Geelong assistant coach Matthew Egan on Western Bulldogs' wish list

[The Coon Dog]

Mark Stevens - Herald Sun - 3 October

GEELONG could lose another highly-rated assistant coach as the Western Bulldogs circle Matthew Egan.

Egan, forced into premature retirement because of a foot injury, has a strong relationship with new Dogs coach Brendan McCartney.

Only 28, Egan has impressed in a development role at the Cats, with a particular focus on youth and the VFL team.

The Dogs, who have spoken to Egan, may be prepared to offer him an upgraded role as defensive coach.

It is understood the Dogs have told this year's defensive coach Peter Dean his contract would not be renewed.

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[The Bulldogs Bite]

Forgot about Gia. I wonder if he would dare look elsewhere?

I don't know much about Egan, but we have to trust McCartney.

[Bulldog Revolution]

Forgot about Gia. I wonder if he would dare look elsewhere?

I don't know much about Egan, but we have to trust McCartney.

Gia will have to take the one year offered. If he produces as he did this year he will get another contract. It's as simple as that.

We do, and we need to allow our new coach to surround himself with the people who he believes can deliver

I liked Egan as a player and he's clearly highly thought of by the cats. You'd think he'd be great for our young defenders, particularly the key positions Tommy Williams, Markovic etc

I had wondered if Milburn would be targetted by Brendo?

[bornadog]

Forgot about Gia. I wonder if he would dare look elsewhere?

I don't know much about Egan, but we have to trust McCartney.

You would think Dads Army (GWS) would be the only ones that would want him.

[BulldogBelle]

Wonder who would be interested in a hard body who doesnt have a great deal of silky skills - like Addison?

Being a Sydney lad he could be suitable to GWS

Possibly the GC would be interested in a mature body

3rd or 4th round selection at best

[bornadog]

I hope BMac looks beyond just getting his mates over to Whitten Oval and looks for the best as assistants.

[dog town]

Happy if we get Egan. Quality person and heard plenty of good things about his coaching.

[craigsahibee]

Paul Williams confirmed as Carlton's new "stoppages" coach today.

Can't say I am sad to see him go. Could never really warm to him. Peter Dean is said to be on the way out also. Again, not too worried by that.

[1eyedog]

Happy if we get Egan. Quality person and heard plenty of good things about his coaching.

Likewise, I read an article on Harry T and he said that Egan was huge as a mentor for him.

Pity he got struck down with a doodgy foot because he was looking like being a very, very good player for Geelong.

[Twodogs]

I didnt realise that Guido finished ninth on the AFL goalkicking table this year. That's a pretty good effort.

[immortalmike]

Gia will have to take the one year offered. If he produces as he did this year he will get another contract. It's as simple as that.

We do, and we need to allow our new coach to surround himself with the people who he believes can deliver

I liked Egan as a player and he's clearly highly thought of by the cats. You'd think he'd be great for our young defenders, particularly the key positions Tommy Williams, Markovic etc

I had wondered if Milburn would be targetted by Brendo?

Yeah but if you're Brian Lake or Dale Morris how would you feel being told what to do by someone who is your age and was not even as good as you.

[bornadog]

I didnt realise that Guido finished ninth on the AFL goalkicking table this year. That's a pretty good effort.

Milne was picked as an all Australian and I think Guido was just as good. Certainly Guido's stats compared to Milne are equal.

[Prince Imperial]

Yeah but if you're Brian Lake or Dale Morris how would you feel being told what to do by someone who is your age and was not even as good as you.

Egan was the All-Australian centre half back in 2007 in just his third season before being cut down with injury. I'm sure he will have the respect of all the defenders.

[hujsh]

Yeah but if you're Brian Lake or Dale Morris how would you feel being told what to do by someone who is your age and was not even as good as you.

Egan looked like a better defender than Scarlett in 2007.Not as good attacking as Lake or Scarlett but he was getting the best forward every week. He was a massive loss at the time and they're lucky Taylor made such an impact as a mature age recruit to fill that gap.

[soupman]

Yeah but if you're Brian Lake or Dale Morris how would you feel being told what to do by someone who is your age and was not even as good as you.

Doesn't this fall in the same category as the "McCartney never played AFL so how on earth will players respect him?" thread topic. I'm gonna say that surely our players are professional enough to recognise that as these guys are their coaches they are worth listening to.