Paul Roos to hand over coaching role to John Longmire

**ugg** · 12th August 2009, 04:59 PM

Paul Roos to hand over coaching role to John Longmire | Herald Sun

after 2010. Press conference starting soon.

**Jeffers1984** · 12th August 2009, 05:03 PM

wow.

Guess that's why Longmire had the headset on at the Richmond game and Roos was behind him.

Succession plan.

Big news.

**johnno** · 12th August 2009, 05:10 PM

Wouldn't be such a bad thing really, if Longmire coached from the box and Roos stayed on the bench chatting to the players. I kinda like it. Am sad to see Roosy go, but we all knew it was going to happen one day, he has always said he never saw himself as a career coach.

**hammo** · 12th August 2009, 05:19 PM

There's no doubt Longmire is rated highly internally, but I still think the club should be casting the net wider.

There isn't exactly the same hype around this succession plan as Buckley's arrival at Collingwood!

**ernie koala** · 12th August 2009, 05:39 PM

Originally Posted by hammo

There's no doubt Longmire is rated highly internally, but I still think the club should be casting the net wider.

I agree, it's all a little cosy, add to this Ireland taking over as CEO and it seems scouting for employees is exclusively inward looking.
I hope, for the players sake, some new blood comes in as an assistant coach, otherwise things may get decidedly stale. same ol same ol

**Primmy** · 12th August 2009, 05:43 PM

Originally Posted by ernie koala

I agree, it's all a little cosy, add to this Ireland taking over as CEO and it seems scouting for employees is exclusively inward looking.
I hope, for the players sake, some new blood comes in as an assistant coach, otherwise things may get decidedly stale. same ol same ol

I was rather hoping this succession takes place, and that perhaps Kirky would set up as an assistant. HOWever, having watched Heath James doubling as a sideline coach as well as a runner, I am wondering whether or not he would fit in to the reserves side, and Frosty or more likely Fruity be upgraded to a senior assistant.

I have no probelm at all with Andrew Ireland as CEO. His work with Brisbane was first rate, and I thought we had a complete coupe when he came down here.

Watch this space.

**ScottH** · 12th August 2009, 08:21 PM

Originally Posted by hammo

There's no doubt Longmire is rated highly internally, but I still think the club should be casting the net wider.

There isn't exactly the same hype around this succession plan as Buckley's arrival at Collingwood!

The only big difference is that Longmire has served a lengthy apprenticeship, Buckley has not. But I guess only time will tell if it is the right decision or not.

**31 hard at it** · 12th August 2009, 05:20 PM

A succession plan makes for a smooth handover and a relaxed team where everyone knows where they stand - coaches, officials and players.

**Go Swannies** · 12th August 2009, 05:21 PM

Good. At least it's good if Roos spends this and next year with Kirk getting the team heading into the future with the same mindset as it's had in the recent past - and over the next few weeks. And if Horse spends next year coming up with the new coaching staff that will give the same lift as the beginning of Roos' reign did. Where's the next Dave Misson, etc?

Flag in 2011?

**Young Blood** · 12th August 2009, 05:29 PM

Not sure about this. Would be more confident if Longmire emerged from a competitive process. I also think a new voice, a new perspective could be beneficial. The Board must have great confidence that we are on the right path.

Of course Roos' appointment was unusual and led to the ultimate success. I dearly hope that Longmire can repeat this.

Next year will be strange.

**caj23** · 12th August 2009, 05:24 PM

Not sure I'm completely happy with the handover concept.

Firstly, I'm not convinced about Longmire and wouldn't mind seeing some new blood in the coaching box.

Secondly and more importantly, we dont know which coaches will be available at the end of 2010. Anything could happen between now and then.

How can we decide that Longmire is the man for the job when we don't go through a due dilligence? How does he compare with Hardwick and other young coaches now on the scene? And for all we know, names such as Worsfold, Thompson, Malthouse or Hird could be available by then.

It will also make it difficult to attract quality assistant coaches as they know they aren't in with a shot for the big job

FWIW I hope Longmire is a great coach and we look back on this as a masterstroke, but I've got to admit I'm not sold

**Doctor** · 12th August 2009, 05:31 PM

Hopefully the search for at least one new assistant will be a casting of the net. I wonder if the plan is for Kirk to join the coaching staff at the same time though.

I'm glad it's being done smoothly and hopefully seamlessly but I'm also a little wary that the deal has been done now without looking around. Still, we promoted from within with Roos (eventually.....) and that worked out ok!