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Sack Flanagan

saintmar

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I had a big fight with someone here last year about extending Flannos contract, I think the other guy was correct in saying we should hold off, he signed a 3 years contract. I thought the Dragons were making progress after a positive start to last year, but from the end of last year to the beginning of this year nothing has changed from the McGregor and Griffin era, Wayne came a left this club a complete train wreck and still is coaching well at other clubs, like Wayne does so well.
I think, like Hook, the Sand in the Hour glass has came out of the garage from today for Flanno, If Wayne Bennett is still coaching, I believe Brian Smith still has the smarts to turn around this club.
Brian Smith was the ultimate master in rebuilding basket cases.
Thank you for remembering and good point re Brian Smith.
As for Flano we need to wait till late in the season.
I can go into many reasons why but i do not want to fight and argue, in the end results will determine his fate.
I just don't want to hear any more excuses for the results.He is the head coach and he should be reviewed on a results basis.
If they are not there we move on.
Remember it's his roster now.NO MORE EXCUSES.
It's that simple.
 
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saintmar

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I appreciate your humility in acknowledging your earlier misjudgment regarding Shane Flanagan’s tenure, a sentiment I share despite our differing timelines of realization.

A small contingent of forum members identified Flanagan’s coaching deficiencies from the outset, and with each passing game, their prescience becomes increasingly evident.

The more I observe Flanagan’s approach, the more I discern the imprint of Paul McGregor—‘Mary’—from Flanagan’s time as an assistant coach at the Dragons. The parallels between the two are striking and troubling:
  • Ineffective bench management: Rotations lack strategy, undermining the team’s endurance.
  • Questionable team selections: Take, for instance, the perplexing decision to enter the last two matches with only one replacement front-rower—a glaring tactical oversight.
  • Inconsistent performance: The team’s inability to deliver week-to-week reliability remains a persistent flaw.
  • Failure to sustain effort: Rarely do we see a full 80-minute display, exposing a lack of conditioning or motivation.
  • Short-sighted recruitment: There’s little evidence of a coherent long-term plan, compounded by subpar signings.
  • Neglect of junior talent: A disregard for the development pipeline, paired with poor man-management, stifles potential.
  • Nepotism: The consistent selection of favorites, notably his son Kyle, smacks of bias over merit.
I hope more of our fanbase—and fellow forum members—will muster the courage you’ve shown to admit their initial support was misplaced and begin questioning Flanagan’s suitability for the role. It’s disheartening, though unsurprising, that some who staunchly defended McGregor until his exit now repeat the pattern with Flanagan.

It falls to us, I believe, to challenge this inconsistency and hold those members accountable for their shifting standards.
As you’ve astutely noted, superior coaching alternatives exist. I remain optimistic that the Dragons will soon pivot to a head coach capable of steering the club toward a brighter, more sustainable future.
Well Said
 

Gareth67

First Grade
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Somewhat surprised at many of the comments on this thread . Flanagan is without doubt the best coach the Dragons have had for many a season yet some believe that his head should be on the chopping block .

One must remember that the Dragons do not possess the same star studded roster of most other clubs in fact we have the bare skeleton of a first grade team . Injuries and suspensions will take a huge toll on our team when they occur and quite simply we do not have the necessary quality substitutes as replacements .

The man needs his time until the club is able to gain the signature of a number of truly top class players that will then give the Dragons a formidable combination that is capable of reaching the semifinals . As then and only then will the Big Red V be winning games on a regular basis .
 

mattw5

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I will lose brain cells reading this thread but it’s quite simple Flanagan needs time, who is the answer if it’s not him? It’s certainly not Dean Young.
 
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