Rumour Future of the club (Bevo, board, assistant coaches, football department)

[Dogs 13]

Turns out it wasn’t him , some other short meat axe with a thinning hair line , looked like a dead ringer from above and behind

Should've gone to Specsavers.

 

[doggies ftw]

I don’t think it’s likely at all but damn I hope the talk of Dew is true, just pay what he wants (if we’ve got any money left)

Dew fwd, Lade midfield, Pratt def, Egan DOC & Geary, Johnson & Spangher development would be absolutely elite

 

[BulldogMuscle]

I don’t think it’s likely at all but damn I hope the talk of Dew is true, just pay what he wants (if we’ve got any money left)

Dew fwd, Lade midfield, Pratt def, Egan DOC & Geary, Johnson & Spangher development would be absolutely elite

I've been told that his asking head-coach wage for a senior assistant job and doesn't want to budge on it.

 

[doggies ftw]

I've been told that his asking head-coach wage for a senior assistant job and doesn't want to budge on it.

What’s his other options though? No one’s going to pay him that. I’m sure he’s not short of a quid but if he wants a job surely he reconsiders as the market dries up and all the roles get filled. Although if that’s his mindset about it then maybe he’s not the best option

 

[Pugz89]

According to 7SA (Doropoulos) We’re still keen on Dew…

From our own piece on our website.

The major redevelopment at VU Whitten Oval is nearing completion but the football department renovation is now complete ahead of the start of the pre-season. Egan is a crucial piece in that jigsaw puzzle.

So I assume the club is set now, aside from goal kicking coach.

 

[adogsfan5]

From our own piece on our website.

The major redevelopment at VU Whitten Oval is nearing completion but the football department renovation is now complete ahead of the start of the pre-season. Egan is a crucial piece in that jigsaw puzzle.

So I assume the club is set now, aside from goal kicking coach.

Yep seems like we’re done!

 

[VitalDread]

Coaching list settled now.

Matt Egan sounded good in the 30 second clip.

This club gets my hopes up every year lol.

Membership renewed.

Hopes dashed 10seconds before the bounce when I see our forward structure

 

[Dry Rot]

I've been told that his asking head-coach wage for a senior assistant job and doesn't want to budge on it.

That's fair enough, given that I understand Dew has a massive Menulog debt to pay off.

 

[St 07]

So I assume the club is set now, aside from goal kicking coach.

Dew would make a fine goal kicking coach, given those grand final antics he pulled off

 

[doggy_dog]

Were these new soft cap changes expected or out of the blue? If suddenly we’ve got an extra $200-300k to spend that’s the only way I could see a surprise additional signing

 

[Northernsoul74]

Were these new soft cap changes expected or out of the blue? If suddenly we’ve got an extra $200-300k to spend that’s the only way I could see a surprise additional signing

I’d think the fine has changed any plans.

 

[Bald]

I’d think the fine has changed any plans.

We’re not changing our soft cap spend due to the fine.

 

[Charlie Bucket]

We’re not changing our soft cap spend due to the fine.

I think it could change things. There’s a cap on spending, but could assume not all clubs spend to that point. Our coaching support staff over the last 8yrs is probably proof of that.

I recall a list of soft cap spending by clubs a year or so back. The stronger clubs at the top, smaller clubs making up the bottom half.

We’ve been turning profits in recent years, but the WO redevelopment and now the $6M fine. Can definitely see it having an impact on funds available for the football department in general.

How that looks for our current team of assistants from 2025, who knows.

 

[dogwatch]

Some litigation payout would probably have been anticipated but only up to the amount the complainant was asking for. That was $2.5m. The extra $3.4m would come as a huge shock.

Legal fees etc will probably be another $1m after the appeal according to one report.

 

[F6Typhoon]

Spend it while it’s there!..
Litigation appeals could drag on for years?
If there’s no money in the kitty when case is finally settled so be it!
(I’m sure the AFL would help their favourite sons anyhow?)

 

[Bulldogs85]

 

[Brass Dog]

With Peter Jackson on board, perhaps we can get Gandalf and Elron reviewing opposition tactics

 

[JTCWBFC]

What’s Jackson’s record like?

 

[dergert]

What’s Jackson’s record like?

AFL related- Essendon and Melbourne (before they were good).

 

[GetDimmaBack]

What’s Jackson’s record like?

I remember a report he prepared some years ago recommending the Dogs be treated similarly to the then new clubs, GWS and GC, with financial support and draft concessions in order to grow the fan base across the western region of Melbourne.

His report suggested the Dogs were the key to keeping soccer at bay in the multicultural West, and that "every assistance'' should be afforded the Dogs in becoming a big club.

Didn't happen quite as he hoped (unless the AFL really did 'gift' us the flag ), but I have liked him ever since.

 

[Scottish Bob]

What’s Jackson’s record like?

You think he might be able to get someone suit-able in…

 

[Fossie 32]

AFL related- Essendon and Melbourne (before they were good).

Whatever it takes!

 

[doggies ftw]

AFL related- Essendon and Melbourne (before they were good).

He was at Melbourne to oversee their rise from the absolute pits in 2013 to 2019 - bit harsh to label it before they were good IMO.

 

[doggies ftw]

Very very happy with this, I’m glad the club has recognised we need external output - doesn’t necessarily have to be a full blown external review but we absolutely needed someone with experience to offer an external eye to assist Bains in going through the ins & outs of what’s worked & what hasn’t.

I’m still pretty sure Bevo is beyond cooked and we’ll never see his brilliant best again but we haven’t set a foot wrong so far this off season after a slow start. Very confident in hindsight in the way we’re going about things and doesn’t have the same half assed feel as it has in previous years. The communication with the members has been great since we carted out Bont to face the music and then complete silence from the club for several months - glad it finally sunk in that communication is important.

Zero excuses next year now - we need to see results or heads need to roll, starting with Grant & Bevo.

 

[geoffjennings79]

If his main recommendation is that all club staff and players start smoking....