SVALJEK FLAGS ATTACK TACTICS

NEW coach Mick Svaljek says he wants to bring an attacking football philosophy to Bell Park next season.

The former North Geelong and St Albans under-20s coach was unveiled as the All Whites boss on Friday, with Rob Panetta joining him as assistant.

Svaljek said he wasn’t the type of boss to park the bus, wanting his team to press and attack at every opportunity.

“Direct football, high tempo, consistently put opposition under pressure in games,” Svaljek said.

“It’s an attacking football, I like to attack whenever possible.

“I like to defend in the opponent’s own half, employ the high press.

“They (the players) have a bit of work to do (to learn my system). I’m not really sure if they had a game style as such or a football philosophy, but I certainly have and that’s reaped the rewards.”

Svaljek, who was a crucial piece in North Geelong’s underage set up before joining St Albans for 2018, said he was looking forward to his first foray into senior coaching.

“Now that I have my FFA B license, I have put a lot of effort and hard work (to get to where I am), so I feel like I am ready for it,” he said.

“The club wants to progress. But I’m not going to put pressure on people at the club or the players and say ‘hey, we must win’.

“Obviously that (winning) is my intention, but I just want to get a brand of football there that is unique to Bell Park. I’m also a big believer in youth and promoting youth and I’m sure there are some young, good quality footballers there.”

Svaljek said he wanted to give the current All White players a chance to prove themselves before looking outside the club for signings.