Des Hasler retiring

[TJ55]

My Die-hard manly mates are calling for the 3rd coming of the man himself back to Fortress Brookvale
Is this the general concensus now?

 

[Brookie1973]

My Die-hard manly mates are calling for the 3rd coming of the man himself back to Fortress Brookvale
Is this the general concensus now?

Yes, it’s pretty much unanimous on here.

 

[TJ55]

Yes, it’s pretty much unanimous on here.

On paper he ticks the boxes,cant get much more Manly DNA than Dezzy unless Tooves comes back

 

[MadMarcus]

There have not been many better days supporting the club than during his first stint where he led us from basically extinction to being arguably the best team in the comp for several years.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

My Die-hard manly mates are calling for the 3rd coming of the man himself back to Fortress Brookvale
Is this the general concensus now?

It would be the funniest period on Silvertails for years.

80% of us respect him for the past but know he’s a washed up old fart, living the game of 2010.

20% would think it was the third coming of God ( sorry @God)

It would only go one way ( the same as it did for you guys , us in version 2.0 and now the Titans), but sure bring him back and watch the continual slide into oblivion.

Him & Bennett

Living in the past , unable to manage the current game and how it’s developed.

 

[LeonardCohen]

It would be the funniest period on Silvertails for years.

80% of us respect him for the past but know he’s a washed up old fart, living the game of 2010.

20% would think it was the third coming of God ( sorry @God)

It would only go one way ( the same as it did for you guys , us in version 2.0 and now the Titans), but sure bring him back and watch the continual slide into oblivion.

Him & Bennett

Living in the past , unable to manage the current game and how it’s developed.

I agree that Des has lost touch but I think Bennett has been working with some pretty average cattle for the last three years. If anything, what he did with the Dolphins was remarkable, given they missed out on almost every marquee signing they went after. This year’s injury toll at Souths is unprecedented. He started the year well before the injuries and it’s finishing well with some cattle back. I think he’s still got what it takes to be effective. If there’s one thing his Souths stint has revealed for us, it’s that a champion coach cannot offset a lack of quality in the roster.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

I agree that Des has lost touch but I think Bennett has been working with some pretty average cattle for the last three years. If anything, what he did with the Dolphins was remarkable, given they missed out on almost every marquee signing they went after. This year’s injury toll at Souths is unprecedented. He started the year well before the injuries and it’s finishing well with some cattle back. I think he’s still got what it takes to be effective. If there’s one thing his Souths stint has revealed for us, it’s that a champion coach cannot offset a lack of quality in the roster.

I agree his roster , injuries , at Souths is very average.

But I still think given his age he’s starting to get to the “ past his used by date “.

Apart from Bellamy ( read the Storms incredible system built by Bellamy ) it’s a young man’s game.

The thing with Des is it’s his way or the highway , I’ve seen him close up, and I’m not sure the modern player fits well with Des.

As I’ve said a thousand times , huge respect for him as a player , and a coach from 2003( or was it 04) until 2011.

But his days are done.

 

[The Insomniac]

Was negotiating his deal during the finals series.

I remember being @ Brookie oval the night of the 2011 grand final waiting for the players and looking up into the stands and seeing Des & Penn sitting there alone in deep discussion. Thought to myself then that the rumours were correct. That germ Greenberg had got into Dessie's ear. What an A-wipe that bloke was. Ruined Des's legacy from me for all time.

 

[bob dylan]

I get the feeling Des might yet be done.

2 new teams and lots of jobs appear shakey - Knights, Cows, Bunnies, Manly, maybe Dragons and Tigers. Bellamy keeps threatening to pull the pin. Hopefully Eels hit turmoil next year, a 0 and 8 start would be perfect.

Good luck to Josh Hannay, he is gonna need it.

 

[The Insomniac]

Ha ha ! The thought of Dessie in PNG. They wouldn't know what to make of the mad professor up there. They'd be shooting poison arrows at him after a loss. Been there many times on business. Its a basket case of a place and TBH, that's being a little unfair on basket cases.

 

[silvereagle]

My Die-hard manly mates are calling for the 3rd coming of the man himself back to Fortress Brookvale
Is this the general concensus now?

Really? Must be a glutton for severe punishment. Be like getting back with your old wife.....for the 3rd time. Exclude me from any "Welcome Back" party. Some things best to stay in the past.