Who would you like to see appointed as Dragons Coach for 2015 on

[jenninga]

Daniel Anderson gets my vote

Anderson left 2 clubs under dubious circumstances,pissing players off I think was one of his strengths,so in this day and age of the precious footballer ,Anderson would be a risk.

 

[nickdragons90]

Hi all new to the forum, what are everyone throughts on the dragons coaching situation? Don't think we will get Bennett back? Daley ruled out, I believe brown is to. So it's seems it's out of sheens and Henry. Not sure who I would rather? Both bring different things to the table.

 

[gregstar]

Welcome aboard dude.

Whatever como says will be the case.

He has his finger on the pulse amongst other things.

 

[Smurf]

Welcome to the forum
I have been following the dragons since the. 70'
Which were great times
Harry Bath's Babes
After that as we ran across a state of origin
Brisbane team
Poor Brian Smith.
Then came 2010 - awesome
We love Benny
Unfortunately 2013 and. 2014 have be terrible
And I mean terrible
But we are very passionate supporters
And we demand success
Now that Price has gone
Let's hope and prey success comes again
As for a coach - please let us appoint a top line
one

 

[saints4ever]

Welcome aboard bro. Time for us to think long term and big picture. Id go for Shaun Wane or Tony smith. If it has to be from in the country, Rick Stone

 

[coast_dragons]

Neil Henry has been told by Cartwright he is free to talk to the Dragons if they come calling he won't stop the guy from moving on its no coincidence the Titans have improved since Henry arrived.

The biggest problem he had at the Cowboys was Thurston yes he has a good guy image but had way to much say and how things where run.

 

[st george dragons]

Bring back Price

 

[blacksafake]

Heard Beau on footy show pleading with the club & fans to get behind Mary because in "his opinion " he'll Make a great coach.He is smart,has a good footy brain & well respected.
Hope Doust wasn't listening.

 

[doda]

The way Beau Ryan was talking up the Dragons he wants the job.

 

[getsmarty]

McGregor gets on with the job

By Paul Haigh

May 30, 2014, 6 a.m.

Caretaker: Paul McGregor training the St George Illawarra Dragons at University of Wollongong Field in January. Picture: Orlando Chiodo


Possibility: Neil Henry. Picture: Matt Roberts, Getty Images

ST GEORGE Illawarra will start the search soon for a new coach in 2015 and beyond but the immediate task falls upon caretaker coach Paul McGregor to turn the team's flagging fortunes around.
The Dragons are 13th on 10 points and have lost six of their past seven games.
McGregor, 46, was given the job by chief executive Peter Doust and the board after they sacked Steve Price last weekend.
McGregor, who is on the NSW State of Origin coaching staff, flew back to Brisbane yesterday to prepare for the Blues clash with Queensland at Suncorp Stadium.
NSW coach Laurie Daley, who worked on the Dragons coaching staff in 2003 when Nathan Brown was head coach, for the moment has ruled himself out as possible replacement.
Gold Coast Titans assistant coach Neil Henry, a former Cowboys coach, has been mentioned as a possible candidate.
"Under the circumstances if I didn't do this then someone else would have and the only reason why I am is to make it an easier transition for the players rather than having someone from the outside come in," McGregor said after training on Tuesday.
"Steve is a really good guy and he is hurting. Anyone in that position would be but he understands that that's rugby league.
"He said he still wants the boys to work really hard and perform for the rest of the year.
"It's hard for me because he's a mate of mine and we work well together but he's not here."
In other news, towering Canberra forward Tom Learoyd-Lahrs is being sought by the Dragons to bolster their forward stocks.
They are keen to sign him for the remainder of this season before the June 30 deadline.


http://www.theleader.com.au/story/2313823/mcgregor-gets-on-with-the-job/?cs=1633

 

[GT0007]

Welcome aboard dude.

Whatever como says will be the case.

He has his finger on the pulse amongst other things.

Prostate? He could be a Dr?

 

[blacksafake]

Make of it what you want but i have been told from a friend(yea i know a mate of a mate of a neighbour etc ) who has an association with a board member that Daley has agreed verbally to coach them next year.I think he would be more interested in the soo job as it would not be as stressful as a weekly gig & besides if nsw win he most likely would like to try & go back to back or if they lose there is unfinished business there.Just my opinion.

