Do We Coax Back Grant Thomas?
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Do We Coax Back Grant Thomas?
I, for one, would love to see GT back at the club. As crazy as it sounds, I wouldn't even poo-poo the idea of him coaching again. But to be realistic, it would never happen. On the other hand, I think he would be a tremendous asset to have back at the club in virtually any other capacity. How would he go in recruiting, developing players, mentoring or list management? I honestly he believe he always bent over backwards and bled for our club and at any cost. Whether or not he'd want to come back to work with the club is another question.
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Re: Do We Coax Back Grant Thomas?
Would you give Ross a call too. Imagine how good it would be to have GT and Ross back working at the club, as a team.
GT could be in charge of game day strategy and Ross could be in charge of list management. Hang on...have I got that around the wrong way.
GT could be in charge of game day strategy and Ross could be in charge of list management. Hang on...have I got that around the wrong way.
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Re: Do We Coax Back Grant Thomas?
on twitter, Thommo said he would never coach again.
He also said that if the AFL changed club atructures
to have an EPL (English soccer) style of manager.
not coach, he would be happy to be manager.
But he says that wouldn't happen.
He also said that if the AFL changed club atructures
to have an EPL (English soccer) style of manager.
not coach, he would be happy to be manager.
But he says that wouldn't happen.
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Re: Do We Coax Back Grant Thomas?
GT in a Neil Balme role with Mitchell or Caracella as coach might work.
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Re: Do We Coax Back Grant Thomas?
f*** me drunk.
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Re: Do We Coax Back Grant Thomas?
Both Mitchell and Caracella sound like promising potential replacements for Richo. If Banger applied, I wouldn't be dismissive to the idea of him coaching either.Con Gorozidis wrote: ↑Mon 11 Jun 2018 5:39pm GT in a Neil Balme role with Mitchell or Caracella as coach might work.
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Re: Do We Coax Back Grant Thomas?
GT would be great for St Kilda in a Neil Balme role, but I reckon the AFL would not allow Thomas to have a permit to be involved in any capacity.
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Re: Do We Coax Back Grant Thomas?
Banger will never be a head coach!Sainternist wrote: ↑Mon 11 Jun 2018 6:46pmBoth Mitchell and Caracella sound like promising potential replacements for Richo. If Banger applied, I wouldn't be dismissive to the idea of him coaching either.Con Gorozidis wrote: ↑Mon 11 Jun 2018 5:39pm GT in a Neil Balme role with Mitchell or Caracella as coach might work.
Lenny may be though!
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Re: Do We Coax Back Grant Thomas?
I'd go for Lenny, with Banger and Dal assistant coaches.Bernard Shakey wrote: ↑Tue 12 Jun 2018 5:51pmBanger will never be a head coach!Sainternist wrote: ↑Mon 11 Jun 2018 6:46pmBoth Mitchell and Caracella sound like promising potential replacements for Richo. If Banger applied, I wouldn't be dismissive to the idea of him coaching either.Con Gorozidis wrote: ↑Mon 11 Jun 2018 5:39pm GT in a Neil Balme role with Mitchell or Caracella as coach might work.
Lenny may be though!
Plus i'd keep Sammy.
Anyone not a saints person can f*** off afaic.
And who wants to continue to see Banger in the midst of filth.
All those guys have passion and love the club.
Couldn't do any worse than the current mob.
I understand a couple of attempts by Banger in the past to come back to the club have been rebuffed. Outrageous.
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Re: Do We Coax Back Grant Thomas?
I would love it.
If he was the club president.
Seriously.
loooooose fkn cannon that would only have the club's best interests in mind.
If he was the club president.
Seriously.
loooooose fkn cannon that would only have the club's best interests in mind.
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Re: Do We Coax Back Grant Thomas?
What sort of competition is it if the league decides things like this?
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Re: Do We Coax Back Grant Thomas?
I like the idea. Its innovative. Split the coaching role with a senior mentor, leadership, personal development component then a pure footy component. WOuld need to be able to work closely though
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Re: Do We Coax Back Grant Thomas?
Thanks but No thanks... if you are not convinced listen to the rubbish Thomo, Shehan and Newman dish up on their podcast. Breathtaking.....
better still don't waste your time.
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Re: Do We Coax Back Grant Thomas?
This post is a sad reflection on where we are as a club
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Re: Do We Coax Back Grant Thomas?
i asked him again on Twitter, he replied quickly that the EPL style is so radical, it'll never be brought in (the 'manager')
Then reminded of some innovations of St KFC (under him) like o/s training camps, etc.
Remember Sth Africa -Soweto? now a lot of clubs go o/s in preseason
Then reminded of some innovations of St KFC (under him) like o/s training camps, etc.
Remember Sth Africa -Soweto? now a lot of clubs go o/s in preseason
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Re: Do We Coax Back Grant Thomas?
I’ve worked out a plan!
Get GT as prez.
AFL will crack the shytes and invoke a Dimwit rule
from 2006 that states: “If GT ever has an official capacity at the Saints, they will be forced to play ALL regular season games in the twilight zone on Sunday!”
GT, being the innovator, will cop it on the chin and contact the makers of Twilight Zone who will commission a series to be shown every Sunday night following the footy on Foxtel.
We will become the Twilight Saints in the biggest sponsorship deal in AFL history, clearing our debt in one season.
Get GT as prez.
AFL will crack the shytes and invoke a Dimwit rule
from 2006 that states: “If GT ever has an official capacity at the Saints, they will be forced to play ALL regular season games in the twilight zone on Sunday!”
GT, being the innovator, will cop it on the chin and contact the makers of Twilight Zone who will commission a series to be shown every Sunday night following the footy on Foxtel.
We will become the Twilight Saints in the biggest sponsorship deal in AFL history, clearing our debt in one season.
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Re: Do We Coax Back Grant Thomas?
Because he will call out the AFL and keep them honest. Just like Akermanis. The AFL hate people making them accountable
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Re: Do We Coax Back Grant Thomas?
I think people yearn for a time when we had hope and direction and someone who would speak for the club.
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Re: Do We Coax Back Grant Thomas?
On the back of this season there is a good chance that next year we will be playing every game on Sunday at 4pm anyway.saintspremiers wrote: ↑Tue 12 Jun 2018 8:11pm I’ve worked out a plan!
Get GT as prez.
AFL will crack the shytes and invoke a Dimwit rule
from 2006 that states: “If GT ever has an official capacity at the Saints, they will be forced to play ALL regular season games in the twilight zone on Sunday!”
GT, being the innovator, will cop it on the chin and contact the makers of Twilight Zone who will commission a series to be shown every Sunday night following the footy on Foxtel.
We will become the Twilight Saints in the biggest sponsorship deal in AFL history, clearing our debt in one season.
"Now the ball is loose, it gives St. Kilda a rough chance. Black. Good handpass. Voss. Schwarze now, the defender, can run and from a long way".....
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