New coach.. Who should we target?

[TYGA]

Gee..that was quick


That’s Bigger than Ben Hur.

 

[Donald_Trump]

Told you so.

Where there is smoke there is fire.

What a jerk.

 

[gallagher]

I have a feeling the players will move on from this quickly. Benji has been coached by Wayne and certainly gets on very well with him, he'd be pretty damn stoked to see him coaching the Tigers and I reckon that will flow on easily enough to the rest of the squad. The next few days should be interesting.

Yes most players would love a chance to play under such a great coach. So there should be no real problems on that front. But also think that our roster will undergo a significant change for the better. Maybe not immediately but definitely before 30 June next year.

A few fan favs may disappear

 

[momo_amp_medo]

Im going to say this again. I just can not see us getting any compensation from Penrith or Phil Gould.

We will be lucky if they take Ivan on full contract.

I did hear you ….. it’s like my wife talking to me.

 

[happy_tiger]

Gee..that was quick


That’s Bigger than Ben Hur.

WOW

Clint Eastwood is on the bus :laughing:

 

[Tiger_Steve]

It’s going to be so good playing every Friday night and getting all the 50/50 calls. Having Alf as our 18th player as well. We won’t know ourselves!

 

[tiger_one]

Gee..that was quick


That’s Bigger than Ben Hur.

WOW

Clint Eastwood is on the bus :laughing:

Well, Do Ya, Punk?

 

[tigerap]

Gee..that was quick


:roll :roll

 

[Fletch]

If Bennett joins the Tigers, what are the chances Pangai Jnr follows…?

 

[gallagher]

Gee..that was quick


That’s Bigger than Ben Hur.

WOW

Clint Eastwood is on the bus :laughing:

Ha. Brouhht back memories of the dirty harry movie where he jumps on the roof of a bus.scorpio I think.

 

[happy_tiger]

It’s going to be so good playing every Friday night and getting all the 50/50 calls. Having Alf as our 18th player as well. We won’t know ourselves!

We moving to Brisbane Steve ??

 

[hsvjones]

From NRL.com

Tigers set to part ways with Cleary and seal Bennett deal
Author
Michael Chammas
Chief Reporter
Timestamp
Thu 4 Oct 2018, 08:25 PM

The Wests Tigers are on the verge of striking a deal to release Ivan Cleary in the coming days as they move to finalise a long-term contract with super coach Wayne Bennett, potentially effective immediately.

NRL.com understands Cleary could be granted a release to join Penrith in 2019 as the Tigers ramp up discussions with Bennett about coaching the club from as early as next season.

It is understood the Tigers are willing to release Cleary in the coming days, with club officials of the view his position is almost untenable, but they are working through delicate negotiations with Bennett before signing off on their coach's release from the final two years of his deal.
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Cleary has already committed to the Panthers for three years from the 2021 season.

Bennett still has another year to run at Brisbane, however the Broncos could be willing to part ways with the wily coach after recently informing him that his services wouldn't be required at Red Hill beyond the end of 2019.

The Australian reported on Wednesday that Bennett had expressed interest in the Tigers job. NRL.com understands matters have progressed a lot further this week.

Cleary's potential release from the Tigers would then result in him inking a five-year deal with the Panthers to coach the team which includes his son until at least 2023.

The Tigers have attracted interest from several coaches, including Bennett and Michael Maguire - a reflection of how far the club has come despite modest facilities and a lack of success on the field.

One of the sticking points in discussions with Bennett will revolve around money, with Bennett likely to have to take a substantial pay cut on a deal that is likely to be well less than a million dollars a year.

Given some of the criticism of Bennett in recent years, there's a feeling he may be willing to take a pay cut to still prove he has what it takes to lead a team to premiership glory.
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The Tigers return to pre-season training on November 1, while Cleary is believed to be heading on an overseas trip with his family to Bali on Sunday.

Bennett will also be away with the English team for an international series against New Zealand in the United Kingdom later this month.

