OFFICIAL Brett Hodgson appointed Assistant Coach

Im quite disappointed with this appointment. I was kind of keen on a big name but to fall short like this is rough.
His coaching record isn't a strong one either:

Head coach of the Magpies (2018) : Finished 5th
Hull FC (2020 - 2021): Finished 8th and then 9th (no that is not in the finals)
Wallabies defensive coach (2022)

I will give him a chance though due to him being a defensive specialist coach. The last time the tigers could defend was under Madge but they couldn't score points.
I'm happy to have Hodgo back but I feel this whole reunion BS is a bit annoying. Might be nice for Benji but not for the long suffering fans.

I just felt this signing fell flat with me. Still willing to give him a chance!
 
Hard crowd here...

I will give him a chance to prove himself before I make a call.

I think people need to remember that you cannot just go out and pick a person to be the assistant coach you must choose between the ones that actually apply. TBH the top line ones are already taken and in a good system so very hard to pull them out.

This year was always going to be tough and a development year and that shows in how many players we used and we found a few gems (Samual F & Galvin etc..) So taking all this into account and all the injuries etc we had more wins this year then the last 2 years with a Rookie coach.

Next year is the time to start throwing arrows if we don't progress.
 
This is just like the Bird and Hunt signing - Meh not a fan of them.

Love hodgo as a player but as an assistant it just smells like another mate at the club.

For a team at rock bottom we have gone another inexperienced coaching route.
 
Mighty_Tiger said:
This is just like the Bird and Hunt signing - Meh not a fan of them.

Love hodgo as a player but as an assistant it just smells like another mate at the club.

For a team at rock bottom we have gone another inexperienced coaching route.
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Which ‘experienced’ coach do you think put their hand up and got rejected then?
 
Seems to me that they chose a bit of a soft option as Hodgo probably wouldn’t be a threat to Benji for the top job.
Loved Hodgo as a player but I think we needed an experienced, non affiliated outside voice.
Interesting that the announcement was at pains to highlight the recruitment process-would have loved to have seen the other 6 candidates.
 
Deserves a go. Champion player and passionate about the club. When hiring if you have a relationship and know you can work together well - it’s an easy hiring decision against uncertainty.

Has been around the blocks, lots of experience with systems and styles
 
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