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Tigerm

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We didn’t have a 7 beyond 2018 so we signed Brooks up on a long term big money deal. Brooks is a decent player but not worth the deal he was given and his performance suffered. The team got progressively worse over the 5 years. Now he’s left teams know we have no halfback and a bit pot of money to spend. Prime position to be taken for a ride and overspend.
I believe that was then, not now.
 

Nutz

First Grade
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I just pray that we can secure this pack and keep our best backs for some time (Bula). We have to build cohesion.
I'm not a Brooks fan but to his defense he has had so many changes to his forward, backs and coaches.
We have to field the best possible team and stick to it. Make minor changes as needed. Those changes are when you spoon feed your reserves and development players into the NRL to cover injuries. They are better for the short stints to get a taste of first grade.
Relying too much on these guys can be detrimental to both player and team.
Top teams have a sound NRL squad but you see little cameos now and then during origin and suspensions/injuries.
This leads me into saying, hey Tim, give Josh Feledy a couple of games.
 

Nutz

First Grade
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Available players after deadline.
Any thoughts?

BRONCOS

Off-contract 2023:


Jordan Pereira, Keenan Palasia, Logan Bayliss, Corey Oates, Josh Rogers (Development deal), Tyson Smoothy (Dev), Brendan Frei (Dev)

Off-contract 2024:

Adam Reynolds, Billy Walters, Brendan Piakura, Delouise Hoeter, Ezra Mam, Jock Madden, Jordan Riki, Kurt Capewell, Martin Taupau, Payne Haas

RAIDERS
Off-contract 2023
:

Clay Webb, Jarrod Croker (PO), Matt Frawley, Tom Starling (PO), Jayden Clarkson (Dev)

Off-contract 2024:

Adrian Trevilyan, Ata Mariota, Corey Horsburgh (MO), Elliott Whitehead, Harley Smith-Shields, Hudson Young, Jamal Fogarty, James Schiller, Jordan Rapana, Josh Papali’i (MO), Nick Cotric, Pasami Saulo, Peter Hola, Trey Mooney, Zac Woolford, Brad Morkos (Dev), Michael Asomua (Dev)

BULLDOGS

Off-contract 2023:


Braidon Burns, Corey Waddell, Declan Casey, Jayden Okunbor, Kyle Flanagan, Luke Thompson, Paul Alamoti, Samuel Hughes, Joseph O’Neill (Dev)

Off-contract 2024:

Chris Patolo, Ethan Quai-Ward, Franklin Pele, Hayze Perham, Jackson Topine, Jacob Kiraz, Jeral Skelton, Liam Knight, Max King, Reece Hoffman, Tevita Pangai Junior, Toby Sexton, Iverson Matai (Dev)

SHARKS

Off-contract 2023:


Jayden Berrell, Mawene Hiroti, Wade Graham, Josh Finau (Dev)

Off-contract 2024:

Braden Hamlin-Uele, Connor Tracey, Jack Williams, Jesse Colquhoun, Kade Dykes, Matt Moylan, Oregon Kaufusi (MO), Siteni Taukamo, Toby Rudolf, Tuku Hau Tapuha, Kayal Iro (Dev), Max Bradbury (Dev, MO), Niwhai Puru (Dev)

DOLPHINS

Off-contract 2023:


Herman Ese’ese (PO), JJ Collins, Kurt Donoghoe, Oliver Gildart, Poasa Faamausili, Michael Roberts (Dev)

Off-contract 2024:

Anthony Milford, Brenko Lee, Edrick Lee, Euan Aitken, Jarrod Wallace, Jesse Bromwich, Kodi Nikorima, Mark Nicholls, Ray Stone, Robert Jennings (MO), Tesi Niu, Valynce Te Whare, Jeremiah Simbiken (CO)

TITANS

Off-contract 2023:


Jacob Alick (CO), Joseph Vuna, Kruise Leeming, Thomas Mikaele, Tony Francis (Dev)

Off-contract 2024:

Isaac Liu, Joe Stimson, Kieran Foran, Klese Haas, Moeaki Fotuaika, Tanah Boyd, Tom Weaver, Treymain Spry

