JT to replace Smith (eventually)

[Hurriflatch]

In the paper today there was a small article that JT will take on more of the coaching duties with Smith overseeing the general running of the club's coaching (sounded like it ment all grades) while JT will be doing most of the hands-on work with the 1st Grad Squad.

 

[bartman]

Interesting...

There seems to be a trend toward clubs having "head coaches" or coaching coordinators (eg Gould at Roosters), kind of like American NFL?

Numbers in a league clubs coaching staff seem to be growing and growing each year. Also noticed that David Barnhill was official coach of the Saints sevens team, and not Nathan Brown.

 

[half]

royce simmons also coached the tigers sevens squad, right?

hopefully jt's influence brings more diversity to our plays than we saw last season

 

[Hurriflatch]

JT was always part of the coaching staff at the Eels previously as the SG Ball & Goalkicking coach, but according to that article he will be quitting his job in the marketing department at Parra so he will only need to work on the coaching role.

 

[noosa-eel]

If it's true it can't hurt can it ?

 

[Redback71]

sounds good
which paper was it in

 

[Pazza]

i wouldnt mind seeing John Cartwright from the roosters come and take over the reigns as first grade coach with Taylor as his assitant. Smith in a directors type role. Cartwright has had 2 highly successful seasons as Stuart's assistant and it looks like he is aiming for a head coaching position (according to SMH article: http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/01/31/1075340894377.html ) Some new blood in a seniour position would be a healthy change for the club such as Lang for Penrith, Stuart for the Roosters, Bellamy for the Storm and i am sure there are other exaples.

 

[Jake the snake]

Taylor-Smith coaching combo will be good for Parra. Fresh ideas will never hurt and taylor is a good motivational speaker so expect some pumped up lads on the fiekd this year.

 

[Hurriflatch]

Telegraph

 

[The Godfather]

So JT will take over a bit more responsibility.

So how does that mean that he is the Chosen One to replace Smith ?


Chances are that JT will be headhunted this year by some other NRL club, continiuing the tradition of previous Parramatta coaches.

 

[BD5733]

Some new blood in a seniour position would be a healthy change for the club such as Lang for Penrith, Stuart for the Roosters, Bellamy for the Storm and i am sure there are other exaples.

Also like Langmack at Souths, Brown at the Dragons and Anderson at the Sharks. :shock:

Having another coach other than Smith could well make us perform worse! Shock Horror!! Buts its true.

 

[Pazza]

Some new blood in a seniour position would be a healthy change for the club such as Lang for Penrith, Stuart for the Roosters, Bellamy for the Storm and i am sure there are other exaples.

Also like Langmack at Souths, Brown at the Dragons and Anderson at the Sharks. :shock:

Having another coach other than Smith could well make us perform worse! Shock Horror!! Buts its true.

There is always a flip side, but you must admit Cartwright would be the right man for the job if Smith stepped aside. What Stuart, Cartwright and Pay did at the Roosters was exceptional.

 

[eelegant]

Chances are that JT will be headhunted this year by some other NRL club, continiuing the tradition of previous Parramatta coaches.

Aint that that truth.

 

[Misty Bee]

Some new blood in a seniour position would be a healthy change for the club such as Lang for Penrith, Stuart for the Roosters, Bellamy for the Storm and i am sure there are other exaples.

Also like Langmack at Souths, Brown at the Dragons and Anderson at the Sharks. :shock:

Having another coach other than Smith could well make us perform worse! Shock Horror!! Buts its true.

Oh woe betide. Lets sign Smith up for life so we can keep coming 9th instead of 10th or 11th! The chance of a premiership and eternal glory is too higher price to pay!

I recall an interview with Hindy in 2001. When asked what influence Brian smith had on his playing style, he replied "I work with Rod Reddy. During the week, I hardly come into contact with Brian".

 

[The Colonel]

Sooner rather than later someone needs to replace Smith. Particularly if we underperform through the start of the season. However I don't think JT is the right person at this time if that need should arise. The two best candidates for the job IMO would be - John Cartwright or Terry Matterson.

 

[BD5733]

Some new blood in a seniour position would be a healthy change for the club such as Lang for Penrith, Stuart for the Roosters, Bellamy for the Storm and i am sure there are other exaples.

Also like Langmack at Souths, Brown at the Dragons and Anderson at the Sharks. :shock:

Having another coach other than Smith could well make us perform worse! Shock Horror!! Buts its true.

There is always a flip side, but you must admit Cartwright would be the right man for the job if Smith stepped aside. What Stuart, Cartwright and Pay did at the Roosters was exceptional.

Yeah, agree. Having a coaching director and then specific position coaches seems to be the way the NRL are headed. Anyone like Cartwright, Taylor, and any other relatively recent player who knows the modern game I think would fit the role well.

BD5733 wrote:
Pazza wrote:
Some new blood in a seniour position would be a healthy change for the club such as Lang for Penrith, Stuart for the Roosters, Bellamy for the Storm and i am sure there are other exaples.


Also like Langmack at Souths, Brown at the Dragons and Anderson at the Sharks.

Having another coach other than Smith could well make us perform worse! Shock Horror!! Buts its true.


Oh woe betide. Lets sign Smith up for life so we can keep coming 9th instead of 10th or 11th! The chance of a premiership and eternal glory is too higher price to pay!

I recall an interview with Hindy in 2001. When asked what influence Brian smith had on his playing style, he replied "I work with Rod Reddy. During the week, I hardly come into contact with Brian".

And I was just commenting on a change of coach wouldn't neccessarily assure a healthy change.

 

[PB]

Wow that article was real earth shattering news wasn't it. I think it is something most have expected since Taylor's success as a player, and leader in 2001. he has been blood to take on a major coaching role at the club for the last two years, and the stream lining of this process will obviously depend on Smith' success this year.

But all the same don't expect it to happen over night Smith haters. And remember who this "article" was written by. Her "journalism" skills are up their with Mr O'Niell...