Its done now,who will take over?

[AndrewP6]

Re: Its done now,who will take over?

Whenever someone is negative about Eade here it is quickly demanded they back up their points. Funny that 'gut feels' are enough to write off his potential successors. Not trying to have a go at you, just the situation.

I'm happy for people to go with their gut.

[Bornadog]

Re: Its done now,who will take over?

Well take your pick

Contenders on the coaching carousel

IF it wasn't already, the AFL coaching merry-go-round hit top gear today.

With Rodney Eade moving on from Whitten Oval, there are now three certain openings for AFL head coaches next year.

The Bulldogs join Melbourne and Adelaide with the "job vacant" sign up, but there seems no shortage of candidates.

Both Hawthorn and Carlton are yet to re-sign their coaches - Alastair Clarkson and Brett Ratten, respectively - but both appear likely to keep their jobs in 2012 and beyond.

So who are the contenders

Leon Cameron: A favourite son who has received rave reviews for his game knowledge, most recently with Hawthorn.

Mick Malthouse: The Pies coach will step down at the end of the season. High on all wanted lists and could be a hint of romance if he winds up where his coaching career began in 1984.

Alan Richardson: Reportedly only narrowly missed previous top jobs, and renowned for his technical abilities as line coach, currently at Carlton after stints at Richmond (Coburg), Essendon and Collingwood.

Mark Williams: Tied with GWS under Kevin Sheedy, but the lure of another top job could be a factor.

Dean Laidley: Former North Melbourne coach tudying to further his senior coaching credentials while working part-time with Port.

Mark Neeld: The boom name for his outstanding work with the Pies in recent seasons under Malthouse.

Scott Burns: His stocks have risen quickly with West Coast's rebirth as a power in 2011.

Brian Royal: The perennial candidate, but this time could have the "home-ground" advantage. Currently at Melbourne.

Scott West: Another favourite son of the west, but still viewed by some as coaching work in progress. Currently at the Demons.

Neil Craig: After seven years in hot seat at Adelaide, may prefer comfort of assistant's chair.

Brendan McCartney: Won high praise as apprentice of "Bomber" Thompson at Geelong and now part of Essendon's "dream team".

Adam Simpson: Currently an assistant at Hawthorn. Viewed by many as coach of the future, but may need more time.

Brenton Sanderson: Another who learnt the trade under Thompson at Geelong, and narrowly missed on the Cats job last year. Seen as a coach in waiting, so a lot could depend on his presentation.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Re: Its done now,who will take over?

I'll be extremely angry if we appoint Leon Cameron or any other ex-bulldog player.

It'd be a dream if we landed MM, but it's not happening.

[Desipura]

Re: Its done now,who will take over?

Good post.

Also, take all of Collingwood's defenders from last year out and put in a bunch of players who have played less than 20 games and would anyone still think they're premiership favourites?

It's all about the structure, Collingwood are still winning with a number of their players out.
At the start of the season Monty said our game plan was 3 years old, who is responsible for that?

[Desipura]

Re: Its done now,who will take over?

5k members is 500k raised. You get Cameron you would loose 5k in members so down 500k and you will still have to be paying Cameron 400k to be senior coach. I rather give Mick 900k to a million because we will still be in front.

And what do you pay the Assistants? Mick did not get Collingwood where they are now by himself

[chef]

Re: Its done now,who will take over?

I'll be extremely angry if we appoint Leon Cameron or any other ex-bulldog player.

It'd be a dream if we landed MM, but it's not happening.

We need a coach who will still be here in 5 years time, does MM have that long in him as we aren't going to be a contender for a little while.

[Curly5]

Re: Its done now,who will take over?

You can bet it will be a first-time senior coach. The board won't go down the path of other sacked coaches (hopefully), and Malthouse would be too expensive. I don't know much about any of them. Who do we want fronting the media after our games (I'll refrain from saying "wins" or "losses")? Who do we see telling the players what to do and them responding? Who do we hear big recommendations for?

Cameron, Sanderson or Neeld seem to be the standouts, if they apply for the job. At least you could say Cameron's heart would be in the job. I'd be wondering if Sanderson or Neeld could put Geelong or Collingwood behind them.

[Scraggers]

Re: Its done now,who will take over?

We need a coach who will still be here in 5 years time, does MM have that long in him as we aren't going to be a contender for a little while.

Why? So the Board can show him the door after his first unsuccessful season?
(Not a shot at you ... just annoyed at the Board ATM)

[wimberga]

Re: Its done now,who will take over?

Lets get david parkin!!!

[Bulldog4life]

Re: Its done now,who will take over?

Latest ODDS:

Leon Cameron 2.00

Mick Malthouse 6.50

Dean Laidley 8.00

Paul Williams 10.00

Mark Williams 10.00

Peter German 12.00

Mark Neeld 12.00

Scott Burns 12.00

Brett Montgomery 14.00

Dean Wallis 17.00

Scott West 17.00

Paul Roos 21.00

Brenton Sanderson 21.00

Chris Grant 21.00

Ken Hinkley 21.00

Alan Richardson 26.00

Peter Dean 26.00

Blake Caracella 26.00

Brian Royal 34.00

John Barnes 34.00

Luke Darcy 41.00

Doug Hawkins 41.00

Barry Hall 41.00

[Greystache]

Re: Its done now,who will take over?

$12 for either of those two looks attractive to me.

Bazza at $41... I think they left a zero off the end.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Re: Its done now,who will take over?

It's all about the structure, Collingwood are still winning with a number of their players out.

Yeah, no.

Collingwood haven't had many injuries - at all. A week here and there hardly counts.

[Bulldog4life]

Re: Its done now,who will take over?

$12 for either of those two looks attractive to me.Bazza at $41... I think they left a zero off the end.

Which two? There is three.

[Greystache]

Re: Its done now,who will take over?

Which two? There is three.

Well if you want to be all accurate and stuff.

Neeld and Burns I meant.

[chef]

Re: Its done now,who will take over?

Why? So the Board can show him the door after his first unsuccessful season?
(Not a shot at you ... just annoyed at the Board ATM)

Because IMO that's how long it's going to take us to become a contender again. I can't see them showing him the door after one season no matter how bad it is.