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[shadowboxer]

Firstly, well done again on the podcast. Excellent stuff.
Secondly, well done coach for getting out there and having a go. Ive bagged him all year, but to front up was a big "tick"
Thirdly, the CEO rules all. Whether you like it or not.
Finally, there are rookies and experts in business. If this ain't a sign of things to come for the club in the future I don't know what is.
Finally, place is being run like a franchise, not a tuck shop. All positive

 

[bad boy bubby]

What Lyall said:
http://m.dailytelegraph.com.au/spor...m-shane-flanagan/story-fnp0lyn3-1227416887593

CRONULLA boss Lyall Gorman has tipped a bucket of cold water over Sharks coach Shane Flanagan’s claims that Paul Gallen will retire from Origin after game three.

Flanagan today revealed on a club podcast that Gallen would farewell rep football after the Origin decider at Suncorp on July 8 but that claim quickly became blurry, with reports emerging that Gallen had made no such decision.

Speaking on Triple M’s The Rush Hour just hours after the Sharkcast made waves, Gorman said Flanagan had got carried away, making an announcement he had no right to make.


“No mate, no he’s not correct,” Gorman said. “It’s not the way he really wanted it to come over.

“That Sharkcast is an internal thing and he’s probably a bit more relaxed on that.
“ ... It’s funny with the Shark podcast, I did one a few weeks ago with some Sharks internal people and you’re probably just a bit more relaxed and you put things out there that you might not mean to.

“He’s not announcing Gal’s Origin retirement on that, the call hasn’t been made by Gallen yet.”

Gorman explained that the point Flanagan was really trying to make was that Cronulla would prefer it if Gallen didn’t play Origin next year.
he NSW captain has missed large chunks of the last couple of seasons through injuries suffered in the interstate arena and Gorman confirmed that in Gallen’s “testimonial year” the club captain would be expected to put the Sharks first.

“In a preferred world next year Gallen would have a major major focus on us,” Gorman said.

“In a perfect world Gallen wouldn’t play Origin next year and we’ll have those discussions but they definitely won’t be wrapped up before Origin III.”

Gorman confirmed that contract negotiations were ongoing with Gallen’s management, with a one-year deal for next season expected to be announced soon.

However the Sharks CEO said he’d leave Gallen to focus on the Origin decider, with neither party in a hurry to get the deal done.

“The last thing we want in the lead up to Origin III is for the focus to be on Paul Gallen and his contract negotiations.”

It’s been widely understood that next season would be Gallen’s last in the NRL, however Gorman said he would not be the one to end the Cronulla great’s career saying: “You’d never write someone like Paul Gallen off.

“We’ll just take it one year at a time. I’m not going to make that call for Paul Gallen and the club at this stage.”

 

[bad boy bubby]

"Internal" eh? Hmmmmm

 

[Card Shark]

More damage control.

Flanno had no right to say that even if Gal had pulled stumps on his origin career.

It's Gal's call when & how to announce it.

Great advertisement for the Sharkcast though.

 

[bad boy bubby]

Well the boys have lost their "innocence" that's for sure.
I hope they haven't "jumped the shark", so to speak....
Pun very much intended

 

[Card Shark]

Newman will be in more strife with Gal.

:lol:

 

[coolumsharkie]

Haha The Shark Cast has reached mainstream media. I saw it on CNN this morning, it was on the local news-feed thingo they type down the bottom of the screen. Any publicity etc....Funny stuff.

I thought Flanno's comments were a bit strange, considering Gall had come out and expressed his interest in playing next year already.

 

[bad boy bubby]

I thought it must've been planned as that big a piece of news, is BIG news, especially as its not been made official that Gal's contract is signed and delivered.
It does weigh into the debate about Flanno's smarts and what-not.
Great podcast either way.

 

[gavin_miller]

Thanks for all the positive words, guys. It's been a bizarre 24hrs for Newman and I, sort of out of our hands in a lot of ways and also the last thing we wanted was controversy ... But we'll be back next week to do it all again! Sam

 

[Madsharkie]

I'm madly trying to catch up. Just finished episode 10, but am now addicted lol. Not sure how I'll go once caught up, when I only get to hear one a week!
Another source of anything Sharks related has to be a good thing though, right?!
Anyway, loving the shark cast, so thanks Sam and Newman. Great work guys!

