McVeigh as a future coach?

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  • Untamed Snark
    Senior Player
    • Feb 2011
    • 1375

    McVeigh as a future coach?

    Jarrad McVeigh to make Sydney Swans coaching debut
    Chillin' with the strange Quarks
  • RogueSwan
    McVeigh for Brownlow
    • Apr 2003
    • 4602

    #2
    Well, he already has the "pointing" skills down.
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    • wolftone57
      Veterans List
      • Aug 2008
      • 5857

      #3
      Originally posted by RogueSwan
      Well, he already has the "pointing" skills down.
      Yes that part will come easy.

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      • bloodspirit
        Clubman
        • Apr 2015
        • 4448

        #4
        While I don't think this is a bad move I am slightly surprised they have given Macca the gig in front of Stuey Dew or Kirky or Blakey or whatever. I wonder why? I would have expected they would have let someone more qualified have the coaching gig but invited Macca to sit in on the coaches' meetings etc leading up to the game and in the box during the game. I wonder if they think it will help him lead better onfield if he knows what the coaches are facing/looking at?

        One thing I like about it is that it contributes to the strong reputation of Swans looking after players. Whether it is supporting Buddy, standing by AJ after three (but before the fourth) knee reco, facilitating Teddy and Pyke to pursue their studies and finance careers etc. It helps make Sydney a destination club. A player can reasonably think I am joining a top notch culture and will be looked after and supported by the club as far as is reasonable. I'm sure others can think of more examples.
        Last edited by bloodspirit; 16 February 2016, 04:06 PM.
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        • Mel_C
          Veterans List
          • Jan 2003
          • 4470

          #5
          Is it bad that the first thing I thought about when I heard that McVeigh was coaching was how many times he would point??

          I had to laugh reading this quote from him..."It's not really a pointer to a coaching future" ????.

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          • Doctor
            Bay 29
            • Sep 2003
            • 2757

            #6
            It may also be a good way for a senior player to be able to better relate to what the coaches might be thinking during the game. He can pass this on to the leadership group and the other players. With only one runner allowed these days it might also help with on field adjustments if Macca has more exposure to things from the coach's perspective.
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