The Rumours Thread

[KogarahWarrior]

I think you will find warrior that the entire squad needs an actual coach

Hahaha true, true

 

[emack]

Hunt is obviously disgruntled and this year is over for us anyway so I think I read somewhere here on the forum that someone said/heard (i know, not reliable) Hunt to the Roosters now and Ryles to us now with no $$$ to change hands? Gives us a great head start on next year....................

 

[Cupper]

Have seen a lot of “who would want the job” type comments, IMO it’s one of the best coaching gigs one could ask for, especially for a first timer. Very little expectations and the club basically in the worst position in its history.

 

[TheRev]

With no support yes its a tough gig, but with a couple of key signings (either a GM or Head of Football) plus a good recruitment guy.. I think its actually a pretty good gig.. will be some tough times but a good coach has something to work with.. but definitely can't do it alone..

 

[offiah]

A lot more work to be done though. I can see why Ryles would prefer the Melbourne gig, as all the right systems are in place already. You just need to maintain those and make minor adjustments as things go along. Plus having smart people around you on top of having Bellamy as a sounding board. Compare that to having Ben Haran and the rest of the team we have.

 

[mattchuot]

Have seen a lot of “who would want the job” type comments, IMO it’s one of the best coaching gigs one could ask for, especially for a first timer. Very little expectations and the club basically in the worst position in its history.

Not too mention the fact that the new coach will have so much salary cap space to play around with. I believe there is only a handful of players signed beyond 2025 so whoever the new coach is they can build the roster they want without too many long-term contracts to juggle.

 

[RedVDave]

Have seen a lot of “who would want the job” type comments, IMO it’s one of the best coaching gigs one could ask for, especially for a first timer. Very little expectations and the club basically in the worst position in its history.

Exactly and 4 weeks off in September when others are working.

 

[dannyt]

Since Bennett left the Board's selection of Head Coach and been poor and so, it has had to sack them all. Now they go for another old boy rookie. Here we go again.

Well, our preference before hook was Fitzgibbon but he didn't want to break his agreement with Uncle Nick. You could argue Fitzy is an "old boy", but he's been out of the system for so many years that he really is an outsider. He's done OK with the Sharks.

I also think that Ryles has been out of the system for too long to be considered an "old boy". On the other hand, Hornby and Young really are "old boys".

 

[jak]

it didn't take our new coach long to find the right spot for mbye.

 

[twinkletoes]

Dean Young apparently still one of the front runners...if that happens I will never follow this club again after 50 years....it will show we have learnt nothing over the past 13 years

 

[shazam]

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Dean Young apparently still one of the front runners...if that happens I will never follow this club again after 50 years....it will show we have learnt nothing over the past 13 years

totally agree

 

[Illusion]

Dean Young apparently still one of the front runners...if that happens I will never follow this club again after 50 years....it will show we have learnt nothing over the past 13 years

As long as daddy is there , said before, he is a chance ......

 

[Auntie.Gerald]

Inside Ben Hunt's special 300 game dinner

The Dragons threw Ben Hunt a special dinner ahead of his 300th NRL game inviting along some of his good mates and his family.

www.dragons.com.au

touch of class by the club

great to see Kevvie making it happen also

Benny is a champ

if he had an elite halfback and FB like a Melbourne, Roosters, Storm he would go down as a seriously determined 300 game player with impact

Good one Benny

He has done it on one leg with a mistake riddled pack, inferior coaching and a lack of quality play makers in the spine

 

[slippery5]

Development players can play

Isn't it only if we request due to injuries etc???

 

[justadragon]

Inside Ben Hunt's special 300 game dinner

The Dragons threw Ben Hunt a special dinner ahead of his 300th NRL game inviting along some of his good mates and his family.

www.dragons.com.au

touch of class by the club

great to see Kevvie making it happen also

Benny is a champ

if he had an elite halfback and FB like a Melbourne, Roosters, Storm he would go down as a seriously determined 300 game player with impact

Good one Benny

He has done it on one leg with a mistake riddled pack, inferior coaching and a lack of quality play makers in the spine

Agree with your comments but can I just remind you that Benny was requesting that the inferior coaching remained as the HC.

 

[Mjab]

Hornby as an assistant coach is far more qualified of anyone else we might land (such as Carr and Woolf).. I just don't understand what his motivation would be to make that horizontal move, unless he just wants to vary his experience.

He is the last premiership winning captain and I suspect has a strong bond
to the club

I just heard that it will be Ryles with Hornby and Young assistants

I just hope that it’s not Flanagan GM , please. No

and get rid Haran please

 

[jak]

first thing coach carr has to do is tell lomax to dust off his old kicking tee.

 

[justadragon]

He is the last premiership winning captain and I suspect has a strong bond
to the club

I just heard that it will be Ryles with Hornby and Young assistants

I just hope that it’s not Flanagan GM , please. No

and get rid Haran please

I dont think Hornby would leave to be an AC at the Dragons, but who knows.

 

[TheRev]

first thing coach carr has to do is tell lomax to dust off his old kicking tee.

He's been using it since the Anzac game, you can notice the difference in the trajectory, he's not hitting everything though still.. did nail 2 sideline conversions to win the game last week, but missed some earlier on in less difficult situations..

 

[possm]

Dean Young apparently still one of the front runners...if that happens I will never follow this club again after 50 years....it will show we have learnt nothing over the past 13 years

And I don't think Ryles is the right man for the job for Saints right now wither. Hasler us available and should be the only candidate in consideration.