SEA EAGLES

Off-contract 2023:


Aaron Woods, Brad Parker, Ethan Bullemor, Kaeo Weekes, Morgan Boyle, Morgan Harper, Raymond Vaega, Gordon Chan Kum Tong (Dev), Jacob Sykes (Dev), Jamie Humphreys (Dev)

Off-contract 2024:

Ben Trbojevic, Christian Tuipulotu, Jake Arthur, Karl Lawton, Lachlan Croker, Zac Fulton, Fletcher Myers (Dev)

STORM

Off-contract 2023:


Dean Ieremia, George Jennings, Grant Anderson, Jayden Nikorima, Jordan Grant, Tariq Sims, Tepai Moeroa, Tom Eisenhuth (CO), Cole Geyer (Dev)

Off-contract 2024:

Aaron Pene, Joe Chan (MO), Marion Seve, Nick Meaney, Reimis Smith, Chris Lewis (Dev), Lazarus Vaalepu (Dev), Tristan Powell (Dev)

KNIGHTS

Off-contract 2023:


Adam Clune, Bailey Hodgson, Brodie Jones, Dane Aukafolau, Fa’amanu Brown, Hymel Hunt, Jack Johns, Kurt Mann, Lachlan Fitzgibbon, Chris Vea’ila (Dev), Kobe Rugless (Dev)

Off-contract 2024:

Bradman Best, Dane Gagai, Jacob Saifiti, Krystian Mapapalangi, Mathew Croker, Phoenix Crossland, Simi Sasagi, Tyson Gamble, Tyson Frizell (PO), Miles Martin (Dev)

COWBOYS

Off-contract 2023:


Ben Hampton, Gehamat Shibasaki, Jake Bourke, James Tamou, Jordan McLean, Mitch Dunn, Peta Hiku, Brendan Elliott, Riley Price, Taniela Sadrugu, Ragarive Wavik (Dev)

Off-contract 2024:

Chad Townsend, Coen Hess, Heilum Luki (PO), Jake Granville, Jamayne Taunoa-Brown, Kyle Feldt, Sam McIntyre, Semi Valemei, Tom Dearden, Tom Chester, Jai Hansen (Dev), Jodeci Baker-Tiraha (Dev), Kulikefu Finefeuiaki (Dev)

EELS

Off-contract 2023:


Bryce Cartwright, Ofahiki Ogden (CO), Samuel Loizou, Waqa Blake, Wiremu Greig

Off-contract 2024:

Andrew Davey, Bailey Simonsson, Daejarn Asi, Haze Dunster (MO), Jack Murchie, Jirah Momoisea, Josh Hodgson, Ky Rodwell, Makahesi Makatoa, Blaize Talagi (Dev, PO), Jabriel Kalache (Dev), Zac Cini (Dev)

PANTHERS

Off-contract 2023:


Chris Smith, Eddie Blacker, Tom Jenkins, Kurt Falls (Dev)

Off-contract 2024:

Dylan Edwards, Jarome Luai, Lindsay Smith, Luke Garner, Matt Eisenhuth, Mitch Kenny, Sunia Turuva, Taylan May, Tyrone Peachey, Daine Laurie, Zac Hosking, Ativalu Lisati (Dev)

DRAGONS

Off-contract 2023:


Billy Burns, Nick Lui-Toso, Tautau Moga, Tyrell Fuimaono, Connor Muhleisen (Dev), Sione Finau (Dev)

Off-contract 2024:

Ben Murdoch-Masila, Cody Ramsey, Francis Molo, Jack de Belin, Jack Bird (MO), Jaiyden Hunt, Jaydn Su’A, Mathew Feagai, Max Feagai, Michael Molo, Moses Suli, Paul Turner, Savelio Tamale, Talatau Amone, Tyrell Sloan, Zane Musgrove, Alec Tuitavake (Dev), Jackson Shereb (Dev), Josh Coric (Dev), Hamish Stewart (Dev), Dylan Egan (Dev)

RABBITOHS

Off-contract 2023:


Dean Hawkins, Michael Chee Kam, Terrell Kalo Kalo, Jye Gray (Dev, CO), Richard Kennar (Dev)

