Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[gregjm87]

Scumbag who put results above the health of his players. One good thing has come out of him returning to coaching though. No more of his droning in the commentary box. He’s as boring as bat shit.

I don't really like Flanagan (and I admit I dont actually know the facts) but I feel he gets a disproportionate amount of blame for the peptides scandal.

The way it was reported if I recall correctly is he let Dank control the (illegal) supplements program. I don't think this would be too different to what any other coach would do. They would put faith in the bloke qualified to run that program because I guarantee no NRL coach would be qualified to do so themselves. He was made aware that something dodgy was going on and shut down the program and Dank was dismissed early.

So to this point it Flanagan's only fault is not directly overseeing a program that he would not be qualified to have any input in. Then he actually done the right thing in stopping it.

It could be argued that he should have reported that something untoward had happened to higher ups at both the club and NRL. But given he had already stopped the program what really is to be gained by doing so?

I agree with criticism for not complying with the stipulations of his ban. I also feel he was largely responsible for cap breaches at Cronulla and have just found him generally unlikeable in his media roles.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

That’s the second article posted about this this afternoon. And both from a month ago. Theres nothing new regarding this. For all we know, it’s all blown over.

I don't believe it will be allowed to blow over unless Nofoaluma has met the standard required by the coaching staff. This was imo the most important issue in the article -

Marshall and his new-look coaching staff are trying to drive a new standard at the club and haven’t shown preferential treatment to the veteran winger.

 

[rugbygoated]

Flanagan's first mistake.

Playing his son in the team was always the plan. Not a mistake for him. A mistake for the Dragons

 

[lathami]

Playing his son in the team was always the plan. Not a mistake for him. A mistake for the Dragons

Maybe we all know flano junior has been shit till now. But maybe under his dad he will find his way, stranger things have happened.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Maybe we all know flano junior has been shit till now. But maybe under his dad he will find his way, stranger things have happened.

Nope. He’s terrible.

 

[WestsEffTheRest]

I want to see us playing attacking footy , that means , playing out the back , bring back the old run arounds , little kicks in behind, and that great move last year against the cowboys when Bateman scored , this is the only way we will win games , u can’t win playing one out hit ups then kicking

Sounds like you want Sheens back

 

[bptiger 0]

Sounds like you want Sheens back

In one word NO

 

[Tito Santana]

But he was matured and his body was FG ready. Galvin’s isn’t.

Says who?

 

[Tito Santana]

He’s the most uninteresting, uncharismatic commentator I think I ever listened to. I shit on Blocker all the time, but at least he has personality. Flanagan is as engaging as unbuttered toast.

I find Michael Ennis overzealous and embarrassing.

Mmmmm…

 

[Tito Santana]

Nope. He’s terrible.

Agreed. It’s like watching Daniel Mortimer. Anyone who think he was good is automatically banned from commenting on this forum as you clearly have no idea. He was pretty much Luke Brooks before Luke Brooks.

 

[Tiger Karen]

I don't really like Flanagan (and I admit I dont actually know the facts) but I feel he gets a disproportionate amount of blame for the peptides scandal.

The way it was reported if I recall correctly is he let Dank control the (illegal) supplements program. I don't think this would be too different to what any other coach would do. They would put faith in the bloke qualified to run that program because I guarantee no NRL coach would be qualified to do so themselves. He was made aware that something dodgy was going on and shut down the program and Dank was dismissed early.

So to this point it Flanagan's only fault is not directly overseeing a program that he would not be qualified to have any input in. Then he actually done the right thing in stopping it.

It could be argued that he should have reported that something untoward had happened to higher ups at both the club and NRL. But given he had already stopped the program what really is to be gained by doing so?

I agree with criticism for not complying with the stipulations of his ban. I also feel he was largely responsible for cap breaches at Cronulla and have just found him generally unlikeable in his media roles.

Very well argued and I support each point raised.

He built up a good side very quickly, had them playing at optimum within their abilities and won a grand final with them.

They weren’t flash, it wasn’t pretty but he got it done.

As for media, I think most of the ex players/coached are useless.

A lot tend to slip into this tired groove of bears dancing on barrels. They get things wrong or are lazy.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I find Michael Ennis overzealous and embarrassing.

Mmmmm…

Everything about Ennis is fake. From his enthusiasm to his plastic Ken Doll looking face.

 

[Tiger Karen]

I heard Sterlo whinge about a player missing a catch after the ball hit his ankles and bounced into touch. I needed a Bex.

 

[Snidest 0]

I heard Sterlo whinge about a player missing a catch after the ball hit his ankles and bounced into touch. I needed a Bex.

How about Jaxon Paulo being crucified by commentators for not catching two of the most mis-targeted - over-thrown Latrell Mitchell passes I have seen?

 

[innsaneink]

I do like listening to James Graham tho he's a bit hard to unnerstand... Not many old Players do it well... Ryan Gjrdler speaks well and seems very natural.. As. Does Billy Slater Joel Caine a smooth talking con man could sell beef to indians

Plenty of shockers
Jnr Pearce was crook.. Russell Fairfax omg... Daley and Alexander just annoying, I didn't mind Brandy at first but he's turned into a flog... And who could forget our very own Princey...sorry mate

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I do like listening to James Graham tho he's a bit hard to unnerstand... Not many old Players do it well... Ryan Gjrdler speaks well and seems very natural.. As. Does Billy Slater Joel Caine a smooth talking con man could sell beef to indians

Plenty of shockers
Jnr Pearce was crook.. Russell Fairfax omg... Daley and Alexander just annoying, I didn't mind Brandy at first but he's turned into a flog... And who could forget our very own Princey...sorry mate

Hahaha I have watched that over and over. Poor Princey. What a trainwreck. I get second hand embarrassment for the poor guy.

 

[clontarfkid]

Worst of them all...Sonny Bill on the Rugby commentary.Doesnt have an original idea in his repertoire...states the bleeding obvious...again ..and again..in an exaggerated kiwi accent designed to to appeal across the "dutch"
Thnkd goodness I only understand half of what he says.dead rite bro!!
I always record anything rugby and fast forward whenever he appears with a mike anywhere near his hand..mind you..I fast forward about 70% of any rugby game and miss very little play

 

[innsaneink]

Worst of them all...Sonny Bill on the Rugby commentary.Doesnt have an original idea in his repertoire...states the bleeding obvious...again ..and again..in an exaggerated kiwi accent designed to to appeal across the "dutch"
Thnkd goodness I only understand half of what he says.dead rite bro!!
I always record anything rugby and fast forward whenever he appears with a mike anywhere near his hand..mind you..I fast forward about 70% of any rugby game and miss very little play

Hahah he's reminding me of Peter Fitzsimons.. Always in the same black get up/wiggles skivvy... Fitzy trying hard for God knows why and the red bandana... Think.hes ditched it.now...very childish

 

[rugbygoated]

Maybe we all know flano junior has been shit till now. But maybe under his dad he will find his way, stranger things have happened.

He was quite decent for roosters. But Dragons aren't a top club. Flanno might be a bad bloke but he is a very good coach

 

[gallagher]

Matt Russell is one of the best commentators, doing great on gladiators 😉