Roos to Melb

[BeeEmmAre]

Remember we were not in good shape when he took over here in 2002. Obviously we were better off than Melbourne are now, but we did come from a fair way back - and the results were immediate.

I had accepted the possibility of his fairytale return to his old home at the Lions, but it's going to take a lot of getting used to seeing The Messiah in a Melbourne shirt if that's what happens.

[Bloody Hell]

A coincidence that his interest increased after Rocket confirmed he'd be staying at Collingwood? Perhaps he didn't want to compete with his former boss for a job.

I think it's more to coincide with the end of the season.

[Nico]

Remember we were not in good shape when he took over here in 2002. Obviously we were better off than Melbourne are now, but we did come from a fair way back - and the results were immediate.

I had accepted the possibility of his fairytale return to his old home at the Lions, but it's going to take a lot of getting used to seeing The Messiah in a Melbourne shirt if that's what happens.

We did have some good footballers who went on to win a flag in2005. Can't see that the Dees have that luxury.

[ernie koala]

A coincidence that his interest increased after Rocket confirmed he'd be staying at Collingwood? Perhaps he didn't want to compete with his former boss for a job.

I'd think it was the other way around.

[MightyBloods]

Rumour has it that Roosey will take George Stone and Tadgh (our loveable irishman) with him. His family prefer Melb if they were to move from Sydney. The timing of finalising things has a lot to do with respect for his current employer (the Swans). And the money and AFL support for him and Melb is HUGE. ...including the challenge.

[unconfuseme]

Wonder how many he would recruit from "his" academy ...

[hot potato]

He's got to get the nod from Tami , Tyler n Dylan, who are all steeped in the Swans culture.
It's an interesting family dilemma. The boys wouldn't be remotely interested in rooting for the Dees .
Roosey reckons the decision can't be based on money , but he's also said on many occasions that he would never coach again.
The money carrot is substantial so they will go ' show us the money Paul '.

[barry]

Why would Roos go to a poor club and struggle all the time?

He could walk into a big club anytime he wanted. West coast, essendon, collingwood in a few years

[baskin]

I have always had this dream that Roosy & Longmire had a deal that they would take it in turns to coach the Swans. Based on Roosy's claim that 7years is long enough for the players to put up with the same message. They could take it in turns to run the Academy and Coach until they blood another coach to take the reigns or slot in when one of them is ready to retire. I guess I was just hoping Roos would be like Paul Kelly and not be able to work against the Swans. Wishful thinking I know but one can always dream........

[DA_Swan]

If he takes the job - it will be a huge challenge for him as when he took on the swans he had his mates around him and knew the club inside and out - they were all going in the same direction - In Melbourne it will be starting from scratch - good luck to him as it will not be a quick turnaround so he will certainly be earning his money back in the fishbowl of the Melbourne Media - another thing that he was able to avoid in Sydney - huge challenge

[Sandridge]

I'm finding it easier to "let go" of Roosy because we've won another Premiership since his. However, to me, he'll always be dressed in red and white, standing on the dais at the MCG and telling us, "Here it is!"

[Melbournehammer]

Roosy being very cryptic on the couch tonight about why he is looking at coaching melbourne but implication is that something not right at the swans

[Nich]

Please explain re: something not right at the Swans?

[jono2707]

Roosy being very cryptic on the couch tonight about why he is looking at coaching melbourne but implication is that something not right at the swans

I didn't get that impression at all but did miss the last few minutes - did I miss something?

[Melbournehammer]

I didn't get that impression at all but did miss the last few minutes - did I miss something?

He was asked several times what had changed to get him from 0 to 50:50 and said he'd prefer not to say. Sheehan asked him whether it was something at the swans and he again said he'd prefer not to say.

I could be reading too much into it, but Sheehan usually only asks where he knows something and Roos could easily have said, nah nothing to do with the club it's some personal issue or something.

Like I say I could be adding 1 and 1 and getting 3 but it seemed odd.