McFadden

[SpaceMonkey]

I like how you can understand what he's talking about unlike that prick Elliot who was cryptic as f**k.

A bit harsh calling him a prick, but thats always been Elliots problem- too bloody cryptic and complicated, better to just keep things simple.

With the Warriors especially I've always thought a simple game plan works best- perventage football in out own half, use Manu, Hurrell and Laumape to get early momentum in the tackle count, follow that with the props going straight and hard and the odd dummy half snipe if it's on, concentrate on error free footy in our own half, NO offloads unless they are ABSOLUTELY on. When we do that we're in the opposition half by tackle 4 giving us at least a couple of tackles to try something more creative and decent field position for an attacking kick, and using Johnson's grubber to earn repeat sets is never a bad option.

 

[vvvrulz]

Hmmm, we beat a team we're supposed ti lose to....

I am not sold yet... seen it all before

I somewhat agree, but there has been a definite change in the way we play since McFadden has come on board.

He's turned the corner but we're not off in a new direction just yet.

 

[mean_maori_mean]

I like how you can understand what he's talking about unlike that prick Elliot who was cryptic as f**k.

This...Elliot sounds smart sometimes and made sense.
Then all of a sudden you be like WTF are u talking about

 

[Meth]

Hmmm, we beat a team we're supposed ti lose to....

I am not sold yet... seen it all before

I'm not even really looking at the results?more what I perceive to be signs of the application that we need to be competitive.

 

[JJ]

I agree - but I want to see it over 7-8 weeks - if it happens, I'd keep McFadden... tbh I'd lean towards keeping him if it doesn't, and cutting loose some players

 

[ozbash]

Adam Mogg is our new ass coach..


Former Queensland State of Origin representative Adam Mogg has joined the Vodafone Warriors’ coaching staff for the rest of the 2014 NRL season.
The 36-year-old Mogg fills the assistant coach’s vacancy created by Andrew McFadden’s elevation to acting head coach last month.
His arrival brings the Vodafone Warriors’ frontline NRL coaching team back to its previous complement of three including incumbent assistant coach Ricky Henry.
After a playing career with Parramatta and Canberra in the NRL and Les Catalans Dragons in the English Super League, Mogg has been involved in coaching roles with the Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles and the Redcliffe Dolphins in the Queensland Cup competition; he has also had a part-time involvement with the Vodafone Warriors this season.
“Adam and I have links stretching back to our time at Canberra and also when we were both with Les Catalans (when McFadden was assistant coach there),” said McFadden.
“While he was at the Dragons, (head coach) Mick Potter and I also used Adam in a coaching role.
“Until now he has been helping us behind the scenes in the video analysis area. This is a great opportunity for him to further his coaching career.”
The signing ironically comes in a week when the Vodafone Warriors prepare to face Mogg’s – and McFadden’s – old club Canberra at Eden Park on Saturday (5.00pm kick-off).

After beginning his NRL career with Parramatta in 2002, Mogg played 96 times for the Raiders across five seasons – 2003-2006 and 2010 – while McFadden had 76 games for the club from 1997-2001.
“I have aspirations as a coach and I’m really excited about having this chance to work with Cappy (McFadden) at the Vodafone Warriors,” said Mogg.
“I’ve always had a lot of respect for the Warriors from my playing days. They were always tough opponents when I came up against them.
“There’s so much talent at this club and the performances lately, especially against the Storm, have shown what the side is capable of.”
Besides his NRL and Super League achievements, Mogg has a chapter in Origin folklore after his two-game Queensland career in 2006.
New South Wales had won the previous three series and was up 1-0 heading into game two in Brisbane. Called in as a replacement for the injured Greg Inglis, Mogg, a specialist centre, scored two tries on the wing in a 30-6 victory and then snared another in the series-clinching 16-14 win in Melbourne (the first of Queensland’s record eight consecutive Origin triumphs).
In another career highlight in his first season with Les Catalans in 2007, Mogg partnered Vodafone Warriors legend – and now NYC coach – Stacey Jones in the halves in their Challenge Cup final appearance against St Helens at Wembley.

