Bendigo should appoint their own coach and not a puppet for James Hird.
Maybe a local that knows the area backwards, similar appointment to Simon Goosey.
Give him a few years to build a team irrespective of having Essendon players just for next year.
Hope they take Digs advice and put in a reserves team for 2012.
Then they will have a good platform to work from.
Bendigo seniors, reserves and Pioneers (Under 18s).
vfa wrote:Bendigo should appoint their own coach and not a puppet for James Hird.
Maybe a local that knows the area backwards, similar appointment to Simon Goosey.
Give him a few years to build a team irrespective of having Essendon players just for next year.
Hope they take Digs advice and put in a reserves team for 2012.
Then they will have a good platform to work from.
Bendigo seniors, reserves and Pioneers (Under 18s).
What Bendigo want is another Fitzy.
What's required is a person not just a footy coach but an ambassador for all things Bendigo.
The club, the teams, the city, the university, the district clubs & leagues & all the things that are required to get the whole region behind them.
The selection of the right person is paramount to this club if they are fair dinkum in progressing in the VFL & if he can coach it will be a bonus.
I really think Bendigo needs a local who is up to the job at VFL standard. I am even more curious as to how the balance will be with the playing list next year. For eample Bendigo knows Essendon re there for one more season. I wouldnt want 14+ Essendon players each week when we will need some VFL listed players gaining experience for our stand alone journey in 2013.
I suppose next year doesn't really matter as I am just excited to be part of the VFL (in the future) with no AFL alliance. GO BENDIGO!
We now have the opportunity to align with the Pioneers and have a real club hat is working together. I hope this happens.
caveman wrote:I really think Bendigo needs a local who is up to the job at VFL standard. I am even more curious as to how the balance will be with the playing list next year. For eample Bendigo knows Essendon re there for one more season. I wouldnt want 14+ Essendon players each week when we will need some VFL listed players gaining experience for our stand alone journey in 2013.
I suppose next year doesn't really matter as I am just excited to be part of the VFL (in the future) with no AFL alliance. GO BENDIGO!
We now have the opportunity to align with the Pioneers and have a real club hat is working together. I hope this happens.
Caveman,
It's vital that the new coach is able to drive the club forward for the next 5 or 6 years. Don't fall for the trap of appointing some hot shot that will be here today & gone tomorrow. Don't be too critical of whether he can coach or not, get the right person that can lead the club forward & establish all the proper structures & directions required.
When he is appointed, send him across to Ballarat & get him to spend a month with Fitzy.
Bendigo should appoint their own coach and not a puppet for James Hird.
Maybe a local that knows the area backwards, similar appointment to Simon Goosey.
Give him a few years to build a team irrespective of having Essendon players just for next year.
Hope they take Digs advice and put in a reserves team for 2012.
Then they will have a good platform to work from.
Bendigo seniors, reserves and Pioneers (Under 18s).
What Bendigo want is another Fitzy.
What's required is a person not just a footy coach but an ambassador for all things Bendigo.
The club, the teams, the city, the university, the district clubs & leagues & all the things that are required to get the whole region behind them.
The selection of the right person is paramount to this club if they are fair dinkum in progressing in the VFL & if he can coach it will be a bonus.
I really think Bendigo needs a local who is up to the job at VFL standard. I am even more curious as to how the balance will be with the playing list next year. For eample Bendigo knows Essendon re there for one more season. I wouldnt want 14+ Essendon players each week when we will need some VFL listed players gaining experience for our stand alone journey in 2013.
I suppose next year doesn't really matter as I am just excited to be part of the VFL (in the future) with no AFL alliance. GO BENDIGO!
We now have the opportunity to align with the Pioneers and have a real club hat is working together. I hope this happens.
Caveman,
It's vital that the new coach is able to drive the club forward for the next 5 or 6 years. Don't fall for the trap of appointing some hot shot that will be here today & gone tomorrow. Don't be too critical of whether he can coach or not, get the right person that can lead the club forward & establish all the proper structures & directions required.
When he is appointed, send him across to Ballarat & get him to spend a month with Fitzy.
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