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He'd be a good fit at freo because it's a two horse town over here. He'd have his head in the papers everyday - eventually with a shot of him peeing in some shop window, wrestling bouncers, or flashing an old lady. The guys a Pelican who's had numerous chances at redemption only to crap on the people who have provided those chances. MFC will be no different. Dragging in Fev would be desperate, knee-jerk and totally unnecessary. It will not happen.

Nothing new really and yeah, pretty standard dribble from Hagdorn.

True, he stopped short of saying exactly those words. Whether that was his intention or not, he has signalled that he's keen for the job which is vastly contrary to his past talk of not being interested. Mick Malthouse has also stated that he will not coach next year either but a great bunch of posters on here think otherwise..

I hope Fitzy gets a guernsey.

Todd, crap? You've just signed up... Crap.

Still its fair to say that his focus isn't entirely on the Player Development role as it was. All the feedback from the players has been very positive.

Well it's official, Todd Viney will be interviewed for the vacant coaching job. http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/122414/default.aspx No doubt his CV reads very well and he is a Demon though-and-through. Fact remains, he is an in-experienced coach. What are his chances?

Tough choice but I've gone with Watts. He's been a little more consistent with his performances whereas Stef has gone missing a little of late. Stef really did grab the opportunity with both hands when Jamar was out and good on him for that. Nothing wrong with his hunger.

Bater's not the best decision maker at AFL level. He can get away with it at Casey. He does some great things albeit rarely. No room for passengers...

Filter thru recent threads before you start one up old mate. This one's already getting to done to absolute death!

David Parkin gave a him a big wrap on the radio. Very impressed and could get a Rising Star Nom..

Yep. JR can go back to the Scorpions now.

And that just might be the case but he's been in the coaching game for another twelve years since then. Coupled with a few family issues that have added extra stress I can see him taking a year off, but I could be wrong. Wouldn't have been like George stirring the shite up with anyone. God rest his soul.

You're comparing apples with oranges there HT.

Malthouse has stated that he will not coach next year and I think he's pretty damned certain about it. Joining another club is different and this is where the difference will be. He'll be somewhere but not with the filth.

If Malthouse does indeed sit out next year, he will be the target of Richmond, as Hardwicks contract expires end 2012 and I can't see the Tigers having a break out year similar to WCE's this year. If Melbourne cannot secure him under a mentoring role for next year with view to commencing in 2013 he will be lost to the Tigers - where he has stated his heart still remains.

Absolutely. Ricky can really turn it on when the boys have their tails up. When the improvement we're all waiting for starts to take place, Ricky will be key to that. On top of that, I can't think of any time that he's shown a lack of commitment.

Would it at all be possible for MM to play a mentoring role to the Melbourne coaching group, led by Viney next year? MM has stated that you can't be out of footy for too long with the game changing at such a rate. An announcement of such a strategy at the end of the season will be massive for the club. The momentum will continue to gather strength and the coaching group would be exposed to Mick for a period of time in the lead up to him assuming the head coaching position.

To be honest BB, it would not concern me if Ross Lyon came to MFC. I agree with you on most of your points outlined above, "composed but menacing" was a good one. The 'fit' I was reffering to has been based on my own perceptions of the two. Apart from watching the Saints and Dogs play footy and watching the two coaches perform in front of the media, I cannot offer much more. The Dogs brand of footy was a faster flowing type as opposed to the Saints defensive type. I believe the MFC playing group would transition to a coach who's based most of his structures around supporting this brand quicker to what they would with a Lyon type game plan. I realise this statement may draw some acid from other people regarding that it's what we're missing (defensive intent as TV keeps saying) but it's my opinion.

Performance wise? I don't think so... At the pointy end the gap is significantly smaller - that's pretty obvious Regardless, I respect your opinion. Either coach would add true value to this current rabble.

60 seconds or 60 minutes... Does it matter? Still 2nd place BB. Rocket took the Dogs to three PF's during his tenure so the gap between the two really isn't that great... All I was saying is that personally I consider Eade to be a better fit for Melbourne.

It just went to prove how dysfunctional our forward line is. Not refreshing.

If Ross Lyon was to apply for the job and present the same game plan etc to the 'panel' then he wouldn't be real serious would he? It might have got three GF appearances but ultimately resulted in three 2nd places. I still think Eade is a better fit for Melbourne but Ross Lyon would be a very good candidate also.

If you go by the old adage that actions speak louder than words, then JT is the man on what he's been able to show in a couple of years. People who argue that he is too young should look at examples like our old coach Rowdy Daniher. "Neale begun his AFL career in 1979, quickly establishing himself as one of the best rising talents in the business. Neale went on to play 66 games in a row, become the youngest Captain in Essendon history at twenty years of age and win the Essendon Best & Fairest" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neale_Daniher Out of all the Melbourne players seen front the media, JT has been most believable.. Fluency and articulation comes with age and experience. The way he dealt with issues such as the sling tackle with such honesty and integrity was very impressive in my opinion. Give the man the responsibilty and watch him grow. He wants it more than any other player in that team and I reckon it shows.

A good response by Sylvia today. He's shown what he's capable of and reminded the doubters of his potency. Has Viney gotten throught to him or was it this article? Disappointed Flash had another shocker.