ADAM MOGG

Born: July 31, 1977
Birthplace: Toowoomba, Queensland
Coaching Career:
NRL: Vodafone Warriors assistant coach, 2014
Queensland Cup: Redcliffe assistant coach, 2012-2014; Sunshine Coast head coach, 2011
Playing Career:
Position: Centre
Junior Club: Caloundra Sharks, Queensland
NRL Clubs: Parramatta, 2002
Canberra, 2003-2006 & 2010
NRL Debut: Parramatta v Melbourne, Olympic Park, May 18, 2002 (Round 10)
NRL Career: 105 appearances, 2002-2006 & 2010: Parramatta, 9 appearances, 2002; Canberra, 96 appearances, 2003-2006 & 2010
NRL Points: 160 points (40 tries): Parramatta, 8 (2 tries), Canberra, 152 (38 tries)
Super League Club: Les Catalans Dragons, 2007-2010
Super League Debut: Les Catalans v Hull FC, KC Stadium, February 11, 2007 (Round 1)
Super League Career: 84 appearances, 2007-2010
Super League Points: 101 points (25 tries, 1 field goal)

http://www.warriors.co.nz/news/2014/05/05/mogg_signed_as_assistant_coach.html

 

[JJ]

Interesting, but love the 'former Queensland SOO" - like Nielsen in that regard, indicative of Queensland's relative lack of depth

 

[Blair]

Interesting, but love the 'former Queensland SOO" - like Nielsen in that regard, indicative of Queensland's relative lack of depth

But Nielsen always played really well in Origin. Surrounded by once-in-a-generation superstars I guess.

Seriously though, when he was recruited by the Warriors in 2012 our defence was at crisis proportions, especially that left side defence.

Most people thought Nielsen was just what we needed and he went OK in 2013, didn't he?

He's had a bad five weeks, I hope he improves.

 

[JJ]

I've never really had much of an issue with Nielsen, but his ability with ball in hand is about as dangerous as mine...

Lillyman doesn't have the "former Qld SOO player" as part of his name every time he's mentioned, just seems a bit like "former All Black Wayne Graham"... nobody would every know Mogg/Nielsen played SOO if it wasn't trotted out every time their name's mentioned

 

[Fufu Andronez]

Hope Mogg adds something and cappy isn't just doing "jobs for the boys"

 

[vvvrulz]

Most people thought Nielsen was just what we needed and he went OK in 2013, didn't he?

He's had a bad five weeks, I hope he improves.

He was fine last year and I had no problem with him being there.

But he's been average to horrific this year and for someone with such limited attack we need him to be more consistent than that.

Happy to give him another crack based on experience, but not at the expense of better centres.

 

[Scott]

McFadden said this morning on Radio Sport that Matulino is back and will be playing on the left edge.

 

[Izz]

Did he mention anything about Hurrell?

 

[Scott]

Did he mention anything about Hurrell?

Not really. I'd expect to see him named this weekend.

 

[Rich102]

Hurrell is moving to the back seat.

 

[Iafeta]

Hope Mogg adds something and cappy isn't just doing "jobs for the boys"

There's always an element of that. BUT, all coaches involve blokes they have already established a relationship with. Ando for example had Rohan Smith and from memory the Ops manager was also from Parra.

 

[MKEB...]

From my understanding; CEO Mick Watson was from Parra.

 

[playdaball]

With mogg there where does this l

eave Ricky Henry? I think good to have a kiwi assistant coach as a pathway.

 

[One Warrior]

With mogg there where does this l

eave Ricky Henry? I think good to have a kiwi assistant coach as a pathway.

Ricky Henry was an assistant coach when Elliott was Coach along with Andrew McFadden, he remains an assistant coach now, just means we return to having 2 assistant coaches again.

 

[KeepingTheFaith]

Sounds like Mogg was already working with us anyway. Now it's just more full time hands on than before.

Smart move, less disruption.