Rumours and Stuff

[Avenger]

Who’s ‘we’? You?

Sorry mate, I thought you agreed with me. I’ve added to my post.

 

[Gary Gutful]

Sorry mate, I thought you agreed with me. I’ve added to my post.

I know not everyone agrees with me but I have always been of the view that we need an experienced coach with a good track record to replace BA.

Otherwise, it will only result in a short term rebound and the issues that have plagued every coach since Smith will ultimately catch up with the new guy.

Robbo would be a good option but I can’t see it ever happening.

That said, how would he go at Parra where he won’t have Uncle Nick there to click his fingers and give him everything he needs? Bernie still hasn’t even worked out how to click his fingers, let alone make all the shit happen afterwards.

If we can’t snag a quality, experienced NRL coach then someone like Hollbrook is the next best option.

 

[IFR33K]

“Don’t be surprised if the Sharks add Brad Arthur to their coach wish list for next season.

Arthur needs a good year at the Eels after the club struggled this season but is still held in high regard by rival clubs.

Sharks players are pushing for assistant coach John Morris to replace the disgraced Shane Flanagan but I’m hearing Arthur’s management may offer his services to Cronulla.

A host of other contenders are in the hunt for the Sharks job, with Trent Barrett current favourite.”

https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/nrl-th...gue-deal/c2189dd6-4b2c-4996-8b11-b64d42885de5

Would be interesting if he in fact he does sign with the sharks for 2020. I guess we’d release him early and assign potter to the top job.

 

[Gazzamatta]

If BA goes to the Sharks, Gallen will get a 3 year extension.

 

[Gazzamatta]

I have obviously exposed a weakness in your thinking which has caused you to get very defensive.

That’s fine. If you’d prefer not to address my comments and instead resort to name calling it reflects on you rather than me.

Just do what @Gazzamatta has done and put me on ignore. That way you can bitch and moan all you like and never have to the opportunity to see things in a different light.

Have a merry Christmas.

Depends whos holding the torch Gaz.
Merry Christmas to you too.

 

[Obscene Assassin]

I know not everyone agrees with me but I have always been of the view that we need an experienced coach with a good track record to replace BA.

Otherwise, it will only result in a short term rebound and the issues that have plagued every coach since Smith will ultimately catch up with the new guy.

Robbo would be a good option but I can’t see it ever happening.

That said, how would he go at Parra where he won’t have Uncle Nick there to click his fingers and give him everything he needs? Bernie still hasn’t even worked out how to click his fingers, let alone make all the shit happen afterwards.

If we can’t snag a quality, experienced NRL coach then someone like Hollbrook is the next best option.

I think the next best option is Mick Potter. Bit of NRL experience, will have been around the players for a year.

I don't understand what the hype is around Holbrook. His SL team this year had a lot of ex-NRL talent, including Ben Barba who is still good enough to play NRL, didn't make the GF when he should have.

The best coaches have the best support systems around them.

 

[El Diablo]

The general consensus is that BA has not delivered and hasn’t been held accountable for our shit performances

no he wasn't held accountable

not even AFL guy was

 

[Gary Gutful]

I think the next best option is Mick Potter. Bit of NRL experience, will have been around the players for a year.

I don't understand what the hype is around Holbrook. His SL team this year had a lot of ex-NRL talent, including Ben Barba who is still good enough to play NRL, didn't make the GF when he should have.

The best coaches have the best support systems around them.

He definitely has more experience than Hollbrook. I think the smart money would be on BA's contract not being renewed and Potter being head coach in 2020.

 

[El Diablo]

Would be interesting if he in fact he does sign with the sharks for 2020. I guess we’d release him early and assign potter to the top job.

he can take Will Smith, Taka and French with him

 

[lingard]

If he is losing games and his livelihood is at stake you can guarantee he will throw caution to the wind much more than if he knew his job was safe.

As you said, he will do anything to try and get a win.

I guess we'll see, wont we.

 

[lingard]

I have obviously exposed a weakness in your thinking which has caused you to get very defensive.

That’s fine. If you’d prefer not to address my comments and instead resort to name calling it reflects on you rather than me.

Just do what @Gazzamatta has done and put me on ignore. That way you can bitch and moan all you like and never have to the opportunity to see things in a different light.

Have a merry Christmas.

I addressed your comments in my previous posts. But, yeah, that's probably good advice Merry Christmas.

 

[lingard]

If BA goes to the Sharks, Gallen will get a 3 year extension.

4 years is BA's favoured option.

 

[T.S Quint]

no he wasn't held accountable

not even AFL guy was

Why does it seem that to most people here that ‘being held accountable’ automatically means ‘you’re fired’?

People can be held to account for poor performances and still keep their jobs. It just means they’ve been put on notice to improve or else they will end up getting the sack.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Why do we think Holbrook would be better?

Should we give Trent Robinson a blank cheque?

He’s already got one.

And I think you’d find his results away from the Roosters would be very different. Just like Ricky Stuart.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

he can take Will Smith, Taka and French with him

They’re off contract and will go to the highest bidder.

 

[Gary Gutful]

I addressed your comments in my previous posts. But, yeah, that's probably good advice Merry Christmas.

I didn't feel like you did.

My comment about the irony of people wanting BA to be held accountable and then someone complaining about the fact that he might be held accountable in 2019 (i.e. under pressure) was met with some weird comment about how I "Didn't think BA was under pressure"...

Anyway, you've hopefully got me on ignore by now.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

4 years is BA's favoured option.

Do you know how many four year contracts we’ve given players since 2014?

 

[lingard]

Why do we think Holbrook would be better?

Should we give Trent Robinson a blank cheque?

I think we've missed the boat (again). If we had sacked Arthur this season and signed Michael Maguire (a known rebuilding coach) he would have had time to try a few youngsters this year, and with so many players off contract, he could have spent the year looking around for players for next year and had a head start in shaping the sort of team he wanted. As it stands, we have BA who is all but dead and buried, and next year's coach will have to start from scratch. I actually hope Arthur doesn't sign anyone else next year. He needs to leave that up to the next coach.

 

[Gary Gutful]

I guess we'll see, wont we.

Don't you think that what you are saying is incongrous?

On the one hand you are arguing that he will do anything to get a win and then on the other you are suggesting that he wont take risks.

To do anything to get a win you have to take risks.

 

[lingard]

Do you know how many four year contracts we’ve given players since 2014?

More than previously?