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While I'm glad to see some new blood in the camp rather than go for Suma, a 4 yr coaching apprenticeship may be risky. Still, it's done so let's see what transpires. There's no way I would trash Woosha in any way, but we certainly needed a game plan this year and it didn't really happen. Perhaps Simmo can rejuvenate the plan. He needs to get moving...the scavengers are moving in - Shuey is being courted by the clubs over east for next year already....and he is probably not the only one. Time for the WCE to become the club of old when it comes to drafting.

I thought it was 3 years.

shwaborn wrote: I thought it was 3 years.

Yeh, I think he got 3 years, but I was referring to his 4 year apprenticeship.
I like the way he is easing himself in - very respectful of everyone and not trying to change the world yet. Thing is, I would hope he's not going to be a complete Mr Nice when the game starts. I reckon the WCE have rolled the dice in hopes here. Simmo brings in Rawlings, who isn't really a household name, Jaymie Graham who you could be forgiven for thinking that he had moved overseas and an ex Hawks player that finds it hard to string 2 games together. Not the WCE of old! Still, if it all works, I'll be happy to let people see the egg on my face.

58shark wrote:

shwaborn wrote: I thought it was 3 years.

Yeh, I think he got 3 years, but I was referring to his 4 year apprenticeship.
I like the way he is easing himself in - very respectful of everyone and not trying to change the world yet. Thing is, I would hope he's not going to be a complete Mr Nice when the game starts. I reckon the WCE have rolled the dice in hopes here. Simmo brings in Rawlings, who isn't really a household name, Jaymie Graham who you could be forgiven for thinking that he had moved overseas and an ex Hawks player that finds it hard to string 2 games together. Not the WCE of old! Still, if it all works, I'll be happy to let people see the egg on my face.

Personally i like the appointment.
I dont think he is a ranter and raver(like Clarkson),as long as the players respect him and play for him everything else will take care of itself.
I think the senior assistant they get is very important....Laidley i think could be the one!

Ellis if he can stay fit will be a good pickup,very good midfielder when in full flight and can play half back.
At least the club put him on a 1 year contract with clauses...good move.
Also lets hope the midfielder they pick up in the draft is ready made and can hit the ground running in the 22.

I am a fan of Simmo.
Was also hoping we would pick up Michael Voss and tempt Joel Corey home into a coaching role.