Off-contract 2024:

Ben Lovett, Isaiah Tass, Izaac Thompson, Jai Arrow, Josiah Karapani, Keaon Koloamatangi, Leon Te Hau, Peter Mamouzelos, Shaquai Mitchell, Taane Milne, Tom Burgess

ROOSTERS

Off-contract 2023:


Billy Smith, Connor Watson, Corey Allan, Drew Hutchison, Jake Turpin, Jaxson Paulo, Joseph Suaali’i (PO), Nathan Brown, Ben Thomas (Dev), Tom Deakin (Dev), Vuate Karawalevu (Dev)

Off-contract 2024:

Angus Crichton, Daniel Tupou, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Joseph Manu, Joseph Suaalii (PO), Luke Keary, Naufau Whyte, Nat Butcher, Paul Momirovski, Sitili Tupouniua, Siua Wong, Terrell May, Sandon Smith (Dev)

WARRIORS

Off-contract 2023:


Bayley Sironen, Taine Tuaupiki (CO)

Off-contract 2024:

Brayden Wiliame, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, Demetric Sifakula (CO), Freddy Lussick, Jackson Ford, Jazz Tevaga, Josh Curran, Luke Metcalf, Rocco Berry, Shaun Johnson, Tohu Harris, Valingi Kepu, Ali Leiataua (Dev), Jacob Laban (Dev), Zyon Maiu’u (Dev)

TIGERS

Off-contract 2023:


Alex Seyfarth, Apisalome Saukuru, Brandon Wakeham, Charlie Staines, Tuki Simpkins, Christian Ma’anaima (Dev)

Off-contract 2024:

Adam Doueihi, Alex Twal, Asu Kepaoa, Brandon Tumeth (PO), Jake Simpkin, Junior Tupou, Justin Matamua (CO), Rua Ngatikaura, Shawn Blore, Sione Fainu, Starford To’a, Stefano Utoikamanu (MO), Triston Reilly, Brandon Mansield-Webster (Dev)

My Santa present.

Payne Haas (dreaming)
Jackson Ford (hardest working fwd in the game imo)
Josh Curran (not far off Jackson as a workhorse, smart footballer)
Joseph Manu
Dylan Edwards
Bradman Best
Moeaki Fotuaika
Valynce Te Whare (get him fit and he'll be a superstar)
Jacob Kiraz
 
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Tigerm

Coach
Messages
11,120
From FoxSports
Available players after deadline.
Any thoughts?

BRONCOS

Off-contract 2023:


Jordan Pereira, Keenan Palasia, Logan Bayliss, Corey Oates, Josh Rogers (Development deal), Tyson Smoothy (Dev), Brendan Frei (Dev)

Off-contract 2024:

Adam Reynolds, Billy Walters, Brendan Piakura, Delouise Hoeter, Ezra Mam, Jock Madden, Jordan Riki, Kurt Capewell, Martin Taupau, Payne Haas

RAIDERS
Off-contract 2023
:

Clay Webb, Jarrod Croker (PO), Matt Frawley, Tom Starling (PO), Jayden Clarkson (Dev)

Off-contract 2024:

Adrian Trevilyan, Ata Mariota, Corey Horsburgh (MO), Elliott Whitehead, Harley Smith-Shields, Hudson Young, Jamal Fogarty, James Schiller, Jordan Rapana, Josh Papali’i (MO), Nick Cotric, Pasami Saulo, Peter Hola, Trey Mooney, Zac Woolford, Brad Morkos (Dev), Michael Asomua (Dev)

BULLDOGS

Off-contract 2023:


Braidon Burns, Corey Waddell, Declan Casey, Jayden Okunbor, Kyle Flanagan, Luke Thompson, Paul Alamoti, Samuel Hughes, Joseph O’Neill (Dev)

Off-contract 2024:

Chris Patolo, Ethan Quai-Ward, Franklin Pele, Hayze Perham, Jackson Topine, Jacob Kiraz, Jeral Skelton, Liam Knight, Max King, Reece Hoffman, Tevita Pangai Junior, Toby Sexton, Iverson Matai (Dev)

