Soren Lorenson
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I’m sure McKinnon is a good bloke and all, but f**k he has some shit takes on footy.
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Hes just a click bait artist.
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Amen to that
Man, theres at least 3 coaches who I wouldn't argue too much with if we signed, but seriously, Seibold, Fittler, who's next? Did someone say Tim Sheens?MADGE’S POTENTIAL EELS DILEMMA
WE love the way NSW coach Michael Maguire has pushed his chips all-in in his first-ever State of Origin camp.
What we’re not so big on is Madge’s name being continually linked to the vacant Parramatta job for next season.
Only six months ago Maguire signed a two-year deal to be the Blues coach for 2024 and 2025 with an option for 2026 provided he wins a series.
Yet here we are six days out before Maguire’s first series at the helm of NSW has even started and now all of a sudden there could be interest in the Parramatta coaching job.
We’re not for a millisecond questioning Maguire’s commitment or attention to detail in terms of this year’s series.
But surely if he’s signed a two-year deal to be the coach of NSW then that’s where it starts and finishes.
Coaching the Blues is one of the most sought-after jobs in elite rugby league.
The Kiwis certainly saw it that way because they weren’t prepared to let Maguire continue coaching New Zealand and coaching NSW.
Besides that, if Madge can win this year’s series and get the Blues to perform strongly in next year’s series well his stocks are only going to be on the up.
If Maguire wants to go back to NRL club-land after that then go for your life.
Given the way the coaching rollercoaster is twisting and turning of late it’s not like there’s any danger of there being a shortage of opportunities.
KEY FIGURE BEHIND SEIBOLD STORM OUT
We had a good giggle at Manly coach Anthony Seibold supposedly storming out of contract negotiations with Sea Eagles boss Tony Mestrov late last week.
With the greatest of respect to Seibs last time we checked rival clubs aren’t exactly banging down the door in a rush to sign him and he’s contracted until the end of 2025 anyway.
Given the Sea Eagles finished 12th in a 17 team competition last year and currently sit ninth at the halfway point of 2024 with six wins and five losses – sorry, what’s the rush? Are we missing something?
Seibold is doing a good job at the Sea Eagles and has done well in his second crack as an NRL head coach but the furphy about Parramatta having his name on a short list is difficult to fathom.
We would have thought provided Seibold continues to notch quality wins like the Sea Eagles did against the Storm in round 12 and Manly make the finals then it’s a far more opportune time to start talking about contract extensions.
Hold the phone.
If you freeze it there – THERE it is – the manipulation and the agitation from none other than the great Isaac Moses.
Controversial player agent Moses also acts as an agent for Seibold.
With Parramatta having moved on Brad Arthur and Michael Maguire a chance of leading NSW to an Origin series victory is it the latest case of Moses trying to stay ahead of the rugby league curve?
As we told you last week one very well respected figure in the game often jokes about how Moses looks at NRL clubs as like setting up McDonald’s franchises.
Moses currently has five NRL head coaches on the books including Seibold (McDonald’s Brookvale), Adam O’Brien (McDonald’s Merewether), Shane Flanagan (McDonald’s Wollongong/Kogarah), Andrew Webster (McDonald’s Auckland) and Todd Payten (McDonald’s Townsville).
No doubt he’d love to open up McDonald’s Parramatta (Kellyville) next.
The Sea Eagles have since parked all negotiations with Seibold until the end of the season which is the right call.
Big Eels twist in Seibold’s Sea Eagles ‘storm out’; problem with Madge link — Hoops
Big Eels twist in Seibold’s Sea Eagles ‘storm out’; problem with Madge link — Hoops
They are absolute dog shit.
It’s his biggest problem
Pretty sure Burt won the q cup gf last season and is top 4 again this year
f**k me check the gorilla grip arms on her
Yep - he’s coaching Burleigh Bears.
And yours too, Pou...
I've been thinking the same thing. He was never a bright player. Has he ever been a head coach of any team? Also, the fact that Bellamy doesn't want to leave makes me think that a part of the reason might be that he believes that Ryles might not be up to taking over.
Ta. JT. Very much appreciated. A must listen for all Eels fans.