Broncos coach Wayne Bennett.
Broncos coach Wayne Bennett.
©Jason O'Brien/NRL Photos
NRL.com revealed in August that the Panthers were interested in Cleary returning to the club three years after he was sacked by executive general manager Phil Gould.

Nathan Cleary, after playing a leading hand in the Blues' State of Origin series win in his first appearances in a NSW jersey, is considered the cornerstone of the Penrith franchise.

After extending his deal at the Panthers until the end of 2024 recently, the goal-kicking halfback told NRL.com his new contract had "nothing to do with my old man".

"I was happy to make the decision by myself. What happens in the future with dad is out of my control. I don't think I ever thought I was going to leave even with what was going on. I always thought I would stay and it would all work itself out eventually and yeah it did. This is a real happy place to be in at the moment."

This^
Now, everyone calling for Cleary’s head and for Pascoe to make a stand have to realise that the above scenario could not have been possible if we moved first. Alternatively if Ivan and the Panthers wanted to come to a favourable agreement it was never in their best interest to shoot first either.
We have just ‘possibly for now’ managed to turned the most screwed up scenario that our club would ever face and turn it into the biggest positive that we could ever imagine.

100% agree with this.
Potentially we may end up with compensation from Panthers and Broncos may also partly subsidise Bennett’s release. The potential players and sponsorship which Bennett brings with him would also be something which we would not normally have envisaged.
So provided we stay strong in our negotiations this is a massive positive for the WT club and us the fans.

100% agree mate… this would be a massive coup for us as he will bring money to the club and also quality players..

I also don't see Ivan lasting 5 years at panthers either .. :roll

 

[Needaname]

Im going to say this again. I just can not see us getting any compensation from Penrith or Phil Gould.

We will be lucky if they take Ivan on full contract.

I did hear you ….. it’s like my wife talking to me.

Lol.

Patriot,

I can’t myself believe that we will pay part or all of Ivan’s remaining contract whilst he is coach of the panthers for the next 2 years.
The way Pascoe and Marina have handled this you would this it would play out this way.
Penrith buy out Ivan’s contract for next 2 years. Immediate release from tigers.
Seibold resigns with Rabbitohs.
That leaves Maguire (would suit Brisbane’s system and culture) to be appointed Broncos coach.
Brisbane wanting to secure Maguire sooner than later. Pays out remaining year of Wayne’s contract to force him to leave early.
Wayne signs with WestsTigers.
Manly are left with whoever, although there is talk BA may go there.
Parramatta to sign Barrett?
Last two who knows but we’ll see.

 

[TYGA]

If Bennett joins the Tigers, what are the chances Pangai Jnr follows…?

Strong.

 

[tigerap]

Oh Dear, I must admit my view of Ivan Cleary has nosedived significantly since all this coaching saga started with the sacking of Griffen and the speculation and now confirmation surrounding our Coach….It is now clear that Ivan's sole objective was to coach his son, not rebuild the Wests Tigers or steer the bus to success. The players, administration, sponsors have every right to be filthy with him in how he misled so many people over the last 12-16 months with his get on the bus or get lost mantra. His actions are nothing short of treason and if he were a diplomat he'd be facing a lifetime behind bars!.

**Ivan Cleary will go down as our worst ever coach not for his record but for the hypocrisy and contempt he has shown all of us. #Offthebus and #getlost you #biggestloser**

Bring on Bennett, he will attract players and hopefully be committed to the cause of the club and nothing else.

 

[happy_tiger]

Im going to say this again. I just can not see us getting any compensation from Penrith or Phil Gould.

We will be lucky if they take Ivan on full contract.

I did hear you ….. it’s like my wife talking to me.

Lol.

Patriot,

I can’t myself believe that we will pay part or all of Ivan’s remaining contract whilst he is coach of the panthers for the next 2 years.
The way Pascoe and Marina have handled this you would this it would play out this way.
Penrith buy out Ivan’s contract for next 2 years. Immediate release from tigers.
Seibold resigns with Rabbitohs.
That leaves Maguire (would suit Brisbane’s system and culture) to be appointed Broncos coach.
Brisbane wanting to secure Maguire sooner than later. Pays out remaining year of Wayne’s contract to force him to leave early.
Wayne signs with WestsTigers.
Manly are left with whoever, although there is talk BA may go there.
Parramatta to sign Barrett?
Last two who knows but we’ll see.

