The Rumours Thread

[OneEyedDragon]

At least they have a strategy. Has the club ever mentioned a strategy and working towards it?

Very true. I would really like 1 of the Dragons podcasts to get Lancaster on and tell the fans what the Board is doing and what plans they have put in place to improve the trajectory of the club going forward.

 

[Slippery Morris]

Flanno and Dessie gone. 1 Premiership winning coach left. How long till we hear Madge to Newcastle?

 

[Mojo]

Thats how business should be done behind closed doors instead of being played out in the medai like our clowns did....

Yes, but I'd be willing to bet that it was the consideration of Ben's devotion to Hook that led to Hook being given the 'we're looking at alternative coaches' time frame - and all the BS that has resulted from it.

I've asked many times in the past wtf StGI has mortgaged its strategic and management planning on the basis of keeping Hunt happy. IMO this has been the primary cause of so many of our issues and it has to stop.

It's so intrinsically dysfunctional that Hunt ultimately comes back with 'this isn't working for me'. Totally predictable.

There's this principle I call 'parity of authority and responsibility'. You can't say that the board and management have to stay away from the footy department and, at the same time, have the players, or even worse, an individual player (and worse still, a player who colludes with the coach) dictating requirements to the board and management. Hunt's responsibility is as a player - full stop. The board and management have responsibility to make policy, strategic and management decisions and to implement them. If a player or a coach don't like the decisions - too fkn bad!

This is why StGI appear to be indecisive and weak. The management and the footy department need to really clarify their separate authorities and responsibilities - and rigorously apply them on a daily operational basis.

 

[dannyt]

Yes, throw the ball to Benny and hope

Also known as hookball

 

[since77]

Lol what a coincidence that Dessie signs on to the Titans in the same week that Mr.Hunt asks for a release.

 

[Phantom V]

Lol what a coincidence that Dessie signs on to the Titans in the same week that Mr.Hunt asks for a release.

The mad professor has been on the phone with Benny me thinks…..

 

[Phantom V]

Yes, but I'd be willing to bet that it was the consideration of Ben's devotion to Hook that led to Hook being given the 'we're looking at alternative coaches' time frame - and all the BS that has resulted from it.

I've asked many times in the past wtf StGI has mortgaged its strategic and management planning on the basis of keeping Hunt happy. IMO this has been the primary cause of so many of our issues and it has to stop.

It's so intrinsically dysfunctional that Hunt ultimately comes back with 'this isn't working for me'. Totally predictable.

There's this principle I call 'parity of authority and responsibility'. You can't say that the board and management have to stay away from the footy department and, at the same time, have the players, or even worse, an individual player (and worse still, a player who colludes with the coach) dictating requirements to the board and management. Hunt's responsibility is as a player - full stop. The board and management have responsibility to make policy, strategic and management decisions and to implement them. If a player or a coach don't like the decisions - too fkn bad!

This is why StGI appear to be indecisive and weak. The management and the footy department need to really clarify their separate authorities and responsibilities - and rigorously apply them on a daily operational basis.

Well said Mojo, couldn’t agree more. What an embarrassment, when the club captain no less, has been found to be in talks with other clubs and says he’s not happy and wants an immediate release.
If our BOD had clarification regarding roles and responsibilities within the club and the right people to implement them, we wouldn’t be dealing with this mess right now. You would never see the likes of Melbourne pandering to just one player like we have. Like I said previously, I’m wrapped that Flannigan has been appointed HC because ultimately he won’t be the type of coach to put up with Divas like Hunt.

 

[Mojo]

If BH goes to the Titans, I predict that he and Des will become very uncomfortable bedfellows. They will be like oil and water.

 

[Como Connection]

If BH goes to the Titans, I predict that he and Des will become very uncomfortable bedfellows. They will be like oil and water.

Like being comfortable being uncomfortable I guess.
CC

 

[blacksafake]

With him & Foran they’ll have an ageing spine

 

[TheRev]

I suspect that all this time we were blaming Hook, it was probably more Hunt making the shit calls on selections, recruitment and tactics.. probably a good reason why he wants out, hard to face up to your failings.. especially now that there is a coach(es) who will take the team in a different direction.

 

[Como Connection]

With him & Foran they’ll have an ageing spine

Swap with Foran is the easily best way to go.
CC

 

[Mojo]

I suspect that all this time we were blaming Hook, it was probably more Hunt making the shit calls on selections, recruitment and tactics.. probably a good reason why he wants out, hard to face up to your failings.. especially now that there is a coach(es) who will take the team in a different direction.

100%. I reckon Hunt had a major hand in Hook's employment at StGI and he dominated the agenda ever since. I've sensed there's been a bunch of knob-ends (Hunt and his cronies) absolutely taking us for a ride for ages - just plain bludging off the club. The club finally sacking Hook was the last straw for Hunt, not because he's so devoted to Hook but because it left Hunt exposed as 'the emperor who has no clothes'.

Haran cops shit here. I wouldn't know the guy if I fell over him but I'd be willing to bet that the reported falling-out between Haran and Hunt would have been along the lines:

Hunt: You said if Hook went we'd be recruiting new talent.

Haran: Hook was you're fall guy, mate. We left it too late in getting rid of him. This shit all down to you!

 

[getsmarty]

100%. I reckon Hunt had a major hand in Hook's employment at StGI and he dominated the agenda ever since. I've sensed there's been a bunch of knob-ends (Hunt and his cronies) absolutely taking us for a ride for ages - just plain bludging off the club. The club finally sacking Hook was the last straw for Hunt, not because he's so devoted to Hook but because it left Hunt exposed as 'the emperor who has no clothes'.

Haran cops shit here. I wouldn't know the guy if I fell over him but I'd be willing to bet that the reported falling-out between Haran and Hunt would have been along the lines:

Hunt: You said if Hook went we'd be recruiting new talent.

Haran: Hook was you're fall guy, mate. We left it too late in getting rid of him. This shit all down to you!

According to some, plenty of others not happy with Haran...

 

[mightydragon]

According to some, plenty of others not happy with Haran...

Haran needs to go. Out of his depth

 

[BLM01]

Swap with Foran is the easily best way to go.
CC

Not with Des going to the Titans it wont happen

 

[BLM01]

So he’s ok going there with a brand new coach starting a rebuild

So the NRL so aptly named Integrity Unit should investigate the Titans club and Agent Mimis thoroughly, phone calls, texts, emails, carrier pigeons, smoke signals the lot etc about approaching and coaxing a contracted player including no doubt has led to some sort of offer

 

[qld redvee]

Not a rumour just an observation
Lets hope flanno has managed to sign up all his saff conditioners etc so that des doesn't get the chance to poach off flanno

 

[Dragon David]

Well I can now envisage the Queensland Clubs in the NRL - Cowboys, Broncos, Dolphins and Titans dominating the competition even from next year, just like Queensland will be dominating the SOO for years to come. The fans following these clubs should be feeling very happy with how they are trending and looking good for the future.

How the Titans have managed this change in the head coach so deviously without anybodies knowledge excepting those in the negotiations they should be congratulated. The Titans know that they have a lot of good players and juniors and they have been nearly a top team. They just needed a quality coach to put it all together and they will take any flack that will come their way to achieve a positive end result.

 

[blacksafake]

Swap with Foran is the easily best way to go.
CC

Not now with Des there.
Have been a fan of Foran for a long time but injuries have caught up & his defence has been getting worse because of it.