Coach Coach for 2025

Who will be our senior coach in 2024

  • Schofield

    Votes: 10 16.7%
  • Cox

    Votes: 1 1.7%
  • Montgomery

    Votes: 3 5.0%
  • King

    Votes: 20 33.3%
  • Lade

    Votes: 1 1.7%
  • Hinkley

    Votes: 4 6.7%
  • Other

    Votes: 21 35.0%

  • Total voters
    60

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Provide an argument for Peter Sumich to get the West Coast Eagles coaching job

ChatGPT said:​


Peter Sumich's candidacy for the West Coast Eagles coaching job can be strongly supported based on several key points:
  1. Deep Club Knowledge: Sumich has a profound understanding of the West Coast Eagles, having spent significant time with the club both as a player and assistant coach. His deep connection with the team's culture, history, and values would allow for a seamless integration into the head coaching role.
  2. Proven Track Record: Sumich's experience as a successful forward coach is noteworthy. He has a history of developing key players and improving forward line effectiveness, which can be critical in revitalizing the Eagles' attacking strategies.
  3. Leadership Experience: Having been an assistant coach and involved in coaching roles at various levels, Sumich possesses valuable leadership skills and experience in managing teams and game strategies.
  4. Strategic Vision: Sumich has demonstrated a strong strategic understanding of the game. His tactical insights and ability to adapt strategies to suit different opponents could provide the West Coast Eagles with a competitive edge.
  5. Player Development: Known for his ability to nurture young talent, Sumich could play a crucial role in developing emerging players, which is essential for building a sustainable future for the club.
These factors collectively make a compelling case for Peter Sumich as the ideal candidate to lead the West Coast Eagles.
 
I totally agree our pick 3 should go to Richmond for baker. But it must have 2 sweeteners Rioli & Bolton or no deal. Our club has done some dumb things in the past lets hope they have learnt from past mistakes.
 

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The answer, as always, lies somewhere in the middle. He had plenty of advantages that made winning those premierships easier but a worse coach still could have ballsed it up. He won two in a row, Cam Shepherd then took over and fell to Peel in two consecutive grand finals, then Schofield returned and got a third.

Shepherd coached Peel to those flags, Schofield was the unsuccessful Subiaco coach. Think you’ve read the wrong column.
 
I’m just laughing that it’s donning a 007 handle like a certain somebody else.

It researched the most trusted moniker on the WC board and found 007.
 
Im Not saying that Scofield wouldn't make a good AFL coach however, Subiaco was successful for a lot of years because of the funding the club received as a result of the oval deal. I think any decent coach could have won premierships with them.



That’s like saying that Craig Mcrea would have won the flag last year no matter who he coached.
Premiership teams are full of good players, still never seen a crap list win a flag.
It’s funny how all the great coaches had great teams play for them. How coincidental?

So yes Schofield got a good list and yes he went on to win 3 flags. No different to AFL flag coaches who have a great list and go on to win flags.
The best coach in the country is currently in charge of the 17th placed team in the comp. Give him a strong list and watch him roar up the ladder.
 
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Provide an argument for Peter Sumich to get the West Coast Eagles coaching job

ChatGPT said:​


Peter Sumich's candidacy for the West Coast Eagles coaching job can be strongly supported based on several key points:
  1. Deep Club Knowledge: Sumich has a profound understanding of the West Coast Eagles, having spent significant time with the club both as a player and assistant coach. His deep connection with the team's culture, history, and values would allow for a seamless integration into the head coaching role.
  2. Proven Track Record: Sumich's experience as a successful forward coach is noteworthy. He has a history of developing key players and improving forward line effectiveness, which can be critical in revitalizing the Eagles' attacking strategies.
  3. Leadership Experience: Having been an assistant coach and involved in coaching roles at various levels, Sumich possesses valuable leadership skills and experience in managing teams and game strategies.
  4. Strategic Vision: Sumich has demonstrated a strong strategic understanding of the game. His tactical insights and ability to adapt strategies to suit different opponents could provide the West Coast Eagles with a competitive edge.
  5. Player Development: Known for his ability to nurture young talent, Sumich could play a crucial role in developing emerging players, which is essential for building a sustainable future for the club.
These factors collectively make a compelling case for Peter Sumich as the ideal candidate to lead the West Coast Eagles.

Provide a compelling case for Peter Sumich NOT to get the job:

Bat shit crazy.

Deep Knowledge of how to be bat shit crazy.

Proven track reckon for being bat shit crazy.

Leadership in getting to be bat shit crazy.

Strategic vision of how to be bat shit crazy.

Players develop in seeing him as bat shit crazy.

So unless we are west coast bats, no thanks. Unless it’s West Coast GhostBats .
 
Shepherd coached Peel to those flags, Schofield was the unsuccessful Subiaco coach. Think you’ve read the wrong column.
Correct you are. This is embarrassing.

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Ted Lasso, the fictional character from the TV series, is known for his optimistic, positive attitude and ability to motivate players.

While Ted Lasso would excel at building a positive team culture and connecting with players, his lack of tactical AFL knowledge and experience would likely be a major obstacle. However, with a strong support team of experienced assistant coaches, Ted’s motivational and leadership qualities could be valuable in creating a harmonious and resilient team.
 


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• Hinkley stuff is mainly speculation but does state the club wouldn’t be doing its job if they don’t contact him should Port toss him
• Highlights that rather than head coach he could be a good fit as a Mark Williams/Neil Balme type around the club to help the senior coach - it’s not a bad call to be fair
• A shortlist is still being prepared but feeling is the new coach will be one of King, McQualter or Schofield
• There will be more changes to the coaching ranks beyond the departure of Knights but the extent of those hasn’t yet been determined.
• Schofield is contracted as an assistant for 2025 but discussions will be had about what that looks like if he doesn’t get the job


Kern has been coaching for ages. My bet is that if he leaves Port he'll just take some time away from footy. I think Edmund said as much yesterday.
 
If mcqualter, king and Schofield is the short list give me Jarrad every day of the week and twice on Sunday.

Mcqualter doesn’t inspire me missed out on the Richmond job neither does king

McQualter probably only missed the Tigers job because of the same reason we may overlook Schofield (new blood for the sake of new blood).
 

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