DES WHO?

[Dion Johnson]

I appreciate that. I'm direct and honest which are character traits considered to be both a strength and a weakness (especially in an ego filled NRL world where integrity and truth aren't prioritised). If I do something I will proudly own up to it but for media leaks, I can never be accused of that. My focus was on delivering a high quality pathways program and a pipeline of young talent of which we are now seeing the fruits of in first grade. Take it easy

A fantastic job one could say with the pathways program, some difficult decisions in how to retain the current quality of players that have been through the pathways structure.

This season hasn’t started the best for the junior sides, hopefully the setup and structure of the pathways continues to keep the club in contention for premierships.

Hopefully the door isn’t closed on a return sometime in the future when the dust has settled.

 

[Birdman72]

I understand unfair dismissal claims have a threshold. If you earn over 150k or there abouts you can not pursue this. I can’t imagine that the club would pay many of its staff above this threshold but would like to think someone running a very successful pathways program was. Not that it is any of our business to speculate on these personal type of matters.

 

[Eagles4Life]

I understand unfair dismissal claims have a threshold. If you earn over 150k or there abouts you can not pursue this. I can’t imagine that the club would pay many of its staff above this threshold but would like to think someone running a very successful pathways program was. Not that it is any of our business to speculate on these personal type of matters.

There are other options @Birdman72 These can include (but are not limited to) General Protections, Discrimination and Breach of Contract claim options.....

 

[Kristie]

The lower grade performances are hugely disappointing. Pathways recruitment was taken over by Crusher end of season last year and then his replacement. I understand that the club were heavily influenced by a persistent and vocal push by local junior club identities (some of whom are mates of senior club officials) to revert to prioritising local junior selection into the NRL pathways. Hopefully it remains merit based (like every other elite sport) or the standard will suffer even further resulting in limited player promotions to higher grades and the need to pay a premium for established first graders. Time will tell however the district has one of the smallest local leagues in Sydney so the club is already at a disadvantage, although the Under 16 age group has some promise. Expect NSW Cup though to find their feet given their squad. Wish them all well.

 

[Birdman72]

There are other options @Birdman72 These can include (but are not limited to) General Protections, Discrimination and Breach of Contract claim options.....

Agree, there could already have been an agreement made and subsequent deed of release executed, but frankly it is none of our business to ask or even speculate. It is a very personal matter.

 

[Eagles4Life]

Agree, there could already have been an agreement made and subsequent deed of release executed, but frankly it is none of our business to ask or even speculate. It is a very personal matter.

Agreed @Birdman72 we should leave the speculation to Hadley, Kent and Peters. They have driven it all up to now anyway.

 

[Shoe1]

I appreciate that. I'm direct and honest which are character traits considered to be both a strength and a weakness (especially in an ego filled NRL world where integrity and truth aren't prioritised). If I do something I will proudly own up to it but for media leaks, I can never be accused of that. My focus was on delivering a high quality pathways program and a pipeline of young talent of which we are now seeing the fruits of in first grade. Take it easy

Hope your son has a good game on the weekend. And his cousins.

 

[XV-1]

Des has been linked to taking over at the Dragons.

 

[Status Quo]

The new coach Seibold may be a better communicator than Des.
Des could've been Mumbles on the Dick Tracy cartoon show.
Though, even with his raspy voice, Seibold may be easier to understand.
Des probably falls into the category of " Captain Grumpy".
I can still see KILLER reeling in shock as Des rips the change room door off its hinges.

-just stop. edited.

I grew up on The Northern Beaches, so I thought I should support The SEA EAGLES.
My way of thinking is that it is treason not to support them.
My father and brother thought that The SEA EAGLES. were too bourgeois, so they supported Parra & Tigers (Balmain).
The money stops at Balgowlah and restarts at Newport.
I lived in a Fibro house at Avalon.
I can still be a Socialist and support The Sea Eagles.

This has very little to do with the Seibold v Hasler topic I know.
Though, I can't resist a political analogy. - you're gunna have to. [mod]

Speaking of warm, genuine and sincere human beings, have I told you about the work Xmas party where I met Max Krilich...............
Lovely fella, made me sit next to him at his table, he's good for a chat.
Top Bloke, love ya Max.

Go MANLY!!!!!!!!!

 

[Status Quo]

To be honest , yes , respect what he did , but hated how he left , and wasn’t really a fan of what he did when he came back.

One good year , on the back of Turbo.

Otherwise , absolute garbage !!

Des has had two ugly departures from an organisation that I think he loves.
It must hurt him as a feeling human being.
As DEVO said on their song Gates of Steel " A man is real, not made of steel."
Love Ya Des.

 

[Budgie]

Des has been linked to taking over at the Dragons.

Everyone who has ever coached in the NRL plus most assistant coaches will be linked to the Dragons.
And then the Knights.

 

[Damien2812]

Everyone who has ever coached in the NRL plus most assistant coaches will be linked to the Dragons.
And then the Knights.

And Gold Coast.