Assistant Coaches

[bulldogsthru&thru]

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I like the appointment of Geary too. By all reports he was a terrific leader for the saints during some bleak seasons for them. Heart and soul type of guy. Exactly the kind of stuff our group significantly lacks.

[Scraggers]

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I like the appointment of Geary too. By all reports he was a terrific leader for the saints during some bleak seasons for them. Heart and soul type of guy. Exactly the kind of stuff our group significantly lacks.

I would have thought under Bontempelli, we would have Heart and Soul in spades.

[azabob]

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I would have thought under Bontempelli, we would have Heart and Soul in spades.

One man, no matter how good, doesn't make the team.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

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I would have thought under Bontempelli, we would have Heart and Soul in spades.

He needs significant help. I struggle to count on one hand how many you'd call heart and soul guys which I think is the major issue with our group.

It's probably stuff you can't exactly teach but it can be preached! Geary should help in that respect.

[Rocket Science]

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While unsure if Geary actually fits the mould frankly anyone versed in the subtle art of teaching blokes how to give a f**k is more than welcome.

[ledge]

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While unsure if Geary actually fits the mould frankly anyone versed in the subtle art of teaching blokes how to give a f**k is more than welcome.

Or is it can’t get behind the game plan and figure it out.
Let’s face it football is a simple game if you make it to complicated and make players do what’s not natural instinct they start to second guess , once you have players doing that the whole plan falls apart . Not through players not trying but it’s not the natural instinct to suit them.

[Go_Dogs]

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It's an interesting role. More than just a development coach. I think this might be one of the first signs that our 'review' has actually identified something beyond how we've overloaded Bevo and addressed it. In this case our lack of leadership. We have Bont but aside from that our vice captains have been a rotating cast of players probably not suited to the role (seriously how was Hunter VC?)

Geary was no world beater but kept his spot in the team and was took over as captain from a club great so must have some insight on how to be a good leader beyond 'being the best player' which is what AFL teams seem to fall back on when picking leadership roles.



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Wonder if only part of his salary is under the cap as a result of the broader commercial piece?

I really like this appointment. Good stuff.

[ratsmac]

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Wonder if only part of his salary is under the cap as a result of the broader commercial piece?

I really like this appointment. Good stuff.

It's got a bit of the Judd\ Visy about it doesn't it. Nice. Its about time we find some loopholes!

I've always admired Geary a lot. I loved how he went about his footy getting the most out of himself for the team. He seemed like a team first type. He was St Kilda's Dale Morris and those type of people are most certainly welcome at the kennel.

One thing I hope with these new appointments is that they are not yes men. I have no idea whether or the past assistants were yes men or not, but if you believe what you hear about Bevo being a bit of a control freak. It would good to see him challenged from time to time.

[angelopetraglia]

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It's got a bit of the Judd\ Visy about it doesn't it. Nice. Its about time we find some loopholes!

I've always admired Geary a lot. I loved how he went about his footy getting the most out of himself for the team. He seemed like a team first type. He was St Kilda's Dale Morris and those type of people are most certainly welcome at the kennel.

One thing I hope with these new appointments is that they are not yes men. I have no idea whether or the past assistants were yes men or not, but if you believe what you hear about Bevo being a bit of a control freak. It would good to see him challenged from time to time.

"Geary’s responsibilities will also see him providing leadership services in support of the Club’s wider commercial business internally and externally."

Yes. Reading between the lines I think this will be in support of the clubs selling "leadership" courses to the corporate world IMHO.

[Twodogs]

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"Geary’s responsibilities will also see him providing leadership services in support of the Club’s wider commercial business internally and externally."

Yes. Reading between the lines I think this will be in support of the clubs selling "leadership" courses to the corporate world IMHO.

Perhaps he might have some involvment in Sons/Daughters of the West too? We could spread some of his wages around that way

[ledge]

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Perhaps he might have some involvment in Sons/Daughters of the West too? We could spread some of his wages around that way

I would think that’s part of a normal contract to promote things to do with club.

[Twodogs]

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I would think that’s part of a normal contract to promote things to do with club.

He'd be a perfect fit for a program like that too. I was at a SOTW session one night that all about prostate cancer.


The Cancer Council head made a speech but nobody really paid much attention (for instance i was checking out the team for that weekend on Chops' phone and talking about the ins and outs with him and a couple of other fellas.) Andrew Demetriou got up to tank and you could have heard a pin drop. Like it or not footballers have cache with some groups

[Eastdog]

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Another decent appointment.

I?m happy that there has been change going on and I hope it now it works out very well for us.

The key will be for Bevo and co to work in sync with each other to get more and the best they can out of this group. It cannot be Bevo or the highway.

[jeemak]

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"Geary’s responsibilities will also see him providing leadership services in support of the Club’s wider commercial business internally and externally."

Yes. Reading between the lines I think this will be in support of the clubs selling "leadership" courses to the corporate world IMHO.

Thanks for being honest Angelo.

[Uninformed]

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I'm really pleased with this appointment. We've brought in a natural leader and it should help address some of our challenges.

A few weeks back it was looking a little bleak with no signings but I think we really beefed up our focus on player development given the number of younger players we have at the club.

The more I find out about Geary the more I like the appointment. I was keen to get a 'fresh-out-of-the-game' coach and the best I could come up with was Cotchin as I was not impressed with Selwood for leadership qualities.

I think Geary is a way better choice. Not the natural football ability of the other two but a 'learned-and-improved-by-effort' type with exceptional natural leadership qualities - considerably exceeding theirs from reports. A bit in the mould of Mathew Boyd as a player, but with way more leadership and communication ability. Played under a variety of coaches and respected by all. (Recruited to the Saints from the Bendigo Pioneers by Luke Beveridge's father for the trivia questions!) Great pick up!

I also really like the Egan appointment. Prefer him to Leppitsch. Doesn't carry the same baggage and appears really solid in the character department. Good communicator, smart guy.

With a goal kicking coach to come, and some very good work by Sam Power, I think the club are doing really well this off season. With the success so far I am feeling confident that they will nail the fitness and medical appointments.

Very pleased they kept Beveridge. Way to early to let a premiership coach go. Every club has a bad game (WC) and a down season as part of the journey.

List is in good shape and I'm calling it now! 'Top four in twenty-four!' (By the way, I have long thought if we make top four we are certainties to win it! No I am not delusional... no I have not had too much to drink.. no, I do not live in la la land..)