Dragons coaching rumours, the saga continues...

[Willow]

Its been going on for an eternity... we have have had every rumour imagineable as to how Saints are going to deal with the coaching issue. But if the latest rumours are correct, it appears that we are about to reach a conclusion.

The most plausiable solution to the coaching issue has been the suggestion that Nathan Brown deserves to be promoted. This has always been seen as a big risk, he only took over the Jersey Flegg side this year.But as time goes on, the rumour has gained momentum.

Anotheroption was Ian Millward but this suggestion appears to be out of the question with Millward's renewed committment to St Helens and the fact that he has family considerations to take on board.

Then there were all the other candiadates... Phil Gould, Brian Johnson. Mick Potter and so on.

But the Nathan Brown rumour has persisted.


I expected Farrar to stay with Brown coming into 1st grade as a co-coach. While this rumour has had some merit, it now appears that Farrar has been shown the door.

There's simply too much mud slinging going around for the rumour of Farrar's demise to have no legs. When (or if) Farrar goes, it seems that he won't leave alone with some support staff also being told to shove off.

Its no surprise to hear that the club has acted to hang on to Brownie who has been approached by another club for an assistant coaching role. By offering himthe head coach job at Saints, Brown will naturally reject any other offer.

Now here's the latest proposal. Laurie Daley has been asked to act as assistant coach to Nathan Brown.

An announcement, one way or the other,is expected within days.

 

[El Duque]

Can you please take Brian Smith back.

 

[imported_saintdragon]

Lets not forget that Ricky Stuarts success has been aided by Gould.

Browny would need a coaching mentor also. IMHO is to green forNRL level.

Are we jumping out of the frying pan and into the fire by appointing Browny?

 

[Edwahu]

I generally think its a stupid move to appoint a coach who played with the people he will be coaching.

If they do appoint Brown, I hope Lozza gets a run as assistant. He will coach Canberra eventually and the more experience he can get the better we will be for it.

 

[El Duque]

Daley was on 2GB saying he hadn't even talked to the Dragons about coaching or anything.Where do they get their stories from?

 

[Cronulla_Mania]

I hear The Dick with Eyes is looking for a gig

Moffo

 

[Willow]

saintdragon: If true, Ithink its a pretty bold move.

Nathan Brown was one those players that enjoyed enormous popularity amongst supporters. It was because we could see his enthuiasm.Hehas brought that same keen attitude to the young Flegg boys. As a trainer, you can see why he was selected for NSW to run the water.

Its a big jump and its going to take more than Brownie's positive attitude. But if there's any player that could make the leap, imo, it would be Nathan Brown.

 

[Willow]

El Duque: Its just part of the long list of rumours. On Friday, Gould was a sure bet. Its hard to follow it sometimes.
You find this surprising, but there are some Saints supporters who want a new coach... believe it or not.


The best advice I got was to wait for the official announcement.

 

[El Duque]

OK I must be slow 'cause I have nfi who the Dick with Eyes is

 

[Cronulla_Mania]

aka the brick with eyes, everyones favourite fox sports commentator, glenn lazarus!

Moffo.

 

[El Duque]

Doh

Leso.How bloody stupid of me..

 

[Willow]

Latest rumour is that it will be David Barnhill who will be sharing coaching with Nathan Brown.
Barnhill is ex- canberra and ex- StGeorge as well as playing for the Burleigh Bears here on the Gold Coast. He even represented Ireland in the last RLWC.
His Dad is David Barnhill Sr who was the boss of the CRL for ages.

The mail is that we'll know one way or the other sometime between Sunday night and Wednesday night. My money is on Tuesday at 4pm

The saga continues....

 

[Willow]

Well I did my dough on that bet. The board is divided and the decison has been delayed till tomorrow.
Farrar or Brown... Brown or Farrar... or Farrar AND Brown?The latterhas been speculated for months

Eye on Saints reckon it'll be tomorrow morning before we know which way the board is going to jump. I tend to agree and there'll be some playing the numbers games tonight... an announcement is just around the corner...

 

[El Duque]

Keno,Lotto,Powerball or what?

Are the board into numerology?

 

[Willow]

lol...
There's a board of eight and they're split down the middle. Speculation is that its along pre-joint venture lines.
With no provision for someone to cast the deciding vote, someone has to budge.

I've got nothing against Andrew Farrar, he seems like an all right bloke and the problems at Saints are more complicated than just the coaching issue. Nevetheless,its clear that things are not well and even from a distance I can see that Saints can do better.

IMO, this nonsense hasgone on for far too long. The extended delay issupporting the perception that we have a problem with leadership.

 

[El Duque]

Have the board consulted the players?

What happens if Saints have a year similar to this one and they've appointed Brown?

 

[Willow]

Its messy but the players know whats going on.

As for the latter part of your question, I have no idea. Fortune telling gets harder every year.

I imagine he'll be given the same lattitude that Farrar was given.
Keep in mind that if Farrar goes, others will follow and Brown will still need coaching staff. I imagine that this is part of the reason why the decsion is taking so long.

Its turning into a bit of a crisis and the sooner its resolved, the better.

 

[st ted]

It is only a little timeframe issue,not a crisis.

 

[st ted]

If Brown gets the job,I hope they bring in the Wok to do the diplomatic work.

 

[Willow]

Crisis is probably too strong a word. But 'timeframe issue'doesn't go farenough, imo.

Its frustrating to haveto watch these guys stubbornly stick to their sides of the fence.
We should know today but surely this has to be sorted by the end of the week.