Who would you like to see appointed as Dragons Coach for 2015 on

[possm]

From what I've been told, they do have a Plan B, one that I'm quite happy with...

That's great BennyV, how about sharing the contents of Plan B with us. I'm sure many on here are now hanging on your every word with regards to this.

 

[bottle]

Yeah C'mon Benny, no teasing.

 

[BennyV]

Its in JA bottle...I dont wanna be thr next Como/mickeylane!!

 

[jenninga]

Yeah C'mon Benny, no teasing.

Think Benny's working on plan c in case plan b fallsover.

 

[possm]

Its in JA bottle...I dont wanna be thr next Como/mickeylane!!

So just copy and paste so we can all share this information.

 

[possm]

WAYNE Bennett has revealed he has interest from rival clubs as the master coach decides whether to formally commit to a restructured Newcastle next season.

The former Broncos coach said “there are options out there”, but he is prepared to coach the Knights in 2015 if he believes it is the most palatable scenario. As revealed by The Courier-Mail last week, the Dragons have identified Bennett and Titans assistant Neil Henry as frontline contenders to rebuild the club next season.

Bennett is tipped to stay loyal to Newcastle after a four-hour meeting with the NRL on Thursday, but for the first time he has admits the Knights are not his only option.

That suggests at least one other NRL rival is going hard for Bennett. And struggling St George Illawarra have motivation to make a big-money play after the 64-year-old steered the joint-venture to their maiden title in 2010. “I’m not without opportunities,” Bennett said.

“If I take them I don’t know. There are options out there, but if not I will bide my time and wait 12 months if I’m not happy with the options. “Newcastle are not trying to push me out and I’m not trying to jump out right now.

“We’ll finish the season out ... in the interim we’ll sort out if I’m staying long-term or moving on. I won’t speculate on preference, but it will be resolved within the month.”

Asked if a fairytale return to the Broncos was a possibility, Bennett said: “I don’t want to comment on the Broncos. Right now, I’m at the Knights and I’ll only answer those questions if I’m not at the Knights.” Under a rebuilt Newcastle free of controversial ex-owner Nathan Tinkler, the NRL will implement a seven-man independent board within six to eight weeks.

As part of the transfer to a new entity, Knights Rugby League, staff had new contracts drawn up until season’s end — making Bennett a free agent on November 1. The Tinkler saga was tipped to force Bennett out given the Knights’ financial uncertainty, but Newcastle’s hopes of retaining him have soared in the past 48 hours.

“Whether I stay on as coach and Matt Gidley as CEO, that has yet to be determined but I like what the NRL is saying and I believe they will follow that through,” he said.
“The board will be truly independent. We have no debt, a good training facility, Newcastle is probably in the best position in our 25-year history.

“My future wasn’t a priority at the meeting. For me it will be a combination of things, it won’t be one thing.” Despite Tinkler’s ownership ending in disaster, Bennett remains a fan of privatisation in the NRL. “I’m not opposed to private ownership, I love it, it’s still the best model for me,” he said.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...from-rival-clubs/story-fni3gf5j-1226969387654

 

[KiamaSaint]

WAYNE Bennett has revealed he has interest from rival clubs as the master coach decides whether to formally commit to a restructured Newcastle next season.

The former Broncos coach said ?there are options out there?, but he is prepared to coach the Knights in 2015 if he believes it is the most palatable scenario. As revealed by The Courier-Mail last week, the Dragons have identified Bennett and Titans assistant Neil Henry as frontline contenders to rebuild the club next season.

Bennett is tipped to stay loyal to Newcastle after a four-hour meeting with the NRL on Thursday, but for the first time he has admits the Knights are not his only option.

That suggests at least one other NRL rival is going hard for Bennett. And struggling St George Illawarra have motivation to make a big-money play after the 64-year-old steered the joint-venture to their maiden title in 2010. ?I?m not without opportunities,? Bennett said.

?If I take them I don?t know. There are options out there, but if not I will bide my time and wait 12 months if I?m not happy with the options. ?Newcastle are not trying to push me out and I?m not trying to jump out right now.

