Paraphrasing what Andy said:
Compere - From Crackertiger from PRE – who on Coburg’s Richmond’s list will play AFL next year.
AC - Trav Casserley hasn’t played yet and did a hammy that’s kept him out, but his form has been very good. Connors with another preseason will step up. Peterson is another one is looking really exciting for them and Jack’s already played one game. So probably those four kids. Andy Collins is another one and ppl are going to like seeing him. He hasn’t played a lot of footy because of OP but he’s a very exciting talent as well.
Compere - Crackertiger asks when will Petersen play in the seniors?
AC - He didn’t do any preseason and we’re just getting some game time and he’s going to be a real X factor for us in the last few games.
Compere - The General from PRE asks what role does Coburg play in the development of youngsters, for example, do they get played in positions the RFC would prefer, or does he as coach have the end say in the pursuit of victories?
AC - No, no. He understands his job and being an old team mate of Terry’s and got a strong alliance and a real loyalty to Terry. So it’s something we discuss. Craig McCrae, the development coach at RFC, communicates the ideas of RFC and he’s an assistant coach to Andy. So we try and get that compromise.
Compere - Angus Graham, where is he playing this weekend?
AC - Angus playing today. A real compliment to Angus in the way he’s been developing this year. He’s developed into a young, big, strapping man and obviously the middle centre cricket wickets aren’t doing him great compliments at the moment, but he’s a highly skilled, highly athletic big guy.
Compere - From Gordon Bennett from OER asks about the improvement of Jarrod Silvester.
AC - If he was listed, he’d be playing AFL football. He’s been amazing holding down fullback. If you look at Egan of Geelong, he’s a similar type of player that will be able to step up next year. Only a matter of when a player like that gets drafted.
Compere - From Brackets lol from OER he asks what do you think of Gasper’s decision to step down from the game rather than to play football for the Coburg Tigers in some sort of mentoring role.
AC -He can understand and respect Darren’s position. Re Silvester and McGuane as developing backmen, Darren can play a role there off field. Once decision was made that he wasn't going to be getting a game in the seniors, Darren’s role as a coach around the club is probably greater value.
Compere - From Brackets again - music and movie tastes. Do you listen to Pantera and have you seen a Gladiator movie?
AC - Loves movies. Movie nights – kids orientated – by the time the kids go to bed it’s too late to watch any decent movies. Music – stuck in the ‘80s and ‘90s. Likes a bit of everything.
Compere - Bluey21 from OER – Ryan Anderson – AFL potential?
AC - Yes, he does. One of the true white? Men that can run, and he’s got unbelievable pace, nice skills, breaks the lines. Very exciting talent and he’ll be a player to watch in the next couple of years.
Compere - Blue21 - will you coach an AFL side – interested in Melbourne job?
AC - Along with 1000 others. If they come knocking on his door will take it, but there’s some great candidates, but there’s only 16 positions and there’s probably about 200 ppl that would luv that opportunity.
Compere - Moi (he pronounced my name right lol) – what are your expectations for the team for the rest of the season now that Coburg is fourth. Have those expectations risen since the start of the year?
AC - Our expectations was to win more games than last year. Our reserves have already won 9 games and our seniors 7. Last year we only won 15 games, so we’ve achieved that and aiming higher and want to finish top 4 in both teams.
Compere - How do you manage your time between Coburg and Cricket Victoria?
AC - Got the best of both worlds and thinks that any person would be envious of the position that he’s in. Got a great job as the player development manager where he’s extended that role in overseeing coach development as well, and then puts footy boots on with Coburg and enjoys that role.
Compere - From Fishfinger - Neville – many ppl were surprised he wasn’t on an AFL list this year. He seems a good chance to end up on one next year. Gun VFL player?
AC - Definitely and only 21 turning 22, so even in the old system could have been rookied and would be surprised if he doesn’t get picked up based on his form this year and his performance in the state game as well.
Compere - Is it benefit for draftees to develop at Coburg or Richmond
AC - Has no doubt that they’re better off playing at Coburg. Biased opinion of the benefits of the VFL. He says AFL clubs forget the old days where AFL clubs were trying to get top-up players on a regular basis and that is no good for their player development.
AC - Happy with reserves win. Lost twice to this team this year and result fantastic.
Compere - From MT – in the long term, what position will Jack settle into – CHB or CHF.
AC - Hasn’t decided and at 19 years of age, too soon to pigeonhole and should continue to be versatile in his development years.
Compere - What player on Coburg list that isn’t aligned with the RFC do you think would have a good chance to be drafted?
AC -Silvester, RFC have clearly indicated a key position back. 22 years of age, 6’3, great closing speed, already 100 kgs. Similar to Mal Michael but could be better than that. Neville in midfield. Two boys who are constantly spoken about and promoted to Terry.
