Anthony Griffin

[Panther Pete]

That is just dumb

Gus said we are attractive to coaches due to the training facilities, current roster and juniors. He said we will get plenty of good coaches interested but we need to get the right one.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

Since revelations yesterday and the Hook sacking. I've decided that everything that happens needs to be viewed and in light of Simpsons show and other various comedys.

 

[chrisD]

The idea that they resigned him to shut down all turbulence is the only thing that makes sense to me. Sort of a statement, it's been decided he's the coach so stop complaining and get on with things. The whining isn't going to achieve anything.

 

[MrBlack]

Gus just said on Fox Sports News that out of the 12 applications he has already received, some of them are from current NRL head coaches.

You can be guaranteed that one of them is Barrett. Poor guy got sold a lemon when he agreed to coach Manly.

In the mix (though not necessarily my choice) would be Jason Taylor, Cartwright, Fittler, Macguire, Maybe Brad Arthur???

All speculation at this stage but with 12 applications surely a few from the above would put their hat in the ring.

 

[franklin2323]

The idea that they resigned him to shut down all turbulence is the only thing that makes sense to me. Sort of a statement, it's been decided he's the coach so stop complaining and get on with things. The whining isn't going to achieve anything.

Is shutting down rumours worth the up to $1m payout though?

 

[OldPanther]

That is just dumb

Why? We'd be one of the best choices as far as eoster and resources goes.

 

[franklin2323]

Why? We'd be one of the best choices as far as eoster and resources goes.

Look at the discarded coaches under Gus. Not just here at Roosters too. He said a coach shouldn't stay at the one place too long.

 

[betcats]

The idea that they resigned him to shut down all turbulence is the only thing that makes sense to me. Sort of a statement, it's been decided he's the coach so stop complaining and get on with things. The whining isn't going to achieve anything.

I think part of it could’ve been the board and Gus showing faith in hook in the hope he’d be more open to accepting help and changing his style a little bit because of the faith shown.

 

[mxlegend99]

A part of me thinks they extended him out of spite to the media, fans (including me) and Matt Moylan.

For mine Gus just doubled down on it rather than admitting he was wrong. Hoping he could make it work.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

For mine Gus just doubled down on it rather than admitting he was wrong. Hoping he could make it work.

I think you could be right.

Gee I'd like to be a fly on the wall at training this week. If only those walls could talk

 

[The Realist]

I think you could be right.

Gee I'd like to be a fly on the wall at training this week. If only those walls could talk

Wouldn't we all!

 

[BxTom]

The idea that they resigned him to shut down all turbulence is the only thing that makes sense to me. Sort of a statement, it's been decided he's the coach so stop complaining and get on with things. The whining isn't going to achieve anything.

I would also think that a lot of weight was placed on Hook's ability to bring young players through. Gus, having had some time as a Coaching Director at Easts likely sees himself in a similar position in many ways at Panthers probably thought that he could shape/train Griffin (not wanting to lose Hook's nurturing of young players) but Hook ignored him (at his peril as it turned out).

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

Both have aged 20 years overnight.

 

[Tiger Woody]

Woody look at the score board, and then come back.

Scoreboard says only top 4 teams can win comp.
So it won’t be Tigers or the Riff.

Isn’t Rooters Hill RSL calling you .? Your local no doubt.?
Or maybe Doonside or Plumpton pubs

 

[herbert henry1908]

Interesting, Stew suggesting the extension of Griffin was on the condition he work more with the assistant coaches. He refused to do that.

 

[OldPanther]

Interesting, Stew suggesting the extension of Griffin was on the condition he work more with the assistant coaches. He refused to do that.

I believe that with how Gus is trying to set the club up.

 

[betcats]

Gus said we are attractive to coaches due to the training facilities, current roster and juniors. He said we will get plenty of good coaches interested but we need to get the right one.

We'd be one of the most attractive coaching jobs in the game based on talent alone. All our teams below the nrl side have been killing it this year. We have been rebuilt, got brand new facilities and now are producing nrl talent better than any other club.

 

[darkbloom]

Is shutting down rumours worth the up to $1m payout though?

More than $1m - approaching $1.5m. It is a cavalier - sorry - Gouldian approach to financial management.

This is an investment that will not deliver a financial return with a premiership premiership win - that would just about mean break even. Win 2 in a row and there is a good return.

I guess $1m or $1.5m matters little in the scheme of the money being ploughed into football. Plenty of cabbage still available through the sale of assets so no need to worry.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

I believe that with how Gus is trying to set the club up.

So it comes down to Hook not fulfilling his KPI's within the job description.

Or as Cattledog Tommy says 'Doesn't play nicely with others'

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

I have a question for those more clever than me.

If Hook didn't fulfill the KPI's within his contract (i.e. working well with other staffs) Could this mean a lesser payout from the club.

I know when working it can happen if you don't fulfill you're job description.