Hasler deserves our respect
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Ron E. Gibbs
First Grader
I respect the Des-pot's ability as a footy coach. I'll also give him the credit he deserves for his success with our team. But as soon as he turned his back on Manly, for whatever reason, he lost my respect as a man.
I don't care that his media persona has somehow changed from grumpy whinger to loveable genius with a change of club, and I don't care how much success he has with the Bulldogs (and I'd like to remind everyone they haven't won the comp yet) - he's the enemy. Yes, the manner in which he left Many reflected poorly on the club's administrators but it also reflected poorly on him: anyone who thinks he wasn't signed, sealed and delivered to the Bulldogs long before last season's end, or that he didn't try to actively dismantle everything he'd built and take it with him is deluding himself.
What really irks me about his departure is the whole "rugby league is a business/what has rugby league done for me lately?" bull**** that has been eating away at the game since the Super League days. Sure, we owe Des for what he's done for Manly, but did he ever stop to think about what Manly has done for him - the opportunities as a player and coach that he simply wouldn't have been given at any other club?
And even if he left with handshakes and smiles all around, he's still the enemy. Geoff Toovey is our coach and he deserves our respect and support.
I don't care that his media persona has somehow changed from grumpy whinger to loveable genius with a change of club, and I don't care how much success he has with the Bulldogs (and I'd like to remind everyone they haven't won the comp yet) - he's the enemy. Yes, the manner in which he left Many reflected poorly on the club's administrators but it also reflected poorly on him: anyone who thinks he wasn't signed, sealed and delivered to the Bulldogs long before last season's end, or that he didn't try to actively dismantle everything he'd built and take it with him is deluding himself.
What really irks me about his departure is the whole "rugby league is a business/what has rugby league done for me lately?" bull**** that has been eating away at the game since the Super League days. Sure, we owe Des for what he's done for Manly, but did he ever stop to think about what Manly has done for him - the opportunities as a player and coach that he simply wouldn't have been given at any other club?
And even if he left with handshakes and smiles all around, he's still the enemy. Geoff Toovey is our coach and he deserves our respect and support.
Yes you quite clearly said he was a Dessie lover ...
Jatz Crackers
First Grader
Frogz said:
Oh OK. I didnt know that. So thats why he is a prolific poster.
WAMF said:
Spot on same for me, great coach, dog of a way he concluded his time at the Eagles.
And as far as legal action is concerned its good to see our board are classier than that.
TokyoEagle
Bencher
I would never have thought that Des would leave us, I was gobsmacked.
He is a great coach, but will never be as great as he could have been if he had stayed.
He is a great coach, but will never be as great as he could have been if he had stayed.
Elvis Presley
Reserve Grader
Look at the way the bulldogs throw the ball around with purpose. They are attacking with momentum. reminds me of Manly in 2011.
The Manly of 2012 is lacking that direction and just playing ad lib footy and just throwing the ball around willy nilly.
So yes, we should respect Des.
The Manly of 2012 is lacking that direction and just playing ad lib footy and just throwing the ball around willy nilly.
So yes, we should respect Des.
MK Eagle
Bencher
Des strength is his ability to have players go to war for 80 minutes consistently every week.
The attitude was evident in the defensive resolve on display Friday night, particularly on line & after a line break.
Not a master tactician imo but is superior in getting all 17 players commited to every play & all the 1% that most teams dont contest.
His biggest strength is his biggest problem, where his competitive edge to win at all costs takes him down a dark path of underhanded scheming betrayal which shows a glaring weakness - loyalty....respect out the window about there.
Imo has also been very fortunate with playing rosters at both Manly & the Dogs - the bloke with my respect is Toovey who kept afloat the ship Des had harpooned & looked likely to end up next to the Titanic.
The attitude was evident in the defensive resolve on display Friday night, particularly on line & after a line break.
Not a master tactician imo but is superior in getting all 17 players commited to every play & all the 1% that most teams dont contest.
His biggest strength is his biggest problem, where his competitive edge to win at all costs takes him down a dark path of underhanded scheming betrayal which shows a glaring weakness - loyalty....respect out the window about there.
Imo has also been very fortunate with playing rosters at both Manly & the Dogs - the bloke with my respect is Toovey who kept afloat the ship Des had harpooned & looked likely to end up next to the Titanic.
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6 | 5 | 1 | 59 | 12 |
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6 | 5 | 1 | 20 | 12 |
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6 | 4 | 2 | 53 | 10 |
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6 | 4 | 2 | 30 | 10 |
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7 | 4 | 2 | 25 | 9 |
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7 | 4 | 3 | 40 | 8 |
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7 | 4 | 3 | 24 | 8 |
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7 | 4 | 3 | -8 | 8 |
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7 | 4 | 3 | -18 | 8 |
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7 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 7 |
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7 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 6 |
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7 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 6 |
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6 | 2 | 4 | -31 | 6 |
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7 | 3 | 4 | -41 | 6 |
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7 | 2 | 5 | -29 | 4 |
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6 | 1 | 5 | -102 | 4 |
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6 | 0 | 6 | -90 | 2 |
