More a smother I feel...
Making sure no one else's noes got out of joint.
The Doueihi injury gave them the in they needed for JH
Michael Maguire leaves club
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Making sure no one else's noes got out of joint.
The Doueihi injury gave them the in they needed for JH
The editor of 'Zero Tackle' website, Scott Pryde , has recently presented a mid season report card for all 16 teams. Who is Scott Pryde? Probably just another punter like us, but it was interesting to read his views of all the teams' performances so far, with no obvious bias. Before reading his report card on the Tigers I read his reports on the other teams and I agreed with most grades. He appeared to rate teams according to how well they should be doing according to the strength of their squads and not just on their position on the ladder. When discussing the Tigers, he rightly points out the injury crisis we have had this year and the low expectations many commentators had at the beginning of the year. In saying that he still graded us D-. Read into that what you will. For me D- suggests we are not performing anywhere near to our potential. I believe we are a better team than 15th place. I honestly thought at the start of the year that we would improve to between 9th to 11th. My concern was the last game, where getting back a number of our best players did not affect the result. My summary - we need something to change and for me that is probably a new coach. I am not certain of this, but I am certain that we need a circuit breaker. Sorry, but waiting longer to 'see how things go' is not an option for me any more.
Tim Sheens’ review which will decide the fate of Wests Tigers coach Michael Maguire remains ongoing but more pressing for the club could be the contentious return of star Adam Doueihi.
Sheens is continuing with the mid-season stocktake into the Tigers fortunes, which will eventually decide if Maguire stays on as coach.
It is expected the Tigers head of football will sit down with Maguire this week to get a gauge on exactly how the season has progressed and if there is any hope the coach can turn the side’s fortunes around.
Sheens commenced his review last week and has already met with some staff.
Those inside the Tigers camp insist nothing was to eventuate this weekend after Maguire and the playing squad returned from a few days break last Friday.
It is understood Sheens’ recommendation will be taken on face value – either Maguire has his support or he does not and the board will act accordingly.
The next scheduled board meeting is towards the end of this month but it is expected the board will convene before then and make a decision on the coach.
There is little doubt there is a push from some at the club for Cameron Ciraldo to be offered the job long-term, despite Maguire having another season left on his deal.
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Ciraldo was spoken about at the end of last season but wanted to focus on Penrith’s premiership quest. There is a suggestion that Ciraldo is considering the job more vigorously this time around but does not want to put his hand up for the position until it is vacant.
If the Tigers part ways with Maguire and Ciraldo opts against taking the position, plan B would be going to market and exploring the potential candidates including Kristian Woolf, John Morris, Shane Flanagan and Brett Hodgson. An interim such as Brett Kimmorely could be put in place for the rest of the season.
The planned return of Doueihi has also caused some angst in the Tigers ranks.
Doueihi has been medically cleared to play his first game of the year against Manly next Sunday.
The plan is for Doueihi to potentially start from the interchange bench, with Maguire and Doueihi keen for the pivot to return to the field as soon as possible.
However, News Corp has learnt there is some resistance from within the club in Doueihi returning as early as round 14. There is a thought that some want him to rehabilitate for the rest of the season to preserve his long-term future.
The 23-year-old is on the comeback trail from a second knee reconstruction on his left knee and has not played since round 23 last year.
Doueihi wants to play five-eighth so it remains to be seen how Maguire will work him into the squad with Jackson Hastings arguably the team’s best player this season at halfback and million-dollar man Luke Brooks shining at five-eighth.
The Tigers have won only three games this season and sit just ahead of Gold Coast and Canterbury on the ladder.
After Manly they have winnable matches against the Bulldogs and Warriors but Maguire’s future is expected to be decided by then.
Sheens is continuing with the mid-season stocktake into the Tigers fortunes, which will eventually decide if Maguire stays on as coach.
It is expected the Tigers head of football will sit down with Maguire this week to get a gauge on exactly how the season has progressed and if there is any hope the coach can turn the side’s fortunes around.
Sheens commenced his review last week and has already met with some staff.
Those inside the Tigers camp insist nothing was to eventuate this weekend after Maguire and the playing squad returned from a few days break last Friday.
It is understood Sheens’ recommendation will be taken on face value – either Maguire has his support or he does not and the board will act accordingly.
