SMH
By Sam Phillips
February 19, 2019
The new Des directive: Hasler leaving 'no stone unturned' at Manly
There are two types of players who will line up for Manly this season. Those who have played for Des Hasler before and those who haven't. The contrast between the two groups is fascinating.
Let's call them column A and column B.
In column A you have the fresh blood, experiencing the Hasler way for the first time.
They can't wait to talk about how tough the preseason has been, both physically and mentally.
The preseason has been filled with long, hot days in the field followed by nights spent studying film on iPads the players purchased themselves.
Tom Trbojevic is one of those players. "One word to describe [Hasler] would be tough," Trbojevic said. "Des has done it all in this game, not only as a coach but as a player.
"He’s won premierships here, he has made grand finals at the Dogs and he has a lot of knowledge of the game.
"I have really enjoyed learning that from him and bringing the principles that he brings."
The players in column A also believe the amount of work Hasler is putting into the team's defence – which was a glaring weakness last season – will work wonders.
"Just the way we played footy last year, we definitely need to bring some toughness in defence into the new year," Trbojevic said.
Full story link: https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/th...-stone-unturned-at-manly-20190219-p50ysw.html
By Sam Phillips
February 19, 2019
The new Des directive: Hasler leaving 'no stone unturned' at Manly
There are two types of players who will line up for Manly this season. Those who have played for Des Hasler before and those who haven't. The contrast between the two groups is fascinating.
Let's call them column A and column B.
In column A you have the fresh blood, experiencing the Hasler way for the first time.
They can't wait to talk about how tough the preseason has been, both physically and mentally.
The preseason has been filled with long, hot days in the field followed by nights spent studying film on iPads the players purchased themselves.
Tom Trbojevic is one of those players. "One word to describe [Hasler] would be tough," Trbojevic said. "Des has done it all in this game, not only as a coach but as a player.
"He’s won premierships here, he has made grand finals at the Dogs and he has a lot of knowledge of the game.
"I have really enjoyed learning that from him and bringing the principles that he brings."
The players in column A also believe the amount of work Hasler is putting into the team's defence – which was a glaring weakness last season – will work wonders.
"Just the way we played footy last year, we definitely need to bring some toughness in defence into the new year," Trbojevic said.
Full story link: https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/th...-stone-unturned-at-manly-20190219-p50ysw.html