?We?ll finish the season out ... in the interim we?ll sort out if I?m staying long-term or moving on. I won?t speculate on preference, but it will be resolved within the month.?

Asked if a fairytale return to the Broncos was a possibility, Bennett said: ?I don?t want to comment on the Broncos. Right now, I?m at the Knights and I?ll only answer those questions if I?m not at the Knights.? Under a rebuilt Newcastle free of controversial ex-owner Nathan Tinkler, the NRL will implement a seven-man independent board within six to eight weeks.

As part of the transfer to a new entity, Knights Rugby League, staff had new contracts drawn up until season?s end ? making Bennett a free agent on November 1. The Tinkler saga was tipped to force Bennett out given the Knights? financial uncertainty, but Newcastle?s hopes of retaining him have soared in the past 48 hours.

?Whether I stay on as coach and Matt Gidley as CEO, that has yet to be determined but I like what the NRL is saying and I believe they will follow that through,? he said.
?The board will be truly independent. We have no debt, a good training facility, Newcastle is probably in the best position in our 25-year history.

?My future wasn?t a priority at the meeting. For me it will be a combination of things, it won?t be one thing.? Despite Tinkler?s ownership ending in disaster, Bennett remains a fan of privatisation in the NRL. ?I?m not opposed to private ownership, I love it, it?s still the best model for me,? he said.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...from-rival-clubs/story-fni3gf5j-1226969387654

Wow, just wow.

 

[Gomarchin]

Bennett will not come back to us next year. I just can't see him leaving the Knights with everything that's gone on this year. The NRL will make sure they give him what he wants so anyone thinking the return of the super coach is going to happen will be disappointed.

 

[Jubileeboy]

Wow, just wow.

We should kinda do the same thing.
I mean, if the best choice isn't available, others have said they would be prepared to give MARY a go. Whilst I'm not a fan of this, maybe we look at one year ( if he proves the goods this season) and then go after the best available for the following season?
Just playing devils advocate here but if it's good enough for Creeping Jesus, it's good enough for me.

 

[RedPenno]

Have been impressed with Mary so far. Yes it's only early & the teams we have beaten haven't been top 4 , but he seems to be handling things quite well. If we couldn't land an experienced coach such as Bennet I'd give Mary a 1 year contract if he does well for the rest of the year.
And yes I hear those people saying haven't I had enough of an inexperienced coach like Price? Well Mary isn't price & good coaches have to start somewhere. Whose to say that he doesn't turn out to be another great coach? only time will tell.

 

[possm]

Have been impressed with Mary so far. Yes it's only early & the teams we have beaten haven't been top 4 , but he seems to be handling things quite well. If we couldn't land an experienced coach such as Bennet I'd give Mary a 1 year contract if he does well for the rest of the year.
And yes I hear those people saying haven't I had enough of an inexperienced coach like Price? Well Mary isn't price & good coaches have to start somewhere. Whose to say that he doesn't turn out to be another great coach? only time will tell.

Mary has the job for the remainder of the season. If he goes well it will stand him in good stead for a stint in the ESL. If he is deemed to not do well, then there wll be NRL assistant coach opportunities for him in 2015.

BennyV says that the Dragons have a plan B and I hope it is Sheens. We will all know soon enough however, I still think Bennett will give serious consideration to a Dragons offer.

 

[GT0007]

Have been impressed with Mary so far. Yes it's only early & the teams we have beaten haven't been top 4 , but he seems to be handling things quite well. If we couldn't land an experienced coach such as Bennet I'd give Mary a 1 year contract if he does well for the rest of the year.
And yes I hear those people saying haven't I had enough of an inexperienced coach like Price? Well Mary isn't price & good coaches have to start somewhere. Whose to say that he doesn't turn out to be another great coach? only time will tell.

