State of Origin 2026

[jadtiger]

Yeh true, Madge is probably the most suited for rep games hey, out of the people mentioned. He was great for NSW and NZ.

Madge has been a success everywhere he goes except for with us,the common factor is none of the other outfits had HBG in charge.

 

[Strider]

He will still probably get fired from Brisbane though. 3rd time fired. Great for big moments.

 

[Glenji95]

My point is that Madge will probably be available next year..and Ivan the year after
Flanno too
But Daley is not an option

Agree we can’t go Daley again, but Flanno is no way an option. Our only real options are probably Madge and Ivan.

 

[innsaneink]

Cleary hinted he wants the job after his.penrith deal is done
Will Madge be happy to warm the seat for one series

 

[Flippedy]

Madge has been a success everywhere he goes except for with us,the common factor is none of the other outfits had HBG in charge.

Same thing happened with Bennett at Newcastle, success everywhere but there. I think Newcastle were having ownership issues at the time also, if I recall correctly.

 

[Lestronge]

Madge has been a success everywhere he goes except for with us,the common factor is none of the other outfits had HBG in charge.

Madge has been a success everywhere he’s gone because he’s had the best squad in the league . That’s the answer and nothing else . The moment he gets a team that has a dipping performance or quality he not only regresses to the mean , it well and truely below it . He’s the perfect coach for a team like the broncos looking for instant success to sustain a thoroughbreds group who invest millions , and expect instant success. For most teams who’s not have that type of resource he’s literally the worst hung thin you could bring into your club .
For whatever reason , as good of a bloke he is , he’s a cancer for long term team harmony , which is the key ingredient for long term success .

 

[tigerbenji]

I could be wrong but I thought Daley had a two year contract.

 

[innsaneink]

I could be wrong but I thought Daley had a two year contract.

Last year and this year

 

[tigerbenji]

Last year and this year

Sorry mate old age, you are correct.

 

[innsaneink]

Sorry mate old age, you are correct.

Hehe tell me.bout it

 

[EllisFan]

Same thing happened with Bennett at Newcastle, success everywhere but there. I think Newcastle were having ownership issues at the time also, if I recall correctly.

He also got Newy to a prelim final, which is often overlooked. Left them with a lot of guys who were cooked though when he left.