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There has been a lot of talk that Robbo’s days are numbered. If they are, and if you believe they should be, let’s look at a few possible replacements.
Geoff Toovey - It is known that Toovey wants to coach in the NRL again, and given his record with Manly is a tough coach who isn’t afraid of dropping players.
Pros: Definitely available, good record, will take ownership of the team
Cons: We may find ourselves out of pocket because of his press conferences
Craig Bellamy - Bellamy has hinted that he may not be coaching the Storm beyond this year, although it is hard to see that happening if Smith plays on.
Pros - Proven achiever, won’t cop the same stupid mistakes and terrible completion rate each week, would work well with Cronk.
Cons - Probably won’t leave Melbourne, may not be the same coach without Smith in his team.
Ivan Cleary - Cleary may not have as good a record as other candidates, but what he has done with the Tigers shows what a great coach he is.
Pros - Would be easy to lure over considering he played for us, could possibly snag Nathan Cleary the year after next (once Cronks deal is done)
Cons - No prior success
Paul Green - Green’s cowboys have had a rough start to the year, but what he did with them last year from 8th place while they were missing Thurston was amazing
Pros- Has shown he can coach, might want to return to where he won the comp as an assistant.
Cons- The Cowboys not doing well could be observed as Green not being as effective when Thurston isn’t doing well.
There is also another candidate in Trent Robinson, but I won’t go into depth about him considering he is already the coach.
If you think I have missed anyone, or if you don’t agree with the pros and cons, let me know down below. In my opinion Geoff Toovey is the best option, then Ivan Cleary, Bellamy, Green and Robbo in last place.
Geoff Toovey - It is known that Toovey wants to coach in the NRL again, and given his record with Manly is a tough coach who isn’t afraid of dropping players.
Pros: Definitely available, good record, will take ownership of the team
Cons: We may find ourselves out of pocket because of his press conferences
Craig Bellamy - Bellamy has hinted that he may not be coaching the Storm beyond this year, although it is hard to see that happening if Smith plays on.
Pros - Proven achiever, won’t cop the same stupid mistakes and terrible completion rate each week, would work well with Cronk.
Cons - Probably won’t leave Melbourne, may not be the same coach without Smith in his team.
Ivan Cleary - Cleary may not have as good a record as other candidates, but what he has done with the Tigers shows what a great coach he is.
Pros - Would be easy to lure over considering he played for us, could possibly snag Nathan Cleary the year after next (once Cronks deal is done)
Cons - No prior success
Paul Green - Green’s cowboys have had a rough start to the year, but what he did with them last year from 8th place while they were missing Thurston was amazing
Pros- Has shown he can coach, might want to return to where he won the comp as an assistant.
Cons- The Cowboys not doing well could be observed as Green not being as effective when Thurston isn’t doing well.
There is also another candidate in Trent Robinson, but I won’t go into depth about him considering he is already the coach.
If you think I have missed anyone, or if you don’t agree with the pros and cons, let me know down below. In my opinion Geoff Toovey is the best option, then Ivan Cleary, Bellamy, Green and Robbo in last place.
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