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AFL 2023: Saints hit hard as footy boss Geoff Walsh withdraws from role because of family situation
St Kilda’s preparations for 2023 have already taken a serious hit with its senior football chief forced to leave the club because of personal reasons.
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January 30, 2023 - 3:14PM
News Corp Australia Sports Newsroom
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St Kilda has suffered an early-season setback with recently appointed head of football Geoff Walsh to leave the club due to family reasons.
Walsh was thrust into the position after the Saints’ 2022 season and was part of the coaching panel to appoint Ross Lyon.
He had made a strong start to his new role but his family situation changed and made it untenable for him to continue in the job.
“I have really enjoyed my time with the club but with my personal situation very recently changing, I now need to focus on addressing that, which unfortunately will preclude me from devoting the necessary time to a full-time role in football,” Walsh said.
“While I will be stepping away, I will still be keeping a close eye on the Saints and staying in touch to support the club where possible.”
Geoff Walsh with St Kilda coach Ross Lyon before his sudden departure. Picture: Michael Klein
It comes just days after the Saints appointed former assistant coach Stephen Silvagni and long time recruiting specialist Graeme Allan to its list management team.
The Saints will now be on the hunt for a new football boss just weeks out from the first lot of pre-season matches under its new look coaching set up led by Lyon.
It’s understood current high performance boss David Misson will step up in an interim capacity.
Former AFL official Tess McManus will add AFL football operations to her role as head of AFLW.
Saints chief executive Simon Lethlean thanked Walsh for his time at the club and understood his decision.
Geoff Walsh had made a strong start to his new role but his family situation changed everything.
“The club respects Geoff’s decision to do what is best for he and his family. We have been incredibly fortunate to acquire his expertise and skills, even if only for a short time,” Lethlean said.
“Geoff’s knowledge and experience has allowed the club to make a strong start at implementing the recommendations of the Review and embracing a new coach as well as many new staff within the program.
“Geoff and his family are now part of the St Kilda family. We wish them all the very best and look forward to remaining in contact.”
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Stick a fork in me, I’m done
Noble is is a CEO, why would heNoble seems the obvious replacement I guess. Already worked with us on the overhaul a couple months ago.
Why ?Stick a fork in me, I’m done
Why?me too. !!!
Because he did it at Brisbane and was part of our reviewNoble is is a CEO, why would he
Why is the picture of Jon Ralph just as big as the picture of Walsh.
too many changes in pre season, feels like the saints are unravelling. and i am in the woe is 'me' (me, being saints) and every consipiracy theory i am believing in. and andWhy?
Because he might prefer a role as head of football rather than working for a Supercars team.Noble is is a CEO, why would he
I like the appointments bar onetoo many changes in pre season, feels like the saints are unravelling. and i am in the woe is 'me' (me, being saints) and every consipiracy theory i am believing in. and and
This bed making thing seems to be a thing....I didn't make mine this morning maybe that's why my day turned to crap lolPathetic whataboutism’s from the peanut gallery as usual.
Don’t employ someone (an all time great) in case of xyz happening, yet the same people will slam the club for not drafting a player because his bed isn’t made. Which is it?
We don’t have all the facts to make broad-brush statements, but that doesn’t stop most, does it?
I like the appointments bar one
Ross clearly the best coach out there and clearly light years ahead of Ratts
Hayes I'm super happy with and glad he is in charge of the Kids like Windhager - Owens - Phillipou and the rest of the midfield
Walsh was a great get and I can't believe people are having a crack at the club for appointing him, he has left because of illness in the family
SOS I will judge in 12 to 18 months, but RTB was always bringing in his own team
Gubby Allen I dont agree with has been at the club since 2018 and done sweet FA IMO
Our drafting the last 2 years looks to be very good with Windhager - Owens - Phillipou - NWM - Keeler - Hotton - Van Es
Its a worry when Gringo and myself are the positive ones LOL
Putting it on the Line Ross will get us a flag this time book mark it
100%I like the appointments bar one
Ross clearly the best coach out there and clearly light years ahead of Ratts
Hayes I'm super happy with and glad he is in charge of the Kids like Windhager - Owens - Phillipou and the rest of the midfield
Walsh was a great get and I can't believe people are having a crack at the club for appointing him, he has left because of illness in the family
SOS I will judge in 12 to 18 months, but RTB was always bringing in his own team
Gubby Allen I dont agree with has been at the club since 2018 and done sweet FA IMO
Our drafting the last 2 years looks to be very good with Windhager - Owens - Phillipou - NWM - Keeler - Hotton - Van Es
Its a worry when Gringo and myself are the positive ones LOL
Putting it on the Line Ross will get us a flag this time book mark it
whats the go here?reckon we could go round 3 on crippa? it would be a massive promotion but i think we tried this angle in the past and it didnt work.
I like the appointments bar one
Ross clearly the best coach out there and clearly light years ahead of Ratts
Hayes I'm super happy with and glad he is in charge of the Kids like Windhager - Owens - Phillipou and the rest of the midfield
Walsh was a great get and I can't believe people are having a crack at the club for appointing him, he has left because of illness in the family
SOS I will judge in 12 to 18 months, but RTB was always bringing in his own team
Gubby Allen I dont agree with has been at the club since 2018 and done sweet FA IMO
Our drafting the last 2 years looks to be very good with Windhager - Owens - Phillipou - NWM - Keeler - Hotton - Van Es
Its a worry when Gringo and myself are the positive ones LOL
Putting it on the Line Ross will get us a flag this time book mark it
Your not wrong there Mowman........I'm gravely concerned........lol.Its a worry when Gringo and myself are the positive ones LOL
It will be fine and if its not we get rid of Ross and start againYour not wrong there Mowman........I'm gravely concerned........lol.
I can't help but wonder if the earths axis has tilted somewhat.