McQueen

I'm particularly interested in what leadership philosophy he has, especially with the playing group.

Given that MFC runs with the Leading Teams program, and the Filth did not (MM absolutley loathed it) that I wonder if it will be a call that Neeld will have the authority to undertake?

But gee, a really engaging interview with him.

2012 cannot arrive quick enough!

Let's play like DEMONS!

Interesting that he said in his interview how he could feel a sense of unity immediately, about MFC.

He mustn't have been reading the papers for the last couple of months.

This Guy is going to Rock....I put money on it right now.

His Body language is straight down the line as are his philosophies.

Great Choice Demons....we got our man Mini Mick.

If you're so happy that we've got our man, give him the respect and drop the 'mini mick'.

Wouldn't Neeld be the bloke who has the final say who senior assistant will be?

Is the role assistant or director of coaching that Craig is in the frame for?

Not-a-fcuk

Ugh. Rivers? Seriously? He went missing badly in all our losses this year. When we were crying out for leaders, he disappeared.

He offers nothing offensively and rarely has an impact. Won't be in the leadership group next year.

Just give it to Jack now.

Could not have said it better.

Rivers has very little cred within the league and to make him Captain would be laughable.

Time to be bold and develop the leadership within the club with the new brigade.

JT is the man.

One down 2 to go. The announcement of our second joint major sponsor, and the drafting of Jaeger O'Meara. Go Dees! To all you pessimists, go back into your holes!

Getting ahead of yourself DD.

Next job to tick off is Club Captain so we can move forward with maximum focus.

Is everyone forgetting that the bad guys that at the core of this whole fiasco is Fremantle Football Club. They have blood on their hands.

Mark Harvey has multiple knives in his back. Poor bloke, can't imagine how he is feeling.

I know the MFC haven't been effected directly, but this whole situation stinks.

Freo Vs StKilda will have some heat next season!

Gippy

Hear, hear.

I've never really rated Harvey as a coach but wow, this is low by Freo FC.

The fact that this has been in the planning for quite some time to me points to a board that cannot be trusted.

Will be interesting to see how big the fall-out actually becomes. I bet Harvey would like a scalp or two before moving on from this.

Garry made a point of saying we are on track re our coaching appointment and specifically made of point of saying "to the supporters who would be concerned out there, not to worry, everything's on track" or something to that effect.

He said something else before that that caught my attention as well but can't recall (sign of old age lol).

Reading between the lines, he was almost saying "don't worry demonoids....we're well on the path to securing who we were after....all is in order".

Did i misinterpret this?

The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.

Recent interwiew with Burns for those who have not heard him speak footy.

http://www.abc.net.au/sport/audio/2011/08/27/3303816.htm

Interestingly, they quiz him on the Crows gig..

Wrong.

In 2010, they rose from 14th to 6th.

In 2011 they were crippled by injuries and finished outside the 8. They were better than that.

Lyon approaches them and arranges a deal to coach them for 5 years after saying the Saints are at the end of an era.

If you think it is just the momey. Hmmm think again.

We shall see....

Over-rated, under-performers.

They were at near full strength when we belted them by 16 goals too. Still can't win on the road either..

Freo - more money and shorter window to challenge if they had all key players fit.

They say they're in their window every year.

If Lyon can do something with Freo in the next 5 years I'd be impressed.

If we are the first to sack our coach, and the last to sign our new one and it's a rookie, I'll spew up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'll pass you the bucket.

That would be an epic fail by GL if it transpired.

Can only hope that MM is in the bag now.

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/ross-lyon-to-coach-fremantle-20110915-1kbmh.html

This just keeps getting juicier by the day.

More twists than a Hitchcock plot.

Maybe he'll join the boys back at Windy Hill? Can they fit anymore in there?

Expect nothing on the MFC for the next 48 hours BB

The media will go in Freo orgasm now.

Already hot, sweaty and breathing very heavy in Perth.

Wow...

He gets a fair bit of media on tele and radio over here and to be honest, he speaks in riddles. I reckon he would add more confusion to MFC. Might be okay as an assistant somewhere.

Knows what he wants to do....or already knows what he's going to be doing!??

I think you're onto something here Old Dee. I'm not sure it's a contract with us as i have no idea.

However, i noticed from about 2 weeks ago he seemed VERY relaxed. Even after the huge loss to the Cats. This could mean he's just comfortable with the way things are heading going into the finals. But i'm not so sure.

Just seems like he knows what lies ahead and he's relaxed about all of it. Like the monkey's off his back with regard to his future role.

This could also just as easily be him coming to terms with a stint at the filth as Director and/or a media stint for 2012 or whatever.

But something appears to have gone down 'future wise' for him as his persona has had a 'very relaxed' change IMO.

Good call, Rusty. Gotta agree with those comments.

BB if it is to be MM I think the deal is already done.

We either have MM right now and we are waiting for October 3rd

or we are looking at other people.

With every passing day and no coach announced suggests to me it is MM and we are waiting for the Pies to finish their year.

Mick knows what he wants to do, I can see no reason why he would be waiting for the season to finish to make a decision.

If MM is coming to MFC and the deal has already been agreed upon, I am absolutely [censored] amazed that it's remained/kept a secret for so long.

It must have been a phone call or a quick nod, wink or whatever! Just hard to believe that all this silence is at all possible..

Er, well played number er, um, ah, cough, - just what is your number old chap?

A closed mouth gathers no foot.

They are just working out the details.

IMO it was never RL

Ah, yes...

Time is just nature's way to keep everything from happening at once.

Nor have I heard it, or read it quoted by Ross himself.

It has been reported that he will see out the rest of his contract with the Aints - 2012 season.

I agree that it's odd not to have been published on the the club website. Surely, if you were a Saints supporter wanting confirmation that's one of the first places to look.

Is this still simmering?

i think 16th is a far better date.

anytime other date than the 23rd.....

Thought I'd just add that the 16th is Aussie Moto GP race day.

I seriously doubt Junior will play a game next year for GWS

This smells of more Sheedy snake oil to get GWS more publicity

I seem to remember GWS talked of maybe playing Junior last year too

I think Junior might get a run in a few games and I also think that this is hardly an effort for more publictity.

My bet is that the likes of Junior will be utilised in a very specific mentoring role for 'what's his name', should they appoint him and another young fella Co-Captains. I'm sure we all agree that he's not going to be racking up 20+ possession games.

I wonder what relationship they had at MFC and furthermore to what extent does Jr's signing have to do with $cully.

Move thread to archives, next to Tom what's his name.