The next scheduled board meeting is towards the end of this month but it is expected the board will convene before then and make a decision on the coach.
There is little doubt there is a push from some at the club for Cameron Ciraldo to be offered the job long-term, despite Maguire having another season left on his deal.
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Ciraldo was spoken about at the end of last season but wanted to focus on Penrith’s premiership quest. There is a suggestion that Ciraldo is considering the job more vigorously this time around but does not want to put his hand up for the position until it is vacant.
If the Tigers part ways with Maguire and Ciraldo opts against taking the position, plan B would be going to market and exploring the potential candidates including Kristian Woolf, John Morris, Shane Flanagan and Brett Hodgson. An interim such as Brett Kimmorely could be put in place for the rest of the season.
The planned return of Doueihi has also caused some angst in the Tigers ranks.
Doueihi has been medically cleared to play his first game of the year against Manly next Sunday.
The plan is for Doueihi to potentially start from the interchange bench, with Maguire and Doueihi keen for the pivot to return to the field as soon as possible.
However, News Corp has learnt there is some resistance from within the club in Doueihi returning as early as round 14. There is a thought that some want him to rehabilitate for the rest of the season to preserve his long-term future.
The 23-year-old is on the comeback trail from a second knee reconstruction on his left knee and has not played since round 23 last year.
Doueihi wants to play five-eighth so it remains to be seen how Maguire will work him into the squad with Jackson Hastings arguably the team’s best player this season at halfback and million-dollar man Luke Brooks shining at five-eighth.
The Tigers have won only three games this season and sit just ahead of Gold Coast and Canterbury on the ladder.
After Manly they have winnable matches against the Bulldogs and Warriors but Maguire’s future is expected to be decided by then.
Sheens wants AD to take the year off and get right... seasons over.
Madge wants him back, as soon as possible.
Madges job is potentially on the line and knows AD brings a lot to the team... desperate for wins.
Assume AD wants to play also.
I wonder if this will cause a serious issue between Timmy and Mikey?
Madge wants him back, as soon as possible.
Madges job is potentially on the line and knows AD brings a lot to the team... desperate for wins.
Assume AD wants to play also.
I wonder if this will cause a serious issue between Timmy and Mikey?
pawsandclaws1
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Maybe Sheens knows something Maguire doesn't.
Viking Warrior
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Like??
What are you thinking?
pawsandclaws1
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There's little point in rushing him back.
pawsandclaws1
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Sheens is thinking long term and what is best for WTs. Maguire is thinking short term and what is best for Maguire. The season is cooked.
Yeah, that's clear eh...
Desperate for some wins to save his job.
Sheens probably wants AD ready for next year, ready to partner Jacko in the halves and make a finals run.
gallagher
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If he's fit, he's fit IMO. Every game should mean something.
gallagher
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The sooner they play together the better then.
weststigerman
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Yeah I’ve never seen a club rest a player for a season just because they’re coming off a serious injury. Game time will prep him for next year assuming the knee is good.
Stopping him from playing if he’s fit is probably a good way to upset AD and make him want out.
finnzo
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We need to play him this year to decide who is going to partner Hastings in the halfs next year
That's odd they want so much time off for an ACL...
He's already had 10 months off - If he was to take the rest of the season would be almost 20 months between games....
Surely that's crap - No one wants anyone out for almost 2 years.
Also like it doesn't say who wants him to wait, My guess is it isn't Sheens - He's the same guy that lined Benji up reco after reco wasn't he?
Disagree seasons over, and he is only young. You don’t want a third ACL, pretty much career over.
I am with sheens on this one
The article is probably garbage.
Sheens did mention something about it recently though... wet cement statement? Something like that.
Probably speculation.
Well on the Live ladder we just overtook Warriors to move up to 13th. 3 games this year we should have won in Warriors, Titans and Dragons where they were really close and did everything but win. We win even 2 of those and id say this conversatio n about Madge arent haopening
Just persist with AJ at centre for the rest of the year aye or the inept Brooks at 6 ?
10,000 posts a day supporting him will never make it true.
We need AD in the team desperately so he can develope a combo with Hastings and bring some leadership to a weak bunch.
rihannafan1
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Sheens could stop leaking to the press. The insinuation in this article is insulting to Maguire.
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