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Its only a part time role which would suit Hird considering he has a business to run - no way would he ask 200k for such a position. 

A long term supporter during the week was keen to see Toby in the role saying held be a great appointment. I tend to agree. I also think Baird would be good at it however neither of them are interested in coaching. 

Port has others who are capable but it appears after the failed low profile coach attempt they are going with somebody who has more accolades.

Much as you like Mega,

Hi Profile names are not always the answer. !

James Hird has now officially taken himself out of the running for the coaching position after talks were held last week.

Rohan Smith now looks likely to take the reins down at the Borough in 2025. It will be his first opportunity as a standalone coach in his own right after many years as an assistant coach at AFL level. 

Smith was a forward line coach for Werribee back in 2007.

Not always the answer, hard to disagree with you Digs as theirs no guarantees bur does make it more likely to succeed. Reckon most Port fans would love to have Rohan Smith. A few guys internally could do it as well i reckon.

A couple of others that may be possible.. 

Ash Hansen

Daniel Giansiracusa

Brett Montgommery

Robert Harvey

David Teague

Adam Simpson (seems very unlikely) 

Another possibility is Robert Murphy... Recently departing Fremantle to return to Victoria. 

Ash Hansen would be a good get

Daniel Giansiracusa seems to be ok and could be worth looking at

Brett Montgomery been around the system for ages. Springvale premiership player 1995

Robert Harvey maybe worth the punt if available

David Teague has plenty of experience at afl and vfl level in playing and coaching

Adam Simpson (seems very unlikely) would be the clear top pick but not likely to be available

Brendan McCartney has just resigned from coaching the North Ballarat team in the Ballarat league & would be a good get having had many AFL years at the Western Bulldogs & Collingwood.