Rawlings must get the job next year

[Hellenic Tiger]

Has to be Damian Hardwick.

For the reasons Ramps and Stripes have mentioned.
And the fact that his credentialls are very good also. Many here were sceptical about Campbell doing the job as they felt he had little experience. Other than 12 games what has Jade done. Sure he has done well but a head coach of a footy club with little experience does not bode well and these end of season wins are starting to sway people emotively much like in the Gieschen way in 1997. Can anyone imagine the way the wind will be blowing if we beat either Hawthorn or Collingwood in rd 20 or 21. Even then Jade's apprenticeship is not long enough. He retired in 2007 and has been an assistant for 2-3 years. Campbell was at the Dogs for 2 before he switched to us.

People need to take stock of everything they have around them. If it is not long enough for Campbell it aint for Jade. Let the dust settle and it must be evident that Hardwick is the man for the job. Nothing against Jade nor any other candidate and the things I bring up are facts not criticisms. It is just clear to me that Hardwick is the standout person with the knowledge experience from 3 different cultures and the hardness of character and attitude to get this club up the ladder.

[one-eyed]

FWIW Dwayne Russell on 3aw tonight said he's heard the word is Jade is favourite and it's his job to lose.

[Jackstar is back]

Word of advice for Jade.
Keep your mouth shut and let the team do the talking ( as it did on the weekend)
I dont wont to hear again how desperate you are for the job ( starting to sound like Terry )

[Go Richo 12]

Word of advice for Jade.
Keep your mouth shut and let the team do the talking ( as it did on the weekend)
I dont wont to hear again how desperate you are for the job ( starting to sound like Terry )

Agree, it sounds like he is trying to influence the process!

[cub]

Word of advice for Jade.
Keep your mouth shut and let the team do the talking ( as it did on the weekend)
I dont wont to hear again how desperate you are for the job ( starting to sound like Terry )

Jade  my boy, you don't need this guy on your case! trust me on this one.

[camboon]

Still prefer Hardwick and if Hird put his hand up - Hird but I do have faith in the process to get the right coach, as Richmond with the help of the howling masses have made poor descision based on some Jack - asses short term stategy.

[Jackstar is back]

Word of advice for Jade.
Keep your mouth shut and let the team do the talking ( as it did on the weekend)
I dont wont to hear again how desperate you are for the job ( starting to sound like Terry )

Jade  my boy, you don't need this guy on your case! trust me on this one.

Hey CUB, you have to give him a chance though, although he better watch out if he stuffs up, LOL

[WA Tiger]

The players endorsing the coach (Rawlings) is the worst thing that could happen, he doesnt need their endorsement, he should command their respect. The players cannot run our future coach as they did Wallace.. not a positive article for mine.

[Ramps]

Hardwick should be appointed senior coach.
Rawlings should be made Player Development Manager which we could pass off as a promotion anyway.

There doesnt have to be a loser here.

[Rodgerramjet]

Hardwick should be appointed senior coach.
Rawlings should be made Player Development Manager which we could pass off as a promotion anyway.

There doesnt have to be a loser here.

Good option Ramps.

[one-eyed]

Patrick Smith today giving Rawlings a tick of approval ....

So in one morning news conference two likely coaches were removed as possible candidates at other clubs. Malthouse had been sounded out by Richmond, Buckley by Richmond and North Melbourne.

Mark Williams had already re-signed with Port Adelaide and Sheedy, offended by remarks from Richmond president Gary March no matter that the former Essendon coach had heard them out of context, had pulled out of the running for the Tigers' job. You fancy he would be a certainty now had he not been so hurt.

So North and Richmond must now rake through the pile of usual suspects -- club assistant coaches -- to find men to lead them in 2010. The Tigers might get Dean Laidley, but the former North coach has said he would like a season off.

Richmond, told yesterday morning by Buckley that he was no longer interested in pursuing a job at Punt Road, has had a head start on North. Nonetheless, it might be that the Tigers already have their man.

Jade Rawlings took over from Terry Wallace who took the remainder of his five-year contract money and left after round 11. He had won two matches for the season. In the six matches since, Rawlings has won two, drawn one, and scared the pants off Carlton in another.

Rawlings does not have any big names to beat to retain the job. He is the incumbent, well-liked and desperate for the job. He has made difficult decisions, dropping loyal servants such as Joel Bowden as he seeks to evaluate the Richmond list. If Rawlings does coach on in 2010 then he can be assured he beat a more than competent field.

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,25850026-12270,00.html

[WilliamPowell]

The players endorsing the coach (Rawlings) is the worst thing that could happen, he doesnt need their endorsement, he should command their respect. The players cannot run our future coach as they did Wallace.. not a positive article for mine.

You really don't seme to like Rawlings very much WAT 

How do you know they don't respect him?
 
McGuane said " Jade's straight down the line, he's really good. 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 too".

Almost sounds like a bit of respect right there

[Jackstar is back]

The players endorsing the coach (Rawlings) is the worst thing that could happen, he doesnt need their endorsement, he should command their respect. The players cannot run our future coach as they did Wallace.. not a positive article for mine.

You really don't seme to like Rawlings very much WAT 

How do you know they don't respect him?
 
McGuane said " Jade's straight down the line, he's really good. 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 too".

Almost sounds like a bit of respect right there

Would say that Jade Rawlings is a good coach (so far)
problem the club has is this. Has he the personality to make an impact on the club and to make the club appealing ? 
If we were looking at a young coach, he would be the pick at this stage.

[the_boy_jake]

If I was North Melbourne I would do something very strategic....

Interview Jade Rawlings ASAP for the North job. Jade wants to coach and they need to force our hand.

[Ramps]

If I was North Melbourne I would do something very strategic....

Interview Jade Rawlings ASAP for the North job. Jade wants to coach and they need to force our hand.

that shouldnt change anything ... if our club fell for that then we may as well close the doors.