SHARKS

Off-contract 2023:


Jayden Berrell, Mawene Hiroti, Wade Graham, Josh Finau (Dev)

Off-contract 2024:

Braden Hamlin-Uele, Connor Tracey, Jack Williams, Jesse Colquhoun, Kade Dykes, Matt Moylan, Oregon Kaufusi (MO), Siteni Taukamo, Toby Rudolf, Tuku Hau Tapuha, Kayal Iro (Dev), Max Bradbury (Dev, MO), Niwhai Puru (Dev)

DOLPHINS

Off-contract 2023:


Herman Ese’ese (PO), JJ Collins, Kurt Donoghoe, Oliver Gildart, Poasa Faamausili, Michael Roberts (Dev)

Off-contract 2024:

Anthony Milford, Brenko Lee, Edrick Lee, Euan Aitken, Jarrod Wallace, Jesse Bromwich, Kodi Nikorima, Mark Nicholls, Ray Stone, Robert Jennings (MO), Tesi Niu, Valynce Te Whare, Jeremiah Simbiken (CO)

TITANS

Off-contract 2023:


Jacob Alick (CO), Joseph Vuna, Kruise Leeming, Thomas Mikaele, Tony Francis (Dev)

Off-contract 2024:

Isaac Liu, Joe Stimson, Kieran Foran, Klese Haas, Moeaki Fotuaika, Tanah Boyd, Tom Weaver, Treymain Spry

SEA EAGLES

Off-contract 2023:


Aaron Woods, Brad Parker, Ethan Bullemor, Kaeo Weekes, Morgan Boyle, Morgan Harper, Raymond Vaega, Gordon Chan Kum Tong (Dev), Jacob Sykes (Dev), Jamie Humphreys (Dev)

Off-contract 2024:

Ben Trbojevic, Christian Tuipulotu, Jake Arthur, Karl Lawton, Lachlan Croker, Zac Fulton, Fletcher Myers (Dev)

STORM

Off-contract 2023:


Dean Ieremia, George Jennings, Grant Anderson, Jayden Nikorima, Jordan Grant, Tariq Sims, Tepai Moeroa, Tom Eisenhuth (CO), Cole Geyer (Dev)

Off-contract 2024:

Aaron Pene, Joe Chan (MO), Marion Seve, Nick Meaney, Reimis Smith, Chris Lewis (Dev), Lazarus Vaalepu (Dev), Tristan Powell (Dev)

KNIGHTS

Off-contract 2023:


Adam Clune, Bailey Hodgson, Brodie Jones, Dane Aukafolau, Fa’amanu Brown, Hymel Hunt, Jack Johns, Kurt Mann, Lachlan Fitzgibbon, Chris Vea’ila (Dev), Kobe Rugless (Dev)

Off-contract 2024:

Bradman Best, Dane Gagai, Jacob Saifiti, Krystian Mapapalangi, Mathew Croker, Phoenix Crossland, Simi Sasagi, Tyson Gamble, Tyson Frizell (PO), Miles Martin (Dev)

COWBOYS

Off-contract 2023:


Ben Hampton, Gehamat Shibasaki, Jake Bourke, James Tamou, Jordan McLean, Mitch Dunn, Peta Hiku, Brendan Elliott, Riley Price, Taniela Sadrugu, Ragarive Wavik (Dev)

Off-contract 2024:

Chad Townsend, Coen Hess, Heilum Luki (PO), Jake Granville, Jamayne Taunoa-Brown, Kyle Feldt, Sam McIntyre, Semi Valemei, Tom Dearden, Tom Chester, Jai Hansen (Dev), Jodeci Baker-Tiraha (Dev), Kulikefu Finefeuiaki (Dev)

EELS

Off-contract 2023:


Bryce Cartwright, Ofahiki Ogden (CO), Samuel Loizou, Waqa Blake, Wiremu Greig

Off-contract 2024:

Andrew Davey, Bailey Simonsson, Daejarn Asi, Haze Dunster (MO), Jack Murchie, Jirah Momoisea, Josh Hodgson, Ky Rodwell, Makahesi Makatoa, Blaize Talagi (Dev, PO), Jabriel Kalache (Dev), Zac Cini (Dev)

