Coaching legend Mick Malthouse says only half a dozen teams are capable of winning the AFL premiership in the coronavirus-hit 2020 season. "Malthouse said reigning premiers Richmond, beaten grand finalists Greater Wester Sydney, West Coast and Collingwood were the most serious flag contenders.He believed Brisbane and Hawthorn – the latter boosted by the return of 2018 Brownlow Medal winner Tom Mitchell from injury – could also give the premiership a shake.But Malthouse tipped the Giants to rebound from their shattering 89-point grand final loss in 2019 to triumph for the first time. Coaching legend Mick Malthouse says only half a dozen teams are capable of winning the AFL premiership in the coronavirus-hit 2020 season.Some experts have suggested the shortened and disrupted season, which restarts on June 11, could open the door for teams to "pinch" an unexpected flag.But VFL/AFL coaching games record-holder Malthouse believes the 17-round campaign will heavily favour bigger, stronger and more "ballistic" teams.He also says versatile and explosive midfield-forward players like Dustin Martin, Jordan De Goey and Patrick Dangerfield will be influential during shortened quarters, with each period trimmed to 16 minutes plus time-on this season. Freo snap decade-long first-term hoodoo against HawksPremier blames ‘human error’ for guard’s hotel breach The return of Steele Sidebottom is timely for a Collingwood team missing several stars. "You talk about explosiveness, they've got that, and they've got the hunger but they've also got a good age blend.Mick Malthouse thinks explosive players such as Jordan De Goey will be crucial.
Malthouse, who won three premierships as a coach and one as a player, hung up the clipboard in 2015 after he was sacked by the Blues. AAP news.com.au June 13, 2020 11:25am "Greater Western Sydney is my tip to win the premiership," Malthouse said. Two-time West Coast premiership coach Mick Malthouse has slammed the “Victorian centric” AFL and called for officials to move the grand final away from the MCG.
"It's going to be the bigger, stronger and more mature sides that will come out the other end," Malthouse said on "I think there's only five or six sides that can win the premiership this year and each one of them have got that really good blend of senior players. Two-time West Coast premiership coach Mick Malthouse has slammed the “Victorian centric” AFL and called for officials to move the grand final away from the MCG.Speaking on ABC radio, Malthouse said he was “filthy” AFL and Victorian health officials were making decisions based on the current Victorian coronavirus conditions – not those in separate states and territories.“I am so filthy and I have been since I coached West Coast, that it is so Victorian central,” he said.Enjoy unlimited access to thewest.com.au and everyday digital editions on any device.“I am born and bred in Victoria, and I love Victoria, but we’ve got to grow up.”“He hasn’t taken into consideration how difficult it is to keep a team travelling,” Malthouse said.Malthouse, who coached 718 AFL games for four clubs over a 31-year career, says the AFL grand final should be held in either WA or SA to allow fans to attend, after a Victorian health official said fans would not be allowed into grounds until 2021.“Our (West Coast’s) first grand final we had to play at Waverley,” Malthouse recalled.The veteran coach also put forward the Northern Territory as a potential hub for the AFL to get the season back underway.“They haven’t had a case in 11 days,” Malthouse said.Top secret plans are underway between the AFL and its broadcast partners as they plot footy's restart.West Coast captain John Worsfold and coach Mick Malthouse raise the 1992 premiership cup.Watch the West Coast Classic Basketball games from the weekend! Malthouse, who coached West Coast to their premierships in 1992 and 1994 and Collingwood to their flag in 2010, was inducted into the AFL Hall of Fame on Tuesday night. He was able to guide teams to premierships in two distinct eras — first the Eagles in 1992 and 1994, then the Magpies in 2010 — after winning a flag as a player with Richmond in 1980. Mick Malthouse Coaching Record and Statistics. Games Coached Wins Losses Draws Win % 710: 402: 301: 7: 56.6% Mick Malthouse has five clubs alongside the Eagles in genuine premiership contention - with one surprise club almost within reach. Former Collingwood coach Mick Malthouse has hit back at Nathan Buckley as the racism storm with Heritier Lumumba intensifies.
Malthouse's extraordinary coaching tenure spanned three decades and a record 718 games at Footscray, West Coast, Collingwood and Carlton. "They've got that explosive type of player ... that type of player that can go in and make a habit of winning the ball in the middle but also causing some damage in the forward line. Asked directly if … Some …