 

[to_ddeath]

Make of it what you want but i have been told from a friend(yea i know a mate of a mate of a neighbour etc ) who has an association with a board member that Daley has agreed verbally to coach them next year.I think he would be more interested in the soo job as it would not be as stressful as a weekly gig & besides if nsw win he most likely would like to try & go back to back or if they lose there is unfinished business there.Just my opinion.

No thanks I'd rather T.Smith or Henry.



T.

 

[Godz Illa]

Make of it what you want but i have been told from a friend(yea i know a mate of a mate of a neighbour etc ) who has an association with a board member that Daley has agreed verbally to coach them next year.I think he would be more interested in the soo job as it would not be as stressful as a weekly gig & besides if nsw win he most likely would like to try & go back to back or if they lose there is unfinished business there.Just my opinion.

and Daley wants Willie Tonga

 

[Slippery Morris]

I think these discussions should be on hold till end of the season because if McGregor fires and gets them in the 8 then I can't see why they would not give him a crack. It will be a good effort if he does but we have to wait and see. I would love nothing more than for him to succeed.

If Millward wins the GF with his squad or Young/Hornby take the NYC to a premiership you can't really ignore those efforts as well. Saints may not need to look far at all for a successor as he could be under their noses. If Loz wins SOO he would be a great candidate as well. See how the Blues played for each other and defended so well against QLD. Just what we have been missing.

Time will tell. The Journos afre going to have a field day in the time being and there will be plenty of coaches hoping Mary stuffs up because the Dragons head coaching role would be a pretty good high profile gig.

 

[possm]

I think these discussions should be on hold till end of the season because if McGregor fires and gets them in the 8 then I can't see why they would not give him a crack. It will be a good effort if he does but we have to wait and see. I would love nothing more than for him to succeed.

If Millward wins the GF with his squad or Young/Hornby take the NYC to a premiership you can't really ignore those efforts as well. Saints may not need to look far at all for a successor as he could be under their noses. If Loz wins SOO he would be a great candidate as well. See how the Blues played for each other and defended so well against QLD. Just what we have been missing.

Time will tell. The Journos afre going to have a field day in the time being and there will be plenty of coaches hoping Mary stuffs up because the Dragons head coaching role would be a pretty good high profile gig.

McGregor and Millward are members for 'the old boys club' and neither have a history of doing anything special. Right now our Club needs an outsider who is a good experienced first grade coach.

We need someone who can change the culture and attract some good forwards. Bennett, Sheens, Smith, Henry and possibly Brown are all suitable for the possition. The 2015 coach should be named asap so that at end of season he can take full control.

 

[Slippery Morris]

If they name the new coach asap then the performances may drop knowing that they are playing for a guy who is not going to be there next year. Big mistake imo. Wait till the season is well and truly over as now if they can pull a few wins together they could still feature in the finals.

Can't see any benefits apart from less media coverage on this topic if they name the new coach asap.

 

[Mr Red]

If they name the new coach asap then the performances may drop knowing that they are playing for a guy who is not going to be there next year. Big mistake imo. Wait till the season is well and truly over as now if they can pull a few wins together they could still feature in the finals.

Can't see any benefits apart from less media coverage on this topic if they name the new coach asap.

potential new players they are negotiating with would feel more at ease knowing who the coach will be.

new coach can also start to look at the current squad, watch the team play (even just as replays of matches) and start to look at players he wants as part of his plans.. so in fact it might mean the players perform better.

new coach can also ask McGregor to start preparing the team in a way that will make the transition to the new coaching easier next season, ie start working on a game plan now that will be used next season... introduce some attacking plays... etc..

 

[pinkmoon]

potential new players they are negotiating with would feel more at ease knowing who the coach will be.

new coach can also start to look at the current squad, watch the team play (even just as replays of matches) and start to look at players he wants as part of his plans.. so in fact it might mean the players perform better.

new coach can also ask McGregor to start preparing the team in a way that will make the transition to the new coaching easier next season, ie start working on a game plan now that will be used next season... introduce some attacking plays... etc..

Spot on; we knew Bennett was coming in 08 and we still scraped into the 8. I find it nigh impossible to believe we can challenge for the premiership this year (has a caretaker coach ever won a premiership, I wonder?) so scraping into the 8 (which may happen anyway) as opposed to preparing for next season when we can potentially challenge the top sides is a no brainer for me.

 

[BrissyRedV]

Signing a new coach is not something we should drag our heels with but all potential candidates should go through an interview process to select the best possible. The sooner one is signed, the more input they can have into some sort of recruitment plan for this season and the next. Personally, hope we chase a coach well outside our own systems and someone with experience and a proven track record.