PANTHERS

Off-contract 2023:


Chris Smith, Eddie Blacker, Tom Jenkins, Kurt Falls (Dev)

Off-contract 2024:

Dylan Edwards, Jarome Luai, Lindsay Smith, Luke Garner, Matt Eisenhuth, Mitch Kenny, Sunia Turuva, Taylan May, Tyrone Peachey, Daine Laurie, Zac Hosking, Ativalu Lisati (Dev)

DRAGONS

Off-contract 2023:


Billy Burns, Nick Lui-Toso, Tautau Moga, Tyrell Fuimaono, Connor Muhleisen (Dev), Sione Finau (Dev)

Off-contract 2024:

Ben Murdoch-Masila, Cody Ramsey, Francis Molo, Jack de Belin, Jack Bird (MO), Jaiyden Hunt, Jaydn Su’A, Mathew Feagai, Max Feagai, Michael Molo, Moses Suli, Paul Turner, Savelio Tamale, Talatau Amone, Tyrell Sloan, Zane Musgrove, Alec Tuitavake (Dev), Jackson Shereb (Dev), Josh Coric (Dev), Hamish Stewart (Dev), Dylan Egan (Dev)

RABBITOHS

Off-contract 2023:


Dean Hawkins, Michael Chee Kam, Terrell Kalo Kalo, Jye Gray (Dev, CO), Richard Kennar (Dev)

Off-contract 2024:

Ben Lovett, Isaiah Tass, Izaac Thompson, Jai Arrow, Josiah Karapani, Keaon Koloamatangi, Leon Te Hau, Peter Mamouzelos, Shaquai Mitchell, Taane Milne, Tom Burgess

ROOSTERS

Off-contract 2023:


Billy Smith, Connor Watson, Corey Allan, Drew Hutchison, Jake Turpin, Jaxson Paulo, Joseph Suaali’i (PO), Nathan Brown, Ben Thomas (Dev), Tom Deakin (Dev), Vuate Karawalevu (Dev)

Off-contract 2024:

Angus Crichton, Daniel Tupou, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Joseph Manu, Joseph Suaalii (PO), Luke Keary, Naufau Whyte, Nat Butcher, Paul Momirovski, Sitili Tupouniua, Siua Wong, Terrell May, Sandon Smith (Dev)

WARRIORS

Off-contract 2023:


Bayley Sironen, Taine Tuaupiki (CO)

Off-contract 2024:

Brayden Wiliame, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, Demetric Sifakula (CO), Freddy Lussick, Jackson Ford, Jazz Tevaga, Josh Curran, Luke Metcalf, Rocco Berry, Shaun Johnson, Tohu Harris, Valingi Kepu, Ali Leiataua (Dev), Jacob Laban (Dev), Zyon Maiu’u (Dev)

TIGERS

Off-contract 2023:


Alex Seyfarth, Apisalome Saukuru, Brandon Wakeham, Charlie Staines, Tuki Simpkins, Christian Ma’anaima (Dev)

Off-contract 2024:

Adam Doueihi, Alex Twal, Asu Kepaoa, Brandon Tumeth (PO), Jake Simpkin, Junior Tupou, Justin Matamua (CO), Rua Ngatikaura, Shawn Blore, Sione Fainu, Starford To’a, Stefano Utoikamanu (MO), Triston Reilly, Brandon Mansield-Webster (Dev)

My Santa present.

Payne Haas (dreaming)
Jackson Ford (hardest working fwd in the game imo)
Josh Curran (not far off Jackson as a workhorse, smart footballer)
Joseph Manu
Dylan Edwards
Bradman Best
Moeaki Fotuaika
Valynce Te Whare (get him fit and he'll be a superstar)
Jacob Kiraz
There was talk, that we were looking at Connor Watson, but that’s gone quiet?
Bradman Best would be good.
I hope we at least keep, Seyfarth, Staines and Simpkins
(though not sure what happened with him, he promised a bit when Madge was here?)
 

Fordy20

Juniors
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Available players after deadline.
Any thoughts?

My Santa present.

