Yes, and that is why the decision on our head coach should have been made in November 2022 In that way the new coach would have had a major say in the formation of our top 30 squad and the pre-season preparations for season 2023. Maybe we would have even had a successful bid on some marquee players.
Maybe even earlier than that tbh.
Even a quiet handshake carpark deal to enable the next coach to be planning quietly this year while Hook has his final year.
Or better still, by all means bring Hook into the loop and have them working quietly together.
But telling Hook he’s gone at the start of the season, you’re virtually telling any good coach they can name their price, period of tenure but they have to pick up scraps re recruitment. It was also disrespectful to Hook in a way. Remember when he joined he just said he’d do his best. I think he’s tried, but the sgi vortex is a tough beast to take. Especially with the distractions he faced. The team isn’t playing too badly either. It’s a bit rough, but they are in the game. I think the de-maryfication everyone was worried about has been successfully achieved.
I’m certain there has been marquee or prospects sign for other clubs since last September that you might have landed.
Instead you’ve been in limbo land.
Hook could have gone early in protest, but once again, the new coach could start or a coach working with new guy to blood and recruit.
A lot of fringe or ex coaches wouldn’t mind coaching nrl for a year or less. It pays well, not many jobs and an outside chance of going well.
A good year with an sgi transition side might attract interest from another nrl club as head coach.
Like me, Jason Demetriou was singing the praises of Johnny Morris. Hannay and Noddy would have a go. Flannos star is falling the longer he’s out. He might come back.
It’s easier to get a gig in the game if you have recent top flight experience. Clubs would understand the burden of your transition year.
Or your interim coach stay on to help new coach.
There’s a lot of ex nrl coaches assisting. It’s not a good idea to be too proud. There’s not many jobs about!
If I was a fringe coach, I’d have to back myself to give it a go. It would be more exciting than getting yelled at by Bellamy or doing stats for Adam OBrien.
But the speech over, you are where you are and the cards have been dealt. Lots we don’t know, so onwards and upwards.
No doubt in my mind, some good signings are coming.
