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Reckon. I actually think he is a big gamble.
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Reckon. I actually think he is a big gamble.
I blame labour.
I don't understand.
I’d get him in as Kidwell’s replacement with view for him to take over. BA can even stick around and help with what he’s good at
So in other words we have access to the juniors of 8 other clubs and still suck!
Here's a tip, sunshine. Most of those clubs don't have many local juniors. But they still have junior rep teams to fill.
It doesn’t change the point at all. We might be competing against other clubs but we are still a viable destination for more juniors than most clubs as well.
You are a meanie Guts.
Living in the Riff is such an advantage, free dental and meth is cheaper.
I don’t think it’s as big a factor as you’re making out. I know of players who live in the Penrith area who play for other clubs.
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Instead of telling the fans there are no benchmark levels expected from the coach after a 36 year premiership drought I would rather the CEO had not said anything.Eels rubbish left of centre Flanagan link
The CommBank club has backed Brad Arthur to bring their premiership drought to an end.
ED CARMINE
WRITER
JUNE 14, 2022 - 1:20PM
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 21: Sharks coach Shane Flanagan looks on during the NRL Preliminary Final match between the Melbourne Storm and the Cronulla Sharks at AAMI Park on September 21, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)
Despite owning the longest premiership drought in the competition and coming off the back of a dispiriting defeat at the hands of the Bulldogs, Parramatta has backed in head coach Brad Arthur to be the man to bring joy back to blue and gold territory.
Still, the support has only arisen in the wake of rumours that the Eels had been toying with the prospect of ousting the contracted coach and replacing him with former Cronulla boss, Shane Flanagan.
While Flanagan steered the Sharks to their inaugural premiership in 2016 and has inner knowledge of Parramatta's system, having led the club's SG Ball side in the late 90s, the Eels still hold Arthur in high regard.
With the ability to earn a place in the eight across three of the past four seasons, the 48-year-old has his own history with September football. But with an inability to leap even the penultimate hurdle of any campaign, the noise surrounding Arthur's future has, once again, intensified.
After turning in a woeful showing against the Bulldogs on Monday, many are willing to put a line through Parramatta's chances of claiming silverware for the first time since 1986.
Yet, when speaking with News Corp, Eels CEO Jim Sarantinos was still willing to shoot down rumours linking the club with Flanagan.
"If we get to a grand final or win a premiership that's terrific but Brad's future is not hanging on it," he said.
"I can guarantee there is no benchmark level on the competition ladder in relation to Brad's future.
"We're fully invested in Brad. We'd like him to be here well beyond the next two years. If there's progress, you back your people.
"It's the same with any job, not just in rugby league.
"We're doing everything we can to support Brad, his staff and the players to achieve the best possible outcomes."
TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 18: Eels coach Brad Arthur speaks at the post match media conference at the end of the round 10 NRL match between the North Queensland Cowboys and the Parramatta Eels at 1300SMILES Stadium on May 18, 2019 in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)
When quizzed about whether there were any other names on the club's shopping list, Sarantinos doubled down, stressing that nobody within the Eels' four walls had made any contact with any other coaches.
"I've spoken to no other coach," Sarantinos continued.
"Our chairman has spoken to no other coach. There has been no consideration or discussion about anyone else."
Arthur remains contracted with Parramatta until the cessation of the 2024 season, a period which will see his tenure extend to include 11 completed campaigns should Sarantinos remain true to his word.
The Sydney-born steward and his side will earn an opportunity to get back on the winner's list when they face the Roosters at CommBank Stadium next Saturday night.
Eels rubbish left of centre Flanagan link
The CommBank club has backed Brad Arthur to bring their premiership drought to an end.
I’m sure you do (Suaali is from Mount Druitt, for example) but it’s about the quantity of such players, not the outliers.
It just means the benchmarks around things the coach can control, which doesn’t include winning a specific game.
Has there ever been a time where a CEO has said this about a coach and it has actually been true?Eels rubbish left of centre Flanagan link
The CommBank club has backed Brad Arthur to bring their premiership drought to an end.
ED CARMINE
WRITER
JUNE 14, 2022 - 1:20PM
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 21: Sharks coach Shane Flanagan looks on during the NRL Preliminary Final match between the Melbourne Storm and the Cronulla Sharks at AAMI Park on September 21, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)
Despite owning the longest premiership drought in the competition and coming off the back of a dispiriting defeat at the hands of the Bulldogs, Parramatta has backed in head coach Brad Arthur to be the man to bring joy back to blue and gold territory.
Still, the support has only arisen in the wake of rumours that the Eels had been toying with the prospect of ousting the contracted coach and replacing him with former Cronulla boss, Shane Flanagan.
While Flanagan steered the Sharks to their inaugural premiership in 2016 and has inner knowledge of Parramatta's system, having led the club's SG Ball side in the late 90s, the Eels still hold Arthur in high regard.
With the ability to earn a place in the eight across three of the past four seasons, the 48-year-old has his own history with September football. But with an inability to leap even the penultimate hurdle of any campaign, the noise surrounding Arthur's future has, once again, intensified.
After turning in a woeful showing against the Bulldogs on Monday, many are willing to put a line through Parramatta's chances of claiming silverware for the first time since 1986.
Yet, when speaking with News Corp, Eels CEO Jim Sarantinos was still willing to shoot down rumours linking the club with Flanagan.
"If we get to a grand final or win a premiership that's terrific but Brad's future is not hanging on it," he said.
"I can guarantee there is no benchmark level on the competition ladder in relation to Brad's future.
"We're fully invested in Brad. We'd like him to be here well beyond the next two years. If there's progress, you back your people.
"It's the same with any job, not just in rugby league.
"We're doing everything we can to support Brad, his staff and the players to achieve the best possible outcomes."
TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 18: Eels coach Brad Arthur speaks at the post match media conference at the end of the round 10 NRL match between the North Queensland Cowboys and the Parramatta Eels at 1300SMILES Stadium on May 18, 2019 in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)
When quizzed about whether there were any other names on the club's shopping list, Sarantinos doubled down, stressing that nobody within the Eels' four walls had made any contact with any other coaches.
"I've spoken to no other coach," Sarantinos continued.
"Our chairman has spoken to no other coach. There has been no consideration or discussion about anyone else."
Arthur remains contracted with Parramatta until the cessation of the 2024 season, a period which will see his tenure extend to include 11 completed campaigns should Sarantinos remain true to his word.
The Sydney-born steward and his side will earn an opportunity to get back on the winner's list when they face the Roosters at CommBank Stadium next Saturday night.
Eels rubbish left of centre Flanagan link
The CommBank club has backed Brad Arthur to bring their premiership drought to an end.
Funnily enough Parramatta is easily accessible from Mt Druitt so Penrith should be fighting off raids from us. No advantage there.
It’s not about controlling the outcome. It’s about providing the team the best opportunity to win the game.
