Norwood Coach

[GWW]

I must say i'm surprised about Bassett being labelled as the favourite for the Norwood job. I'm not trying to be critical of Norwood, i'm just surprised that he apparently looked at as by far the best prospect. I am genuinely curious about what Norwood think are his major strengths as a potential coach.

[SDK]

It's Bassett expect an announcement maybe tomorrow.

[Jimmy_041]

If it is Bassett, I'm never playing cards with him

[JK]

I must say i'm surprised about Bassett being labelled as the favourite for the Norwood job. I'm not trying to be critical of Norwood, i'm just surprised that he apparently looked at as by far the best prospect. I am genuinely curious about what Norwood think are his major strengths as a potential coach.

No disrespect intended to Bass, but I don't think SANFL clubs attract the quality of applicants they did a few years back ... I reckon North found this last year and actively chased Healy, the Eagles possibly found it this year and went after Godden, and it made it near impossible for Norwood to not select Bassett.

The local clubs probably wouldn't say it publicly, but I think it could be the case.

[holden78]

I couldnt agree more , just look at the criteria in the Eagles advertisement , even Godden doesnt tick all those boxes ie. AFL etc. . But Laird and Fuller prior to coaching League , had no AFL experience so really whats its worth anyway ! Good old fashion head hunting is always the main way to get your coach , always has been always will be . We got lucky with Paul Hamilton in 2000 via applications , but then got screwed over after 12 months , so Im all for head hunting especially some one with very little likelyhood of a AFL career in coaching .

I must say i'm surprised about Bassett being labelled as the favourite for the Norwood job. I'm not trying to be critical of Norwood, i'm just surprised that he apparently looked at as by far the best prospect. I am genuinely curious about what Norwood think are his major strengths as a potential coach.

No disrespect intended to Bass, but I don't think SANFL clubs attract the quality of applicants they did a few years back ... I reckon North found this last year and actively chased Healy, the Eagles possibly found it this year and went after Godden, and it made it near impossible for Norwood to not select Bassett.

The local clubs probably wouldn't say it publicly, but I think it could be the case.

[FlyingHigh]

I couldnt agree more , just look at the criteria in the Eagles advertisement , even Godden doesnt tick all those boxes ie. AFL etc. . But Laird and Fuller prior to coaching League , had no AFL experience so really whats its worth anyway ! Good old fashion head hunting is always the main way to get your coach , always has been always will be . We got lucky with Paul Hamilton in 2000 via applications , but then got screwed over after 12 months , so Im all for head hunting especially some one with very little likelyhood of a AFL career in coaching .

I must say i'm surprised about Bassett being labelled as the favourite for the Norwood job. I'm not trying to be critical of Norwood, i'm just surprised that he apparently looked at as by far the best prospect. I am genuinely curious about what Norwood think are his major strengths as a potential coach.

No disrespect intended to Bass, but I don't think SANFL clubs attract the quality of applicants they did a few years back ... I reckon North found this last year and actively chased Healy, the Eagles possibly found it this year and went after Godden, and it made it near impossible for Norwood to not select Bassett.

The local clubs probably wouldn't say it publicly, but I think it could be the case.

While this is a little bit of topic - sometimes we wonder why our SANFL coaches don't get an assistants gig at AFL clubs too often if they haven't played in the AFL. Then when SANFL clubs appoint coaches, they are looking for SANFL and preferably some sort of AFL experience, and the fans seem to expect this too. Is any thought ever given to those who might be coaching in Tassie or Qld or the VFL (without any prior AFL playing or experience), and if not, why then would we expect AFL clubs to consider our SANFL coaches (obviously Ricky MacGowan is an exception.
Who would have been the last "no-name" coach to come into SA? Kevin Higgins maybe?

[GWW]

Good question. Maybe David Noble, possibly qualifies as a "no name".

[FlyingHigh]

Good question. Maybe David Noble, possibly qualifies as a "no name".

Not sure, thought he was with an AFL club (Footscray?) before coming over here, but agree he wouldn't have been too well known here beforehand.

[sjt]

I couldnt agree more , just look at the criteria in the Eagles advertisement , even Godden doesnt tick all those boxes ie. AFL etc. . But Laird and Fuller prior to coaching League , had no AFL experience so really whats its worth anyway ! Good old fashion head hunting is always the main way to get your coach , always has been always will be . We got lucky with Paul Hamilton in 2000 via applications , but then got screwed over after 12 months , so Im all for head hunting especially some one with very little likelyhood of a AFL career in coaching .

