Quote Originally Posted by bornadog View Post
I don't know anything about how good Noble is or isn't, but just my opinion, I think a younger coach of the modern game would be better. Unlike Shaw, Gia has also coached his own teams such as the VFL and has had a mentor in Bevo.

I don't think Noble has coached any senior teams, but has been an assistant I guess - Fagan has worked, so no reason Noble can't. Good luck to him.
Thanks, I thought it might be the age consideration for you.

Noble might not have a followed a traditional pathway into AFL coaching but he is highly experienced having coached Glenelg, was an assistant coach with us, a list manager, I think he coached the U18 NSW Rams, and obviously has played an instrumental part in turning Brisbane around.
We will probably know within a couple of seasons if North should have gone with a younger coach