2025 Assistant Coach Options

Pat Richards has been around a bit, just a shame he never taught anyone to kick the way he did.

Not always possible to transfer the skills you had to someone else.
 
balmain boy said:
no jobs for the boys.

experienced and successful applicants only.

they could be trainers or skills coaches though.
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Yep it is imperative the incoming assistant coach is experienced, respected by player managers, has a hard edge, can provide guidance for Benji AND has the know-how to progress the development of skills & tactical nous in emerging players.

Those are non-negotiables as far as I'm concerned.
 
innsaneink said:
Leica_Tiger said:
Similar to the impact Richo has had we need some experience in the Coaching setup, a Neil Henry / Hook type could help Benji make more informed decisions.
Dean Pay as our defensive Coach could add steel similar to what Steve Folkes did for us.
We have a real opportunity to build a successful model and need to get it right this time.
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Meninga?
What's he doing these days?
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Neil Henry for tactics; Dean Pay for defence…. Benji for press conferences …. Perfect
 
Buttface said:
He was assistant coach with us around the Potter/JT days. I’m pretty sure he was D coach back then.
Went to Japan with Eddie Last I read.
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He was with Michael Cheika in Argentina. Was defence
coach when Los Pumas beat the All Blacks for the
first time ever. Has history with benji from the Kiwis
set-up & the club just an idea. John Morris to attack
and Kidwell in as defensive coach. Forget it I just
read that he's signed with Japan rugby & Eddie smh
 
Obviously not possible now, but I feel Bennet would have been the perfect foil for Benji.
 
I posted this list back in July as A/Coach options. I've put the line through a few now who would be unlikely after taking up other appointments since then.

Jason Demetriou
Trent Barrett
Steve Georgallis
Brett White
Matt Parish
Anthony Griffin
Joe O'Callaghan
Paul McGregor
Ryan Carr (although contracted at Dragons for '25)
Dean Pay
Steve Antonelli
Steve Murphy
Neil Henry
 
BlackWhiteGold said:
I posted this list back in July as A/Coach options. I've put the line through a few now who would be unlikely after taking up other appointments since then.

Jason Demetriou
Trent Barrett
Steve Georgallis
Brett White
Matt Parish
Anthony Griffin
Joe O'Callaghan
Paul McGregor
Ryan Carr (although contracted at Dragons for '25)
Dean Pay
Steve Antonelli
Steve Murphy
Neil Henry
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Where is Demetriou going?
 
Ryan Carr- attack
Pat Richard- kicking coach
Brett White- defence coach
Steve Georgallis- development coach looking after Koe,Flegg,Ball
Dean Pay-Tackling coach
 
Bellend said:
Ryan Carr- attack
Pat Richard- kicking coach
Brett White- defence coach
Steve Georgallis- development coach looking after Koe,Flegg,Ball
Dean Pay-Tackling coach
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No disrespect to Pay, but I feel we need to follow suit with the top clubs by incorporating experts with a mixed martial arts or combat sports background for tackling (wrestling), it's working for them.
The Roosters have a former wrestling champion, the Storms' tackling coach has a black belt in Jiu-Jitsu and Penrith has a UFC fighter on their staff. Even the Bulldogs have brought in the former Penrith wrestling coach, who has a black belt in Jiu-Jitsu, and they have attributed their defensive success to his expertise.
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Melbourne Storm has really changed the game in this regard and this approach is why they remain the benchmark as they push the envelope to be the best IMO.
 
What's The Parrot up to nowadays?
Would he be keen to take the reins again?
I'm sure he'd be salivating at the thought of getting his hands on some of our young stars to assist with their development.
 
The Chad said:
This is EXACTLY why I think Griffin is perfect. His time as a 1st team head coach is pretty much past him. He's not a threat to Benji, while offering experience at not only 1st grade coaching, but player development (Panthers & Broncos roles) & also brought through the Wayne Bennett coaching ranks (Benji's mentor in some ways).

Gordon Tallis loves Hook. Says he was the guy that was responsible for the development of Broncos juniors in his time there.
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The thing that worries me with Hook is everything changes in time, Gordon is talking about times 20 years ago.
Johnny Morris is one assistant we have who has experience I wouldn’t be getting rid of him.
Once our squad gets better I’m sure all our coaches will look better.
 
Oldman said:
The thing that worries me with Hook is everything changes in time, Gordon is talking about times 20 years ago.
Johnny Morris is one assistant we have who has experience I wouldn’t be getting rid of him.
Once our squad gets better I’m sure all our coaches will look better.
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As much as I hate them I’d be getting guys like Slater, Cam Smith and Luke Lewis in to do some coaching consulting. I think they’d be better than a failed old coach.
 
Lauren said:
No disrespect to Pay, but I feel we need to follow suit with the top clubs by incorporating experts with a mixed martial arts or combat sports background for tackling (wrestling), it's working for them.
The Roosters have a former wrestling champion, the Storms' tackling coach has a black belt in Jiu-Jitsu and Penrith has a UFC fighter on their staff. Even the Bulldogs have brought in the former Penrith wrestling coach, who has a black belt in Jiu-Jitsu, and they have attributed their defensive success to his expertise.
www.nine.com.au

Secret recruit behind stunning Bulldogs turnaround

'Alex has been great for us'
www.nine.com.au www.nine.com.au
www.instagram.com

Tackle University on Instagram: "Penrith Panthers wrestle session with coach Alex Prates, full documentary available via the Penrith Panthers YouTube . . #nrl #rugbyleague #rugby #superleague #wrestling #grappling #jiujitsu #bjj"

263 likes, 0 comments - tackleuniversity on April 24, 2024: "Penrith Panthers wrestle session with coach Alex Prates, full documentary available via the Penrith Panthers YouTube . . #nrl #rugbyleague #rugby #superleague #wrestling #grappling #jiujitsu #bjj".
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Melbourne Storm has really changed the game in this regard and this approach is why they remain the benchmark as they push the envelope to be the best IMO.
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Why not both?
TBH I think we could seriously do with both. A proper NRL D coach planning and teaching basics, structure and strategy, and a wrestling coach teaching the arm to arm combat techniques that it takes to bring a big man down efficiently. They are definitely two different disciplines and the sooner we start using the best specialists in their field the better.
 
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