Major Announcement from North Melbourne at 10.30 today

[blackshadow]

A couple of minutes ago on the Sunrise show they mentioned that NMFC were holding a media conference at 10.30 this morning to make a major announcement.

I wonder what it could be...

Option 1 - Nathan Buckley appointed as coach

Option 2 - Simmo announces his retirement

Option 3 - Bucks to coach, Simmo announces his retirement and that he will be an assistant under Bucks.

I can't see a "major announcement" being anything else than one of those three.

 

[Manbearpig]

Yikes!!!!

 

[year of the roo]

Option 3 please.

 

[blackshadow]

Option 3 please.

How sweet would that be!

If Bucks decided to go elsewhere I can't see the need to hold a presser to announce that.

 

[windsock]

Media are invited to Arden Street for a major announcement regarding the playing group at 10.40am today.

 

[year of the roo]

Media are invited to Arden Street for a major announcement regarding the playing group at 10.40am today.

Just Simmo then

 

[trevagreene]

Media are invited to Arden Street for a major announcement regarding the playing group at 10.40am today.

sounds like Simmo announcing his retirement.

 

[blackshadow]

Just Simmo then

The words "playing group" seem to indicate that...

 

[True North]

Simmo retires, possibly this week.

 

[jacko57]

Isn't Simmo within striking distance of the club games record?

 

[Manbearpig]

Poor Simmo will probably just pushed into the background by the journos wanting to know about the coaching position.

 

[spin]

didn't someone recently mention S.Watt was pondering retirement?

 

[r_boy]

Why would Simmo announce his retirement on this particular day? Seems a little strange...

 

[big_e]

Shannon Watt? No, it says its a major announcement....

 

[Royal Flush]

Simmo retires and is appointed coach.

 

[Mekon]

I hope I am wrong, but has anyone considered this may be to do with Mr Smith?

 

[Mr. Blonde]

Why would North announce Simmos retirement today, on THE day we have given to Buckley for an answer? Surely any announcement on his retirement would be better off being done on any other day.

 

[Event Horizon]

In another thread I posted an article that Simmo is looking to retire right after the Carlton game this week. He does not feel comfortable going after Arch's record, although I suspect the way his body feels would have a lot to do with it.

A true North champ Simmo is.

 

[hiddink]

OUT: Simmo you bloody champion...we love you
IN: Buckley as coach???

 

[dirtybird]

I am hoping its only Watt retiring.
But I doubt it and it would be a good opportunity for Simmo to get a small bit of experience in the box as an assistant.

 

[Pie eyed]

Looks like Simpson to retire.

Congratulations on a great career.
One of the unsung heroes of a side which remained competitive in the face of many on and off-field troubles.

Hope he gets a great send off.

 

[Event Horizon]

It's a huge game for Carlton in terms of their season. If it is Simmo's last game, we will give this game a good shake I would think...

 

[jacko57]

Looks like Simpson to retire.

Congratulations on a great career.
One of the unsung heroes of a side which remained competitive in the face of many on and off-field troubles.

Hope he gets a great send off.

You especially hope that cos we play Carlton, don't you?

 

[Chadwiko]

Put all your money down on a Carlton win if this is true then. We're soft as butter in send-off games for club champions.

 

[scottywiper]

Bloody shame if he retires now.
Absolute champ and ornament to the game (pay attention S Lane).
I would have been happy for him to play on.
Let's hope this is not a repeat of recent other send-off games...