So what do we think about this? THE Western Bulldogs are set to give Mark Thompson a call about their vacant coaching position. Untried coach Luke Beveridge is considered the favourite for the job with Bulldogs assistant Brent Montgomery and former Adelaide coach Neil Craig also in the mix. The Dogs were hopeful of naming a new coach before senior players return from leave on Monday. But Thompson’s dramatic departure from Essendon has turned the selection process on its head. He was not expected to be a candidate but coaching selection panel member Luke Darcy says the triple-premiership coach can’t be overlooked. “I think given that we haven’t finished the process at the Bulldogs, you’d have to think about it,” Luke Darcy said on Triple M radio. “The time that he was in contract that precludes you from having any of those conversations.” Darcy said the selection panel would have to discuss a possible approach to Thompson, “but you look at his coaching record ... it is off the charts, it is an amazing record in football. “For someone like that not to be involved actively, just seems like that is a waste of the game. “The answer is yes.” Thompson’s close relationship with sacked Dogs coach Brendan McCartney would be a major hurdle to overcome if Thompson was to consider taking the job. The selection panel comprises Darcy, Bulldogs football director Chris Grant, chief executive Simon Garlick, football manager Graham Lowe and former West Coast coach John Worsfold.
Posted on: Thu, 13 Nov 2014 00:30:11 +0000
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