Coach NEW HEAD COACH - Welcome to West Coast: Andrew McQualter

[stallon]

Didn't Cotchin only just land a gig at the Lions?

off-field leadership role this year, im sure if he wanted to go be an assistant coach he could do so. His relationship with McQualter could no doubt influence his decision to some extent.
He was still living in melbourne im pretty sure too while working for Brisbane, he was on talking footy every week. Cant have been that serious of a gig

 

[FKASC]

I will be very disappointed if Waterman isn’t part of the leadership group this year

You’d expect him to be given the new contract. Hopefully vice captain.

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

Congrats WCEagles, got a good 'un here, was sorry to see him leave...

 

[Gugs9]

The fact that multiple Richmond players are keen to come across should also be looked at as a more general positive as well, in the sense that clearly he forms good relationships with players he coaches.

Was also interesting to read several Richmond fan comments today that they were disappointed he didn't get the job last year over Yze.

 

[Footfalcon]

You’d expect him to be given the new contract. Hopefully vice captain.

I wish mcmoney bags stood up and took the reigns earlier

 

[greatwhiteshark]

The fact that multiple Richmond players are keen to come across should also be looked at as a more general positive as well, in the sense that clearly he forms good relationships with players he coaches.

Was also interesting to read several Richmond fan comments today that they were disappointed he didn't get the job last year over Yze.

It also shows that while the Dockers are in their window players still want to be Eagles.

 

[Barrybran]

Haven't seen the presser yet but I've seen some photos. I particularly love the image of Jess Hosking with McQualter's daughters as it represents what is new with the men's program while also bringing together the women's program and McQualter's personal life.

 

[ghostbat12]

When are we going to find out what Suma thinks?

 

[ziad]

Cotchin for the mid coach potentially is a possibility, Selwood probably wouldve been high on the list if we chose Skipworth

I understand his family is still in Melbourne and he commutes to Bne n a mentoring role only. Doesn't give the 'I want it' vibe.

 

[wirra44]

Haven't seen the presser yet but I've seen some photos. I particularly love the image of Jess Hosking with McQualter's daughters as it represents what is new with the men's program while also bringing together the women's program and McQualter's personal life.

That Jess Hosking seems like a ripper been a great pick up for the women, she probably knows the McQualter family as she was also at the tiges for a few years.

 

[Goroyals22]

When are we going to find out what Suma thinks?

Suma has said today he is supportive and thinks he has two years grace before being under the pump


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[BrotherDodge]

Nice to hear someone say it's a good club and a good gig to get. Realise it's very easy to say but the narrative of others ruling themselves out was getting old

Cox finally texted us back on Saturday night while drunk off his arse and Pyke was like "New phone who dis?"

 

[CoastersFlag No.5]

Suma has said today he is supportive and thinks he has two years grace before being under the pump


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Good to hear a irrelevant ex-player and ex assistant coach has given his blessing. When are we getting Tom Swift's opinion?

 

[Astro35]

Glad it's all done. Spin the bottle and all that. Just get on with it now and let's see some improvement

 

[WCEswift]

He was the midfield coach and richmonds ball movement coach at strategist in the 3 flags according to schofield

 

[greatwhiteshark]

Good to hear a irrelevant ex-player and ex assistant coach has given his blessing. When are we getting Tom Swift's opinion?

Isn’t everyone who comments on the Eagles irrelevant according to this board?

 

[KERRPOW]

Now we can move onto player movement.

 

[InTheWings]

Was on AFL 360 tonight and Jack Riewoldt asked him if Dusty might follow him over....

Than I got to thinking what it might look like if Dusty played in the wings with Harley...

 

[Keys]

Wasn’t my preference based on nothing but uneducated vibes but was happy that we had three good candidates on the shortlist that would all have been a good selection

Liked how he spoke in his press conference and was more confident than I expected - think he’ll drive/demand standards from the get go

Like that he’s a young coach that will be able to grow with what is a young playing group which is only going to get younger in the next couple of months

The club has gone through an intensive search, kept everyone outside the club in the dark and didn’t rush the decision to appease external noise impatient for a decision to be made

Big step in our path back to relevance and wish him all the best

 

[Tugga27]

Spoke well on 360.

I don't mind Jack Reiwoldt, but asking if he's looking forward to coaching HR was ordinary.

You've got to be better than that Jack.

 

[THE A5]

I didn’t realise how young he is. His career ended well over a decade ago but isn’t even 40. My memory of his was he had a semi decent career but he finished up at 25

 

[RanaNaved]

McQualter was like the ultimate role player at the Saints iirc.

Also, Ross Lyon tried to get him in as an assistant coach when he took the job 2nd time around, so that's a pretty good sign imo

 

[Barrybran]

Watching the presser now (club uploaded it finally). Mini's voice has strong Gil McLachlan vibes.

 

[Mr Eagle]

Two emails and a text message in one day.

I think the club is trying to tell me something.

 

[pantskyle]

Watched it, spoke very well. Fully on board now. Very happy to hear the specific change in game plan.