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I'm sick of a capotain good or otherwise starnded in the goal square whilst the team unravels - think Green, Neitz. We need a gun mid-fielder - think Lyon, Viney, and some guts to bring on the obvious even if a bit youngish - North did with David Dench at 21. Trengove as Captain - Beamer and Frawley as V/C's. Pretty obvious I reckon. Problem? - What problem!

My source who knows Neelds extremely well and has a strong AFL background believes players make coaches - most of us do - but that Neeld comes fom this angle as well. My guess is that he wants oversight over the type of players he wants when maybe Barry had more autonomy previously. Either way, If Neeld is happy, I'm happy. And best wishes to Barry

This is the sleeper of the whole GWS issue and i can't understanmd how it doesn't get coverage. Irrelevanacy in NSW, for the sake of TV ratings and extra matches in Victoria. On TV NRL out-rated AFL nationally in 2011 by the key measures. This adventure will ultimately suck the AFL dry IMO. That's waht Karma is - sadly thought for the greater game.

I got it directly from the highest echelon at the Cats that Neeld is perfect for us - right culture, team developement and hard as nails , not accepting second best from anyone and we're lucky to have him.

I agree, but it beggars belief that the AFL even considers this to be a good strategic move . Stand by for absolute years of embarrassment - low crowds, irrelevancy in the Sydney market and media, just a general 'who cares factor' What was Andrew thinking (or smoking)

I hadn't heard of this, but IF it is true, IMO the AFL MUST sack Sheedy now. This attitude stinks. If it doesn't happen, then the AFL simply has no buisness ethics on this sort of governance issue - again in my opinion.

They have a pharmacist for a coach. Strange he didn't know about Cousins habit?

I really gald someone at last brought up this fact - Westpac took at huge write down, whihc as a shareholder in my view was nothing short of scandalous, and good luck to Costa and Co. for pulling off the deal - somehow. But let's not laud the cats for clawing their way out of thier debt prrobelms - they simply took the soft option like many do. The Dees did it the honorable way and Denahm would't have a clue. he's just a News Ltd. hack Schwab seriously researched the identity issue, incluidng a in-depth study of Barcelona FC for example, and I like the way he's gone about it. I don't need it but some may and that's OK.

This is the first post Iv'e seen on the attractiveness now of the Club. Scully is doomed to languish in the west of Sydney, but what would new draftees now think if Prendergast gets them to us at trade/draft time.

Craig is an elite sports scientist - check his history - who took the crows to minor premiers one year and was revolutionary in his trainging methods - just think how hard that is to achieve. His humbling interview on SEN yesterday had 'class act' stamped all over it. Huge get for us

Gary and Co. have now legitimised us as a 'smart' club with the Craig appointment and several others, bringing the skills and knowledge to help the team now grow its performanace. Gary , Don and Cameron can't do much more now , so Garyremaining as Football Director would be fine end result to oversee and support the team the Board has built. Its up to them now - and us to support through thick and thin - and there will be some thin times in 2012.

Just to be mischevious, did you know that Jack Watts went to school with Chris Dawes at Brighton Grammar. We can always hope!

The point is Craig's forte and original claim to fame was as an elite sports scientist and probably the best credentialled in the AFL in this field. We can do with this at the club IMO. Remember Craig took the crows to a top of the ladder finish in one year. Its not a coaching or advsory role we need him for.

But thi sis true in life anyway. Suuccessful applicants for jobs will be able to demonstarte a track record of achievement. How would an Asst coach at the Tigers do that over the past 5 years? for example.

The commentary so far by both Neeld and Mc Cartney show two operatotrs with a deep understanding of coaching and leadership. It doesn't necessarily follow that a former ex-chanp has the credentials. In fact, the ability to run quickly and mark a ball is no pointer to any coaching ability. We may be seeing a sesmic shift in coaching diretcions with 'professional coaches' as opposed to great footballers taking on what up to now was seen as a natural progress. I reckon the opposite is true. This is how it works in the U.S.

Culture is a direct product of leadership. i.e the Presidnent and coach, maybe the Football Director Let's see - how are we doing on that??? Where does Shaw think it comes from - the bootstudder Spare me these pontifications from these sorts of people

The 2 most intersetcing appontments - given Neeld was the Pies defensive and mid field coach over the past few years. He would have very clear ideas on what he wanyts here and maybe some left field appointments will result.

This line IMO summed Neeld up beautifully in the interview and the understated way he said as a fact. You can run but you can't hide and talk is cheap is my take. Someone else said here that many will flourish now under this attitude. End of a fantatsitc few days, with the best coverage we could hope for across the weekend. Roll on Footy Classified - and I'll bet he's on the footy show this week - maybe?

In the words of John McEnroe YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS. Maximum media exposure on a slow news day. A full hour's analysis on SEN after live press conference cross, Lead story on Ch10 news tonight Beat Adelaide to his signature - he was there preferred coach too Live press conf on Fox sports. etc, etc.

Dwayne Russell just gave Neeld the big thumbs up - strong character and SMART, etc. he said Neeld also had the Adelaide job, and we beat them to it, or neeld chose us anyway.

Robbie was taken off by Northey with 10 minutes to go to save him for next week. He received the greatest cheer for an individual as he ran off that I have ever heard. Repleced by the inimitable Rhino Richards - who got a few kicks as well I remember. This is all possible again

When would be the best time to name a new coach? 1. When there is no fottball in Melbourne, freeing the media in town for a presser 2. After the analusis of last nights game by SEN - say middday 3. Before tonights game. 4. When there will be a shortahge of football news from the day and it ensures a good evening run and a good run in the Sunday papers 5. When it doesn't get lost mid-week with finals news. Hang on - that's today at Midday. This planning is why I am confident we are in good hands. Jimmy will be pleased.

Just in the nick of time to start contributing Like the Neeld rumour then?

Lyon (gary) was clear last nigh that the club had spoken to Lyons management only in the contaxt that he had a contarct and if he became available they would like to have a 'chat'. Nothing else. It never happened, not were we rejected.

If this were the outcome it would be the story of the decade.