 

[Card Shark]

I'm madly trying to catch up. Just finished episode 10, but am now addicted lol. Not sure how I'll go once caught up, when I only get to hear one a week!

Haha Mad.

If going by my late coming to Game Of Thrones is anything to go by, it won't be so great when you can't get as much as you want.

 

[southland]

Another notch on the belt adding up to sack Flanno next year...

For the first time this year - during the presser for cows win I actually thought Flange looked relaxed and happy and insightful... A win that brings us inside the top 8 is a coo for him.

 

[Since 73]

More of what's not being said than what's being said here.

Obviously Sam/Newman have done nothing wrong. All they can do is setup the interview - if the guest is a baffoon and puts his foot in his mouth.... Well that's just great theatre.
No surprises tho - what did anyone think. That Flanno was going to give the Gettysburg address.

I'd say no coincidence Gal dos the play last nite and Flannos gaffe.
Reading between the lines Lyall has told Gall we're happy to give you one more year but no rep footy. Sick of paying you to sit on your arse and come good 3 times a year.

Flanno obviously party to all this and let's the cat out of the bag bcause he has no filter.

Gal knows this is his very last SOO/rep game and no way was he running out last night, getting injured and missing it. So a no-show.

Lyall goes into damage control - becUse Flanno has now create a headline which was Gals headline to make - if he wished to.

 

[carcharias]

yeah Flano is a merkin for telling the truth to the fans in a fan podcast.
He should have lied to newmans face.

 

[Surely]

If only flanno didn't put tiger balm in 73's fleshlight

 

[Since 73]

Too funny.

Comments on Grandstand this morning: how Flanno "speaking to 2 fans in a grandstand" wouldn't think anyone would hear. Statement was made how Flanno has highjacked Gals announcement.

 

[carcharias]

Lies gets hammered
Tells the truth gets hammered

 

[webShark]

yeah Flano is a merkin for telling the truth to the fans in a fan podcast.
He should have lied to newmans face.

Tbh, I thought it was refreshing. Someone had to say it. Else, Gal would be missing about another 10 games next year. So no boxing and no Origin. Gal short on options, no other NRL club would want him at his age paying big money to Box and play Origin. SuperLeague rules out Origin and probably boxing. May get more coin there , which will appeal to Gal. Call his bluff. Good work for once Flanno.

As for not being Flanno's role to mention it, since when did it stop Gallen opening his mouth when not his role?

 

[gavin_miller]

Tbh, I thought it was refreshing. Someone had to say it. Else, Gal would be missing about another 10 games next year. So no boxing and no Origin. Gal short on options, no other NRL club would want him at his age paying big money to Box and play Origin. SuperLeague rules out Origin and probably boxing. May get more coin there , which will appeal to Gal. Call his bluff. Good work for once Flanno.

As for not being Flanno's role to mention it, since when did it stop Gallen opening his mouth when not his role?

As one of the guys asking the questions, I have to say I was actually impressed with the coach. He was open, honest and I think, before it all blew up, was respecting us. I think obviously there is an issue about speaking about things until they are locked in but let's not forget, this guy is the coach of the club. He should be able to have his say.

 

[BatteredFlake]

Tbh, I thought it was refreshing. Someone had to say it. Else, Gal would be missing about another 10 games next year. So no boxing and no Origin. Gal short on options, no other NRL club would want him at his age paying big money to Box and play Origin. SuperLeague rules out Origin and probably boxing. May get more coin there , which will appeal to Gal. Call his bluff. Good work for once Flanno.

As for not being Flanno's role to mention it, since when did it stop Gallen opening his mouth when not his role?

Who knows what flannos intention was, but this is just as likely as the "buffoon' scenario set up by 73.Given Flanno still holds a well paid job as a head coach ,in spite of all the dramas of the past few years, it seems more than likely he does have some good survival instincts. Maybe he saw it as a good opportunity to bring the situation to a head .

I suppose as a fan the only FACT I can hang my hat on is that Flanno is the NRL Cronulla Sharks head coach for now ... Since '73 is not.