John Morris Gone

[mtd#2]

On the Triple M Daily podcast today, Buzz Rothfield said he spoke to John Morris' manager Chris Orr and apparently Benji & John could not agree yesterday on the same direction moving forward so agreed to part ways. Weidler said he spoke to the WT and they said it was due to the defensive issues the club has.

So apparently not due to Morris going to the Dragons at all.

I am speculating, but I reckon there is far more to this.

 

[mtd#2]

Whats his role exactly other than waterboy?

Idk. But I dont mind him being our waterboy.

 

[You Know Who]

Whats his role exactly other than waterboy?

I wouldn’t trust the moron to be the water boy either. He messed up a basic scrum in 2010 that cost us the game so messing up the water isn’t beyond the realm.

 

[You Know Who]

I am speculating, but I reckon there is far more to this.

Gives more weight to the theory that Benji only wants his buddies and yes men around him.

 

[GCfan]

Gives more weight to the theory that Benji only wants his buddies and yes men around him.

Apparently the Peptide king is incoming, God I hope it doesn’t happen but if it does, that puts to bed the Benji mates theory.

 

[TigerBurnsy]

Poor old Kimmorley...

He’s a terrible coach how many spoons has he won now?

 

[TigerBurnsy]

Apparently the Peptide king is incoming, God I hope it doesn’t happen but if it does, that puts to bed the Benji mates theory.

was he a defence coach when he was at manly?

 

[Fainu Brothers]

Doesn’t Bomber live in the Gong? Or around Cronulla. Not to far to head to red V HQ

 

[mtd#2]

Apparently the Peptide king is incoming, God I hope it doesn’t happen but if it does, that puts to bed the Benji mates theory.

Flanno?

 

[innsaneink]

We really need to get the new defense coach right this time..its crucial.

Im not sure what Folkes role was when he was here ...and i know its a small sample size...but it shows the right person can get this team firing in the right direction despite it seeming we have had a soft culture since day dot.

Dont stuff this appt up!

 

[Alex Seyfarth's #1 Fan]

With all due respect to him Brett Kimmorley should never be near a coaching position again. He has shown time and again he just isn't capable.

It hurts reading that and agreeing. He's one of the best blokes ever but it's time he chose a different path.

 

[tigeress]

I am blown away by the nepotism at this club!!! Pat Richards is in charge of the season review..What experience has he got, Benji got him a job this year, now he is head of football!!! What experience has Pat got in the running of a football club. Bugger all I bet!!! I am blown away by the boys club in this so called organisation. So Pats in charge of the review, can you imagine him going hard on Benji or his 05 buddies. Our attack is a disgrace and Hodgo is in charge of that yet nothing said about him. I am not sure what Heigno does so it would be unfair of me to give it to him and the role he plays within the four walls. Benji, I am still shaking my head that he got an extension, yes the club was in freefall and the idiots gave him an extension when not one other club were after him, not even as an assistant.
In my opinion, he is way to close to certain players in the club, he has a senior player tell him Im not playing this week cause he wants him to play a different position, then back tracks within minutes and tells Adam no you can play halfback and Adam said nah, im out this week!! Could you imagine that happening at a professional club and telling that to Wayne, Trent or Craig!!
Didnt Benji state on the doco at the start of the season if you dont hit the standards expected your out the door, Adam says he is not playing, yea great punishment there, gets picked at halfback the following week so he gets his way!!!
He picks Javon to play on the right when he is a left sided player in Canberra, not even a home game. The poor kid gets his debut but its blown up by the Adam Benji feud. Then Javon is never seen in first grade again for the rest of the season.
Benji continually picked Javone when he decided to go to PNG, yes I totally agree to let him leave at the end of the season, the one thing he actually got right. (though we are paying Parra 500k).
14 Games this year he plays Latu in every position but 1/2 back. He plays a 1/2 a game in the last game of season (yes i know he was on restricted minutes) as a 1/2 back and its the best we have looked in so so long.
Every press conference I am so proud of the boys, well I am sick of hearing Im proud of the boys, get wins not "the boys gave it a crack but came up shorts but Im proud of them"
Now i hear Pat is doing the review, My God!!! Get someone external from the club to conduct a proper review. Do we really think Pat is going to give it to Benji about his coaching or how the club is being run.
I am so fed up with the boys club approach at this club, Sean make this club professional and make me proud to be a supporter cause I am getting very very tired of this rubbish that we keep producing.
Fellow forum readers, I am sorry for this rant, as I love being on here reading all your comments everyday, but I am just so sick of this unprofessional club, as many say we are a sleeping giant, well can we just wake up as I so tired of being asleep!!

100% agree with the majority of what you say Davey.
This will probably be my last year as a paying member of the club, after 20 yrs.

Especially if Benji is not willing to listen to anyone else about things he may or may not be doing right, ie (a mentor)- please Benji, you are not that good, we know you love the club, but that doesn't make it a winning club, loving a club is not enough

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

Does setting the budget for lunches with Benji, Hodgson and Heighnington count?

I wonder if since coming back Heighington is organising lunches again?

I remember Benji having a sook about that when we released Heighington.

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

We really need to get the new defense coach right this time..its crucial.

Im not sure what Folkes role was when he was here ...and i know its a small sample size...but it shows the right person can get this team firing in the right direction despite it seeming we have had a soft culture since day dot.

Dont stuff this appt up!

He was strength and conditioning from memory. He was here in 2010-2011. Another sliding doors moment.

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

We really need to get the new defense coach right this time..its crucial.

Im not sure what Folkes role was when he was here ...and i know its a small sample size...but it shows the right person can get this team firing in the right direction despite it seeming we have had a soft culture since day dot.

Dont stuff this appt up!

To let Bomber go so soon, I’d be surprised if they don’t already have someone lined up already…..hopefully it’s Teo

 

[GCfan]

was he a defence coach when he was at manly?

No idea. I can’t recall what their defence was like when he was there. If it all happens I hope he’s better than my gut tells me

 

[GCfan]

Flanno?

Yeah that’s the one.

 

[Tim Sheens]

I wouldn’t trust the moron to be the water boy either. He messed up a basic scrum in 2010 that cost us the game so messing up the water isn’t beyond the realm.

That's an unhealthy grudge to hold, though I must admit that it still has a prominent place in my footy memories.

 

[Wezt]

To let Bomber go so soon, I’d be surprised if they don’t already have someone lined up already…..hopefully it’s Teo

It’s not Teo, he’s off to the Rabbitohs

 

[WesternSuburbsBoy]

Mielekamp said that work was currently underway on a broad review of the NRL program following the completion of the 2026 season.

“We’re currently working through a review of our men’s program – which is standard practice after any season – led by our Senior Manager of NRL, Pat Richards,” Mielekamp added.

“It’s a process that will look at all elements of our program and set the foundations for the 2027 season and beyond.”

So we got a rookie doing a review on his mates & someone who got him the job.... should go well then