Complex sentence: Although he enjoyed a solid season in the Victory defence, he rarely figured in the leadup to the 06-07 season and was eventually told by Ernie Merrick he would not feature this season and Geoffrey in the end adopted a coaching role around the club.
Split into simpler sentences: Although he enjoyed a solid season in the Victory defence, he rarely figured in the leadup to the 06-07 season. Claeys was eventually told by coach Ernie Merrick that he would not feature during the season and he adopted a coaching role around the club.