Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[jirskyr]

I think you are missing some context to both that situation and also what knowledge that experience has given him.

Firstly, he made the finals 5 out of 6 season during one period of his Parramatta tenure. Obviously a slow start and some rocky times, but he took over a team that had been sliding badly down the ladder for years and eventually got the Wooden spoon the year before he took over. That sort of experience is relative to us, and I cant think of anyone who has gone through a similar situation and been able to learn so much from doing so. He worked through the blueprint, knows what worked, what didnt. I cant think of any coach out there who could provide that sort of resume that is required to pull this dump out of the doldrums. He is the only available coach who has previously achieved what we are desperately seeking

I'm not making an argument specifically for or against Brad Arthur, just pointing out he has a less than stellar record and that's where we're at as a club.

And our previous 2 coaches to Sheens/Benji both won the comp after leaving us.

 

[king_sirro]

I'm not making an argument specifically for or against Brad Arthur, just pointing out he has a less than stellar record and that's where we're at as a club.

And our previous 2 coaches to Sheens/Benji both won the comp after leaving us.

I said this at the time so this isnt hindsight, the Broncos won the comp because the players knew they had the team and had to take this chance. I said they won in spite of Madge, and this year looks like its backs my thoughts up. I knew they couldn't get up again. Madge is terrible coach and I give him no credit for the Broncos win.

 

[Modman]

Couldnt script it could you? This injury proneness must cast doubt on his future on anything but a minimum value contract immaterial of his brother's desire

It would free up a few dollars and cost us more for a replacement who couldn't perform the role as well as Seyfarth does now. Expecting the Board to rubber stamp this immediately (after the chicken wings and chardonnay has been consumed).

Another Sullivan type move where we pay him to play at souths and spend money to bring a player like Madden. They have lost the plot this place.

 

[Tcat]

This thread should be closed. It's just a place where people dream. Realistically no one of any value is coming to this club. Someone mentioned Willison going to market. Hahahaha, will be his response if we approach him.

 

[happy_tiger]

With Kelolomatangi joining the Saints one of those younger Saints forwards will lose a starting role
I'd be chasing whoever loses out

 

[hank37w]

He doesn't make videos when they're losing.

Well that's the end of a possible podcasting career.

 

[hank37w]

He can get injured sitting on the toilet.

You know what they say, Sh*t happens. 🤣

 

[TigerBurnsy]

With Kelolomatangi joining the Saints one of those younger Saints forwards will lose a starting role
I'd be chasing whoever loses out

I thought he’s replacing emre guler

 

[Halbrowne61]

They share a common denominator in that they originated from the Balmain juniors. It explains that they are close, but their ethnicity is hardly relevant. I don't attach a negative connotation to it unlike the poster who made the original comment.

My only meaning PandC was that AD, Twal and Sukkar have a common ethnicity.
Nothing more, nothing less.
Same re Balmain juniors.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Ryan Carr may well loom as an Assistant Coach option now. Not sure what happened at Castleford which has led to his pending exit.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

I thought he’s replacing emre guler

I believe the salary cap will impact the Dragons when their young forwards have their contracts renewed. Stewart, Egan and the Couchman bros will be in demand. The advantage for the Dragons is the lifestyle on the coast.

 

[TigerBurnsy]

I believe the salary cap will impact the Dragons when their young forwards have their contracts renewed. Stewart, Egan and the Couchman bros will be in demand.

Loko will be in big demand aswell

 

[wstigers11]

Ryan Carr may well loom as an Assistant Coach option now. Not sure what happened at Castleford which has led to his pending exit.

Bit of a strange situation

 

[happy_tiger]

I thought he’s replacing emre guler

Saints have
Loko Jr
Ryan Coachman
Toby Coachman
Hamish Stewart
Daniel Egan

One misses out when you add KK

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Kade Reed is a very fine half. I wish we had him as I believe he will be a very good NRL player.

 

[jirskyr]

I said this at the time so this isnt hindsight, the Broncos won the comp because the players knew they had the team and had to take this chance. I said they won in spite of Madge, and this year looks like its backs my thoughts up. I knew they couldn't get up again. Madge is terrible coach and I give him no credit for the Broncos win.

Harsh. He has won premierships at 3 clubs plus trophies at NSW and NZ. Tim Sheens by comparison has only won 4 Premierships over a much longer career.

Clearly Madges' approach has a short half-life but to give him no credit is harsh.

 

[innsaneink]

Ryan Carr may well loom as an Assistant Coach option now. Not sure what happened at Castleford which has led to his pending exit.

I heard he was dumped but not why.
Do we know why?

 

[kade7]

i heard read say it today which confirmed it but heard a whisper we have been offered a few halves services for next year

be interesting to see who

 

[426Tlgerland]

i heard read say it today which confirmed it but heard a whisper we have been offered a few halves services for next year

be interesting to see who

Parra player Volkman , he would be a handy back up , Madden , Latu , Andrew’s , Volkman , not brilliant but ok , Volkman was going well at Parra

 

[426Tlgerland]

i heard read say it today which confirmed it but heard a whisper we have been offered a few halves services for next year

be interesting to see who

Kade7: have you heard if we are chasing any backrowers or props , also is Bunty and Hunt staying with us in 2027