Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

crazycat said:
So are we only going to get the squeeky clean people to coach us. "Hey guys don't drink this thing called Beer, I am not exactly sure what it is... but drugs are bad, Ok-aye"?

Inglis can speak with authority. He would have seen players ruin their career. Far out if GI tells me something, I am listening.

Look, I get it. GI hasn't coached. But he has not only played NRL at the top level, he has been the top level. I would say there are only 3 names that can rival him at Center or even 5/8 in the last 20 years including Benji.

Maybe it works, maybe it doesn't.... But if it works it goes Gangbusters. You get GI turning Bula into anything close to what he was OR get GI firing up Olam/Turuva... YE GODS!
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I’m not disputing his on field talent… just his intelligence and moral compass. He has zero credits for coaching.
To be fair he’s starting at the bottom (not being sexist) in the NRLW .
 
cktiger said:
I’m not disputing his on field talent… just his intelligence and moral compass. He has zero credits for coaching.
To be fair he’s starting at the bottom (not being sexist) in the NRLW .
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That's where everyone starts... Jesus imagine the uproar if he was with the first grade squad as assistant...its not a big deal
 
liltiger said:
He made a few mistakes in his playing days, we all do, for me the real issue is if we learn from them to be better people. I'm sure Greg has. His experience in the game and his struggles in his personal life would be invaluable knowledge to our younger guys coming through. Think his influence over the whole squad could be awesome. His ability to coach I'm not sure about, might be great or might be mot so great, no harm in giving the guy a go. We have with Benji. All I ask is Ingliss takes a friendly approach off the pitch and a no mercy approach on it to show the young guys what's required to reach the elite level he was at.
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Exactly! If the players can’t learn anything from Inglis’ football and life experiences then they’re not open minded. Besides, isn’t Greg on the Rich Digital books? I think it’s great Richo is finding him something constructive to do.
 
cktiger said:
I’m not disputing his on field talent… just his intelligence and moral compass. He has zero credits for coaching.
To be fair he’s starting at the bottom (not being sexist) in the NRLW .
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I think his involvement with the Goanna Academy shows that he has learnt from his own mistakes and is keen to help others not follow his path off the paddock. That was his role with Bula last year.

While GI is a bit of an introvert (so is Wayne Bennett by the way) when he speaks about footy people listen. Players will pick stuff up just by having him around full time, able to ask questions, get tips etc.

If GI is keen to be a coach, whith his nature, his approach will be in stark contrast to Benji. It will be more likely the one on one fatherly chat off to the side that makes a difference in a players game than a give me the ball and let me show you. Having different coaches with different styles around the club is a great thing.

First we whinge about too many old boys then we recruit outside of the mould and complain about the ability of one of the best in the game before he has had a chance to even impart knowledge. Let's get a grip on reality. This is good for the club in the short term even if it turns out he can't coach for shit.

How much is it worth just to simply have him wandering around the COE inspiring young kids, having a chat and for recruitment.

Well done Richo, smart move!
 
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GI appt I think is great. I would like to think even though he is the assistant coach for nrlw, he would be attending first grade and reserve grade training sessions , possibly even flegg and matts. Young centres, fullbacks, wingers… what a resource to tap into for them, to look up to for his onfield performances/experience , message it also sends to indigenous youths in our system and beyond. Attract others to the club ? Time will tell, i like the direction it’s going.
 
Kaito said:
Yes
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He must be the best video analysist in the league by now. (No Hopa jokes please).

I wonder if we’ve ever given him any specialist training? Other than how to tune in the video to the tv. If you don’t know how just go to the nostalgia thread.
Seriously though I’d be very interested to know what initial and ongoing training we gave/give Simon to help him become a the best.
 
Buttface said:
He must be the best video analysist in the league by now. (No Hopa jokes please).

