wayne bennett signs on as kiwis coach

[Micistm]

Yep, NZRL simply cannot blame the media for the absolute crap way they've run the game over recent times, and for me that is a far more important thing to change and get right than the coach role, simple as that.
Slightly off topic, I laughed like hell when I saw after the first One Dayer the Black Caps are now hyped to 'whitewash the poms!' Not bad from being the worst team in forty years last week! ;-)
The NZRL though have proven what a total joke they are, and I still believe things are going to get worse before better, as they seem in denial. As always will be delighted to be proven wrong

 

[Beavers Headgear]

But to go along with that, the NZRL haven't lived up to all the stuff the articles have them lined up as doing either, goes both ways

I saw that one tonight, was cracking up. The said that Patel said we were going to win the series 5-0 because we were a better ODI side than them, Waited to hear Jeetans words, and they were actually along the lines of "We have to continue to have the confidence and belief that we are a better one day side than them, and hopefully win every game"

 

[Mixmasterreece]

The merry go round continues - Now radio sport is reporting that Bennet will be named head coach this afternoon with Kearney as assistant.

 

[Jesbass]

The merry go round continues - Now radio sport is reporting that Bennet will be named head coach this afternoon with Kearney as assistant.

Fortunately, the NZRL have done everything within their power to avoid confusion among the general public.

Oh, wait... :sarcasm:

 

[Dr Crane]

f**k me sideways

 

[playdaball]

I just heard the Mad Butcher on Radio Sport. He said that he would expect an anouncement with regard to the Kiwi coach this weekend or Monday - Doug Golightly the host laughed.

The MB also said that everybody will be pleased with the new coach and he he supported the coach 150% ... Bennett?

The Good Old Man Butcher strikes again !!!!!

The appointment (hopefully) of Mr Bennett will be great for RL in NZ as well as a great shot in the arm of the RLWC tournament.

The Kiwi players will be pleased - now how do we get Benji, Inu and SBW and others on the field at the same time in the black jersey ??????

 

[Skinner]

http://www.radiosport.co.nz/SportsNews/spleg/Detail.aspx?id=132119


Change of heart for Bennett?

2/11/2008 11:08 AM

The NZRL is expected to announce Wayne Bennett the new Kiwis coach after an apparent change of heart


The Kiwis are set to be coached by one of the biggest names in Rugby League.


Brisbane Broncos coach Wayne Bennett is understood to have changed his mind and is now prepared to be head coach.


His appointment is set to be announced at 3.30pm by the New Zealand Rugby League, with Steven Kearney to be named his assistant.

 

[Dr Crane]

So they've still got three hours to f**k it up

 

[ozbash]

So they've still got three hours to f**k it up

:lol: yea, give them time.

 

[Jesbass]

So they've still got three hours to f**k it up

:lol:

Post of the year!

 

[Mixmasterreece]

AND A CONFLICTING REPORT :

http://www.stuff.co.nz/4396971a1823.html

The New Zealand Rubgy League is expected to announce that Stephen Kearney will be the new coach of the Kiwis at a media conference later this afternoon.

Fairfax Media understands that the NZRL has appointed the Melbourne Storm assistant coach to the top job, with long-time target Wayne Bennett expected to take a mentoring role.

It is thought that Bennett will provide the experience that Kearney, who has yet to coach first grade, lacks but the Brisbane boss did not want to take on the head coach's job.

The NZRL have called a media conference at trheir headquarterrs iun auckland later this afternooN.

 

[Jesbass]

The New Zealand Rubgy League is expected to announce that Stephen Kearney will be the new coach of the Kiwis at a media conference later this afternoon.

Fairfax Media understands that the NZRL has appointed the Melbourne Storm assistant coach to the top job, with long-time target Wayne Bennett expected to take a mentoring role.

It is thought that Bennett will provide the experience that Kearney, who has yet to coach first grade, lacks but the Brisbane boss did not want to take on the head coach's job.

The NZRL have called a media conference at trheir headquarterrs iun auckland later this afternooN.

Do Fairfax articles always have such creative spelling and punctuation?

 

[Mixmasterreece]

apparently so

 

[Dr Crane]

So, that was less than an hour. Bravo!

 

[Mixmasterreece]

It's Official : Kearney is head coach. Bennet is an Advisor.

2 year contract.

Source - Radio Sport from the Press Conference.

 

[Skinner]

http://www.radiosport.co.nz/SportsNews/spleg/Detail.aspx?id=132133

Kearney named Kiwis coach

2/11/2008 3:36 PM

Stephen Kearney will coach the Kiwis, Wayne Bennett will take an advisory role


Former Kiwis captain Stephen Kearney has been appointed head coach of the New Zealand rugby league team.


Brisbane Broncos head coach Wayne Bennett has been named in an advisory role.


Both have been linked with the coaching job for some time following the resignation of Gary Kemble.

 

[Skinner]

Now they just got to get on with it. They're unlikely bed fellows but I can see it working.

 

[Dr Crane]

I can think of worse things that could have happened

 

[Scorpio30]

I hope this doesnt kill what could possibly be a long term oaching career in the NRL/International by bringing him in too early.

 

[JoeD]

I hope this doesnt kill what could possibly be a long term oaching career in the NRL/International by bringing him in too early.

My thoughts as well. also WTF is an advisor? is he sitting in the stands next to him during the game? or does he give him a little pep talk every 6 months over the phone?