Laidley onto Tigers' shortlist (Age)

[one-eyed]

Laidley onto Tigers' shortlist
Rohan Connolly | August 8, 2009

DEAN Laidley's AFL coaching career could resume as soon as next year, with the former North Melbourne coach guaranteed a spot in Richmond's final round of interviews for its coaching position.

Laidley, who has just returned from a holiday to the US, will be one of the final three or four prospects from whom the Tigers' appoint their coach for 2010, bypassing the early stages of the interview process and various tests other candidates have undertaken. While reluctant yesterday to divulge too many details, Laidley yesterday confirmed to The Age he had met Richmond general manager of football Craig Cameron before his departure, and that he was very interested in the job.

Laidley and his family returned to Australia from their three-week holiday only on Wednesday morning, but he expects to meet Richmond officials early next week.

"I met with Craig before I went away, and we said we'd have another conversation when I got back, but that hasn't happened yet," Laidley told The Age.

Laidley, who has already been offered several other roles with AFL clubs, said the holiday had recharged his coaching batteries suitably, and that he was keen to become involved in AFL football again at the highest level as soon as possible.

"I've got a real passion to coach again, whether it be next year or the year after. I think I've got a lot to offer any football club," he said.

Richmond is still completing its first-round of interviews, yesterday speaking to West Coast assistant coach Peter Sumich and Brisbane Lions' assistant Adrian Fletcher.

The Tigers will move to the second phase of the process next week, of which Hawthorn assistant Damien Hardwick, caretaker coach Jade Rawlings, Essendon assistant Alan Richardson, Geelong assistant Ken Hinkley and Collingwood assistant Brad Scott will be part. But the revelation that Laidley has been given the opportunity to circumvent the initial stages and proceed straight to the final consideration for the job indicates Richmond's regard for his coaching talents.

Sources from the Tigers and Laidley's old club yesterday confirmed the short-circuiting of the interview process for the three-time North Melbourne finals coach, and that there was plenty of excitement at Punt Road about his prospects of turning a young and developing list into a successful combination.

Laidley, who returned to Melbourne this week after an overseas trip that he enjoyed after leaving his mobile phone at home, quit as Kangaroos coach after round 12. The former West Coast and North Melbourne player took up the coaching role at Arden Street in 2003 and took the Kangaroos to the finals in 2005, '07 and '08. The highlight was an unlikely preliminary final appearance in 2007, but the Kangaroos were beaten by Port Adelaide.

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[Infamy]

Thanks but no thanks Dean

[peggles]

Thanks but no thanks Dean

hear hear

[Jackstar is back]

You would hope this article aint true, if it is, shows what a real circus we are

[Francois Jackson]

You would hope this article aint true, if it is, shows what a real circus we are

Jack you and i know damm well this article is true.

Laidley...hahahahaha what a joke

might as well hire Humphrey B Bear as coach

what a farce

[Tigermonk]

Please no more. Come back please Kevin Sheedy  stop the Richmond circus 

[Francois Jackson]

the richmond circus is like being put through torture.

No more duds no more has beens. Please no

[sugark]

It aint a circus guys, Laidley is one of the most respected game day coaches in the competition and would thrive at a place like Richmond.  He was destined to doom at NM as will any other coach at North whilst there is so much inequity in the competitions finances.

Laidley is extremely sought after by all clubs at the moment but just dont be surprised if he does land the job!!!

I for one would be excited by Laidley coaching Richmond, at least we wouldnt have to put up with what we witnessed last week.  Jade showed the same as Terry an inability to overcome teams that go ultra flood against us.

Bring Laidley on I say!!!!!

[TigerTimeII]

sugark
u r correct
im not saying we should get laidley, but we should at least see what he has to say and offer
he is a damn good coach, and has the ability to bring crap teams up in th emould of mick malthouse. even mick said years ago that he rated dean as a coach
if dean laidley is the best man for teh job at the end of the process, so be it, he is young, hungry tough and the roos will regret loosing him

[Francois Jackson]

okay boys..

can someone remind me who recruited Jon Hay and Nathan Thompson for first round draft picks.

i dont want an idiot who is going to make decisions like that running our club.

At the end of the day i would like to find our own coach and give him all the resources he needs in terms of $$$ in development.

Enough with the pouching of ex coaches to our club. That being said Laidley would fit in nicely into a football director role.

[bushranger]

Thanks but no thanks Dean

That is all.

[Jackstar is back]

It aint a circus guys, Laidley is one of the most respected game day coaches in the competition and would thrive at a place like Richmond.  He was destined to doom at NM as will any other coach at North whilst there is so much inequity in the competitions finances.

Laidley is extremely sought after by all clubs at the moment but just dont be surprised if he does land the job!!!

I for one would be excited by Laidley coaching Richmond, at least we wouldnt have to put up with what we witnessed last week.  Jade showed the same as Terry an inability to overcome teams that go ultra flood against us.

Bring Laidley on I say!!!!!

But what has happened to the process.
No wonder people pulled out as candidates, something smells as punt rd

[Francois Jackson]

It aint a circus guys, Laidley is one of the most respected game day coaches in the competition and would thrive at a place like Richmond.  He was destined to doom at NM as will any other coach at North whilst there is so much inequity in the competitions finances.

Laidley is extremely sought after by all clubs at the moment but just dont be surprised if he does land the job!!!

I for one would be excited by Laidley coaching Richmond, at least we wouldnt have to put up with what we witnessed last week.  Jade showed the same as Terry an inability to overcome teams that go ultra flood against us.

Bring Laidley on I say!!!!!

But what has happened to the process.
No wonder people pulled out as candidates, something smells as punt rd

There is no such thing as a "PROCESS" at Punt Road.

If there were Laidley would have to apply just like everyone else within the time frame given and Bux also.

But no these guys are automatically through to the next phase.

They have already made up their mind

[Jackstar is back]

March has to go, the process is flawed.
No wonder people turn there back on punt road

[Tigermonk]

March has to go, the process is flawed.
No wonder people turn there back on punt road

Yes l agree,  March is not the person to run the Richmond football Club. Since he has been there the club has been a circus.