German eyes Bulldogs job

[The Coon Dog]

Brent Diamond - The Age - August 20

WILLIAMSTOWN coach Peter German says he'd be "really interested" in taking on the Western Bulldogs' coaching position after being involved in the game as an assistant and a coach for 17 years.

German, the Bulldogs' development coach, has taken the Seagulls to be the premier state league team in the country in winning the Foxtel Cup this season, as well as holding second spot behind Port Melbourne in the VFL this season.
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German was adamant that clubs were ''smart enough" to look outside the square of assistant coaches for the top position. He was hopeful state league coaches would also be in the mix. "It's an interesting one. I think for whatever reason, assistant coaches seem to get a good look in over the journey,'' German said. ''But at the end of the day, I think clubs are smart enough now to really work out who they want so it can help them head in the direction that they want to head in.''

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[GVGjr]

Whats everyone's view on him? I don't quite see him as a senior coach but he would know the list better than most other candidates. I think who ever gets the job should look long and hard at having Peter German as the senior assistant.

[comrade]

Whats everyone's view on him? I don't quite see him as a senior coach but he would know the list better than most other candidates. I think who ever gets the job should look long and hard at having Peter German as the senior assistant.

Agreed. He's an impressive communicator and seems to demand the respect of his playing group.

[Hotdog60]

I get the impression from what I have seen of him on TV is that he has a sense of humor along the lines of maybe Rocket, gives the impression you wouldn't want to get on the wrong side as you may get a old fashion spray.

Could be a Rocket clone in some ways as personalities goes, just depends on he's idea of coaching style, has experience and maybe good for developing a young squad.

I'd be neutral if he got the job.

[neddie]

Agreed. He's an impressive communicator and seems to demand the respect of his playing group.

His record is impressive,must be in the mix.He's got my vote.

[Go_Dogs]

Whats everyone's view on him? I don't quite see him as a senior coach but he would know the list better than most other candidates. I think who ever gets the job should look long and hard at having Peter German as the senior assistant.

Don't really know much about him, other than he can yell quite loudly in the huddle.

On face value he seems like someone who is quite demanding, especially for a development coach. My question would be, is his style going to assist communication and mentoring of younger players who have different needs now than they did 10+ years ago.

[boydogs]

On face value he seems like someone who is quite demanding, especially for a development coach. My question would be, is his style going to assist communication and mentoring of younger players who have different needs now than they did 10+ years ago.

Seems like a bit of a confused question to me. He's succeeding as a coach at VFL level, which is full of younger players - surely that is his trump card amongst other candidates and not his weakness?

[Go_Dogs]

Seems like a bit of a confused question to me. He's succeeding as a coach at VFL level, which is full of younger players - surely that is his trump card amongst other candidates and not his weakness?

I get that, and the fact he is our development manager would also tend to indicate his strength is working with younger players. As I mentioned, I don't know enough about him to do anything other than speculate - he could be exactly what we need.

I'm just not convinced his style (my limited perception of it at least) is one conducive to developing a young squad. He might however be the more demanding type of guy that could be better utilised in a more hands on role as an assistant, rather than a development manager.

[boydogs]

I get that, and the fact he is our development manager would also tend to indicate his strength is working with younger players. As I mentioned, I don't know enough about him to do anything other than speculate - he could be exactly what we need.

I'm just not convinced his style (my limited perception of it at least) is one conducive to developing a young squad. He might however be the more demanding type of guy that could be better utilised in a more hands on role as an assistant, rather than a development manager.

Again you're coming back to knocking him based on his ability to work with younger players. German to me is a good option if we decide to really cut into the list - I'm talking Melbourne style, 5 players over 25 left. He could be the man to mould the group to challenge again in 3-5 years time.

If we want to take a more natural approach i.e. whilst Hudson, Hall etc. are gone we continue to retain and play the best available, then that is where I see German as behind those who have had senior or assistant coaching experience at AFL level

[Bulldog Revolution]

Whats everyone's view on him? I don't quite see him as a senior coach but he would know the list better than most other candidates. I think who ever gets the job should look long and hard at having Peter German as the senior assistant.

That's a good take on it

I dont think he's the ideal senior coach for us at this stage, but he'd be a terrific assistant, and has inside knowledge, but would also be enough of a fresh voice

Very experienced coach in so many environments, and should have enough confidence to disagree and challenge an incoming senior coach

[LostDoggy]

Refer my previous posts about him. I'm beginning to be a bit of a broken record. He deserves a shot and good things seem to follow that man when he is at the helm of a club. Not just team wise but club wise.

[ledge]

I am not really sure on whether he is articulate enough, seems a bit of an old fashioned style but saying that he is coach of practically an AFL side anyway so he must be doing something right.

[boydogs]

I am not really sure on whether he is articulate enough, seems a bit of an old fashioned style but saying that he is coach of practically an AFL side anyway so he must be doing something right.

Are Malthouse, Thompson, Eade & Clarkson old fashioned too?

[bornadog]

There is a big difference between VFL and AFL, so my question is can German handle modern style footy?

[Desipura]

There is a big difference between VFL and AFL, so my question is can German handle modern style footy?

Agree with this