South's New Coach - Ron Fuller

[darley16]

Who cares about all these unfounded conspiracy theories, the club got the right coach for the right reasons at the right time, well done SAFC. All uncontracted players have re-signed with the club for next year and some beyond (see safc web site) so any rumours on those issues can cease.

[Dutchy]

A good appointment but it raises some questions -

Did Ronnie "retiring" from the Eagles and Sampson getting the sack happen in the same week?

Was Ronnie booted from the Eagles but they covered it up as him leaving on his own accord?

Must be an impressive package to get Ronnie motivated again...

Is it a Part time or Full time role...I would think the role down there needs a full time coach to be out in the community and active in the regional grass roots clubs to get them engaged in the SAFC...but from what I understand Ron would only be doing it Part time...

[The Yetti]

Don't tell me the SAFC has made a good call for a change

Very pleased to hear this news. Excellent appointment. Now all the board have to do is sit back and keep their nose out of things...

Sorry mate. Gotta tell you
SOUTH HAVE MADE A GOOD CALL.

[darley16]

Full time appointment, Ron is retiring from the Fire Dept. and is overseeing all coaching through the grades at the club.

[fish]

I reckon this is a great appointment.

Ron has proven coaching record and would have had a few more premierships at the Eagles if they hadn't met the CDFC juggernaut head on.

In particular the 2006 premiership win over Centrals was a great achievement given the psychological superiority that Centrals had over the Eagles at the time.

[Dutchy]

Full time appointment, Ron is retiring from the Fire Dept. and is overseeing all coaching through the grades at the club.

Thanks that is one questions out of the way, good to hear from South's perspective, they need someone full time to turn it around.....

[Harry the Horse]

Agree it's an excellent appointment.
But bigger names and better coaches than Ron Fuller have crashed and burned at South ...
This is no longer about the coach but the board and how well they support him.

[Sojourner]

I think this is a great outcome for the club, looking over the list of coaches that South have had in a number of years, few of them had ever won a flag if any. The exception being Neil Curley who came to the club having already had a winning culture which he set about grinding into South and the club went from bottom to top as a result. Ron has a flag and has contested others and has consistantly led the Eagles into the finals. I think he is a the right man to lead South forward, I think the five year deal is a good thing for the stability of the club.

It is awesome to see a really good decision this time around and I hope we hear some more positive news in relation to recruiting and where the club is heading so that we can see us get back to having a crack at the finals which has been almost an eternity away!

[Sojourner]

A good appointment but it raises some questions -

Did Ronnie "retiring" from the Eagles and Sampson getting the sack happen in the same week?

Was Ronnie booted from the Eagles but they covered it up as him leaving on his own accord?

Must be an impressive package to get Ronnie motivated again...

Is it a Part time or Full time role...I would think the role down there needs a full time coach to be out in the community and active in the regional grass roots clubs to get them engaged in the SAFC...but from what I understand Ron would only be doing it Part time...

According to rumour, Ron Fuller was supposed to have been a candidate for the Norwood job.

[mighty_tiger_79]

what happened to Rons so called long overseas holiday that he was allegedly going on next year????

[Dutchy]

This is no longer about the coach but the board and how well they support him.

If he is smart he would have it written into his contract that he can sack board members - club would run much better IMO

[shoe boy]

Good luck Ron and all the best for the future.

[Cambridge Clarrie]

Get behind him Panthers fans. Give him the support he needs (i.e. don't start knocking him when you're sitting 2 and 12).

Stability is what your club needs and if Panthers management steer clear of the coaching aspects I'm sure you'll enjoy finals footy again within 3 years...

[JK]

Who cares about all these unfounded conspiracy theories, the club got the right coach for the right reasons at the right time, well done SAFC. All uncontracted players have re-signed with the club for next year and some beyond (see safc web site) so any rumours on those issues can cease.

Well said .. Fact is he is there now and IMHO it's a fantastic appointment for the SAFC.

[doggies4eva]

Ron could just be the man to make South a force to be reckoned with.

He won't do it in one season though so for their sake I hope that the board supports him with a long term plan and not expect a short term miracle.

[Gingernuts]

Very optimistic about this appointment. A long time since a premiership coach has been at the helm, it can only be a good thing.

Good luck Ron!

[bulldogs]

big call to give up the fire dept, on souths history he will be looking for a job by the end of next year

[Harry the Horse]

Very optimistic about this appointment. A long time since a premiership coach has been at the helm, it can only be a good thing.

Good luck Ron!

Jack had 10 of them in the bank last year when he was appointed.

[Big Phil]

From the SANFL web site...

http://www.sanfl.com.au/news/sanfl_news/1023/

NEW PANTHER COACH

The South Adelaide FC is pleased to announce that Ron Fuller will be full time coach the Panthers for the next 5 seasons.

Fuller, who was assisting the Panthers find its next coach, advised the Club last week that he would be removing himself from the Coach Selection Committee and lodging his own
application for the role. Following a presentation to remaining Coach Selection Committee members (Headed by Crows Football Manager John Reid) and the full Board of the South Adelaide FC last night, Ron was offered, and has accepted the long-term role.

In addition to coaching the League team until at least the end of the 2014 season, Fuller will also oversee the coaching of all grades of senior and junior football at South Adelaide.

New Panther Coach Ron Fuller boasts one of the most impressive records of modern day SANFL coaches. During a consistent 9 seasons with the Woodville West Torrens FC, he took the Eagles to 8 finals series including the 2006 SANFL Premiership. He also introduced 71 local players to SANFL league ranks and coached 27 local products that went on to be drafted to the AFL.

South Adelaide FC Chairman David Flanagan said “Attracting Ron Fuller to the South Adelaide is a coup. With a proven ability to develop players and strong philosophies we look forward to all senior and junior South Adelaide teams playing with Ron’s trademark commitment, competitiveness, fitness and discipline. On behalf of all Panther members, we welcome Ron and his partner Kerry, for what we are sure will be a rewarding and ultimately successful period for all concerned with the South Adelaide FC”.

New Panther Coach Ron Fuller stated “I am looking forward to the role of coaching the South Adelaide Football Club. I see it as one of the last frontiers of coaching. Throughout the process of finding a new coach I was asked several times if I would apply and as much as I was tempted about the possibilities of coaching the Club there were reasons I couldn’t. As time went on these issues were taken away by the club. In the end, I not only had no reasons not to do it, but I became genuinely excited about the opportunity. There are no illusions about the hard work needed to become a successful club and we are aware that a lot of things need to be improved, but we are also looking forward to these challenges.”

All Panther members are encouraged to be at the Jimmy Deane’s on Thursday 29th October at 6.30pm.to meet new South Adelaide FC League Coach Ron Fuller.

[Browny25]

I dont think it will take to long to see the Panthers be very compeitive under Ronny..

Well done to the SAFC, they must be very pleased.

Lets hope it doesnt turn out the same way as Johnny Cahill for them!