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I wonder what Mick Potter did that was so bad to get punted? Given the latitude extended to our coaches its a wonder hes not in gaol.
So what happened to our "Skills Coach"? Cant remember the dudes name but he was talked up like he was the Jack Gibson of skills. Is he still around?
Ennis was involved at one stage but I read he had to make a decision, either The Eels or the 300klm drive to Canberra. He chose Canberra.
Two pre seasons ago we had Kimmorley working on our attack. Abracadabra hes gone. Nothing said and never to be seen again.
Lots of good stuff written about Ryan Carr assisting then appointed to coach our CC Team. PB (I think) said hes still around but is he ever seen game day or in the sheds.
Johns wont be back next year. Id put money on it. He was punted previously if I recall correctly.
Kidwell was appointed after Gentle left for whatever reason but not until we were without an assistant for at least 10 weeks, BA probably preferring to do that job himself. I think it might have been directly after the review?
When other teams "gun players" are injured they are regularly seen in the Coaches Box assisting on game day. Has that ever happened during BAs tenure. Again such players are not seen regulary in the sheds after the game.
I also recall The Bern stating that BA does not report to the GM of F. What the fu*k?
Just observations. Make of it what you will.
Potter is that great of a coach he can’t even get a gig in the NRL (tigers , knights previously let him go)
https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/mick-potter-take-charge-ambitious-21667657
Ennis is hardly involved with the raiders, he isn’t in their “bubble”, plus he has helped Maloney;
https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/08/19/ennis-the-man-behind-mahoneys-rise/
Johns is still involved, there are pictures of him outside the fence giving advice
Brett Kimmorley struggles to get a media role let alone an NRL coaching role, he is that highly regarded, he coached country footy a few years back and was helping a junior side this year:
https://www.nswrl.com.au/news/2020/07/09/kimmorley-gets-back-to-grassroots-footy/
there is footage of the injuries boys at he panthers game on Friday night. Have seen players at other games to, have a look
You really think BA was actually happy after gentle left to not take on another assistant coach ? Also the review was at the end of year after Kidwell was appointed. Also the rumour was Gentle left as we were talking to Dymock taking a role and gentle didnt want to miss out so took the Souths job
How can you tell Carr isn’t at game? Watching this we have a few people involved on game day:
https://www.parraeels.com.au/news/2020/04/16/the-coaches-corner-behind-the-scenes-part-one/
check this one out at 2.25, there is 10 or so staff / coaches in the room:
https://www.parraeels.com.au/news/2020/04/24/the-coaches-corner-behind-the-scenes-part-two/
additionally Joey Grima is involved full time (junior coaching director), TCT have mentioned a few time’s he is involved in training and skills development. Pretty sure he is there on game days too
https://www.parraeels.com.au/news/2018/11/02/2019-football-staff-update/