Coach Football department changes going forward

[Dog 36]

Who did he play for?

He played at St Bedes/Mentone and also was involved with TAC football in off field roles I think he may have coached one year also at Oakleigh Charges and Dandenong Stingrays

 

[Northernsoul74]

Webb was with the Dockers for 6 or 7 years, wasn't he?

Midfield Coach and Development Coach, or something like that?

Just WAFL level I think.

 

[Some Idiot]

It is somewhat true though. How does someone with literally no coaching experience receive a senior coaching position dealing with several prodigiously talented young forwards after barely playing forward at any stage in his career?

Every coach starts somewhere but usually in a development role. He was completely out of the AFL system for half a decade before receiving the position.

He was doing a dual AFL/VFL role at Collingwood before joining the bulldogs. It wasn't coaching sure, but it's categorically false that this is his first AFL role since retiring from playing.

 

[Angak]

Can I ask how you know this?

I don't know this directly. I've just heard that he is loved by the playing group.

 

[dogwatch]

Luke Beveridge’s right-hand man Chris Maple - the Western Bulldogs’ coaching and operations manager - has resigned from his position at the club @7NewsMelbourne

This is probably a silly question but what did Maples role encompass ? What would be the job description be? What tasks would he do? Would he have input into game plan, style etc etc what is Right-hand man?

I just looked it up.
The definition says "A scapedog for when things are going badly for the bloke on his left."

 

[Libba39]

Luke Beveridge’s right-hand man Chris Maple - the Western Bulldogs’ coaching and operations manager - has resigned from his position at the club @7NewsMelbourne

This is probably a silly question but what did Maples role encompass ? What would be the job description be? What tasks would he do? Would he have input into game plan, style etc etc what is Right-hand man?

14 years! That's a good stint.

 

[Eventual Tragedy]

who released the video of team celebrating last yrs prelim?..and who filmed cordy?....werent both first shown by matthew lloyd ? i smell a rat if this is correct.

 

[Libbaaaa]

who released the video of team celebrating last yrs prelim?..and who filmed cordy?....werent both first shown by matthew lloyd ? i smell a rat if this is correct.

Video of the prelim being celebrated is just one of the many things Bevo needs to let go through to the keeper. Lin Jong amongst many other lads there posted it as well on their socials.

 

[ArNcHiSe]

who released the video of team celebrating last yrs prelim?..and who filmed cordy?....werent both first shown by matthew lloyd ? i smell a rat if this is correct.

What the **** are you trying to imply?

 

[Relic Dog]

What the * are you trying to imply?

hit a nerve did i?

 

[Fossie 32]

hit a nerve did i?

Are you same person as

Eventual Tragedy or ....​

 

[Hobdog]

Things are getting weird


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[LovelyPuppy]

What is the big picture here? What are the 3 changes you would make/people you would recruit to make a difference? The problem with all of the internal cloak and dagger stuff is that it all feeds on itself and getting decision makers (and friendly agitators) to take a step back and look - or be assessed - dispassionately.

 

[geoffjennings79]

Ballarat Courier (I can't get past paywall), moved quickly (or was all done in advance because all parties knew he was moving on):

 

[cleveland]

Ballarat Courier (I can't get past paywall), moved quickly (or was all done in advance because all parties knew he was moving on):

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Id say this is spot on

 

[CountryDog5]

Ballarat Courier (I can't get past paywall), moved quickly (or was all done in advance because all parties knew he was moving on):

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BALLARAT Swans have secured long-time Western Bulldogs assistant, Footscray VFL and Buninyong premiership coach Chris Maple as its coach for season 2023
After 14 years, long-serving AFL development coach Chris Maple has decided to step away from the Western Bulldogs to return to Ballarat.

The Swans announced on Wednesday morning they had secured highly-credential and well-liked Maple, saying the club was thrilled to secure his services.

"The Ballarat Swans Football and Netball Club are delighted to have appointed Chris into this role but more importantly to welcome back a past player of our club who is highly regarded for his knowledge, management and development of players within the elite AFL level to assist developing our exciting young player both on and off the field," the club said in a statement.
The Swans were bundled out of the BFNL finals at the weekend, losing by nine points to Sebastopol.
Maple joined the Bulldogs at the end of the 2008 season, moving on from his role as North Ballarat Rebels TAC Cup under-18 head coach and initially joining the Bulldogs in a development role.
Originally hailing from Ararat, Maple has also coached Tatyoon and Buninyong as well as leading Ballarat High School to a BAS premiership.
He has served in various roles at the Western Bulldogs over more than a decade.

