Coach Coach for 2025

[mad_eagle]

Differing point of view…

 

[The Dodger]

Not a huge shock but Koch just confirmed Hinkley coaching Port in 2025.

 

[bzparkes]

Is he the front runner because he’s the only one with his team out of the finals and therefore has progressed from his Teams/Zoom/Facetime call?

Has a very strong development CV, which is something we desperately need and Pyke appears to be putting a major focus on.

 

[UseR2006]

New Eagles coach frontrunner emerges

West Coast may be closing in on a new coach quicker than expected as a current assistant emerging as a leading candidate.

thewest.com.au

Collingwood assistant Hayden Skipworth

Hayden Skipworth

Age

41

Ht

177cm

Wt

78kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.3

4star

K

7.8

3star

HB

6.5

4star

M

3.8

4star

T

2.4

4star

No current season stats available

D

8.0

2star

K

5.8

3star

HB

2.2

2star

M

1.8

2star

T

2.4

4star

as emerged as the new leading candidate in a shock twist to the West Coast coach hunt.

It is understood the 41-year-old — who was yet to be mentioned as a contender — has become a focus of the Eagles selection panel.

Sources told 7NEWS he had impressed the panel with his focus on development, modern game plan principles and player connection.

Skipworth has been part of the Collingwood coaching make up since 2020, playing a key role in the Pies’ 2023 premiership success under Craig McRae

Craig Mcrae

Age

51

Ht

176cm

Wt

73kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.9

3star

K

9.0

3star

HB

3.9

3star

M

2.4

3star

T

1.9

4star

G

1.2

4star

No current season stats available

D

16.2

4star

K

10.6

4star

HB

5.6

4star

M

1.8

2star

T

1.2

3star

G

1.4

5star

. He also has development experience, having previously taken charge of Collingwood’s talent academy.

Skiporth also spent time on the Essendon coaching staff under former West Coast coach John Worsfold and previously led the Bombers VFL team.

As a player, he represented the Crows and Bombers in 55 games.

Andrew McQualter

Andrew Mcqualter

Age

38

Ht

179cm

Wt

74kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.9

3star

K

5.6

2star

HB

7.2

4star

M

3.4

3star

T

3.6

5star

G

0.4

3star

No current season stats available

D

13.6

4star

K

7.6

3star

HB

6.0

4star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.4

4star

G

0.2

3star

and Stephen King were believed to be the other candidates in the race.

It’s been 70 days since the Eagles and Adam Simpson parted ways with several high-profile candidates ruling themselves out of the process since.

Eagles legend Dean Cox

Dean Cox

Age

43

Ht

203cm

Wt

107kg

Pos.

F/R

Career

Season

Last 5

D

15.9

4star

K

8.9

3star

HB

6.9

4star

M

5.3

5star

T

1.5

3star

G

0.6

4star

No current season stats available

D

13.0

4star

K

5.8

3star

HB

7.2

5star

M

4.8

5star

T

1.4

4star

G

0.0

1star

was the first to publicly turn down the top job and has since doubled down on his refusal, while Fremantle assistant Jaymie Graham

Jaymie Graham

Age

41

Ht

196cm

Wt

93kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.9

3star

K

7.8

3star

HB

4.1

3star

M

4.7

4star

T

1.2

3star

No current season stats available

D

8.0

2star

K

4.4

2star

HB

3.6

3star

M

2.4

3star

T

0.4

3star

also pulled out of the race along with Port Adelaide assistant Josh Carr

Josh Carr

Age

44

Ht

179cm

Wt

80kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.8

4star

K

10.6

4star

HB

7.2

4star

M

4.0

4star

T

3.3

5star

CL

2.0

4star

No current season stats available

D

12.2

3star

K

7.2

3star

HB

5.0

4star

M

2.6

3star

T

0.8

3star

.

Ken Hinkley had also been linked to the role, with reports he could have been moved on had they exited the finals in straight sets.


Interim coach Jarrad Schofield

Jarrad Schofield

Age

49

Ht

178cm

Wt

80kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

16.0

4star

K

10.5

4star

HB

5.5

4star

M

3.4

3star

T

1.4

3star

No current season stats available

D

6.0

2star

K

3.4

2star

HB

2.6

3star

M

1.6

2star

T

0.8

3star

’s stocks appear to have fallen after big losses to Carlton and Geelong to finish the season took the shine off wins over Gold Coast and North Melbourne.

The caretaker leader was a favourite among supporters and was believed to be popular among the playing group. Schofield previously stated he would remain on as an assistant if he was not appointed head coach.

