Roy Laird Rumour

[Big Phil]

Further from a post by 'the joker' in the South v Central game thread - viewtopic.php?f=1&t=36711

It was mentioned on 5AA that Roy has supposedly told Kris Grant he will not coach Central next year due to to family and business constraints. He has recently become owner of a Real Estate firm in the Northern suburbs and, from memory, has 3 kids all under 6 or 7 years of age. Will be interesting to see what unfolds here at the end of the season.

If it was to eventuate, I wonder who will be the next coach of the CDFC - It certainly would be a strange feeling to not see Roy in charge. He has been a brilliant coach, his record speaks for itself and it would obviously be a massive blow to the Dogs should he not be coaching them next year. But, as they say, all good things must come to an end.

Begs the question as to who would be the next coach of CDFC, if the rumour is in fact true?

Here are a few names that spring to mind for me...

Jeff Brown (current Doggies reserves coach and very loyal club man)

Stuart Dew (linked by Francou to the Power job, former Dogs player of course)

Matthew Primus (was linked in the paper today to Norwood job post Bassett, may want to stay in SA)

Mick Malthouse (just joking, but he has previously applied to coach the Doggies, back in the 80's, I think?)

Matthew Slade (former player and is currently an Assistant Coach at North Adelaide)

Grant Coffee (former player and underage coach, currently working in the media)

Chris & James Gowans (we know the Twins are passionate about the club - 2 senior coaches, perhaps?)

Daniel Healy (of course we know what happened at North but has coached Dogs reserves before)

Scott Lee (former player and Reserves coach, currently in charge of South Gawler in the Barossa League)

John Platten (club legend and currently an assistant to Roy as the midfield coach)

Gavin Chaplin (long term assistant coach, formerly in charge of reserves and loyal club man)

Peter Jonas (of course first Premiership coach, currently working with the Crows as development coach)


Of course the club would advertise nationally and with a standing as one of the best modern day football clubs in the land, no doubt there will be some quality candidates putting their names forward. All this is of course just hearsay but it does get you thinking about life for Central post Roy Laird.

If all this is true and Roy is in fact not going to be in charge of the Bulldogs next year, I'd personally like to see someone like Jeff Brown or Gavin Chaplin be given the job, especially as they are both great club men and have been loyal to the Dogs for a long time.

[SDK]

I believe Jarrod Cotton will coach Norwood next year as planned some years ago. The transition will be easier as Jarrod has been a part of the system along with Bass.
Roy Laird is a great coach no question but I believe the Centrals system and culture will continue unless they appoint a lemon ..... I have a few suggestions in that regard

[Brodlach]

Would the Gowans boys be an option?

[dedja]

bring back Darryl Hicks!

[Big Phil]

bring back Darryl Hicks!

He's too busy at Church

[Big Phil]

Would the Gowans boys be an option?

I suppose so? Can't see why not?

[Brodlach]

Would the Gowans boys be an option?

I suppose so? Can't see why not?

IMO they are the major reason Central have had the great period they have had. Who wouldn't play for the coach if they were in charge.

[JK]

LMFAO .. Why would you even include Malthouse on that list??

[Big Phil]

LMFAO .. Why would you even include Malthouse on that list??

I just thought some may not know that he previously applied to coach the club before he started in the VFL / AFL, plus I did say 'just joking'.

[Squawk]

LMFAO .. Why would you even include Malthouse on that list??

I just thought some may not know that he previously applied to coach the club before he started in the VFL / AFL, plus I did say 'just joking'.

A bit like Kevin Sheedy getting offered the job at Norwood c.1980?

I'd think that whenever Roy goes, a coaching understudy of his would be the front runner.

[the joker]

Steiny?

[gossipgirl]

humphrey could do it and might improve the crowds

[UK Fan]

Rick macgowan ???

[dedja]

Gary Window ...

[CENTURION]

humphrey could do it and might improve the crowds

no it won't, why doesn't everyone just accept that We don't have a lot of members.
Personally, IF Roy resigned as coach, I think that Gavin Chaplin would make a more than adequate replacement.

[CENTURION]

Gary Window ...

nice bloke...in fact, a GREAT bloke but......................................no.

[dedja]

c'mon, everyone deserves a 2nd chance

[Rik E Boy]

Rick Davies
Rod Olsson
Don Scott
Tim Watson
Andrew Jarman
Macca

come on down!

regards,

REB

[CENTURION]

Rick Davies
Rod Olsson
Don Scott
Tim Watson
Andrew Jarman
Macca

come on down!

regards,

REB

dare I say it.....MACCA!!

[Jim05]

Rick Davies
Rod Olsson
Don Scott
Tim Watson
Andrew Jarman
Macca

come on down!

regards,

REB

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