Past players - what are they up to?

[Markwebbos]

Maybe this is why they got Blakey.

That’s what i think too. Poor Rhyce.

[MattW]

Really shows the importance of support for new coaches. I'm just hoping Rhys gets the support he needs and can come back to coaching.

Probably the worst team for the next few years after dumping a huge number of players, even if he returns he'll be under huge media scrutiny for coaching a poor team. A positive is that I think North finally understand where their list is at so hopefully that takes some pressure off Rhys

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The reporting suggests he won't go back to the senior coach role at North. Hope he gets the break and care he needs, and of course, we'd be happy to welcome him back.

[Aprilbr]

Like everyone I really feel for Rhys. He was a great player and Assistant Coach for us. All the best to him and his family for his recovery.

[bloodspirit]

Or if he was recruited in anticipation of yesterday's events. They have a ready made senior coach in Blakey.

The 'events ' didn't happen yesterday. Yesterday was when they were reported. They were widely known in the football community. Like Mel C (I think), even I heard about this around the same time I heard about Blakey leaving for North.

[The Big Cat]

Shaw gone from North.

[Meg]

Shaw gone from North.

Very sad and concerning. Loved Rhyce as a player with us - can still picture him storming out of the backline with the ball (and then sometimes kicking it out on the full [emoji3]). And he seemed to do so well and be so popular in his coaching duties with us.

The North head coach promotion appears to have been a poisoned chalice. I hope he regains health and happiness very soon.

[Markwebbos]

Shaw gone from North.

I think it’s good that he’s focussing 100% on himself right now. But awful what he must have gone through.

[Aprilbr]

Agree with others and wish Rhyce all the best for the future. Senior coach is a pressure cooker and I have read that he threw everything into it. I think he will return to the scene at some point but in a less stressful, development role. He really excelled at that! We all have great memories of his time at the Swans.

[MattW]

Agree with others and wish Rhyce all the best for the future. Senior coach is a pressure cooker and I have read that he threw everything into it. I think he will return to the scene at some point but in a less stressful, development role. He really excelled at that! We all have great memories of his time at the Swans.

+1. Rhyce is a sensitive, good guy, who cares about people. All the best to him.

[barry]

Current and ex-swans people coached 4 out of the bottom 5 teams this year.

[bloodspirit]

I don't have much idea what happened to Rhyce except that in an extraordinary year he is dealing with significant mental health challenges. He was not just a great player and person, but also an excellent coach. Maybe we can lure him back one day? He knows what we can offer him. More likely he prefers to stay in Melbourne, close to family, but I will live in hope.

[barry]

I don't have much idea what happened to Rhyce except that in an extraordinary year he is dealing with significant mental health challenges. He was not just a great player and person, but also an excellent coach. Maybe we can lure him back one day? He knows what we can offer him. More likely he prefers to stay in Melbourne, close to family, but I will live in hope.

I actually feel sorry for norf (something I never thought I'd say). Because Rhyce just didnt suddenly become sick overnight when the season ended. He would have been in a downward path from sometime in the year. So the last few games North played, they would have had a coach who was there physically but checked-out fighting his demons mentally. Can you imagine how that would have felt as a player?. Horrible situation for all.

[barry]

While on the subject of norf, they need to go with an established coach. Choco williams is about the best available. He got a flag to his name, is well respected, and god only knows how Leon Cameron got the job at the Giants over him.

[707]

Some of Rhyce's late season post match pressers were disturbing to watch. Hope he pulls through ok.

Norf need to be very careful who they choose because they are a club at a very low point and maybe going lower. I do wonder about some of the very influencial people there like Archer and Buckley and whether they are doing more harm than good.

[The Big Cat]

I do wonder about some of the very influencial people there like Archer and Buckley and whether they are doing more harm than good.

The word on the street is that board member Archer is basically running the whole show. It was him apparently who made the decisions about the players and assistant coaches being shipped out.