GWS assistant Brett Montogmery is reportedly also on the Eagles’ radar but talks were said to be delayed by the Giant’s finals run.

 

[Cuzz09]

Not a huge shock but Koch just confirmed Hinkley coaching Port in 2025.

Good old Koshie... Port win a game, re-sign Kern.



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[Cuzz09]

So we will go from an ex-Roo to Skippy



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[Elite Pete]

Rhinos strike rate has been down lately but came in strong with that

 

[THE_GUN]

Found this on a Richmond forum on another site
The poster has cred. just thought might interest you guys if not mods please delete



"
Also on the West Coast coaching -

"Apparently Brett Montgomery

Brett Montgomery

Age

51

Ht

180cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

D/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

15.3

4star

K

8.9

3star

HB

6.4

4star

M

5.8

5star

T

1.4

3star

No current season stats available

D

11.6

3star

K

8.8

4star

HB

2.8

3star

M

4.6

5star

T

1.2

3star

is the favorite and can now follow up after GWS got knocked out, but further interviews are this week including McQualtrer & Schofield. Apparently King and Skipworth are the other 2 possibilities on the list.
West Coast B & F is Thursday, so would not be announced before that. "

 

[eaglevision]

Any of King, Skipworth or Montgomery I’d be happy with.

Schofield and McQualter absolutely not.

 

[Jupes]

sam edmund seems to have a good in at the club

 

[Byron_Clanger]

Will Schofield

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Will Schofield

Age

35

Ht

196cm

Wt

94kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.6

3star

K

6.5

3star

HB

4.1

3star

M

3.9

4star

T

1.8

4star

MG

154.0

2star

D

5.0

1star

K

2.5

1star

HB

2.5

2star

M

0.5

1star

T

1.5

2star

MG

70.5

1star

D

7.4

2star

K

5.4

2star

HB

2.0

2star

M

3.2

4star

T

1.8

4star

's been pretty strong on Steven King

Steven King

Age

45

Ht

201cm

Wt

104kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.8

3star

K

7.9

3star

HB

4.9

4star

CL

1.3

3star

HO

16.8

5star

No current season stats available

D

11.8

3star

K

6.4

3star

HB

5.4

4star

HO

8.8

5star

for a couple weeks now. I'd be happy with that.

 

[Wooshaaaa]

Skipworths development experience is impressive.

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[JackOutback]

So many favourites. And people thought no one wanted the role.

 

[squashface]

And when everyone’s a front runner….no one is

 

[Elite Pete]

12 months old but decent article that talks about 3 of the 4 coaches left

Inside Tigers race that could shape next dynasty as every contender broken down

Inside Tigers race that could shape next dynasty as every contender broken down

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[Keys]

Here’s someone we only just found out is in talks with the Eagles = new front runner

NB: Skipworth isn’t a new name. Several articles have referenced him, including the one where Duffield named the 6 (of 8) that were still being talked to - Skipworth was mentioned as a possibility of being one of the two names he couldn’t confirm

I doubt there’s an actual front runner, just people we’re still talking to and haven’t ruled out yet which seems to be King, Montgomery, MacQualter, Skipworth and Schofield

And if the media have only just cottoned on to Skipworth, there may well be another they don’t know about. There was after all, two names Duffield wasn’t sure of - Skipworth seems one, there’s still another

 

[Smeg Head]

Don't rate anyone who has been part of the Essendon set up any time in the last 15 years to be frank.

 

[Bender_]

Don't rate anyone who has been part of the Essendon set up any time in the last 15 years to be frank.

Some poindexter is gonna make you look bad now.

 

[Mop]

Well that’s been kept quiet

 

[Elite Pete]

Skipworth not apply for Richmond gig last year, even when asked to? Interesting a year later he throws his hat in the ring

 

[daddy_4_eyes]

Getting some serious FOMO with each candidate.
I want them all to be the senior coach.

 

[Goroyals22]

Well if that’s the case he can take a running jump…. Last thing we need is another cuddly teddy for the players to walk over


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[Bender_]

Well if that’s the case he can take a running jump…. Last thing we need is another cuddly teddy for the players to walk over


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100%

I've heard he's got a chair at the end of his bed and he asks people their pronouns when meeting them.

 

[Miguel Sanchez]

Can he even throw a Gatorade bottle?

 

[Bender_]

Can he even throw a Gatorade bottle?

Apparently he won't even touch plastic bottles. All his drinks must be consumed in compost safe hemp bottles and not contain any possible conflict ingredients.