the game has moved on since MM was at WEst Coast

Even Mick has changed in many areas

You don't give a Directorship position at such a critical time to a person who is clearly under qualified

that's the point - Mick can have him

But as Director of Development and Coaching??/

don't think so

Why not get both? At least when channel 7 cuts to the coaches box things could be interesting for a change.

Essendon* supporters have trouble with spelling.

Mick is the 2nd most winning coach in afl history and if he thinks he is the right man for job then I am backing him in

Thats only because he has coached so many games. Completely failed at the Bulldogs for 10 years. Had a great side at Collingwood and still only managed 1 premiership in 10 years. Overrated ... but still ... I hope he succeeds at the Blues. Go Micky Go. (A prelim at least or FAIL). Wiley would make a great senior coach ... very impressed with him.

I know I will accused of being bias but how can anyone critique a man in his job when

a) they have never met him
b) don't know what he does in his 60 hrs a week
c) don't know how, why or when MM uses his experience/expertise
d) he has been in the job just 5 months.
e) have no idea the positive or negative effect he has had on the players and or Coaches so far.

Regards Cazzesman

1. Please get his name right.

2. I think you'll find Rob Wiley was more than just a runner!!

2 years as Perth coach
13 years as an assistant coach at West Coast
2 years coach of the WA State 16s side

More experience than Brett Ratten and Carlton had him as senior coach for 5 years. Enough said.

I can't help but think this is a big part of why malthouse also wanted him here..Will be very handy come draft time.

I know I will accused of being bias but how can anyone critique a man in his job when

a) they have never met him
b) don't know what he does in his 60 hrs a week
c) don't know how, why or when MM uses his experience/expertise
d) he has been in the job just 5 months.
e) have no idea the positive or negative effect he has had on the players and or Coaches so far.

Regards Cazzesman

Are you saying Whilley should be made List manager rather than Director of Development and Coaching?

Who is Australia's best in terms of picking talent during draft time?

I know I will accused of being bias but how can anyone critique a man in his job when

a) they have never met him
b) don't know what he does in his 60 hrs a week
c) don't know how, why or when MM uses his experience/expertise
d) he has been in the job just 5 months.
e) have no idea the positive or negative effect he has had on the players and or Coaches so far.

Regards Cazzesman

This forum needs a like button. But because it doesn't...



+1

I am not questioning whether Willey should be on our football staff - merely opening up the question of his role at the club to this forum

I have no problem with MM picking his team - and bringing in a close friend that he can confide in.

I do understand that MM would be a little weary of the ruthlessness that our club can display towards coaches, so a right hand man like Willey to bounce ideas off, is a sensible thing to do.

But Director of Development and Coaching??

He has never held such a high position in the AFL, and actually did a lot of running for many sides.

I am happy to have Willey on board - but perhaps as an assistant coach or development coach

Time will tell ............