[Resurrected] Wayne Lambkin Appointed Holden Cup Coach

[Disco]

I think we need to use Flegg, ISP etc as a breeding ground for Manly coaches

We look around now and bar Des and Tooves (who both wont happen) and Cleary (I wish, ha) the cupboard is bare, we need to be identifying recently retired Manly players with a tactical mind and a passion for coaching and move them towards these roles.

And before people start waffling on about Cliffy or Beaver etc, great players don't necessarily make great coaches, it could be Beaver, it could be Jason Ferris....whoever shows the most talent in the coaching department.

Brent Kite is coaching Tweed Coast right, they are leading the comp? Give him a crack at the Flegg Side

 

[globaleagle]

Ah well,
never mind.

Best of luck wayne

 

[StuBoot]

I think we need to use Flegg, ISP etc as a breeding ground for Manly coaches

Surely one of the immortal's sons will take that next step.

 

[eagle66]

Reports that he is leaving the Tigers to come back to Manly as an assistant coach. Could be a very good move by Seibold/Mestrov.

 

[Ryan]

Reports that he is leaving the Tigers to come back to Manly as an assistant coach. Could be a very good move by Seibold/Mestrov.

Didn't he have really good junior connections? Thought I remember that from last time. Like schoolboy level?

 

[Frogz]

Reports that he is leaving the Tigers to come back to Manly as an assistant coach. Could be a very good move by Seibold/Mestrov.

Another steal from an NRL juggernaut....

 

[NREagle]

Here's the team he coached when we won in 2017:

1. Jade Anderson 2. Alfred Smalley 3. Tevita Funa 4. Semisi Kioa 5. Bilal Maarbani 6. Tom Wright 7. Cade Cust 8. Jaiden Tarrant 9. Manase Fainu 10. Elia Faatui 11. Blake Andrews 12. Josh Martin 13. Haumole Olakau'atu 15. Josh Martin 17. John Tasi Tuivaiti 19. Keith Titmuss 23. Michael Fenn

Only Haumole left. Dean Matterson and Sean Keppie played for the Eels in that final.

 

[Eagle 1]

Here's the team he coached when we won in 2017:

1. Jade Anderson 2. Alfred Smalley 3. Tevita Funa 4. Semisi Kioa 5. Bilal Maarbani 6. Tom Wright 7. Cade Cust 8. Jaiden Tarrant 9. Manase Fainu 10. Elia Faatui 11. Blake Andrews 12. Josh Martin 13. Haumole Olakau'atu 15. Josh Martin 17. John Tasi Tuivaiti 19. Keith Titmuss 23. Michael Fenn

Only Haumole left. Dean Matterson and Sean Keppie played for the Eels in that final.

What became of Tavita Funa, he had a couple of goodish games in firsts then disappeared.

 

[Sheikheagle]

What became of Tavita Funa, he had a couple of goodish games in firsts then disappeared.

Went to the Waratahs and then disappeared.

 

[NREagle]

What became of Tavita Funa, he had a couple of goodish games in firsts then disappeared.

Injured last year whilst playing rugby union. Started his own concreting business since then.

 

[eagle66]

Didn't he have really good junior connections? Thought I remember that from last time. Like schoolboy level?

Correct @Ryan . Coach of Westfield Sports I think. I was concerned when he left, not so much taking players with him but no promising hopefuls coming through.

 

[Eagle 1]

Went to the Waratahs and then disappeared.

Ah yes the Waratahs, many a promising career has been left in tatters after a season with this mob.

 

[Adz]

Pretty sure Funa is still playing Shute Shield out west.(Western Sydney Two Blues)
He was released from Waratahs as didn't make an impact,would still be worth a train and trial contract.
Edit:He did pull the pin after 2022 for the Two Blues,shame.....

 

[ManlyTragic]

Ah yes the Waratahs, many a promising career has been left in tatters after a season with this mob.

I have never know a team to promise soooo much and deliver so little!

Just sayin’

 

[Disco]

Here's the team he coached when we won in 2017:

1. Jade Anderson 2. Alfred Smalley 3. Tevita Funa 4. Semisi Kioa 5. Bilal Maarbani 6. Tom Wright 7. Cade Cust 8. Jaiden Tarrant 9. Manase Fainu 10. Elia Faatui 11. Blake Andrews 12. Josh Martin 13. Haumole Olakau'atu 15. Josh Martin 17. John Tasi Tuivaiti 19. Keith Titmuss 23. Michael Fenn

Only Haumole left. Dean Matterson and Sean Keppie played for the Eels in that final.

Really highlights how tough it is the transition to be a permanent first grader

 

[double hoops]

Having just seen a rumour on hear that Blacktown have signed a lock from the Wests Magpies makes me wonder if he's been given the Blacktown gig and is already bringing some of his westies with him to Blacktown. We Don't usually get ressies signings coming in this early. If he is indeed NRL bound good on him

 

[TheSoaringEagle2023]

Here's the team he coached when we won in 2017:

1. Jade Anderson 2. Alfred Smalley 3. Tevita Funa 4. Semisi Kioa 5. Bilal Maarbani 6. Tom Wright 7. Cade Cust 8. Jaiden Tarrant 9. Manase Fainu 10. Elia Faatui 11. Blake Andrews 12. Josh Martin 13. Haumole Olakau'atu 15. Josh Martin 17. John Tasi Tuivaiti 19. Keith Titmuss 23. Michael Fenn

Only Haumole left. Dean Matterson and Sean Keppie played for the Eels in that final.

Was that the one where Keith Titmuss dived over for that spectacular try?
That was the main memory I have of that game...RIP Keith you legend.

 

[sheridanstand78]

If this is true it is a real boost for our club. Lambkin is our last premiership winning coach and his work with boys in that 2017 Holden cup premiership team and that team won from 8th. Crucially he has a good relationship with the Pasifika players and he understands their culture. This is positive news!

 

[40 nil]

Here's the team he coached when we won in 2017:

Only Haumole left. Dean Matterson and Sean Keppie played for the Eels in that final.

Of the Eels team in that GF, four others progressed to successful NRL careers - Dylan Brown (age 17 at the time), Oregon Kaufusi, Ray Stone & Reed Mahoney.

Was that the one where Keith Titmuss dived over for that spectacular try?

Indeed, it was

Keith Titmuss scoring the match-winning try in the 2017 Holden Cup Grand Final. Outstanding young talent who’ll be missed by many. R.I.P and love,... | By Rugby League Couch Coaches | Facebook

Keith Titmuss scoring the match-winning try in the 2017 Holden Cup Grand Final. Outstanding young talent who’ll be missed by many. R.I.P and love,...

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[Sorry]

What became of Tavita Funa, he had a couple of goodish games in firsts then disappeared.

Knocked-kneed plodder as I recall