Eels Next Coach

[Pazza]

I'm shocked by the amount of people around here who think Ryles is a bad option....

 

[Joshuatheeel]

So Madge was no chance, so had to get on the front foot.....

 

[hindy111]

So Madge was no chance, so had to get on the front foot.....

I doubt he was ever an option.

 

[84 Baby]

He will get 3 more games before end of June.

If the club haven't announced the new coach by the end of month the board have clearly failed this whole process.

They said they basically sacked BA on May 1. So that's what 2 months by end of June.

How long does it take to appoint a coach for 2025. We can't be waiting to mid to late August to make a decision.

We are tying our hands behind our back recruitment wise the longer we wait.

I agree but the club has never exactly acted quickly

 

[Tmars]

Joey and Matt even though they apparently don't talk anymore are both saying Ryles is the best choice.

 

[Tmars]

As the hottest property in rugby league coaching, Jason Ryles could have taken his pick of the top jobs in Australia’s NRL. Instead, he kept his promise to Eddie Jones and started work this week as England’s new skills coach.

Previously the assistant coach at Melbourne Storm, who three weeks ago beat Penrith Panthers in the NRL Grand Final, Ryles was being strongly linked with head-coach vacancies at the North Queensland Cowboys, New Zealand Warriors and his hometown team, St George Illawarra Dragons. He was even being touted as a possible successor to the legendary Craig Bellamy (pictured below) when he steps down at the Storm, which would be the equivalent of taking over from Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United. According to Storm general manager Frank Ponissi, Ryles is more than ready to become a No 1. “He is ready now, no doubt,” Ponissi said. “I am certain he would have done a very good job.”

Yet Ryles’ greatest quality may be in his rapport with both players and coaches. He has a physical presence that commands respect, but he also knows how to lighten the mood when needed. “He has this wonderful, wonderful ability – I call it ‘the Switch’ – to go from having fun to putting on the footy head,” Ponissi said. “He is as good as I have seen in terms of delivering messages. In his years here, I have not seen him really have to raise his voice.”

During the recent Grand Final, there is a video of the Storm coaching box where Bellamy is suffering a trademark meltdown, booting a chair across the room (watch video below), while Ryles appears completely unruffled. Bellamy is known as ‘Bellyache’ because he never appears satisfied and is always demanding more from his charges. As such, Ryles is perfectly prepared for the exacting standards Jones expects of his assistants.

 

[King-Gutho94]

I'm shocked by the amount of people around here who think Ryles is a bad option....

Hannay has been around the block I actually think it's advantage to have been at a mixture of clubs that are successful and struggling during your apprenticeship.

You see both sides and learn ways to get out of tough spots and what not.

Ryles would be like Kearney was.

He wouldn't have a clue what to do after losing 3 games in a row.

Rarely happens in Melbourne and that's where they get found out.

 

[84 Baby]

So Chiefy was wrong ffs

I don’t think he ever qualified it with a Period so I didn’t take it seriously

 

[Pazza]

Hannay has been around the block I actually think it's advantage to have been at a mixture of clubs that are successful and struggling during your apprenticeship.

You see both sides and learn ways to get out of tough spots and what not.

Ryles would be like Kearney was.

He wouldn't have a clue what to do after losing 3 games in a row.

Rarely happens in Melbourne and that's where they get found out.

Yet ryles has coached at the roosters, the wallabies and the English national rugby union team. In fact he's got a very similar resume to BA when he got the gig.

Look I'd be happy with Ryles or Hamnay. McDermott's background as an SAS soldier fascinates me. Chika I reckon will coach the tahs.

 

[Avenger]

I'm shocked by the amount of people around here who think Ryles is a bad option....

I’m one of them. Was a f**kwit as a player and comes across as another dope. Even the Roosters had enough of his entitled ego and moved him on.

Anyone but him.

 

[Delboy]

One of the first tasks of the new coach would be to revamp the recruitment and retention staff, out of left field maybe someone like Scott Fulton. he at least spent considerable time around and knowing our juniors and set up the smart move of appointing the coach at Westfields into the Manly system. Not saying he is the only choice , but think that improving that area should be a consideration.

 

[Pazza]

I’m one of them. Was a f**kwit as a player and comes across as another dope. Even the Roosters had enough of his entitled ego and moved him on.

Anyone but him.

The roosters moved on from Ryles because they wanted him to commit to them for 3 years as an assistant. When he had a chat with STG, the roosters spat the dummy.

As far as I am concerned if Craig Bellamy, Trent Robinson and Eddie Jones are willing to work with him. He can't be all that bad.

 

[Incorrect]

I don’t think he ever qualified it with a Period so I didn’t take it seriously

He seemed pretty cranky when people were bad mouthing Madge, I assume he definitely had his period....

 

[jason taylor]

One of the first tasks of the new coach would be to revamp the recruitment and retention staff, out of left field maybe someone like Scott Fulton. he at least spent considerable time around and knowing our juniors and set up the smart move of appointing the coach at Westfields into the Manly system. Not saying he is the only choice , but think that improving that area should be a consideration.

Only if you want Josh Schuster signed to a ten year deal.

 

[Tmars]

Yet ryles has coached at the roosters, the wallabies and the English national rugby union team. In fact he's got a very similar resume to BA when he got the gig.

Look I'd be happy with Ryles or Hamnay. McDermott's background as an SAS soldier fascinates me. Chika I reckon will coach the tahs.

Ryles has also coached his own team

 

[Snoochies]

Wondering how much influence the players have in the decision? I remember from memory the players had a big say on BA taking over?

 

[Gazzamatta]

One of the first tasks of the new coach would be to revamp the recruitment and retention staff, out of left field maybe someone like Scott Fulton. he at least spent considerable time around and knowing our juniors and set up the smart move of appointing the coach at Westfields into the Manly system. Not saying he is the only choice , but think that improving that area should be a consideration.

Might have a direct line to Schuster.

 

[Suitman]

I'm shocked by the amount of people around here who think Ryles is a bad option....

Why?

 

[Pazza]

Why?

You know the credentials... they speak for themselves...

Why is he a poor candidate??

 

[Suitman]

You know the credentials... they speak for themselves...

Why is he a poor candidate??

He may not be. I don't know.
I just think there is a better option and I've stated that. That's all.