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    Re: Rocket's Contract has been terminated

    I wonder if Rocket would be a good fit in a Director of Coaching type of role with us. He seemed to enjoy our culture when head coach and I could see him being good at a bad cop type role in a manner similar to Montgomery (athogh his role would be different to Montys).

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    Re: Rocket's Contract has been terminated

    There could be a few vacancies at the pies, that would be ironic ....

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    Re: Rocket's Contract has been terminated

    Hasn't had much of a run of it due to any number of reasons, but in a market that's look for a quick jump up the ladder it was always going to be the way they went.

    As others have suggested a footy manager/ director of coaching role is a good fit for a guy with a passion for & intimate knowledge of the game.

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    Re: Rocket's Contract has been terminated

    Quote Originally Posted by PeanutsPeanuts View Post
    I wonder if Rocket would be a good fit in a Director of Coaching type of role with us. He seemed to enjoy our culture when head coach and I could see him being good at a bad cop type role in a manner similar to Montgomery (athogh his role would be different to Montys).

    I was wondering that as well. I think in addition to the bad cop role that Bevo needs a sounding board for his ideas and Rocket would be valuable in that role as well. Just someone to say "never tried that before, it could work" or "tried that but it didn't work for me because... maybe if we tried it another way?". Not give Eade the ultimate veto or anything silly like that but more use his experience. We have a very young coaching group. And it could do with a bit of updating.
    Have you been reading those Roddy Doyle books again, Dougal!?


    I have, yeah Ted, you big gobshite

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    Re: Rocket's Contract has been terminated

    As long as head office don't try to snaffle Bevo to take over at the Suns.

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    Re: Rocket's Contract has been terminated

    Rocket's biggest mistake was to forego the plum job of Director of Coaching at Collingwood to become senior coach at the Suns. He did have a terrible run with injuries which didn't help nor did the attitude of Gary Ablett wanting to leave. It begs the question as to whether two Clubs are warranted in Queensland. In comparison to Greater Western Sydney who were given the world by the AFL,
    the Gold Coast Suns have been poorly treated.

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    Re: Rocket's Contract has been terminated

    Quote Originally Posted by PeanutsPeanuts View Post
    I wonder if Rocket would be a good fit in a Director of Coaching type of role with us. He seemed to enjoy our culture when head coach and I could see him being good at a bad cop type role in a manner similar to Montgomery (athogh his role would be different to Montys).
    He would have to replace Chris Grant who has that role now. I would stick with Granty

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    Re: Rocket's Contract has been terminated

    Quote Originally Posted by Twodogs View Post
    Dean Soloman to take over until the end of the season.
    John Barker after that?
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    Re: Rocket's Contract has been terminated

    Quote Originally Posted by PeanutsPeanuts View Post
    I wonder if Rocket would be a good fit in a Director of Coaching type of role with us. He seemed to enjoy our culture when head coach and I could see him being good at a bad cop type role in a manner similar to Montgomery (athogh his role would be different to Montys).
    No I don't think that's the role for him him now. He probably needs a year away from footy or a year or two in the media.

    He's had a very good footy career as a player and a coach but I don't think he offers that much now in a club coaching capacity.
    He would be excellent in an AFL Coaches association role.
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    Re: Rocket's Contract has been terminated

    Quote Originally Posted by GVGjr View Post
    John Barker after that?
    He's the best candidate but Rocket nominated him as his successor. I reckon that might be a problem because Tony Cochrane is such a knobjockey that he will count Rocket's recommendation against him.
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    I have, yeah Ted, you big gobshite

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    Re: Rocket's Contract has been terminated

    Unfortunately, this was bound to happen. All the best for the future Rocket, and whilst I understand some of the angst about the team in the GC, I hope they find the right person and show some improvement.

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    Re: Rocket's Contract has been terminated

    Got a text saying Dew has been appointed, can’t see it online yet.

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    Re: Rocket's Contract has been terminated

    Quote Originally Posted by Go_Dogs View Post
    Got a text saying Dew has been appointed, can’t see it online yet.
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    Stewart Dew a senior coach huh. He's a dual premiership player isn't he? One at Port and one at Hawthorn.
    Have you been reading those Roddy Doyle books again, Dougal!?


    I have, yeah Ted, you big gobshite

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    Re: Rocket's Contract has been terminated

    Quote Originally Posted by Twodogs View Post
    Stewart Dew a senior coach huh. He's a dual premiership player isn't he? One at Port and one at Hawthorn.
    Yep. He’s been close to a number of roles, so happy to see him get a chance.

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