Wests Tigers Coaches

[finnzo]

5 years for a rookie is panicking

I don’t see the problem aye it entices him to come here and if it doesn’t work out you can always sack him it might be our only way to get our foot in the door

 

[supercoach]

5 years for a rookie is panicking.

Being a so called development club, we have to give the coach a chance to do that and five years would be a fair expectation. Also in my books he is no rookie even though he has only ever acted in the role of head coach

 

[weststigerman]

5 years for a rookie is panicking.

Yeah we shouldn't need to offer 5 years to get Ciraldo. Pretty confident we're a better option for him than Warriors or Bulldogs.

People keep talking about him waiting for the right job. There are not too many clubs that are going well that have a vacant coaching position.

Think of the top clubs.

Penrith: Ivan - will be there until they move his son on
Roosters: Robinson - not going anywhere
Parra: Arthur - not off contract for 2 more years
Storm: Bellamy - seems to be off contract every year but always stays

Other future roles are Souths, Titans and Knights which I don't think are in any better shape than us.

 

[weststigerman]

Being a so called development club, we have to give the coach a chance to do that and five years would be a fair expectation. Also in my books he is no rookie even though he has only ever acted in the role of head coach

If 3.5 years was enough time for a premiership winning coach, why would we give 5 years to an unproven coach?

 

[jrtiger]

five years shows we're willing to play the long game with the right coach to ensure the youngsters progress properly. I've honestly got no issue with it. if that's the time Sheens thinks it's going to take until the premiership window is wide open then I trust his judgement.

 

[finnzo]

Yeah we shouldn't need to offer 5 years to get Ciraldo. Pretty confident we're a better option for him than Warriors or Bulldogs.

People keep talking about him waiting for the right job. There are not too many clubs that are going well that have a vacant coaching position.

Think of the top clubs.

Penrith: Ivan - will be there until they move his son on
Roosters: Robinson - not going anywhere
Parra: Arthur - not off contract for 2 more years
Storm: Bellamy - seems to be off contract every year but always stays

Other future roles are Souths, Titans and Knights which I don't think are in any better shape than us.

I think people look at the way Fitzgibbon has done it at the sharks he waited for the rite Job and you never know if Bellamy retires they could go after ciraldo it’s completely up to him he could just hang at Penrith and keep willing comps as an assistant I can see why there is no rush for him

 

[hank37w]

Guys, stop putting Browns name up for the job, he's already declared his days of NRL coaching is over and he is moving into coaching advisory role, and to stay in Oz.

Brown can advise all the available coaches to avoid the Wests Tigers like the plague.

 

[teddy23]

James Tamou has warned Wests Tigers could struggle to prise Cameron Ciraldo away from Penrith despite believing he is the perfect man to replace Michael Maguire.

Tamou spent four years working with Ciraldo at Penrith before moving to the Tigers last season, having played under him as both an assistant and interim coach.

Ciraldo is expected to be the Tigers' No.1 target after axing Maguire earlier this week, with head of football Tim Sheens clear he wants a development coach.


Tamou has backed the move, believing Ciraldo is the best development coach in the league and would be the ideal person to lead the Tigers' up-and-coming stars.

But he finds it hard to believe Ciraldo himself will want to leave Penrith, having coached several of the current stars from their days in juniors.

"I love the Tigers and I love Ciro, and for that to come together would be the perfect storm," the Tigers co-captain said.

"Sheensy and the front office are doing everything they can to make that happen.
"But at the moment at Penrith he has built that there with the young junior system.
"I don't think he wants to leave too early. They have a great opportunity there to do something special.
"He has put four or five years into that group and look where they are now. So I don't think he wants to give that up in a hurry."

Ciraldo's contract as a Penrith assistant is up this year, with the Panthers already moving to try and lock him in for 2023 while accepting he could take a top job elsewhere.

Ivan Cleary's decision to re-sign with the club until the end of 2027 has effectively confirmed Ciraldo will have to move elsewhere to be a head coach in the NRL.

As things stand, he would likely have the pick of the jobs in the NRL with Canterbury, the Warriors and Tigers all hunting a coach as well as any others that pop up.

Of the three available, the Tigers are likely the most appealing.

The club has signed Apisai Koroisau and Isaah Papali'i for next year, while their juniors won the under-17s Harold Matthews Cup this year.
And it is with that next generation Tamou believes Ciraldo would be best suited.

