Rawlings must get the job next year

[bojangles17]

history is the best indicator of future performance, Rawlings has no premiership experience. Just coz he can  talk the talk doesnt mean he will be a success. Emotional responses from the clubs supporters got Gieschen the job, lets not make the same mistake.

hmm, its for that reason alone we should be a little more broadminded than to take the simpletons approach of annoiting only those premeirship heros with scalps hanging from the belt, I mean it means everything about their ability to manage upteen offield reports and 40 players...it's that kind of simple minded boofheaded approach that will see our club continue to languish...I challenge the club to take a leaf out of ESS and Hawthorn and rigorously pursue the BEST candidate in terms of ability not PLAYER

[3rogerd]

settle down follow the PROCESS.

[mat073]

Well so long as the process is followed and he comes out in front then so be it, he is not my choice but I will support him if he is elected.

Same here WAT

[Tigermonk]

Leon Cameron   

[Jackstar is back]

Leon Cameron   

 

[Moi]

Leon Cameron would work for me
But if Jade keeps on knocking off scalps he will have a strong case
A good position to be in though to have good candidates 

[cub]

Looks like a few good candidates in the mix! CVs' and interviews are all well and good but sometimes you just have to luck out and get that 1 candidate with the X factor.
The final 4 if that is what it comes down to, will all have a good case for the job.
We are due for a change of luck, let's hope so this time.
And may the best man win.

[Stripes]

When is the field narrowed?

[Ramps]

Early August I believe

[Tigermonk]

When is the field narrowed?

when you got people lucky Buckley with no experience except Junior football applying for the job 

[TigerLand]

Rest Chris and give the captaincy to Richard Tambling or Daniel Jackson.

[Tigermonk]

Early August I believe

Which starts this week 

[Stripes]

Early August I believe

Thanks. 

[one-eyed]

Tigers endorse caretaker coach Rawlings
July 28, 2009
Australian Associated Press

Richmond players have given a resounding endorsement to Jade Rawlings as the Tigers embark on the search for a new coach.

Rawlings took over as caretaker after Terry Wallace and the club parted ways midway through the year and has seen his stocks rise after leading the side to two wins and a draw in the last six rounds.

He has made it clear he wants the senior position and on Tuesday received backing from young defenders Luke McGuane and Will Thursfield, who both play their 50th games against Melbourne on Sunday.

The pair agreed their teammates would unanimously support the 31-year-old Rawlings in his bid for the top job.

"Jade's straight down the line, he's really good," McGuane said. "He'll tell you exactly what he thinks, he won't beat about the bush, which I find, personally for myself, is a really good coaching tool.

"That's what I need and a lot of the other boys are pretty similar. He has the respect of the group because he's like that."

McGuane said it was like starting over again halfway through the season when Rawlings took over. "We thought let's make the second half (of the season) something to build on going into next year."

Thursfield played under Rawlings when he was coaching Coburg before he returned to the senior side and found he was guiding him again following Wallace's departure.

"Jade's good the way he goes about it, he just does the same thing," Thursfield said.

"He's pretty consistent with what he does - it's been good. We all look up to Jade and you know where you stand with him so that's very good in that regard. And he's come in with a clear game plan and made it pretty easy to understand. We definitely like playing for him."

The pair also endorsed Ben Cousins, who continued his impressive season in last weekend's win over Essendon and is certain to be offered a contract extension, regardless of who coaches the Tigers next year.

"He's been fantastic and the younger boys, especially the young midfielders, learn a lot off him," McGuane said.

"To have him around with younger kids like (Trent) Cotchin and (Brett) Deledio coming up, it's a great tool for them to learn off."

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,25847660-5012432,00.html

[mat073]

Hmmmm....

Do we not risk giving the job to a caretaker coach because of Gieshen.
Or do we not risk giving the job to an ex premiership coach because of Walls.
Or do we not risk giving the job to a rookie coach because of Spud.
Or do we not risk giving the job to an experienced coach because of Wallace.
Only thing left is the captain Coach....Hello Ben.

I wonder if Sydney and Adelaide are happy with the results of their former caretaker coaches.