Eels Appoint Brad Arthur as Head Coach

[Eelementary]

Barry - you can probably judge a coach by the results you see on the paddock as well, as well as the turnover off the paddock.

A good coach will have a defined game structure, run some kind of attacking plays, and have a defensive structure.
In that regard, both Hagan and Anderson were good coaches.
But then you look at how their recruitment efforts fared, and you realize they were a few eggs short of the dozen in that regard.

Kearney was like compound interest on bad debt.

Ricky doesn't have any attacking or defensive structure, and can't develop a player recruitment system - but can certainly sack somebody. We got the best out of him IMO - clear line in the sand and the chance for someone to start fresh next year.

Drawing a long bow there...

Hagan's gameplan at Newcastle: give it to Joey (and who could blame him, really?). If that failed...Umm...Erm...Well...

Hagan's gameplan at Parramatta: ...

He had the good fortune of having a team that included Nathan Cayless, Nathan Hindmarsh, Jarryd Hayne, Tim Smith, Timana Tahu, Mark Riddell, PJ Marsh, Luke Burt, Krisnan Inu, Feleti Mateo, Ian Hindmarsh and Eric Grothe, Jnr. - a handy squad. He finished his career at Parramatta with a 51% overall winning percentage.

At Newcastle, he boasted an incredible 54% winning percentage over six seasons - this, despite having talent such as Andrew Johns, Danny Buderus, Steve Simpson, Ben Kennedy, Robbie O'Davis, Timana Tahu, Matt Gidley and even Jarrod Mullen.

I know what you meant, but we should never, ever say the terms "Michael Hagan" and "good coach" in the same phrase, unless they are linked by the words "is not a very". He was woeful.

 

[Casper The Ghost]

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[Jake the snake]

Wow they must of finally muzzled the idiot chairman, no new articles in any paper. Miracle.

 

[Joshuatheeel]

Wow they must of finally muzzled the idiot chairman, no new articles in any paper. Miracle.

Was thinking the same - cannot find one single new article today

 

[El Diablo]

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[The Engineers Room]

I think a lot of coaches in the NRL is the last few years have been hopeless and not just for the Eels. The roster has more to do with their record than their actual talent to coach.

What we need is a coach that is not afraid to try something different to get an edge. We need someone that will not take shit from players and who will develop a game plan that optimises the talent we do have. We have a dominant player in Hayne but his best form has occurred when he gets the ball from a broken line or in second phase. We have young forwards that are enthusiastic. We need to get them working together. We need to get more bodies in motion. When we get a quick play the ball the ball goes to Hopoate's side.

 

[sportive cupid]

Great talent is associated with the word freak and that is what our club desperately needs so I suggest that Maroubra Eel be Chairman and I'll be the Mediterranean Descendant CEO and together we'll put our club back on top within 24 months. ;-)

I'm a Mediterranean Descendant ,a women,and hated by many NRL fans .

I'm more perfect for the job.

 

[oldmancraigy]

I know what you meant, but we should never, ever say the terms "Michael Hagan" and "good coach" in the same phrase, unless they are linked by the words "is not a very". He was woeful.

I had less respect for Hagan as a coach than most people - was in complete shock that a year in advance we announced him as our coach.

However, one must give him credit for what he does well. He is clearly a good motivator and strategist who is able to get his team "up" for a big game.
But he isn't able to attend to all the other details of coaching, and so is (at best) a 1 year tenure kind of guy.
By his 2nd year here, it seemed he was exhausted from all the minutia and unable to do what he does best.

 

[TheRam]

I'm a Mediterranean Descendant ,a women,and hated by many NRL fans .

I'm more perfect for the job.

Why are you hated by many NRL fans?

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Because she's a woman.

 

[TheRam]

Because she's a woman.

Some would say so are you Pou, but I don't hate you.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Actually I am a woman, though most people hate me because I'm black.

 

[Eelementary]

I had less respect for Hagan as a coach than most people - was in complete shock that a year in advance we announced him as our coach.

However, one must give him credit for what he does well. He is clearly a good motivator and strategist who is able to get his team "up" for a big game.
But he isn't able to attend to all the other details of coaching, and so is (at best) a 1 year tenure kind of guy.
By his 2nd year here, it seemed he was exhausted from all the minutia and unable to do what he does best.

Fair enough, my friend.

I just think he started us on this downward path we're currently on and I kinda resent him for it.

 

[sportive cupid]

Why are you hated by many NRL fans?

Because I don't mind the AFL

 

[Barry O'Speedwagon]

Because I don't mind the AFL

Don't let that worry you. Some people understand that you can like more than one sport without somehow being 'disloyal' to a code.

 

[hineyrulz]

Don't let that worry you. Some people understand that you can like more than one sport without somehow being 'disloyal' to a code.

It's not the liking AFL part, it's the bagging RL every chance she can get part that makes her so unpopular.

 

[sportive cupid]

Lol.hello hiney
Tell yourself until you believe it.

 

[Casper The Ghost]

I'm a Mediterranean Descendant ,a women,and hated by many NRL fans .

I'm more perfect for the job.

Sounds like you are a good fit for PR & marketing.
When can you come in for an interview with ME and I?

 

[hineyrulz]

Lol.hello hiney
Tell yourself until you believe it.

Yep hello SC, i forgot to mention Barry she couldn't lie straight in bed.

 

[Casper The Ghost]

Lol.hello hiney
Tell yourself until you believe it.

Hineyrulz is womanless, can you accommodate him without going insane?