Brisbane Discussion

[Grazz]

Was very impressed with both Voss and the Chairman at the press conference today.

New coach may not be cut and dried,

Number of players have taken to twitter to thank Voss and none were aware of the decision until yesterdays 3:30pm meeting which shocked all.

I Thought Vossy was pretty classy today Ringo, obviously upset by the decision as more than half life has been invested in the Lions roughly. Always been respected by myself, didn't really rate him as a coach from the outside looking in. Although a 40% winning record isn't ordinary considering, drafting early days wasn't great and set him back a year or two. Still think he should of gone away from the Lions and learnt his trade then return when all his team mates had retired, hindsight is a lovely thing.

The other thing I took from the conference like yourself was maybe the new coach isn't cut and dry. Timing wasn't great for the sacking but's it's understandable to me as a non supporter, they have Harvey and other quality people as caretakers for now but most of all need to be in there looking for a coach  if there is any chance Roos can be enticed and atleast be in there pitching with Melbourne for any other available coach should Roos not want the job.

[Ricochet]

Wonder how Harvey feels about it all

[ossie85]

Wonder how Harvey feels about it all

Wouldn't surprise me if he always had it in the back of his mind that he might coach the Lions one day.... not actively seeking it, but biding his time....

[kilbluff1985]

Reckon Gold Coast would be highly interested in Voss as an assistant but he might want to get out of that state

[Ringo]

Wonder how Harvey feels about it all

Wouldn't surprise me if he always had it in the back of his mind that he might coach the Lions one day.... not actively seeking it, but biding his time....

This is the unknown factor - how many of the existing assistant coaches will keep their jobs under a new coach. Think Harvey may go if a different coach appointed -  For those that are not aware Brisbane Coaching structure under Voss:
Mark Harvey - Football & Coaching Strategist
Gary O'Donnell - Innovation & Development Manager
Adrian Fletcher - Assistant Coach
Shane Woewodin - Assistant Coach
Murray Davis - Assistant Coach
Jamie Charman - Ruck Coach
Leigh Harding - Development Coach and Reserves Coach
The club has also committed to increasing funding to this area to match other teams.

[nrich102]

Who will be captain nek year if Brown retires?

Adcock?
Rocky?
Rich?

Adcock is co captain with Brown this year. You'd think he'll be captain after Brown retires

[Ringo]

Not sure whether I agree with the latest development in the coaching saga - Reports are that coach will be appointed for 2/3 years with one of their main responsibilities to mentor the yet to be appointed assistant coach to take over at conclusion. This is similar what Roos did for Longmire at Swans so if that is to be so be it. If Roos does not accept or be lured suspect this may fall to Harvey unless Eade or Choco can be enticed north.

Names initially being mentioned for the assistant coach role are Justin Leppitsch and Adam Simpson but others may come to light.

[Ricochet]

Roos to Eagles, Worsfold to Brissie  ;)

[My Chumps]

Surely Roosy wouldn't coach the Eagles after our rivalry against them when he was coaching the Swans!

[Ringo]

Thoughts on our team this week.

Bit surprised with the inclusion of McGrath and surprised to see him named on ground.  With Clarke being out expected Merrett to revert back and either Lisle or Cornelius to come in up front. Sub I think will rest between Bewick and Docherty although Lester has been subbed as well previously. Suspect maybe Docherty.

[strikes91]

glad bewick is back

[kilbluff1985]

You guys confident about 100+ win this week?

[Rusty00]

glad bewick is back

From an outsiders point of view I'm really surprised he's been dropped so many times this year as the games I've seen he's played well.

But I guess that issue has been done to death in this thread  ;)

[strikes91]

You guys confident about 100+ win this week?

got no idea what might happen on saturday

[Ringo]

Would not be confident of 100+ win basically because of the unexpected timing of the announcement of Voss's sacking which may effect some players physcie.