worked with Roos at the Swans, where he remains and is likely to stay. Two-time premiership player at North Melbourne, Blakey has tasted off-field success at the Brisbane Lions and the Swans. Played 359 games. Is highly rated. Wouldn't be the worst choice.


    Michael O'Loughlin

    Former teammate and premiership pupil of Roos who has won rave reviews as coach of the AIS-AFL Academy. Has already been sounded out by clubs for assistant roles and will be on Roos' radar. His next task will be to coach the Indigenous All Stars team in October.


    Tadhg Kennelly

    Has already been linked to a development role with the Demons. Unlikely to be in the mix for the senior assistant's job, but likely to be in the red and blue next season.


    Mark Williams

    Was keen on the job before it was given to Roos. Will be in the mix at the Lions. You'd have to think he's unlikely to want to wait another two seasons.

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    WELCOME TO DEMONLAND - PAUL ROOS

    in Melbourne Demons

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    You can just taste it, cant you?

    We are a sadistic bunch, and wouldn't it be fitting if he walks to the eagles.

    Nothing but pain since '64 for us, and I can already feel the depression that could occur in the coming days...

    One thing you can bet your payslip on, come March 2014, we will see improvement.. regardless of the Roos affect or not.

    WELCOME TO DEMONLAND - PAUL ROOS

    in Melbourne Demons

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    So much love on here for the Roos coaching likelihood, that I fear the expectations for next year might already be exceeding what he can realistically achieve. Port Adelaide's fast rise is the standard probably, but if he achieves less than that, will we all be disappointed?

    If we can get out of the bottom four.. and remove 70+ point losses.. then thats fine with me for next year!

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    Bombers scandal: charged, <redacted> and <infracted>

    in Melbourne Demons

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    Essendon have to hope rivals don't bid for potential father-son stars in 2013 and 2014

    http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/afl/essendon-have-to-hope-rivals-dont-bid-for-potential-father-son-stars-in-2013-and-2014/story-fnb7bats-1226706093372

    some interesting names there , any of them worth more than a third round pick ?

    will essendon ask them to hold off going into the draft ?

    That is actually quite sad.. especially for the actual draftees.

    The Trade/Draft Rumour Mill

    in Melbourne Demons

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    You sit back and read about 'Oh it would be great to get pick 20 for Sylvia' or 'Oh lets just get what we can for J.Watts'

    But the fact of the matter is... We can't afford to lose top 10 players.

    If we can barely keep our best players.. so how do you all think we are going to attract other top players??

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    WELCOME TO DEMONLAND - PAUL ROOS

    in Melbourne Demons

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    One thing I know for sure. I have absolutely no idea who will be our next coach.

    The last 115 pages make it no clearer.

    Yes there is a shortlist of the names discussed. As to who it will be, beats me.

    I also feel confident in saying, that not one poster on this thread knows either.

    Everybody is just guessing.

    = Demonland 24 hours a day

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