I must say i'm surprised about Bassett being labelled as the favourite for the Norwood job. I'm not trying to be critical of Norwood, i'm just surprised that he apparently looked at as by far the best prospect. I am genuinely curious about what Norwood think are his major strengths as a potential coach.

No disrespect intended to Bass, but I don't think SANFL clubs attract the quality of applicants they did a few years back ... I reckon North found this last year and actively chased Healy, the Eagles possibly found it this year and went after Godden, and it made it near impossible for Norwood to not select Bassett.

The local clubs probably wouldn't say it publicly, but I think it could be the case.

While this is a little bit of topic - sometimes we wonder why our SANFL coaches don't get an assistants gig at AFL clubs too often if they haven't played in the AFL. Then when SANFL clubs appoint coaches, they are looking for SANFL and preferably some sort of AFL experience, and the fans seem to expect this too. Is any thought ever given to those who might be coaching in Tassie or Qld or the VFL (without any prior AFL playing or experience), and if not, why then would we expect AFL clubs to consider our SANFL coaches (obviously Ricky MacGowan is an exception.
Who would have been the last "no-name" coach to come into SA? Kevin Higgins maybe?

Stevie wright was coaching in Tassie, Cowboy Neale iat Ainslie, Alistair Clarkson not sure VFL. But your post infers AFL experience so you probably mean, playing as well, which the above did AFL/VFL.

[FlyingHigh]

While this is a little bit of topic - sometimes we wonder why our SANFL coaches don't get an assistants gig at AFL clubs too often if they haven't played in the AFL. Then when SANFL clubs appoint coaches, they are looking for SANFL and preferably some sort of AFL experience, and the fans seem to expect this too. Is any thought ever given to those who might be coaching in Tassie or Qld or the VFL (without any prior AFL playing or experience), and if not, why then would we expect AFL clubs to consider our SANFL coaches (obviously Ricky MacGowan is an exception.
Who would have been the last "no-name" coach to come into SA? Kevin Higgins maybe?

Stevie wright was coaching in Tassie, Cowboy Neale iat Ainslie, Alistair Clarkson not sure VFL. But your post infers AFL experience so you probably mean, playing as well, which the above did AFL/VFL.

Yeah, sjt, was trying to think of those who hadn't been in the old VFL/AFL somewhere along the line, either at all or without much influence.

Anyway, good luck to Bassett if he gets the gig.

[SABRE]

I don't give a damn who gets the job !
As long as we get the best bloke we can and he delivers obvious improvement,
then he should have & will have, total support from all at The Norwood Football Club.

Of course, at least 2 flags in the next 3 years wouldn't hurt his longevity !

[Sojourner]

Yeah, sjt, was trying to think of those who hadn't been in the old VFL/AFL somewhere along the line, either at all or without much influence.

Anyway, good luck to Bassett if he gets the gig.

Ken Applegarth?

[mal]

The rumours are circulating thick and fast
to quote rod stewart
'' tonights the night.''
the new coach will b ASSETT to the club ....

and his assistant could be the kersbrook kid...?

[dedja]

and his assistant could be the kersbrook kid...?

The one with no surname?

[SABRE]

Less than 15 minutes until we're dealt a 'dog-gone strait' ?

[whufc]

Less than 15 minutes until we're dealt a 'dog-gone strait' ?

All the Norwood supporters wouldn't wanna hope it's not the mini bus Scott Lee

[JAS]

...and for all you non-Norwood supporters who are so desperately concerned about it...

http://www.norwoodfc.com.au/News/LATEST ... COACH.aspx

Regards
JAS

[SABRE]

YOU BLOODY BEAUTY !
Congratulations 'Bass', best of luck mate.
More good news with 'Cotts' staying on as Senior Assistant.
CAAAARRRRN LEGS !!!

[mighty_tiger_79]

$1-90 N BASSETT
$3-00 J COTTON
$4-50 R SMITH
$9 R NEILL
$9 P GERMAN
$10 R FULLER
14 G MCINTOSH
$16 R JAMES
$17 B JAMES
$21 M PRIMUS
$26 P CARMAN
$31 B PHILLIPS
$41 B ATKINSON
$41 ADELAIDE HAWK
$51 A JARMAN
$61 R PYMAN
$81 S ROWE
$101 S LEE
$301 N ROBERTS
$401 T POTTS
$501 M PIKE
$501 M WILSON

pity it wasnt declared a LATE MAL, maybe the odds were too high for that!!

[whufc]

Is this a good fit for Norwood?

I would think Norwood would just be a stepping stone until he can get involved in the AFL.