Coach Ivan Cleary

[Luke Bowden]

Just after everyone’s thoughts.

I realise he’s not Bennett, Belly Ache or Robinson.

but what exactly does Ivan have to do to get some recognition for the seriously good job he’s done?

All I ever seem to hear about is the negative shit, or how good his assistant coaches are, like Baz for instance.

I’m just wondering what he has to do.

 

[WestyLife]

Win a comp. I live what's happening and he deserves his share of credit but he's been in the game a long time without the big win.

 

[Luke Bowden]

Win a comp. I live what's happening and he deserves his share of credit but he's been in the game a long time without the big win.

Do you think 1 comp is enough? I have my doubts.

 

[ACTPanthers]

I don't care what anyone says, I'd have the blokes babies if it were physically possible.

 

[Luke Bowden]

I don't care what anyone says, I'd have the blokes babies if it were physically possible.

hahahaha

 

[WestyLife]

Do you think 1 comp is enough? I have my doubts.

If they won a comp and he didn't get some respect it'd be pretty dodgy.

I don't care what anyone says, I'd have the blokes babies if it were physically possible.

When they grow up and become elite halves they can buy you a house!

 

[ACTPanthers]

When they grow up and become elite halves they can buy you a house!

That's the plan with the oldest boy now... He'd better come through the little shit

 

[Fangs]

Has to win a premiership. Look at Brian Smith to see how Ivan will be regarded if he doesn't win one.

 

[WestyLife]

Has to win a premiership. Look at Brian Smith to see how Ivan will be regarded if he doesn't win one.

That's a tragic tale.

 

[The_Frog]

but what exactly does Ivan have to do to get some recognition for the seriously good job he’s done?

Win a premiership. He's come second a couple of times now. If you can come 2nd you can come 1st.

Has to win a premiership. Look at Brian Smith to see how Ivan will be regarded if he doesn't win one.

A great coach who never won a title.

 

[Jane Murray]

Just after everyone’s thoughts.

I realise he’s not Bennett, Belly Ache or Robinson.

but what exactly does Ivan have to do to get some recognition for the seriously good job he’s done?

I’ll I ever seem to hear about is the negative shit, or how good his assistant coaches are, like Baz for instance.

I’m just wondering what he has to do.

Well I believe that Baz's influence has been disproven. Also, win a premiership, or two, will help his cause.

 

[Bob]

That's the plan with the oldest boy now... He'd better come through the little shit

Nah mate give him a soccer ball,send him to England to play in the PL and sign on as his mr 10%

 

[ACTPanthers]

Nah mate give him a soccer ball,send him to England to play in the PL and sign on as his mr 10%

I tried to push Golf as well but the kid lives and breathes league (which makes me prouder than anything by the way)

 

[Goonji]

Win a comp and preferably with one of the media's favoured clubs.

 

[betcats]

Good post, I think he is pretty good coach and deserves a ton of credit. Tactics is only a part of coaching, and probably not the most important part. Getting everyone working hard for each other and having them ready to play each week is the hardest part from my outsiders perspective. We have a great group of players here, an incredible group really but Ivan has them ready to go every week, the culture and solidarity of the group is a big strength for this team.

Not only that I think Ivan has a great track record of getting the best our of halves and a lot of guys who would be called plodders or journeymen.

 

[franklin2323]

Just after everyone’s thoughts.

I realise he’s not Bennett, Belly Ache or Robinson.

but what exactly does Ivan have to do to get some recognition for the seriously good job he’s done?

I’ll I ever seem to hear about is the negative shit, or how good his assistant coaches are, like Baz for instance.

I’m just wondering what he has to do.

Win a comp for starters but he's win % is way down on those others. Keep winning games really

 

[Luke Bowden]

I’m not convinced wining a Comp will change that much.

Hook has won 4 games and listen to the way he gets spoken about.

I was personally never Ivan’s biggest fan, mostly because of the way he was during his 1st stint.

but credit where credit is due. He’s been tremendous for us since he’s come back. I really rate him.

 

[Fangs]

I’m not convinced wining a Comp will change that much.

Hook has won 4 games and listen to the way he gets spoken about.

I was personally never Ivan’s biggest fan, mostly because of the way he was during his 1st stint.

but credit where credit is due. He’s been tremendous for us since he’s come back. I really rate him.

With Hook he came into Penrith (And the Dragons) after they heavily underperformed the year previous. He also came out a bit cleaner after getting the sack from Panthers. His public rep is pretty good.

While Ivan has recovered from a disastrous 2019 campaign he still has the Tigers exit to deal with.

 

[chrisD]

The conversation is poisoned here because no-one wanted him back, that's why you get dumb shit like trying to shift the focus to assistants.

 

[Luke Bowden]

With Hook he came into Penrith (And the Dragons) after they heavily underperformed the year previous. He also came out a bit cleaner after getting the sack from Panthers. His public rep is pretty good.

While Ivan has recovered from a disastrous 2019 campaign he still has the Tigers exit to deal with.

So team performance doesn’t matter?

He’s the coach of arguably the best Club Rugby League team in the world, which he’s played a major role in creating, I think he deserves more credit as a coach.

Grand final win or not.