Coaching Staff

[ChookMaster]

I believe we should really evaluate our coaching staff and personnel for next season. I would like us to get a decent attacking coach and especially a coach who can really focus on our general kicking. Andrew " Joey " Johns was supposedly the man to fix this but I have seen sweet **** all change. Also I would like us to ditch the Pom. We haven't developed at all as a side over the past few years and believe we should look into this aspect of our club. Thoughts ?

[eddie]

. Thoughts ?

I would think we'd at least look at who's available, and believe sometimes a change can work wonders.
I am a bit dubious as to what benefits we get out of Johns influence on the playing group, and have no idea what Macca provides.
I'd love to see Tooves as assistant coach because him and Robbo are opposites in a lot of ways. (plus it would piss off a lot of manly fans)
I guess It all comes down to who Robbo reckons works well within his structure, assuming he has the major say in who he gets.
Well , I hope he does.

[Guest]

Braith Anasta's Wallet believes it is difficult from the outside to determine the impact that various assistant and specialist coaches have on the team and whether or not their presence is a hindrance or helpful. An example of this would be Jason "JT" Taylor who has not been particularly successful prior to or since leaving our club but by all reports he was highly influential on the team and his presence oversaw the beginning of our recent successful period. It is difficult to suggest who would be successful replacements as their roles and qualities are not as freely identifiable as that of a head coach. We could debate the merits of Trent "Robbo" Robinson with a certain degree of accuracy but it would be difficult to say whether or not Steve "Macca" McNamara has had a positive or negative impact on the team.

In my opinion.

[Cooko]

I reckon Paul Green has been a significant loss over time. Not immediately but he would have influenced our development of the younger halves.

[Arties Pie]

Off the cuff maybe Adrian Lam with Fitzgibbon and try to lure Dean Pay as defensive coach ?

[Juggler]

It is interesting to note that a number of assistants from 2013-15 are now first grade coaches at other clubs - Taylor, Green - I'm sure I've forgotten others? Then there's specialist staff such as hi performance etc who are now with national or overseas teams.

[Headless Chook]

Mat Head is a good young coach, currently coaching the Dragons 20's. Previously he won the SG Ball with Balmain, I think he would be a good option as an assistant.....even if some us still haven't forgiven him for the 2005 Anzac Day game

[roosterproud]

in ivan we trust. cleary a good choice

[The Axe]

Lam's been working wonders on NRL Rookie...does this qualify?

Seriously, makes sense to promote if NYC coach has been doing his job. Thoughts?

[Salvatori Grubber]

Looking back at our last two comp wins, we had: Stuart, Carty and Pay; and Robbo, Taylor and Green.

It's quite possibly a case of confirmation bias so take my opinion with a modicum of sodium, but all of those men are genuine first team coaches, all adding weight to a squad.

Nick - throw the paper bags at Toovs and Cleary.

[Mad_Rooster_in_GraceLand]

How about we evaluate who our captain is as well.

[Mad_Rooster_in_GraceLand]

Looking back at our last two comp wins, we had: Stuart, Carty and Pay; and Robbo, Taylor and Green.

It's quite possibly a case of confirmation bias so take my opinion with a modicum of sodium, but all of those men are genuine first team coaches, all adding weight to a squad.

Nick - throw the paper bags at Toovs and Cleary.

Modicum of salt..what the fcuk is that? Very good...

Agree we should try to get Tooves. Cleary will probably get the Warriors gig or a head coaching role somewhere else by next season.

I think you will find also Carty, Pay and Green were not first grade coaches yet when they were assistants with us. Only Jason Taylor was. So get Tooves and a rising star I say.

Another thing, I say it's time for an avatar change.

[PeeGee]

Will a salary cap on support staff affect this? I'm sure that great assistant coaches are critical to the success of a side.

Things have to change off field as well as on. We can't be doing what we've always done and expect things to improve.

I'm so sick of the politics (even though I believe it happens at most clubs of course unless your coaches name is Bennett or Bellamy)

[Insider]

How about we evaluate who our captain is as well.

Give it to Cordner and JWH, Friend has to go as captain. Cordner is going to be the next NSW captain, give it to him and let friend just concentrate on his own game which has been rapidly sliding ever since he was given the job last year.

[Kelby]

Give it to Cordner and JWH, Friend has to go as captain. Cordner is going to be the next NSW captain, give it to him and let friend just concentrate on his own game which has been rapidly sliding ever since he was given the job last year.

I like that.

JWH should be Club Captain.
Cords 1st Grade Captain