Adam O’brien Confirmed

[Zoidberg]

https://www.newcastleknights.com.au...en-appointed-head-coach-of-newcastle-knights/

We knew it was coming. From all I’ve heard I’m excited what he can bring to the team.

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

Buzz just said on 360 he was spotted with Ciraldo yesterday so don't be surprised if he's the assistant coach

 

[Knight Vision]

I'd support whoever they appoint. Let's hope he can convert his apprenticeship into a successful career and isnt a Stephen Kearney MK11.

I want an aggressive footy team that wont be bullied and plays an entertaining style of footy. Send em up the highway red and blue and not looking forward to the next time they meet us.

 

[Mr Angry]

hahahhahahaha.

What a shock....

Who knew?????

 

[TooheysNew]

"Exhaustive process" haha

 

[Yosh]

Didn't know Ciraldo was so highly regarded as a coach. Good to have one of the players come back in a coaching role.

 

[Knight Vision]

Didn't know Ciraldo was so highly regarded as a coach. Good to have one of the players come back in a coaching role.

Highly regarded by media. Brennan was highly regarded at one stage.

Lets hope this Obrien fella some some strong support and good assistants around him. He's gonna need it. Regardless of his apprenticeship under Bellamy or Robinson he is in for a steep learning curve and has achieved zero in the game thus far. We have literally no idea how good or bad this guy will be.

 

[Spot On]

Brennan was just another bloke Gould talked up... along with Cleary, Barrett, Griffin, Ciraldo etc

 

[PhilGould]

Brennan had coached Penrith's u/20's & NSW Cup teams to multiple premierships

 

[Sydney Knight]

Are there any articles on the Adam O'Brien back story other than the usual assistant coach at Storm and Roosters stuff? Where did he start and was he even a lower grader sort of stuff.

Not that it affects his ability to coach I'm just interested in knowing more about him.

 

[Frederick]

Brennan had coached Penrith's u/20's & NSW Cup teams to multiple premierships

Rick Stone also won a buncha premierships with Burleigh.....

 

[Spot On]

Brennan had coached Penrith's u/20's & NSW Cup teams to multiple premierships

Hence the reason why Gould talked him up.

 

[Knight Vision]

Brennan had coached Penrith's u/20's & NSW Cup teams to multiple premierships

and even that preparation wasnt enough to follow through to a successful first grade career within a weak system and culture.

In Obriens favor he'll have the opportunity starting now and at the end of next year to turn over 2/3 of the squad. He has the ability to mold the team he wants and wont be hamstrung by a tight cap restriction.

 

[slotmachine]

Brennan brought up all his panthers players on big $$$ and they have stunk up the joint.

 

[Bigdogsbedtime]

This is a crazy decision. He has actually never coached his own team before. Like literally never. Not an under 16s team or an under 7s.

 

[Knight Vision]

This is a crazy decision. He has actually never coached his own team before. Like literally never. Not an under 16s team or an under 7s.

BIG gamble no doubt. He's never been in charge of any club at any level which is what I think is unprecedented.

No doubt our coach is going to be on a HUGE learning curve.

 

[Yosh]

This is a crazy decision. He has actually never coached his own team before. Like literally never. Not an under 16s team or an under 7s.

I doubt coaching under 7s will be of any real help anyways. It's gamble but we should be taking calculated risks. We suck as a club.

 

[Sydney Knight]

This is a crazy decision. He has actually never coached his own team before. Like literally never. Not an under 16s team or an under 7s.

I saw someone on Social Media say he was their 19s coach. No idea where. That's why i posted above about being interested in his history. Was he a junior rep player who never kicked on/got injured? Was he a junior rep coach? You normally don't get invited into the Storm system off the street. Surely he didn't rock up to Olympic Park 11 years ago with no experience and offer to put the witches hats out and fill the water bottles

 

[Knight Vision]

I doubt coaching under 7s will be of any real help anyways. It's gamble but we should be taking calculated risks. We suck as a club.

about this time next year we'll know if this "calculated risk" was the right one.

I saw someone on Social Media say he was their 19s coach. No idea where. That's why i posted above about being interested in his history. Was he a junior rep player who never kicked on/got injured? Was he a junior rep coach? You normally don't get invited into the Storm system off the street. Surely he didn't rock up to Olympic Park 11 years ago with no experience and offer to put the witches hats out and fill the water bottles

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_O'Brien_(rugby_league_coach)

doesnt give a lot of details

 

[Bigdogsbedtime]

I think he's Bellyache's mate and didnt have any prior experience. I hope for Newcastle's sake he goes ok.