Its done now,who will take over?

[Greystache]

Re: Its done now,who will take over?

I hope so - from memopry Clarkson wasn't anywhere near the favourite at the Hawks until the selection process started, yet he was chosen and he's certainly a successful choice.

Ross Lyon was also a rank outsider at St Kilda but got the job, Hardwick was also as good as over the line until the final interview at Melbourne.

[Bornadog]

Re: Its done now,who will take over?

Anyone rate this bloke?

Justin Leppitsch

The three-time Brisbane Lions premiership player was appointed as a defensive coach last September after parting ways with his former club. An assistant since his retirement in 2006, Leppitsch earned All-Australian honours on three occasions and was a joint winner of the Lions’ best and fairest in 1999.

Apparently has merged as a possible for a senior role?

[GVGjr]

Re: Its done now,who will take over?

The Age article today certainly has talked him up - you have to wonder how much the club is painting a positive picture of him pre-appointment to get us used to the idea.

Sure he has a football brain, but is that enough as a coach?

I think you are on to something.

[The Underdog]

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I think most of the people here that are 'against' Cameron are more against him getting the job primarily because he is a Bulldog/known quantity. I am in this category. If we go through the right process and end up with Cameron, I will be happy.

This.
If he's the best candidate and comes through the process, great. If the "process" is a farce, where the majority are pulling for a certain outcome because they know him, count me out.

[GVGjr]

Re: Its done now,who will take over?

I think most of the people here that are 'against' Cameron are more against him getting the job primarily because he is a Bulldog/known quantity. I am in this category. If we go through the right process and end up with Cameron, I will be happy.

One of my concerns is that if we are to 'refresh' surely the lead candidate should have at been away from the club for more than 12 months.
A Cameron appointment isn't the fresh approach Smorgon was indicating.

[Maddog37]

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I think Cameron as a head start with his list knowledge. No idea if he is the best man for the job though.

I would like Scott Watters to be chased up as a senior assistant though.

[AndrewP6]

Re: Its done now,who will take over?

I'm not "against" Cameron as such. I am, however, against making public statements (when dismissing the current coach) about needing change, and refreshing the club....and then appointing someone who, apart from this year, has been here for years.

[The Underdog]

Re: Its done now,who will take over?

One of my concerns is that if we are to 'refresh' surely the lead candidate should have at been away from the club for more than 12 months.
A Cameron appointment isn't the fresh approach Smorgon was indicating.

Again, these have been my concerns the whole way along. If we're "refreshing" then surely a true outsider is the best candidate.

[GVGjr]

Re: Its done now,who will take over?

Again, these have been my concerns the whole way along. If we're "refreshing" then surely a true outsider is the best candidate.

I understand the temptation for the sub-committee to look favorably towards Cameron because he knows the workings of the club and the playing list etc but has he really learned that much more for just being away from the club for 12 months?

I listened to Sanderson talk yesterday. He wasn't an impressive verbal communicator although he would leave Mark Harvey for dead but I did like the way he described they way the Cats approached this season. Seems to have a good understanding of what a successful club should do as you would expect. I'm just not sure how Cameron, from a media perspective, can be so clearly ahead of guys that have been around successful clubs.

[Greystache]

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Anyone rate this bloke?

Justin Leppitsch

The three-time Brisbane Lions premiership player was appointed as a defensive coach last September after parting ways with his former club. An assistant since his retirement in 2006, Leppitsch earned All-Australian honours on three occasions and was a joint winner of the Lions’ best and fairest in 1999.

Apparently has merged as a possible for a senior role?

He hates Aker, gotta have some smarts about him.

[LostDoggy]

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Cameron is as astute as they come. If we don't take him because of he's a 'Bulldogs' man, it will be our loss. Only a matter of time before he gets a senior role.

[ledge]

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I can see Cameron as refresh, brings his ideas, ones he couldnt implement as an assistant, in fact any new coach is a refresh, a rebuild includes start from scratch, players,football administration coaches, assistant coaches.

I wonder if the players or leadership group have any input at all?

[The Underdog]

Re: Its done now,who will take over?

Cameron is as astute as they come. If we don't take him because of he's a 'Bulldogs' man, it will be our loss. Only a matter of time before he gets a senior role.

Given the reasons for changing coach I think it makes more sense to go for an "outsider", however if Cameron comes through the interview process and is the clear obvious choice that's fine. If he gets the job because the board/management like him from when he used to be there then the whole thing stinks. Unfortunately if they do choose him it's going to be hard to prove that it wasn't the case.

[The Underdog]

Re: Its done now,who will take over?

I wonder if the players or leadership group have any input at all?

I hope not.

[Remi Moses]

Re: Its done now,who will take over?

So most people here are against Leon Cameron?

Got no idea really. Who has?