Brisbane Coaching Saga

LF · September 10, 2013, 12:37:27 PM

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-09-10/worsfolds-no-to-lions

Well you won`t be getting Woosha he has told them no thank you

Rusty00 · September 10, 2013, 05:08:36 PM

Quote from: luvfooty on September 10, 2013, 12:37:27 PM
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-09-10/worsfolds-no-to-lions

Well you won`t be getting Woosha he has told them no thank you

Easy to say in retrospect but given Woosha cited the fact he had nothing left to give as a reason for standing down from the Eagles it would've been a surprise if he'd taken another coaching job straightaway.

Ringo · September 10, 2013, 07:54:17 PM

Quote from: Rusty00 on September 10, 2013, 05:08:36 PM
Quote from: luvfooty on September 10, 2013, 12:37:27 PM
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-09-10/worsfolds-no-to-lions

Well you won`t be getting Woosha he has told them no thank you
Easy to say in retrospect but given Woosha cited the fact he had nothing left to give as a reason for standing down from the Eagles it would've been a surprise if he'd taken another coaching job straightaway.

Lions were only sounding out Woosha to discuss availability and that has now been confirmed as no. So we continue the search

Rusty00 · September 13, 2013, 10:27:37 AM

Confirmation that the EGM is going to be requested, which I think everybody knew was going to happen anyway.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-09-12/lions-egm-to-be-called

Ringo · September 13, 2013, 11:43:11 AM

Was always going to be the case Rusty with some 1200 members requesting the forms from Lions Roar so only 40% of those needed to be returned for EGM to be called. Will not hide the fact I was one requesting basically on the basis we could not allow issue to be unresolved till December with the propect of losing young players and unable to attract others. However worst case scenario is according to constitution is latest meeting can be called is 25th October 21 days to answer EGM request with a further 21 days to hold meeting. One would hope existing Board will act in best interests of Club and hold meeting prior to trade period so at least Board issues are resolved if not coach as well.

On the coaching matter Neal Craig ,Justin Leppitsch, Adam Simpson, Leigh Tudor and Alan Richardson have been interviewed for the coaching position. The Neal Craig with succession to Justin Leppitsch following Melbourne model is looming as the possible scenario.

Also remember none of our Assistant coaches are signed as well.

LF · September 13, 2013, 01:54:16 PM

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-09-12/leppitsch-interviewed-by-lions

Nige · September 14, 2013, 10:44:18 AM

We want Lepp to stay at the Tiges! :(

Ringo · September 14, 2013, 12:35:34 PM

Sorry Nigey Lepp is a Lion through and through and would be a great choices as assistant coach for another 2 years under Neil Craig. He may even be a great coach in his own right given he has been an assistant coach now for 5 years. Think he really showed his coaching prowess in stiffening Tigers defence this year.

Ringo · September 18, 2013, 03:41:19 PM

http://www.lions.com.au/news/2013-09-18/senior-coach-appointment-process-update?camefrom=EMCL_137734_7673405

An update on the coaching saga. Though not specified in the article the favoured option looks like being Neil Craig with a handover to Justin Leppitsch from reports I am hearing. This is similar to Roos at Melbourne. and i do not mind it at all. As I said above Leppitsch is showing good credentials especially as backs coach at Togers reducing their points leakage this year.

Cut and paste fouled again and this did not come out
"Finally, I want to make it known that all candidates have expressed a desire to speak to some of our younger players, who have made their homesickness known, before final list decisions are made."

So hope decision is made quickly so we can retain Longer, Mayes and Yeo accepting that Polec and karnezis are already gone.

Nige · September 18, 2013, 03:53:00 PM

Neil Craig would be a good fit I think, especially with Leppa to succeed him.

Ringo · September 24, 2013, 02:06:11 PM

looks like we are going straight to Leppa which I do not mind as he has had 7 years in the assistant coach role.

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/afl/afl-news/justin-leppitsch-to-coach-brisbane-lions-20130924-2uba6.html?google_editors_picks=true

Ricochet · September 24, 2013, 02:22:57 PM

Why dump Voss during the season then ::)

Ringo · September 24, 2013, 02:29:11 PM

Quote from: Ricochet on September 24, 2013, 02:22:57 PM
Why dump Voss during the season then ::)

Why do you think members are requesting an EGM and AFL have stepped in to mediate??

My own opinion of Johnson he is extremely arrogant, Approached him a couple of years back on a matter he was totally dismissive and arrogant about it.

Ringo · September 24, 2013, 02:38:35 PM

Announcement will be delayed until tomorrow:

"Few things to sort out yet so Lions will officially announce Leppitsch as coach in Melbourne tomorrow #afl #lions"

Update:
http://www.lions.com.au/news/2013-09-24/leppitsch-lands-at-lions?camefrom=EMCL_141033_7806122

Confirmation that Leppa will be announced as coach tomorrow.

Ringo · September 25, 2013, 01:37:38 PM

For fans couple of interviews scheduled with leppa.

For our Melbourne fans, @JLeppitsch will be on @therunhome at 4.10pm and @3AWisfootball with the guys at 6.10pm

New Senior Coach @JLeppitsch is on media street today...starting with a chat with @kellyhd at 3.30pm and @NewsTalk4BC later tonight
For Brisbane fans in case they do not realise kellyhd that is ABC 612

But it doesn't stop there, the man is in more demand than @onedirection ! @JLeppitsch will also join the guys on @FOXFOOTY AFL360 tonight.