If we all think back to Longmire taking over from Roos I was apprehensive
I really would have preferred Roos to stay
I didn’t think Horse would be able to improve on what Paul had started and achieved with the swans but Longmire did
I am not scared of change but I also don’t believe in change for change sake.
I do think performance is a strong benchmark and systems and personnel in place to key high performance is key
I do think though we should be looking at our succession planning now. The next few years I real Horse is the man unless we slide too much down the table
I also don’t feel any of the assistant coaches now are head coach material
I would like to propose that we should be targeting someone else for our midfield coaching in the near future ie for 2020 with the view to making them head coach by 2022/23 if they are successful
Their success with our midfield is key and their internal promotion like Longmire was after Roos is in my opinion our best bet unless we scored an Alistair Clarkson etc
The midfield depth right now after trade week is the most leveled out across the competition in my opinion.
The talent is spread very very well amongst the top 12 teams minimum
We need to be looking for any advantage right now that we can. One of the ways we can boost our midfield performance is bring in a serious emerging coach. someone who can come in and truly be a coach to drive our midfield to the next level and possibly be a succession for head coach in the next 3-5yrs
If this midfield coach doesn’t fit and or doesn’t perform then we make that change quickly to remove them
My gut feeling is that Kirk, cox and stevie J are all good coaches but for me not head coach level and this makes a real difference in grooming a possible new head coach in day 3yrs or so from now.
I love Kirky but I think we have fallen behind in our midfield vs the top 10 teams and we need every edge we can
I do feel though that we should be targeting someone for 2020 that will bring a different vibe energy experience and take charge of our midfield
Harley added to the top role for now is enough change in senior management. and consolidation with cox and stevie J is important this season coming
Harley and Longmire working together effectively is an important combo for the next couple of years minimum
I do feel though that bringing in a serious emerging coach with incredible football success would rejuvenate our midfield.
If this was our strategy I would lean towards a Michael Voss type personality, experience, success as a player and learnt under some very good coaches as a player and a coach. He learnt the hard way with a non Vic club and would be wiser for it.
What’s your opinion ?
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