"Chris' contribution to the Western Bulldogs, in particular our AFL men's program, has been highly valued throughout his journey with us," Bulldogs' director of football Chris Grant said.
"Chris has been a valuable contributor to the on-field success of our men's teams and played a key off-field role in our run of AFL finals appearances, including the AFL Premiership in 2016 and our run to the Grand Final in 2021.
"Whilst it is always difficult to see any long-serving colleague depart, we support his decision to spend more time with his wife Tania and his boys, including a closer daily involvement in his local Ballarat community.
Maple said he had enjoyed his time at the Bulldogs and wanted to thank the club for giving him the opportunity at the elite level, but the time was right to return to Ballarat.
"I would like to thank the Western Bulldogs for the opportunity it gave me 14 seasons ago to join an amazing club, which became my second home," Maple said.

"I wish the players and staff all the best for the 2023 season and beyond, and I look forward to supporting the Club from afar."

 

[geoffjennings79]

BALLARAT Swans have secured long-time Western Bulldogs assistant, Footscray VFL and Buninyong premiership coach Chris Maple as its coach for season 2023
After 14 years, long-serving AFL development coach Chris Maple has decided to step away from the Western Bulldogs to return to Ballarat.

The Swans announced on Wednesday morning they had secured highly-credential and well-liked Maple, saying the club was thrilled to secure his services.

"The Ballarat Swans Football and Netball Club are delighted to have appointed Chris into this role but more importantly to welcome back a past player of our club who is highly regarded for his knowledge, management and development of players within the elite AFL level to assist developing our exciting young player both on and off the field," the club said in a statement.
The Swans were bundled out of the BFNL finals at the weekend, losing by nine points to Sebastopol.
Maple joined the Bulldogs at the end of the 2008 season, moving on from his role as North Ballarat Rebels TAC Cup under-18 head coach and initially joining the Bulldogs in a development role.
Originally hailing from Ararat, Maple has also coached Tatyoon and Buninyong as well as leading Ballarat High School to a BAS premiership.
He has served in various roles at the Western Bulldogs over more than a decade.

"Chris' contribution to the Western Bulldogs, in particular our AFL men's program, has been highly valued throughout his journey with us," Bulldogs' director of football Chris Grant said.
"Chris has been a valuable contributor to the on-field success of our men's teams and played a key off-field role in our run of AFL finals appearances, including the AFL Premiership in 2016 and our run to the Grand Final in 2021.
"Whilst it is always difficult to see any long-serving colleague depart, we support his decision to spend more time with his wife Tania and his boys, including a closer daily involvement in his local Ballarat community.
Maple said he had enjoyed his time at the Bulldogs and wanted to thank the club for giving him the opportunity at the elite level, but the time was right to return to Ballarat.
"I would like to thank the Western Bulldogs for the opportunity it gave me 14 seasons ago to join an amazing club, which became my second home," Maple said.

"I wish the players and staff all the best for the 2023 season and beyond, and I look forward to supporting the Club from afar."

Thanks for that.

 

[scooter600x]

Ballarat Courier (I can't get past paywall), moved quickly (or was all done in advance because all parties knew he was moving on):

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That was quick
Been discussed behind doors for a while, I'd imagine.

 

[Beasley]

That was quick
Been discussed behind doors for a while, I'd imagine.

Doesnt sound like he was pushed out the door as suggested by people on this forum.

 

[Freshwater]

The changes made in this department will be more important than if we get XYZ or lose XYZ players. This is the department that has been letting the club down, not the playing group.

 

[Sentinel]

Doesnt sound like he was pushed out the door as suggested by people on this forum.

He may have been pushed a while back and it only became public this week.

 

[Northernsoul74]

He may have been pushed a while back and it only became public this week.

Given the opportunity to resign is pushed.

 

[Sentinel]

Given the opportunity to resign is pushed.

Yep.

 

[BrisDog]

He played at St Bedes/Mentone

FMD

 

[ArNcHiSe]

hit a nerve did i?

Oops, someone forgot to switch to their alt account.