All valid except Mary hasn't had enough time in the Job yet and we are all aware of the Honeymoon effect. If he turns us around to the point of making the 8 a 1yr extension is an option if there is not a top coach available as opposed to settling for a recently sacked coach & locking them in for 3yrs

 

[bmwpower]

Heard from a good source that Tim Sheens is going to be coach next season

 

[DUB888]

Heard from a good source that Tim Sheens is going to be coach next season

Mate on the Bennett thread one of the guys has posted Bennett is "locked in"...............

 

[Saintsified]

NINE months ago, he was overlooked for the Cowboys coaching post.

Now Brad Arthur has become one of the code’s most sought-after coaches with three NRL clubs, including St George Illawarra, targeting the Eels mentor.

But Parramatta CEO Scott Seward has issued a hands-off edict to NRL rivals circling the rookie coach, who has restored credibility to the reigning wooden spooners.

News Corp can reveal Arthur fielded an approach last week from a third party with close ties to the Dragons, who have yet to appoint a coach for next season.


The associate inquired about the term of Arthur’s Eels contract, which expires at the end of 2016. News of rival overtures has reached Parramatta’s assistant staff, who hope Arthur will not emulate predecessor Ricky Stuart and walk out on his existing deal.

Master coach Wayne Bennett and Titans assistant Neil Henry are also contenders for the Dragons job. But with Bennett considering staying loyal to Newcastle, the Dragons are keeping their options open and Arthur shapes as a viable target.

Despite arriving amid political turmoil at Parramatta, Arthur has turned the Eels into a finals threat and is a contender for Dally M Coach of the Year honours.



Arthur was short-listed for the North Queensland job last September but Parramatta pounced after the Cowboys opted for Roosters assistant Paul Green.

The Eels’ revival has vindicated Arthur’s appointment and Seward is adamant the club can stave off a poaching threat.

“It wouldn’t surprise me at all if they (the Dragons) are keen,” the Eels boss said.

“Any club that has a vacancy would be inquiring for someone of Brad’s calibre. Look what he has been able to do for us in a short period of time.

“Any club would be doing their due diligence into Brad’s capabilities and professionalism.

“That aside, he’s just a great bloke, so I’m confident he won’t be going anywhere.”

While the Eels have Arthur secured for another two years, the club is considering extending him beyond 2016.

“We certainly want Brad at Parramatta for a long time and we are looking at options to do that,” he said.

“It’s not just Brad we want to keep, we want to keep the team of assistants he has put together.

“He’s in the first year of a three-year contract and we intend to have him here for a very long time.”

 

[blacksafake]

If true it sounds like Doust is desperate.Why would you bother to try & poach a "rookie" coach to break his contract when there are experienced coaches available,is it money or have messers Sheens,Henry,Anderson turned the job down.If it is money then surely someone like Taylor would be affordable & would happy to become a head coach again?:?

 

[Minh]

Where do they get these stories from lol. It sounds like a couple of kindergarden kids negotiating lol, as if either side will deny or confirm such a thing. Slow news day I think.....

 

[Dr Fruitbasket Returns]

Good to hear. We should be tapping up coaches under contract. But if you're going to tap, tap Hasler. He's a known mercenary who follows a cheque.

 

[hazzbeen]

After guiding Australia to World Cup triumph in England, Tim Sheens has been linked with the St George Illawarra Dragons.
The 63 year old's last coaching assignment in the NRL was a decade-long stint with the Wests Tigers.
The four time premiership winning coach was effectively withdrawn as the merged club's coach in 2012 despite having two years remaining on his deal with the club when it was assumed the players needed to hear a new voice.
Since 1984, Sheens has coached at Penrith, Canberra, North Queensland and Wests Tigers.
Sheens, whose coaching career started with a loss to St George 30 years ago, established a reputation for being able to get underperforming teams - such as the Dragons - back on track.
A bonus for Dragons officials would be the chance to reunite Sheens with Benji Marshall who was instrumental in the Wests Tigers grand final victory over North Queensland in 2005

 

[Minh]

That Sheens-Benji relationship should be a small factor and not a big one, they seemed to have a bit of a falling out at one point there, just before Sheens was axed. If Sheens is appointed it should be based purely on his ability to re-establish this team as a premiership force.