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So to offset this , the brilliant dragons management increases Hunts contract to 1.2 mill for 3 more years ... That will show you Titans !! Honestly our best player by far but age catches up with everyone. I know Cam Smith , Thurston & Cronk played until 34/35 but look what players & coaching structures they had around them. Hunt and the club doesn't have that luxury. We need to fill some big holes in a lot of positions.
Ben Haran spoke very well at the Red v meeting and made a lot of sense but I haven't a clue if he is a superstar in his role ( he has survived when others around him have gone ) or not but the top teams results means he has to be accountable in some way. Perhaps it was him that forced the sacking of the AC's or at least supported Hook in doing so ?
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Does this mean that we will end up with nobodies? Shane won't go anywhere unless it is a head coaching job so will Holbrook get the sack for Flanagan to take over?
I just don’t have 100% confidence in Flanno as being trustworthy, based on his past record and indiscretions.
Personally I have no issue with a head coach willing to do most anything to create a winning team. For too long we've seen other teams crammed with stars acting under the same salary cap whilst we roll out mediocrity in spades. Bugger the safe option, I'd love to see this club have a crack again as they did with Bennett. Paper bag and peptide me to the title, this comp is so obviously imbalanced as a club you can't afford to be a cleanskin
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Extra money for very good players , which we need desperately and throws Bud into 7 with a better pack in front of him, courtesy of Hunt leaving. Honestly what if Hook said 'keep Hunts contract value the same with a two year extension , we need him " would the club blindly say yes sir ?Titans’ odd man out revealed, four clubs plot raid for Cowboys star as Dragon eyed: Transfer Whispers
Titans’ odd man out revealed, four clubs plot raid for Cowboys star as Dragon eyed: Transfer Whispers
This will put Hunt's price up for the Dragons to pay him to stay. I am amazed as to what he thinks about Hook as per -
Before entering contract negotiations, Hunt revealed that he was happy playing under the “right coach” in Anthony Griffin at the Dragons.
“It’s no secret I enjoy being coached by Hook (Anthony Griffin),” Hunt said.
“I know we’ve had some setbacks for the past two games, but we’ve got the right foundation in place – and we have the right coach.
“I’m loving my time at the club and enjoying myself. I know I’m also getting to the back end of my career and want to win (a premiership).
“My manager will meet with the club next week so we’ll see what happens. I still think I’ve got at least three years of footy in me. I’m contracted for next year, and I’d like another two after that.
“I’ve been lucky with injuries. I don’t see why I can’t go until at least the end of 2025.”
Surely Ben can see that Hook isn't a good coach. The problem is though I don't think that Justin Holbrook is any better unless of course Holbrook won't be there after this year and Flanagan gets the job as head coach of the Titans.
Anyway, if he goes, we know what we will have for the future and that might be a good thing for us.
Pretty sure he came from the Storm in their pathways/scouting team, so he must have some idea.
"liking' being coached by him isn't quite the same as saying he thinks Hook is a good coach. I have been wondering if some of the old boys around Hook 'like' him as a coach precisely because he doesn't place many demands upon them. I suspect Ben is a guy who doesn't need - or like - to be told much of anything. This might also explain why the younger guys aren't really hitting their straps. Hook is a dry old country boy who looks like he takes a nap on the hay bales in the barn. Maybe everybody misinterprets his personality as being stoic and conservative etc. Maybe he's actually just slow.Titans’ odd man out revealed, four clubs plot raid for Cowboys star as Dragon eyed: Transfer Whispers
Titans’ odd man out revealed, four clubs plot raid for Cowboys star as Dragon eyed: Transfer Whispers
This will put Hunt's price up for the Dragons to pay him to stay. I am amazed as to what he thinks about Hook as per -
Before entering contract negotiations, Hunt revealed that he was happy playing under the “right coach” in Anthony Griffin at the Dragons.
“It’s no secret I enjoy being coached by Hook (Anthony Griffin),” Hunt said.
“I know we’ve had some setbacks for the past two games, but we’ve got the right foundation in place – and we have the right coach.
“I’m loving my time at the club and enjoying myself. I know I’m also getting to the back end of my career and want to win (a premiership).
“My manager will meet with the club next week so we’ll see what happens. I still think I’ve got at least three years of footy in me. I’m contracted for next year, and I’d like another two after that.
“I’ve been lucky with injuries. I don’t see why I can’t go until at least the end of 2025.”
Surely Ben can see that Hook isn't a good coach. The problem is though I don't think that Justin Holbrook is any better unless of course Holbrook won't be there after this year and Flanagan gets the job as head coach of the Titans.
Anyway, if he goes, we know what we will have for the future and that might be a good thing for us.
Our yeam plays slow so he probably suits them
We already have nobodies
I certainly would hope not. We need more dollars in the coffers so that we can get even one strong forward for next year and getting rid of a couple to make way for a few other hard forwards might also help.
Ben wants his two year extension at the right price and so I suppose it helps to have the current coach supporting his cause rather than opposing it. I'm going against the current orthodoxy by opposing the extension of Hunt beyond 2023 as it distracts from the real needs at this club-young, ambitious, big aggressive props, a high workrate, tough tackling backrower, a quick and clever hooker and genuine pace on the wing. The best and worst of Hunt was on display last weekend- and the worst (not coping defensively with a fast moving attacker and not being comfortable in a ball playing role) is not going to get better at his age. Yes -he's the best player at the Dragons but wacky do- does that say a lot? Hook has to go- but I don't see any coach doing much with Woods, Kerr, Burgess Fui, Macca et al so hire Flanno-probably the best available Head Coach with Hannay and or Sowie as assistants and let the cleanout begin.Titans’ odd man out revealed, four clubs plot raid for Cowboys star as Dragon eyed: Transfer Whispers
Titans’ odd man out revealed, four clubs plot raid for Cowboys star as Dragon eyed: Transfer Whispers
This will put Hunt's price up for the Dragons to pay him to stay. I am amazed as to what he thinks about Hook as per -
Before entering contract negotiations, Hunt revealed that he was happy playing under the “right coach” in Anthony Griffin at the Dragons.
“It’s no secret I enjoy being coached by Hook (Anthony Griffin),” Hunt said.
“I know we’ve had some setbacks for the past two games, but we’ve got the right foundation in place – and we have the right coach.
“I’m loving my time at the club and enjoying myself. I know I’m also getting to the back end of my career and want to win (a premiership).
“My manager will meet with the club next week so we’ll see what happens. I still think I’ve got at least three years of footy in me. I’m contracted for next year, and I’d like another two after that.
“I’ve been lucky with injuries. I don’t see why I can’t go until at least the end of 2025.”
Surely Ben can see that Hook isn't a good coach. The problem is though I don't think that Justin Holbrook is any better unless of course Holbrook won't be there after this year and Flanagan gets the job as head coach of the Titans.
Anyway, if he goes, we know what we will have for the future and that might be a good thing for us.
