Folkes to depart Concord for Dragons

[Chris]

Signed with the Dragons as Assistant Coach for 2 years starting 2012

 

[T-D-C]

Yeah just saw that as well. Where did that come from?

 

[Gothetigers]

Probably a better chance of getting the head job there

 

[Tigersmurf]

Maybe a consequence of Sheens re-signing - was he waiting in the wings for a shot at the job?

 

[Colonel]

Link?

Makes sense that the Dragons would want to pair an experienced deputy with a rookie head coach, especially with the void that would be created by the loss of such a steady and experienced a head coach as Bennett.

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

Probably a better chance of getting the head job there

:laughing: poorly worded post there matey!

 

[Chris]

Link?

http://www.weststigers.com.au/?s=article-display&id=36625&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=facebook

 

[T-D-C]

Probably a better chance of getting the head job there

:laughing: poorly worded post there matey!

LOL indeed.

I think its a big loss for us personally. Hope the fitness programs that he put in place at the tigers don't go to waste.

 

[hybrid_tiger]

Big loss.

 

[Gothetigers]

Probably a better chance of getting the head job there

:laughing: poorly worded post there matey!

On reflection…..... yes :laughing:

 

[Discussion_Bot]

Wests Tigers can announce that its High Performance Manager, Steve Folkes, will be leaving the Club at the end of the season. Folkes joined Wests Tigers in 2010 and since then has been a key member of Head Coach Tim Sheens’ coaching staff. Chief Executive Stephen Humphreys said that he would be sorely missed. “Steve has made a substantive contribution to Wests Tigers over the last couple of years. His experience and professionalism has been of great value to us and we wish him well with his endeavours.” Folkes added: “I have greatly appreciated the opportunity the Wests Tigers gave me. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at a great Club. “I have very much enjoyed working with great coaches Tim Sheens and Peter Gentle, their support staff and the players. I have learned a great deal”. Sheens also praised Folkes for his help and support. “Steve has been a tremendous help to me. His expertise and knowledge of the game has been second to none. But this is an excellent opportunity for him and the Club wishes him all the best. “That said, we still have him on board for this season and there is definitely a job to do. I’m sure he’d love nothing more than a Wests Tigers premiership come the end of the season.” Folkes will take up the new position of NRL Assistant Coach with St George Illawarra from 2012. Source: Wests Tigers Media Release

 

[mike]

Shame. He has done good things for WT.
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[mike]

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[Centaur]

Probably a better chance of getting the head job there

In that case, I might go work at the Dragons too…

 

[Knuckles]

Since Folkes arrived at Wests Tigers, its no coincidence that the fitness of the players and the teams defense has improved. Its not up there with St.George or Brisbane but its better than it was and I think Folkes can take the kudos for that. I'm disappointed that he is leaving.

 

[IronTiger]

Will be interesting who takes over next year.

 

[Staks]

IMO they will go with -
Grant Jones to be Assistant Coach
Todd Payten to coach NYC

 

[McGrime]

Probably a better chance of getting the head job there

lol…..........Classic...........I fell off my seat laughing. :laughing:

 

[Balmain_Bug]

Terrible decision making by Humphreys. More bad management.

 

[ragedmachine]

…so it's back to headphones and air-conditioning in the gym i guess

We should employ an army disciplinary officer next