Sack Griffin

[RedVee_8]

It’s not the axing of Hook I want, as much as to know (or even to think) that they have a plan to turn around this steaming pile of shit we have now

 

[Parko1310]

It’s not the axing of Hook I want, as much as to know (or even to think) that they have a plan to turn around this steaming pile of shit we have now

There will be no plan. Hit and hope. If they get Brown and Richardson in, it's more hit and hope that that will work, without putting anything in place to ensure success. Lets not forget the COE was supposed to start construction early this year. It hasn't as far as I'm aware. There's been no word from the club, just silence. What's the plan there? Do they even know?

 

[I'm Hornby]

I'm not sad, not one bit.

His treatment of Bud has been unacceptable. This began last year vs. the broncos during SOO where he told him to not play his natural game and not to kick. His poor treatment culminated in Sullivan being replaced at the 30th minute by Mbye, and not to be seen for the rest of the match despite only using one interchange.

His sacking of Liddle in favour of Liddle begars belief. All I can say is:
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Understand you're frustrated buddy but this post is just vitriolic.

- Sullivan played 80 mins v the Broncos last year, he wasn't replaced by Mbye after 30 mins.

- Stating he was told by the coach not to play his natural game or kick, where are you getting that from?

- Sacking of Liddle in favour of Liddle? I presume you mean Mbye and I'm not aware Liddle was sacked? I thought he was still under contract to SGI? Did I miss something there?

I hope for all of the supporter's sake that our club can have a good change of fortune with its next coaching appointment but like others have pointed it out, it is a lot bigger issue than one coach and one player.

 

[RedVDave]

Sad part is Hook is far from the biggest problem we have at this club.

 

[Dragon David]

It’s not the axing of Hook I want, as much as to know (or even to think) that they have a plan to turn around this steaming pile of shit we have now

The big concern for me is that while we are biting at the bit and being anxious to see the end of Griffin, we know that it isn't just him as to the reason that this Club has not been successful in the past few years, although I should cover myself by saying that Hook and the previous two coaches have been bad, it is the fact that our player strength has been second rate for too many years and you cannot improve here and there by tweaking a couple of better players to replace some baddies. We just have too many to say goodbye to.

If we had a squad that consisted of at least 20 great players in the backs and forwards, the other 10 players that aren't so good you can chop and change with until you have the right recipe so that the nearly great ones can play KOE and be a good team and if needed to use them when the better ones either get injured, suspended or play rep games.

We HAVE to have better players as well as a top line head coach, GM and Recruiter.

 

[dannyt]

Understand you're frustrated buddy but this post is just vitriolic.

- Sullivan played 80 mins v the Broncos last year, he wasn't replaced by Mbye after 30 mins.

- Stating he was told by the coach not to play his natural game or kick, where are you getting that from?

- Sacking of Liddle in favour of Liddle? I presume you mean Mbye and I'm not aware Liddle was sacked? I thought he was still under contract to SGI? Did I miss something there?

I hope for all of the supporter's sake that our club can have a good change of fortune with its next coaching appointment but like others have pointed it out, it is a lot bigger issue than one coach and one player.

You should've left it at the end of your first sentence, but to answer your points:
-So what? He was replaced by Mbye after 30 minutes in the last game and the reasons given are best described as dubious.
-This was posted on JA when it occurred by several members who have very good records when it comes to inside information from the club. Don't really care if you believe it or not.
-That's what I meant. Sacked from first grade.

Agree with your last points.

 

[Illusion]

Hope he has seen the news tonight , so he might start packing his locker out now ...... He can call Benny and Mybe to help him , but make sure he doesn't ask Lomax , Sully or Liddle , because they might lock him in the locker and throw away the key .....

 

[Kolum Kid]

Hope he has seen the news tonight , so he might start packing his locker out now ...... He can call Benny and Mybe to help him , but make sure he doesn't ask Lomax , Sully or Liddle , because they might lock him in the locker and throw away the key .....

