West sign Peter Walsh

[redandblack]

Westies website has announced the signing of Peter Walsh for 3 years.

Peter will have an assistant coaching role also and will do some promotions and development work at the Club.

Great news for Bloods fans.

Perhaps just the start.

[Jimmy]

certainly a step in the right direction and you have him for 3 years...not sure how old he is but looks like he could step into more coaching roles after his playing days are over....??

[am Bays]

And the pressure mounts on the Weed.....

[Coorong]

Pressure? what pressure Tassie, the weed has Burg, Simmo and Walsh as assistants. Add to this a new CEO who has coached 'a bit" and a new football department GM.

Then take into account the split between supporters is probably 50-50. Then consider has he the full support of the committee???????????

Pressure is a very "light on" statement I would think. Weed needs improve on his win/loss ratio, last season as senior coach, previous two at reserves. Win the first two will just about DOUBLE his average.

[redandblack]

Good to see such wholehearted support of Weed from one of his biggest fans on such a good-news day for the Club.

As for both Simmo and Burg being assistant coaches, better check your facts.

[Wedgie]

Woohoo! A good signing as it means I'll still be invited to the Blood's Bonanza!

[firstblood]

Wedgie...if north had got him you would have been the only one
without an invitation.. then again it would be nice to
kick the s**t out of you..
just joking mate....

[Booney]

Who will be coaching the reserves now then?

[am Bays]

Thank Christ he's gone, I hate listening to him on the ABC.....

I wonder who wll be Rodger Wills sidekick now.....

[the tractor]

Wedgie...if north had got him you would have been the only one
without an invitation.. then again it would be nice to
kick the s**t out of you..
just joking mate....

I think we would be crying too much to kick the s**t out of anyone FB.

[The Whisper]

If there was an award for the "Most Proactive SANFL Club in Off-Season", there would be no need for a count - West hands down. A magnificent example to the rest of the competition for how they are doing things on AND off-field at the moment. Early favorites to go top four.

[BPBRB]

If there was an award for the "Most Proactive SANFL Club in Off-Season", there would be no need for a count - West hands down. A magnificent example to the rest of the competition for how they are doing things on AND off-field at the moment. Early favorites to go top four.

Bit of sweeping statement there? Why because they choose to name 4 recruits in one release and a couple of other like Walsh previously? You don't think any other club is being pro-active??? Top 4 is a big call but it can be done - North went from bottom to top 4 in 2004 but had a signifanctly better list than what West presently has including it's new recruits.

Let's face it West had to replace a number of off field positions including administrators and assistant coaches because of how poorly the club has done. I would say it was necessity not pro-activity. All clubs have made or will make some some changes off field and all will recruit - many have already got players lined up but are awating the AFL draft before any announcements are made. I think the club making the most "strides" off season is Sturt. New coaches, new Football Manager, signed the deal with the Castle Tavern and I believe they have some decent recruits lined up.

[Wedgie]

After having Doug there for 100 years anything was going to see proactive.

I have no doubts Westie's whole setup will improve now but it remains to be seen how quickly it will occur but IMHO they're definately on the right track which is a good start. Very impressed with the sort of recruits they're brining in.

[Navy2005]

Heres the tip Peter Walsh Magarey Medalist 2007. Great pick up for the Bloods exactly what they need.

[Felch]

West Adelaide are also talking to a former top grade basketball coach about an off-field role. Not sure if anything will eventuate, but interesting to see they are thinking 'outside the square'.

[sus]

West Adelaide are also talking to a former top grade basketball coach about an off-field role. Not sure if anything will eventuate, but interesting to see they are thinking 'outside the square'.

Ken Cole on the advantages of "weeeeeeeed"!

[Dogwatcher]

gold.

[Thiele]

Who will be coaching the reserves now then?

Ben Coleman

[GWW]

West Adelaide are also talking to a former top grade basketball coach about an off-field role. Not sure if anything will eventuate, but interesting to see they are thinking 'outside the square'.

Don Shipway?

[Coorong]

Interesting subject. I remember hearing Ken Cole speak a few times and thought wow, this guy is such a natural motivator, put the right assistants with him and he would be a successful football coach.

I have always been a believer that the senior coach needs be a motivator above all else.

I dont know if the rumour has any legs, but it is an interesting concept.