Payne Haas (dreaming)
Jackson Ford (hardest working fwd in the game imo)
Josh Curran (not far off Jackson as a workhorse, smart footballer)
Joseph Manu
Dylan Edwards
Bradman Best
Moeaki Fotuaika
Valynce Te Whare (get him fit and he'll be a superstar)
Jacob Kiraz
I think you're dreaming with all of those, particularly Moe. I couldn't see him wanting to come here after what happened with his brother.

I didn't look at 2024, but of those off contract this year, Drew Hutchinson would be my pick. Brad Parker would be my other pick, if we aren't going to use Josh Feledy or Triston Reilly in the centre position Talau is vacating. Billy Smith or Billy Burns could be an option there too. If we aren't going to extend Charlie Staines, then I wouldn't mind having Jordan Pereria or Richie Kenner for depth.
 

Nutz

First Grade
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5,464
I think you're dreaming with all of those, particularly Moe. I couldn't see him wanting to come here after what happened with his brother.

I didn't look at 2024, but of those off contract this year, Drew Hutchinson would be my pick. Brad Parker would be my other pick, if we aren't going to use Josh Feledy or Triston Reilly in the centre position Talau is vacating. Billy Smith or Billy Burns could be an option there too. If we aren't going to extend Charlie Staines, then I wouldn't mind having Jordan Pereria or Richie Kenner for depth.
I did say it was from Santa ha ha. I thought of Smith, he goes alright.
Next year we could use some players at the top of their game but in the long term we need players like Bradman Best type centres that have years at the top.
 

Nutz

First Grade
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5,464
Is anyone seeing glimpses of Benji and Sheen's influence in the backs.
Sullivan, Fainu, Bula, Tupou all have free flowing running games. If Laurie was staying you could throw him in the too.
There are others too like Da Silva.
Unfortunately Noffa looks like he's running on rollerskates these days but with modern day defensive structures it's important to have some running talent. Walsh from the Broncos is a classic example.
 

Trollhammaren

Juniors
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Tigers abandon five-year plan inside 12 months with Sheens to stand down as coach

The Wests Tigers’ five-year plan is not going to plan.

Tigers coach Tim Sheens is reportedly set to stand aside at the end of the season and hand the reins to Benji Marshall 12 months earlier than planned.

The Tigers board have made the call to move Sheens into an ambassador role after concerns were raised by key stakeholders over the direction of the club.

Sheens was meant to coach the Tigers for 2023 and 2024 before his assistant Marshall took over for the following three seasons.

Sheens has thrown his support behind Marshall starting his head coaching career early but thought he’d be returning to his role as general manager, according to The SMH.

The 2005 premiership winning coach returned to the club in that role last year and was then named head coach after Michael Maguire was sacked.

But it things haven’t gone to plan for the Tigers and with just three wins from 21 games they’re near certainties to collect a second straight wooden spoon.

“It is indeed regrettable that I find myself having to speak of these matters publicly,” Tigers chairman Lee Hagipantelis told The SMH.

“But there have been internal discussions about expediting the transition of Benji into the head coaching role which is something that was always contemplated.”

MORE TO COME.

Awesome job, Sheensy! What a brilliant return to the head coaching ranks!
 

Nutz

First Grade
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5,464
Seriously now, how many of you thought that the original Sheens/Marshall coaching plan was going to play out. Surely we all new that Benji would take over early.
Also Farah's going to ops.
 

Tigerm

Coach
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Seriously now, how many of you thought that the original Sheens/Marshall coaching plan was going to play out. Surely we all new that Benji would take over early.
Also Farah's going to ops.
If the results were better, than he would’ve stayed coaching, but we got what I expected from him.
 

Nutz

First Grade
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If the results were better, than he would’ve stayed coaching, but we got what I expected from him.
I actually thought under circumstances he handled himself ok but as you said the proof is in the pudding.
We all saw Marshall conducting the show in the coaches box with Tim in the back ground probably mentoring, I don't know. But what he did well is keep Benji out of the media and keep the pressure off him.
I've said it before, how would we have gone with the same squad and Bellamy at the healm. I don't think we would have got the spoon twice and he would have recruited better.
 

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