North Melbourne poised to appoint Rhyce Shaw but Kangas will interview other candidates

Rhyce Shaw will be North Melbourne’s coach next year but the AFLCA has urged rival coaches to agree to the Roos’ process even if they are used as stalking horses.

North Melbourne’s board met on Tuesday night with its coaching search a key agenda item as Rhyce Shaw’s appointment grows closer.

Interim coach Shaw jumped one hurdle with a successful formal interview with the coaching subcommittee late on Monday afternoon.

The Roos remain adamant they will interview other candidates formally, having already sounded out prospective applicants.

AFL Coaches’ Association chief executive Mark Brayshaw said he had already advised at least one prospect he should commit to the process despite Shaw’s strong position.

Shaw is certain to win the job, with the club aware of the challenges of interviewing applicants who know they will not win the role.

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No decision is expected at the board meeting given the continuing process but the Roos will likely appoint Shaw before the end of the home-and-away season.

The Herald Sun reported last month player power was expected to see Shaw win the job given his brilliant on-the-job performance.

Rhyce Shaw looks certain to be appointed. Pic: Getty Images

Brayshaw said he had advised rival assistant coaches that they should go for the job even if they believed they were a stalking horse for Shaw’s appointment.

“I have already advised one anonymous coach when he asked me that very question and my view is that there is nothing wrong with it at all. Ken Hinkley and Leon Cameron applied for several jobs and didn’t get them. You are never going to get one unless you put your hand up,” he said.

“What you must do is ask for comprehensive feedback if you miss out. You are also entitled to be sceptical about North Melbourne and make sure the club isn’t wasting their time so as long as they get robust feedback it is very helpful to them in the long run.”

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Under Shaw the Roos have won four of the last six games, including a five-point loss to Essendon and last week’s harrowing loss to the Lions where a key decision went against North Melbourne.

Shaw’s late afternoon interview on Monday with the Roos selection panel saw him perform strongly as his tactical acumen and strong relationship win over the club.