I backed Seibs for the better part of two and a half seasons but I want him gone now and not because of results or position on the ladder; we’re middle of road and that happens…rather, it’s because of reports about the players not believing he is the answer, paired with reports he is keen to step away after next year.
It’s possible for coaches to suddenly turn things around, e.g. Arthur had some lean seasons at the Eels and made a GF, Cleary at Penrith, even Dessie had a tough first year at Manly. However, the players always backed the coach and you’d see media interviews and puff pieces on footy shows about the players loving the coach. I can’t recall hearing a coach is on the nose with his players and seeing a spike in performance; typically, it coincides with the wheels completely falling off. I worry we are headed for catastrophe next year. Further, if he’s going, let’s make next year the rebuild, rather than tread water for another season.