He'd be lucky if that's all they did.

 

[justadragon]

Hook was brought in with certain KPI's, he failed at all of them, its a results driven sport. Regardless if we think he was the lowest paid coach, $450k is still a lot of money for non performance. I dont agree with asking him to re-apply, what would his cv look like. They made a bad mistake re-signing him this season, own it and lets just move on.

 

[jodragon40]

I just hope the board doesn't replace Griffin with a rookie coach.

 

[Dragonslayer]

It seems convenient that:

The board meeting is tomorrow
The members ama is tomorrow night

In that meeting which was announced last week we have Lancaster, Webb and Haran.

No sign of the coach even as of last week.

Decision made last week? Letting Griffen continue his QLD farewell tour, and Hunts 300.

I mean it all adds up to tomorrow yeah!

 

[Parko1310]

I just hope the board doesn't replace Griffin with a rookie coach.

It will be Ryles, I'm pretty confident in that. They wouldn't sack Griffin without knowing who was replacing him. Board members leaking to media have been saying he's their number one target. Also that there is confidence a deal will be done pretty easily. The deal is done in my opinion, and he was the best candidate too in my opinion so I'm pretty happy with it.

 

[Rocket Rod]

I reckon Nathan Brown should be interim coach if Ryles is to start next year

 

[hewi]

I just hope it’s not shuffling the deck chairs on the titanic as the last 12 years have been

 

[Wayne's World]

I reckon Nathan Brown should be interim coach if Ryles is to start next year

I was thinking the same, but I think Browny is at Parra atm I think

 

[Crush]

I am absolutely stoked that Hook will been sacked tomorrow.
He has been a disaster, he’s driven us backwards from where McGregor left us, didn’t think that was possible did you!?
Well here we are, he’s lost 6 in a row and got us on track for the wooden spoon.
His treatment of certain specific players has been criminal while he has given plodders like Mbye a starting spot in the spine week in week out.
His obsession with completing sets and playing conservative, negative football has killed any joy of watching the dragons.
The players have never respected him, despite the fluff pieces in the papers(BBQ anyone?) and their skills have regressed under him.
So I’ll be cracking open a nice bottle this weekend and look forward to the club dragging itself out of the gutter now that the dead weight is has finally been lifted.

 

[Blood Shot Eyes]

It will be Ryles, I'm pretty confident in that. They wouldn't sack Griffin without knowing who was replacing him. Board members leaking to media have been saying he's their number one target. Also that there is confidence a deal will be done pretty easily. The deal is done in my opinion, and he was the best candidate too in my opinion so I'm pretty happy with it.

Sadly I said that about Griffin....guess it will be like when Bennett left we will have to wait and see.

 

[mickeylane]

I expect the young players to rejoice and start playing with some confidence this includes a rejuvenated Lomax and Liddle....Mbye on the other hand will be shattered that Dad has been sacked!!

 

[Lovemedragons]

It’s not the axing of Hook I want, as much as to know (or even to think) that they have a plan to turn around this steaming pile of shit we have now

Nah I want Hook’s influence well away from this squad ASAP, they will take sometime to recover.

 

[Lovemedragons]

I am absolutely stoked that Hook will been sacked tomorrow.
He has been a disaster, he’s driven us backwards from where McGregor left us, didn’t think that was possible did you!?
Well here we are, he’s lost 6 in a row and got us on track for the wooden spoon.
His treatment of certain specific players has been criminal while he has given plodders like Mbye a starting spot in the spine week in week out.
His obsession with completing sets and playing conservative, negative football has killed any joy of watching the dragons.
The players have never respected him, despite the fluff pieces in the papers(BBQ anyone?) and their skills have regressed under him.
So I’ll be cracking open a nice bottle this weekend and look forward to the club dragging itself out of the gutter now that the dead weight is has finally been lifted.

Absolutely spot on Crush.