"The things I have seen him do. The respect he has, the connection he has," Tamou said.
"Obviously it helps when you have the same group of boys coming in juniors coming into the first-grade system. That's a massive help.
"That's all on the individual aspect on how they want to work hard for him. That is the best thing, how they want to put their best foot forward for him.
"That type of respect is unheard of."
Tamou, meanwhile, backed Maguire to return as a head coach elsewhere, calling him on Wednesday to make it clear the players knew they were to blame for his exit given their poor performances.

 

[hank37w]

Yet people claim Ciraldo is a favourite?
Bring in Tooves…

Even if only for the post match pressers.

 

[gallagher]

Being a so called development club, we have to give the coach a chance to do that and five years would be a fair expectation. Also in my books he is no rookie even though he has only ever acted in the role of head coach

Seems desperate to me, you'd offer that to get Bellamy here.

 

[Betterdays22]

It worries me that Ciraldo has been ringing around to gauge people's thoughts on joining the Tigers... Can't imagine there would be many positive things being said about the Tigers behind the scenes.

If having Ciraldo allowed us to nab Burton and Liam Martin, the contract would have just about paid for itself!

Another point - it is disgraceful that Phil Gould is able to use his position in the media to manipulate coaching recruitment and retention at other clubs for his own clubs benefit.

 

[Buttface]

You coaching mate?

No way.
But I definitely have some nuts in my case.
It’s a ok though, I know they are there and i can work around them.

 

[jrtiger]

It worries me that Ciraldo has been ringing around to gauge people's thoughts on joining the Tigers... Can't imagine there would be many positive things being said about the Tigers behind the scenes.

If having Ciraldo allowed us to nab Burton and Liam Martin, the contract would have just about paid for itself!

Another point - it is disgraceful that Phil Gould is able to use his position in the media to manipulate coaching recruitment and retention at other clubs for his own clubs benefit.

your username certainly makes sense considering that post! welcome to the forum.

Ciraldo would be well aware of the potential issues at the Tigers, look who he works under. he's a big boy that can make his own mind up, but the facts should swing it our way

- half decent roster with two marquee players on the way
- Centre of Excellence about to reach completion
- Matts, Ball, Flegg and Cup all contain exciting talent
- young kids on the cusp like Pole, O'Kane, Tumeth, Kautoga, Tupou, Scolari, Ngatikaura
- opportunity to link up with former Penrith players in Laurie, Tamou, Naden, Blore

throw in a 5 year deal and the ability to work with Tim Sheens and I think it swings it our way. I could be wrong but I feel as if he's got a great oppportunity to kick off his career in a decent fashion.

 

[hank37w]

It's his teeth when he smiles.
Pure evil🤣

Not to mention the "666" on his forehead.

 

[batboy]

Another point - it is disgraceful that Phil Gould is able to use his position in the media to manipulate coaching recruitment and retention at other clubs for his own clubs benefit.

How so?

 

[Tiger-ferret]

I don’t see the problem aye it entices him to come here and if it doesn’t work out you can always sack him it might be our only way to get our foot in the door

You can sack a coach with a payout. We still have to pay Madge $800k

 

[gallagher]

It worries me that Ciraldo has been ringing around to gauge people's thoughts on joining the Tigers... Can't imagine there would be many positive things being said about the Tigers behind the scenes.

If having Ciraldo allowed us to nab Burton and Liam Martin, the contract would have just about paid for itself!

Another point - it is disgraceful that Phil Gould is able to use his position in the media to manipulate coaching recruitment and retention at other clubs for his own clubs benefit.

How's he doing that?

 

[hank37w]

Holy crap .. so that's how Penrith do it .. they have a "defence witch".. !! ;-)

Get Royce back, he's great with the witch's hats.

 

[Betterdays22]

How so?

Dogs are in direct competition with us for coaching and playing talent. They are (more than likely) chasing Ciraldo and Gus would be aware he is our top target.

He comments about our treatment of Maguire, especially when he flippantly says that "6 players are ready to walk" without any evidence. I think its a conflict of interest, in that he is undermining our club to put his club in a better light for prospective coaches and players. Its also hypocritical looking at Gus' history of sacking coaches - Griffin, Cleary and Barrett.

May im just a conspiracy theorist and a bit sensitive though 😂😂

 

[tiger_scott]

Ciraldo, as a rookie, should be at his cheapest. Not knowing the going rate for coaches, but assuming Madge was on say $550K (paid out for the rest of this year and next year), then we might be able to get him for $2M for the 5 years - 5 x $400K. That could seem like a bargain in a few year's time. Just a thought....