Laidley would actually but we are not going down that path and nor should we. It takes two extremely tolerant coaches with small egos, an exception relationship with complimentry strengths and weaknesses for something such as what the Pies are attempting. I heard Brittian interviewed once about when he worked with a similiar role with (I have drawn a blank) and he said it worked for all the above reasons and because they were such different coaches and people.
Now looking at Mick and Bucks you could not seeing such a partnership work. If they sent Bucks away for a couple of years and just put him on ice it may but then where would he gain his experience and education from?
When Bucks and Malthouse coached together for the International rules most reports had them at loggerheads and attempting to outdo each other in terms of authority and leadership the whole trip. I'm sure everything will be all rosey and sugarcoated initially with media reports heralding the move a great success at the start of next year but after this, once the pressure mounts, look for the cracks.
In 2011, with the handover period looming, this is when the leadership decisions will start to overlap with Bucks attempting to prepare for the future and Mick working for the moment. With Mick not actually stepping aside but rather up in 2012 this will be when the best action will occur.
This is going to be the undoing of the Pies and I'm going to love every minute of it!
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