What about pinching Peter Wallace as an assistant coach …..................

 

[Needaname]

Im going to say this again. I just can not see us getting any compensation from Penrith or Phil Gould.

We will be lucky if they take Ivan on full contract.

I did hear you ….. it’s like my wife talking to me.

Lol.

Patriot,

I can’t myself believe that we will pay part or all of Ivan’s remaining contract whilst he is coach of the panthers for the next 2 years.
The way Pascoe and Marina have handled this you would this it would play out this way.
Penrith buy out Ivan’s contract for next 2 years. Immediate release from tigers.
Seibold resigns with Rabbitohs.
That leaves Maguire (would suit Brisbane’s system and culture) to be appointed Broncos coach.
Brisbane wanting to secure Maguire sooner than later. Pays out remaining year of Wayne’s contract to force him to leave early.
Wayne signs with WestsTigers.
Manly are left with whoever, although there is talk BA may go there.
Parramatta to sign Barrett?
Last two who knows but we’ll see.

What about pinching Peter Wallace as an assistant coach …..................

Where did that come from?
Thought he’d be loyal to Penrith. Is this something on the cards or you just spit balling?

 

[The_Patriot]

Im going to say this again. I just can not see us getting any compensation from Penrith or Phil Gould.

We will be lucky if they take Ivan on full contract.

I did hear you ….. it’s like my wife talking to me.

Lol.

Patriot,

I can’t myself believe that we will pay part or all of Ivan’s remaining contract whilst he is coach of the panthers for the next 2 years.
The way Pascoe and Marina have handled this you would this it would play out this way.
Penrith buy out Ivan’s contract for next 2 years. Immediate release from tigers.
Seibold resigns with Rabbitohs.
That leaves Maguire (would suit Brisbane’s system and culture) to be appointed Broncos coach.
Brisbane wanting to secure Maguire sooner than later. Pays out remaining year of Wayne’s contract to force him to leave early.
Wayne signs with WestsTigers.
Manly are left with whoever, although there is talk BA may go there.
Parramatta to sign Barrett?
Last two who knows but we’ll see.

Dude get over it. You backed Cleary and you lost. Dont come on here trying to pick at innocent posts. Its sad.

I did not say we will pay for him to play at Penrith. I have said we will not get anything more than Penrith taking over his current contract. There will be no change, no surplus, no players no nothing.
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Penrith taking Ivan off our hands and paying him what we would have paid him is what will happen. This isnt compensation!

 

[Tiger_Steve]

It’s going to be so good playing every Friday night and getting all the 50/50 calls. Having Alf as our 18th player as well. We won’t know ourselves!

We moving to Brisbane Steve ??

Just hoping a little bit if Wayne magic rubs off. Dare to dream Happy!

 

[happy_tiger]

I did hear you ….. it’s like my wife talking to me.

Lol.

Patriot,

I can’t myself believe that we will pay part or all of Ivan’s remaining contract whilst he is coach of the panthers for the next 2 years.
The way Pascoe and Marina have handled this you would this it would play out this way.
Penrith buy out Ivan’s contract for next 2 years. Immediate release from tigers.
Seibold resigns with Rabbitohs.
That leaves Maguire (would suit Brisbane’s system and culture) to be appointed Broncos coach.
Brisbane wanting to secure Maguire sooner than later. Pays out remaining year of Wayne’s contract to force him to leave early.
Wayne signs with WestsTigers.
Manly are left with whoever, although there is talk BA may go there.
Parramatta to sign Barrett?
Last two who knows but we’ll see.

What about pinching Peter Wallace as an assistant coach …..................

Where did that come from?
Thought he’d be loyal to Penrith. Is this something on the cards or you just spit balling?

Wallace has played under Bennett , Alf won't come to Sydney , Ivan will probably have his own assistant coach ideas …......