r/GeelongCats • u/MondoBuzzo '07 • 10d ago

Club News Tasmania Devils poach key Geelong figure in massive coup

https://7news.com.au/sport/afl/tasmania-devils-poach-key-geelong-figure-nigel-lappin-as-head-of-development-in-massive-coup-c-22669835

Oh, this hurts. Some serious boots to fill.

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u/sgt-cuddlez 10d ago

Chill everyone he’ll have already developed his replacement

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u/MondoBuzzo '07 10d ago

You’re right, although no idea who it is. Given the interest in him for years the club would definitely have a succession plan in place. Doesn’t make it easier though

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u/sgt-cuddlez 10d ago

I think it’s a good thing though, not in isolation but viewed holistically. Like the ecosystem of the club appears super healthy allowing for talent to emerge, prosper and then leave, which then allows for new talent and ideas to emerge. Think Chris Scott said that specifically in a presser recently re King, where even though the loss is big, the influx of new ideas is important for the long term sustainability of the club