I wonder if we’ve ever given him any specialist training? Other than how to tune in the video to the tv. If you don’t know how just go to the nostalgia thread.
Seriously though I’d be very interested to know what initial and ongoing training we gave/give Simon to help him become a the best.
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If you haven't listened to the latest from the boys on the WTF poddy it would be good for you to jump on. They do an interview with Mitch Tyler that will answer some of your questions on our coach development. There does not appear to be a formal growth programme. This is definitely an area we could improve and something Richo and the team should definitely have a look at.
 
Jolls said:
If you haven't listened to the latest from the boys on the WTF poddy it would be good for you to jump on. They do an interview with Mitch Tyler that will answer some of your questions on our coach development. There does not appear to be a formal growth programme. This is definitely an area we cold improve and something Richo and the team should definitely have a look at.
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I find it bewildering the little that is invested in the development of coaches.

I would need you to link me up Jolls.
I don’t do soc med stuff except for the WTF.
But that’s ok, I believe ya when you say there’s not much of a growth program, it’s farely evident.

Hey, on another note, I just thought if we win a decent amount of games this year we might see a return of the @Juro curve.
I used to love that until it started heading south every year. 😁
 
Buttface said:
He must be the best video analysist in the league by now. (No Hopa jokes please).

I wonder if we’ve ever given him any specialist training? Other than how to tune in the video to the tv. If you don’t know how just go to the nostalgia thread.
Seriously though I’d be very interested to know what initial and ongoing training we gave/give Simon to help him become a the best.
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Mate, I think he has a guaranteed job for life at the club, he's upskilled every season too from what I understand. He's the guy that operates drones over training and all the other stuff. Valued member I'm always stoked when I see him what a legend
 
Kaito said:
Mate, I think he has a guaranteed job for life at the club, he's upskilled every season too from what I understand. He's the guy that operates drones over training and all the other stuff. Valued member I'm always stoked when I see him what a legend
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That’s great to hear that he’s actually training to be better.
 
Tigerbenb said:
GI appt I think is great. I would like to think even though he is the assistant coach for nrlw, he would be attending first grade and reserve grade training sessions , possibly even flegg and matts. Young centres, fullbacks, wingers… what a resource to tap into for them, to look up to for his onfield performances/experience , message it also sends to indigenous youths in our system and beyond. Attract others to the club ? Time will tell, i like the direction it’s going.
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Totally agreed.

particularly the area our first grade team is the weakest at:
Wing/Center defense.

You clearly will have GI helping Bula, but I reckon him just eyeing Turuva, Olam, Naden we will get a little more out of them.
I believe our current center pairing is Naden/AD... as Olam and Turuva are out injured. I think many people are over Naden and heck I agree. But I would like to see Naden give it a red hot go for the first few games of the season. The spot is still up for grabs and someone like GI will impart skills across our backline.
 
crazycat said:
Wow...

Glad the club is still looking after him.
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They didn’t initially. It wasn’t until Alex McKinnon broke his neck that the spotlight got shone back onto Dwyer who said the club hadn’t done anything for him. Not long after that he miraculously had a role on the coaching staff.
 
GNR4LIFE said:
They didn’t initially. It wasn’t until Alex McKinnon broke his neck that the spotlight got shone back onto Dwyer who said the club hadn’t done anything for him. Not long after that he miraculously had a role on the coaching staff.
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Poor fella what a great career he had in front of him snatched away mate I can still vision when he was replaced the way his arm was shaking haunts me today, see last year I think it was a fins player picked up similar injury wonder if he will recover.
 
GNR4LIFE said:
They didn’t initially. It wasn’t until Alex McKinnon broke his neck that the spotlight got shone back onto Dwyer who said the club hadn’t done anything for him. Not long after that he miraculously had a role on the coaching staff.
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And ? How many of those people are still here who made both the decision to do nothing , and the following decisions to not only offer him a role , but one he can upskill , and have growth in .
My guess is zero !
The whole league had an issue with looking after ex nrl players . This was before CTE became known / very early days in public awareness .
Guys like Tuiaki got shafted every year . Whether it’s because finally the nrl has a collective understanding about duty of care , or the club itself has realised it’s been very “what have you done for me lately” either way , your point is redundant ..
 
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