pafc1870 wrote:Gingernuts wrote:If he genuinely wanted the job and the pay, the contract term, etc was similar and the only variable was this one week he would wait. One week before this current season is even finished means nothing.
If his criteria was as simple as he would take the first offer he got then yes we missed him. Somehow, I don't think that was his sole criteria and staying in Melbourne was an important factor.
I don't think it's a matter of taking the first one that came up because he wanted it that bad. Wait for the Crows to make a decision and possibly miss a coaching job altogether, or take a job at the team that has a much better list than the Crows? What would your choice be?
EXACTLY, not rocket science is it.
You got Melbourne who finished higher on the ladder than the Crows, considered a team on the up with lots of first round draft picks. Already based in Melbourne and they offer you a contract that you want right now
OR
The Crows, shocking season last year a team considered to be at the begginning of re-building phase. Would have to move interstate and be under alot more pressure only being a 2 team town.
Why would anyone sit around and wait for the Crows contract when doing so could mean that you miss the Melbourne job, miss the Crows job and be stuck as an assistant in 2012.
IF the Crows main target they wanted was Neeld THEY HAVE MISSED THE BOAT!