What's new
By:
Advanced search…
The Front Row Forums

Register a free account today to become a member of the world's largest Rugby League discussion forum! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!

Do you want Brad Arthur as coach

Do you want Brad Arthur as coach

  • Yes

    Votes: 109 48.0%

  • No

    Votes: 118 52.0%
  • Total voters
    227
Hindmarshisgod2

Hindmarshisgod2

Juniors
Messages
1,418
As one of Brad's most vocal critics, for some reason I'm starting to turn and would rather let him see out his contract....don't know why, just a gut feeling, but I reckon he's gonna get it right finally after ten years, and I have a good feeling for this season.

I vow....I won't criticise Bradley this season no matter how bad it gets.
 
hineyrulz

hineyrulz

Post Whore
Messages
153,467
Hindmarshisgod2 said:
As one of Brad's most vocal critics, for some reason I'm starting to turn and would rather let him see out his contract....don't know why, just a gut feeling, but I reckon he's gonna get it right finally after ten years, and I have a good feeling for this season.

I vow....I won't criticise Bradley this season no matter how bad it gets.
Click to expand...

What The Fuck Wtf GIF
 
the phantom menace

the phantom menace

Coach
Messages
11,702
I haven't changed my stance - that Arthur shouldn't have been kpi/extended - but I'm actually feeling less hope for this season?

Still haven't really gained any quality advances to fill the gaps in the backline (which opened up when Waqa's defence went wacka), so just left with hope (rather than out and out confidence) in our troops when our depth is tested - as it no doubt will be in every season if injuries, rep duty and suspensions occur.

I'll support BA while he's serving out the contract and hope we break the drought this (and every) season... but after 12(?) years and only once troubling the top four, I'm very open to an early replacement, or the start of our next coaching team.
 
Enamoured Eel

Enamoured Eel

Juniors
Messages
178
I feel as if the core playing group have the upmost respect for the coach and understand the pressure he is under going into this season.

This bodes well for strong performances and a resolute playing group.

Personally, I see faults in BA’s kitbag; but I don’t think removing him would outweigh the disharmony it would bring to the club. We can challenge for a competition with him despite his flaws.
 
The Silverdale Phantom

The Silverdale Phantom

Coach
Messages
17,082
He should have thrown that game against us a couple of years ago to avoid being tumbled out of the finals early.

No sense of strategy.

There were plenty of Wentys available.

A lot of opportunities to rest players, fake a few injuries, anxiety…

Instead he got the bald line fever.

Like Prince Andrew, has to be noble.

He took the cowards way out and won the game. Should have been reprimanded for his hubris.

I’ve gone off him over the pre-season.
 
Last edited:
King-Gutho94

King-Gutho94

Coach
Messages
15,230
If we miss the finals again I think it would be time for change.

You cant keep a 11 year coach after missing finals 2 years in a row no matter the excuses that get trotted out.

In hindsight there were a few things out of BA's control last year that shaped the way the season went. And I suppose after the previous 4 years of being a top 6 side and making a GF.

He built enough credit up. BA has never lost the dressing room either.

But if there is another season of mediocrity where we miss the finals this year. Time to look elsewhere come September and fresh start.
 
Twizzle

Twizzle

Administrator
Staff member
Messages
153,032
Hindmarshisgod2 said:
As one of Brad's most vocal critics, for some reason I'm starting to turn and would rather let him see out his contract....don't know why, just a gut feeling, but I reckon he's gonna get it right finally after ten years, and I have a good feeling for this season.

I vow....I won't criticise Bradley this season no matter how bad it gets.
Click to expand...

RUOK ?
 
Noise

Noise

Coach
Messages
18,156
King-Gutho94 said:
If we miss the finals again I think it would be time for change.

You cant keep a 11 year coach after missing finals 2 years in a row no matter the excuses that get trotted out.

In hindsight there were a few things out of BA's control last year that shaped the way the season went. And I suppose after the previous 4 years of being a top 6 side and making a GF.

He built enough credit up. BA has never lost the dressing room either.

But if there is another season of mediocrity where we miss the finals this year. Time to look elsewhere come September and fresh start.
Click to expand...
If we finish 7th or 8th and get bundled out week one would you want him there next year? He needs to finish top 4 and / or make the prelim at least. If we aren't seriously challenging for a premiership then he needs to go. How many f**king chances does the bloke need?
 
hindy111

hindy111

Post Whore
Messages
62,867
Noise said:
If we finish 7th or 8th and get bundled out week one would you want him there next year? He needs to finish top 4 and / or make the prelim at least. If we aren't seriously challenging for a premiership then he needs to go. How many f**king chances does the bloke need?
Click to expand...

I agree. Just making top 8 and knocked out early isn't enough with our forward pack and spine.
 
Avenger

Avenger

Immortal
Messages
33,974
Assuming it turns to shit I cannot see our current administration sacking him and paying him out for 2025.

Strategically if he fails we should sign a coach for 2026 after this season and hope he quits or finds another opportunity averting a payout.

We did it to Brian Smith by signing Hagan for season 2007 in 2005. Smith eventually quit by mid 2006 before JT took over and taking us to the semis. The first coach to ever do it as a caretaker.

The coach that is the obvious choice, knows our systems and is experienced is Holbrook. Bennett will be older than Joe Biden so I think he will not be a realistic chance.
 
Noise

Noise

Coach
Messages
18,156
Avenger said:
The coach that is the obvious choice, knows our systems and is experienced is Holbrook. Bennett will be older than Joe Biden so I think he will not be a realistic chance.
Click to expand...
I’ve wanted Holbrook in the past but heard some concerning things around his ‘focus’ on defence during his time at the Titans.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Latest posts

Top