LMAO. That’s not how the world works.
Benji has been employed at this club since mid-2022 and has been heavily involved in recruitment from day one. Every recruitment decision made by Sheens was signed off by Benji, as he would ultimately be inheriting the roster. Since taking on a direct coaching role, his record stands at 48 games, with just 10 wins and 38 losses - a 21% success rate - along with back-to-back wooden spoons. To be fair, I’ll exclude the 2022 spoon from his record, as there’s no concrete proof of his influence that season.
However, he absolutely should not be given another two years based on the weak argument you’ve presented. We can’t afford to waste or lose the talent we have.
I believe his contract should be reviewed after Round 8 this year, allowing discussions to take place at Magic Round to explore EOIs for potential replacements if he isn’t performing. The first eight rounds include some winnable games - three wins should be the minimum expectation, with five being ideal.
The reason for the early mid-season review is the accessibility of potential coaching candidates during Magic Round. Organizing a coaching transition takes time, so it would be smart to start the process then if needed. If he clears this hurdle, an end-of-season review should also be conducted, with a KPI of at least a 50% win rate for the year.
Yes, it’s possible he could fail the first review but then turn things around in the second half of the season. If he does, his contract remains intact. However, if he fails the end-of-season review, he should be required to present a case to the board justifying why he should stay. Failing both reviews should result in his departure, with a replacement ready to start at the beginning of the 2026 pre-season.
