It is no coincidence that in 2018 was his best year under Cleary who allowed him to play to his strengths with the odd cuddle. Cleary obviously is able to sum up the strengths of his players and tailor his game plan to suit. I don't like what he did to our club but he was on another level as a coach.
Paws who do you want to replace Madge with? I actually agree with this comment , but I also think Madge can hire the right assistants to provide this as well . But yea , who do you want to replace Madge if you HD your way ?
I would like a coach who can sum up the strengths of his squad and tailor a game plan to suit. I would like a coach who is a good communicator, has excellent people mgmt skills, tactician and presents a positive image for WTs. I think also a coach more in touch with the younger gen. is important.
I've always believed John Morris under Sheens' tutelage could work together well with Hartigan. All three have a proven history of success in junior development and are smart operators.
Yea maybe. I think Madge needs to step back away from the tactics , and fire his assistants for young , astute , guys , who he thinks could take his job one day . I understand he did that once , and the bloke actually did take his job , but he won’t succeed unless he does that , as his assistants are useless IMO , and they appear to be yes men , who the game has passed by .
The ability to sum up players' strengths and prepare a game plan based on those strengths is a gift coaches like Bennett, Sheens and Clearly possess. That is the difference.
I don’t think Madge doesn’t posses those . I think he does , I think his delivery of the message and relating that info , has shifted with the change in generation. For me , I’d put Robbie in the coaching team , and have him act as the go between , as he does on the field . I’d also ask Benji , if he could put his ego aside , and join the staff . Or even promote Ben Gardner , and have him “Coach” the day to day , and have Madge run tactics and structures .
Like Josh Hannay said . The structures are in place , it’s just not being executed . Which says to me 2 things ;
There’s a communication issue , or the players are Neanderthals . As I’m going to assume the latter to be incorrect , we need to fix the former .
When Brooks had difficulty earlier in the year, I read an article on the shortage of halfbacks in the NRL. Interestingly, the difficulty Brooks was having was raised with Cleary and he said I played him to his strength which is running.
I believe Maguire is a my way or the highway merchant. Put Brooks with a strategic coach who can formulate game plans based on players' strengths and you have a different player. Mind you Brooks has been playing well.
Not disagreeing with you . I think that’s pretty obvious . Which is why I mention great assistants . And Madge relinquishing the reins to younger blood . There’s no reason why , with his clear tactical skills and love of the club , also desire to win, that Madge can’t be a manager type for years to come . But IMO , if he’s doesn’t do this , then he will be out on his arse . And it will be his hubris that’ll have caused it .
I don't believe more capable assistants would be workable. Maguire doesn't strike me as the type to take advice. WTs needs a new coach and new assistants plus Sheens. Just my view of course.