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Hasler turns to 2009
By Dean Ritchie | October 07, 2008
http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/sport/nrl/story/0,26799,24456885-5006066,00.html
BY his own standards Manly coach Des Hasler really kicked up his heels after the Eagles' 40-0 Grand Final triumph.
Three beers and a one-hour sleep-in.
That means instead of getting up at 5.30am, Hasler allowed himself the luxury of lying in until 6.30am. Then it was straight back to work. Really.
Hasler's wife Christine dropped him off at Manly's training facility at Narrabeen at 10.15am, probably well before some of his players had found their beds.
But that's Des Hasler, intense, focussed and relentless. And if Manly do go on to win back-to-back premierships, it will have a lot to do with Hasler's work ethic and dedication. The Daily Telegraph was at the Narrabeen facility yesterday when Hasler appeared.
"Just here to tidy up a few things,'' he said. Hasler was checking on injuries to players and looking at changing 2009 trial matches given Manly will now play English champions Leeds in the traditional pre-season World Club Challenge.
"It was a good night,'' said Hasler, one of few players to have premierships with a club as a player and as a coach. "We had a nice feed and just a couple of beers. I will tidy up a few things today with injuries and maybe reschedule some trial matches.
"The leagues club was great last night with family and friends. I'm sure the Manly staff are happy it's a public holiday.''
Always reluctant to discuss himself, Hasler spoke about his player's amazing performance on Sunday where they recorded the biggest win in Grand Final history. "It's just great for the players to experience a Grand Final win,'' he said.
"They worked so hard for this win. A Grand Final win is the ultimate prize. It's good for the club, good for the district.''
Asked had the win raised his coaching status to another level, Hasler said: "I don't look at it that way. It's a charter. Every coach has a charter to win the NRL premiership. I'm just very grateful is has happened here at Manly.''
Manly players celebrated yesterday and will continue their end of season enjoyment again today before a fan day at Brookvale tomorrow afternoon. However Hasler stressed his side will not be allowed to lose intensity in 2009 after winning an NRL competition.
"You can't afford to,'' Hasler said. "You can't start to lose passion. I'm sure there would be early warning signs there but no, not at all. It won't happen.''
When someone with Hasler's intensity tells you something won't happen, you tend to believe them.
By Dean Ritchie | October 07, 2008
http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/sport/nrl/story/0,26799,24456885-5006066,00.html
BY his own standards Manly coach Des Hasler really kicked up his heels after the Eagles' 40-0 Grand Final triumph.
Three beers and a one-hour sleep-in.
That means instead of getting up at 5.30am, Hasler allowed himself the luxury of lying in until 6.30am. Then it was straight back to work. Really.
Hasler's wife Christine dropped him off at Manly's training facility at Narrabeen at 10.15am, probably well before some of his players had found their beds.
But that's Des Hasler, intense, focussed and relentless. And if Manly do go on to win back-to-back premierships, it will have a lot to do with Hasler's work ethic and dedication. The Daily Telegraph was at the Narrabeen facility yesterday when Hasler appeared.
"Just here to tidy up a few things,'' he said. Hasler was checking on injuries to players and looking at changing 2009 trial matches given Manly will now play English champions Leeds in the traditional pre-season World Club Challenge.
"It was a good night,'' said Hasler, one of few players to have premierships with a club as a player and as a coach. "We had a nice feed and just a couple of beers. I will tidy up a few things today with injuries and maybe reschedule some trial matches.
"The leagues club was great last night with family and friends. I'm sure the Manly staff are happy it's a public holiday.''
Always reluctant to discuss himself, Hasler spoke about his player's amazing performance on Sunday where they recorded the biggest win in Grand Final history. "It's just great for the players to experience a Grand Final win,'' he said.
"They worked so hard for this win. A Grand Final win is the ultimate prize. It's good for the club, good for the district.''
Asked had the win raised his coaching status to another level, Hasler said: "I don't look at it that way. It's a charter. Every coach has a charter to win the NRL premiership. I'm just very grateful is has happened here at Manly.''
Manly players celebrated yesterday and will continue their end of season enjoyment again today before a fan day at Brookvale tomorrow afternoon. However Hasler stressed his side will not be allowed to lose intensity in 2009 after winning an NRL competition.
"You can't afford to,'' Hasler said. "You can't start to lose passion. I'm sure there would be early warning signs there but no, not at all. It won't happen.''
When someone with Hasler's intensity tells you something won't happen, you tend to believe them.
