That comment would make more sense
- If Barry was a CEO.
Scott Fulton [Discussion]
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- If Barry was a CEO.
GNR4LIFE
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If that were true (doubtful), wouldn’t they be concerned that the Fainu’s will now spit the dummy? Seems counterproductive.
Huh ? Doesn’t Betsy run the pathways systems , with actual scouting performed by Gallant and the people who work with him .
I think that’s probably why Fulton was sacked . His job is redundant if he’s not running the pathways systems , as that’s what gallant does with Betsy overseeing .
Especially if the first grade team has the coach / committee . Like you said that job would involve a lot of solitaire especially at clubs where the rosters are very settled .
The only reason we hired the guy is on the advice of ray hadley and Lee and Pascoe being sold “the guru” myth . He landed the fainus and opened the door for the Sullivan signing . But especially with the latter I feel that was a signing in spite of Lee and Fulton not because of them . As if that circus re. The photos that leaked wouldn’t turn you off life . I reckon with Benji there’s no way we get Sullivan , and dare I say it , probably the fainus as well .
I’m sure the family is appreciative to Fulton , but I highly doubt they’re going to base thier career on a scout . A coach/ yep . Maybe even a ceo / chairman /owner . Eg. Crowe, Politis . But not a recruitment manager
Nonotmeagain
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Barry isn't the CEO.
dribble1963
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Gallant was handed retention only as part of his overall pathways role. Betsey runs the pathways, but Fulton SHOULD have been tasked with overseeing club recruitment.
Not saying it is going to happen with the Fainus, but don't underestimate the influence that a recruitment manager has over some players. Players have switched clubs to follow them just as they have with coaches.
weststigerman
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Reading between the lines.
When we pulled the offer to AFB. Richo said "I will never sign a player the coach doesn't want".
It's now reported that Fulton led the negotiations with AFB.
Sounds like Fulton wanted AFB but Benji did not.
When we pulled the offer to AFB. Richo said "I will never sign a player the coach doesn't want".
It's now reported that Fulton led the negotiations with AFB.
Sounds like Fulton wanted AFB but Benji did not.
balmain boy
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I guess it depends what his aspirations are. He's a juniors guru, ideally he stays there and we recruit a GM Football who really knows their stuff and the two work together in tandem. But if he really wants to take that step up then maybe it would be necessary to promote him to keep him in the system.
twentyforty
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lol, he’s not as ‘in your face’ as the previous guy, that’s for sure. Just thought we would have heard from him by now? Maybe ? I realise he would have a lot on his plate, but the club has never been good at taking supporters with them on he journey to success and stardom, just thought things may have improved since the review?
twentyforty
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The previous administration didn’t realise that simple fundamental, the coach needs to be able to coach a player and the players need to be coachable.
I thought Richo’s statement was kinda correcting a wrong, righting the ship so to speak?
twentyforty
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Why would there be concerns that the Fainus would spit the dummy? They’re grown men aren’t they?
my point was, as Richo explained so succinctly, a person should never be beholding to a player manager. But here we were secretly rushing the signing of Fulton through in the dead of night because he would (via his agent of course) sign some stars on big money.
I hope the boys do well and live up to their (new) price tag.
Tom Shines
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I don’t need to hear from him …particularly in the middle of the offseason…
Maybe he can do one of those fluffy podcast things around end of Feb… and then he can go back to staying out of the limelight the way most other clubs seem to operate
GNR4LIFE
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They won’t throw anything out as an option. They won’t release him early.
Pascoes_barber
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The Chad
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If Betsey goes back to Pathways (he is only Interim) I get a sneaky feeling it opens the door to reestablish the original 5-year plan of Sheens-Marshall.
Is there any history with Richardson-Sheens? I think they might have done some work in England together??
Is there any history with Richardson-Sheens? I think they might have done some work in England together??
Why is everyone forgetting Jett Cleary?
He's 18 (Apparently) 19 this year, Playing SG Ball last year
Although Penrith keeping him well under wraps - Hard to find anything on him much....
Deliberately being held back.
He's basically the same age as the kids we're talking about swapping for Luai...
They don't need to swap Luai for a kid - They've got their next kid....
And in better news, He knows the Current 7 really well and is managed by his mum and dad
(Who's also the Coach)
weststigerman
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It looks like they didn’t. Reinforced by the hiring of Fulton without consulting the coaches.
Everything that has happened since blowing up the board has reinforced that it was the right call.
Hope Richo stays to see it all through.
dribble1963
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To earn his payout? I don’t think he would be too keen.
If we released Latu Fainu to them from 2024 onwards, they would release Luai to us for 2024 in a heartbeat.
As I’ve previously stated, I wouldn’t even consider it as I believe Latu Fainu is an elite NRL player in waiting.
weststigerman
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No, that would be an awful decision.
Keep strengthening the squad, don’t give up a good young player because we’re impatient.
Look at Melbourne, they’re willing to give up a 30 year old outside back to get Blore early. No mention of any players they don’t want to lose.
