Red Pill
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Hmmm both took a while before they started achieving results so i guess we need to have some patience
Signing a coach with basically no first grade experience.
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You may well be right, but a lot of good people are calling him a good thing . I am prepared to give him a go. As @Ralphie says he failed his first test (selections) and he may well fail a few more, but I have a feeling (gut only) that he will learn and become an outstanding coach.
When most commentators and ex players talk about TB a common thread is his character. He will need every bit of it, as the posters on this forum calling for his public flogging after two games shows, it aint an easy jig.
He won't get punted if we are 0/3 but if we are 0/8 or worse 0/12 then there WILL need to be an investigation.
Nah, no public floggings called for from me. He was always going to be on a hiding to nothing. All the bull**** positive over hyped press over the off season to sell memberships from ZtC hasn't helped his cause as it pushed expectations too high.
Anyway, I am sure he's giving it a good go. Like it or not he's our coach and we have to support him. I think most people on here are behind him. Like all I am Hoping a few wins will start coming soon.
Captain Moondog
Absolute Superstar
Some of his selections I do find baffling, Williame and Green being a case in point, I'm not reaching for the shotgun just yet though and I'm prepared to cut him some slack, this could change however.....
He was an assistant from 2012 until last year when it was confirmed he was coming...in addition to his rep footy background (country and Italy)
Unless you want to dig out Brian Smith it is pretty difficult to get a first grade coach...at least a successful one to come on board
Unless you want to dig out Brian Smith it is pretty difficult to get a first grade coach...at least a successful one to come on board
Nah, I think Dan and C&C could cash in with another competition. The best death threat post to whichever party/s they deem responsible for the collapse. Not sure of the prize, maybe a horse's head?
I'm thinking of one poster right now, who'd have to be a short priced favorite to win. If we lose to the Sharks, wouldn't be surprised to see some preliminary examples from him!
Sea Eagles Rock U
Reserve Grader
He also had Carty as his assistant as did Paul Green last year. Some are better assistants then head coaches.
weev
Bencher
No need, the friction would have melted the hard drives.
dave amor
Roma
Some recent results suggest you should not panic just yet e.g.
First year coaches to win premierships
Phil Gould 1988 Bulldogs (although not really that recent)
Michael Hagan 2001 Knights.
Trent Robinson 2013 Roosters.
I am certainly not surprised by the earlyseason results so far.
First year coaches to win premierships
Phil Gould 1988 Bulldogs (although not really that recent)
Michael Hagan 2001 Knights.
Trent Robinson 2013 Roosters.
I am certainly not surprised by the earlyseason results so far.
If we lose against the Sharks at Brooky, then it's worse.
Jerry1
First Grader
Yeah but he still only has nothing..
He has a win over the Ipswitch Jets. I'm trying to remember that day and the hope I had. It's waning by the minute, though.
The Meat Rocket
Member
Are you fair dinkum? "rep footy background"... Country Origin & Italy!!! I know a lot of people on the forum want to defend the bloke but let's at least have an honest discussion. He has zero relevant experience and is a political pick. No one except the Penns and their sock puppet, Bozo could genuinely say he is a better option than Toovey.
Hot tip: Barrett to be gone by round 8 and Bozo to have parachuted in Scott and/or Brett.
Hot tip: Barrett to be gone by round 8 and Bozo to have parachuted in Scott and/or Brett.
Not going to argue about him being a political pick but 3+ years as an assistant coach has to have some relevancy
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