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Well according to Rothfield…… http://www.foxsports.com.au/breaking-news/the-2011-nrl-season-set-for-big-coaching-turnover-with-ricky-stuart-and-jason-taylor-looming/story-e6frf33c-1225938456477" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Coaching carousel at full tilt
- Phil Rothfield
- From: The Daily Telegraph
- October 14, 2010 12:01AM
NRL Fire Season
Coaching dramas … 2011 may see an unprecedented number of coaches facing the axe. Source: The Daily Telegraph
THE NRL is about to witness the biggest coaching turnover in the history of the game with only five coaches guaranteed to hold on to their positions this time next year.
Doubts over Wayne Bennett’s future at the Dragons and the fact another eight coaches are off contract in 2011 has left the door open for the likes of Ricky Stuart, Daniel Anderson, Nathan Brown and Jason Taylor to make comebacks.
And then there’s the untried brigade, headed up by Bulldogs assistant coach Jim Dymock who will be in the market for a first-grade job next year.
The fierce pressure on clubs to get results is placing more tension than ever on the clipboard carriers to make the finals - or face the high jump.
Titans coach John Cartwright is one of only five coaches who appear to be certain of staying at his current club for longer than 12 months.
“In the coaching game, you’re only as good as your last six games,” Cartwright said yesterday. “Financially we’d all like to be locked into longer deals but that still doesn’t guarantee keeping you in the job. I guess we all know that when we get into the job.”
Dragons
Chief executive Peter Doust tried to extend Wayne Bennett’s contract in July but the seven-time premier coach put the negotiations on hold. “It’s something we’ll re-visit when Wayne’s back from his break,” Doust said, “We’d like to keep him for as long as we can. He’s gone away to be with his family and we’ll talk again when he’s ready.” Bennett can name his own price if he stays. If reports are true Craig Bellamy earns $800,000 at the Storm, Bennett could even become the first $1 million-a-year coach in the history of the game.
Eels
Parramatta chairman Roy Spagnolo pulled off the signing coup of the off-season by snaring highly rated Stephen Kearney for three years to replace Daniel Anderson. The Kiwi Test coach had knocked back some of the most lucrative opportunities in the NRL before agreeing to coach the Eels after being convinced the club was in great shape off the field.
Tigers
Coach Tim Sheens extended for 12 months earlier this year when there was talk he was being sounded out by Russell Crowe at Souths. The fact CEO Stephen Humphreys stretched the deal for only one season is an indication that the Tigers board is not convinced Sheens is the long-term option. He does however have huge support from > Benji Marshall and all the players.
SharksShane Flanagan is under huge pressure and needs to lift the Sharks into the finals to be assured of retaining his job. Lost some boardroom support when he ignored local talent and continued to pick Blake Ferguson on the wing after he quit and bagged the club. Flanagan has actually got a two-year contract with the Sharks but there is an option in the club’s favour for the second year.
Sea Eagles
Des Hasler has two years to run on his contract and would have to run last next year for his job to be in doubt. Did a remarkable job to get Manly into the finals this season considering he was without Origin stars Brett Stewart and David “Wolfman” Williams for the entire year.
Raiders
The Canberra Raiders have never sacked a coach before his contract is up in their entire history. David Furner’s deal finishes at the end of next season and barring any mishaps, he’s done enough this year to warrant an extension. He will negotiate an extension with club chairman John McIntyre to avoid any nepotism issues with his brother, the CEO.
Broncos
Ivan Henjak will be flat out surviving the off-season let alone beyond next year after missing the semi-finals. Has been heavily criticised for lack of communication with his senior players, including skipper and club legend Darren Lockyer.
Roosters
Brian Smith still has nothing in his trophy cabinet apart from an old wooden spoon he won at Illawarra. Still, he did a sterling job to take the Roosters to the grand final and has guaranteed his future at the club for another two years minimum.
Storm
Craig Bellamy is under contract for another three years and will probably see it out, although there was recent talk about the Broncos trying to sign him. He’s a vital part of the planning to rebuild Storm from the salary cap scandal and will have the job for as long as he wants.
Bulldogs
Who would have thought last year’s coach of the year would be under pressure in 2011? After finishing 13th this year, Kevin Moore needs to take the Bulldogs to the finals to totally secure his future. He is under contract for another two years but the Dogs board will not tolerate two bad seasons in a row.
Panthers
Matty Elliot was “gone” two years ago but made a brilliant presentation to his board and ended up getting an extension. He turned the Panthers into contenders this season before they bombed out in the finals. He would need to make the semi-finals again to be assured of keeping his job.
Warriors
Ivan Cleary is the quiet achiever of the NRL and did a great job with the Warriors to make the finals this year. The coaching position in New Zealand has always been touch and go, largely dependent on results and the team’s position on the premiership ladder.
Titans
John Cartwright has done a remarkably good job to build the club into a premiership force in three years. His contract is up at the end of next season and managing director Michael Searle is now talking to him about an extension. He should move quickly because other clubs will be after him if he’s on the market next season.
Rabbitohs
Johnny Lang had enough player talent to make the finals this year but a shocking injury run cost the club dearly. The veteran coach would need a top-four finish next year to keep his position. > Tim Sheens’ name is always being linked to the Rabbitohs.
Knights
Rick Stone was left to clean up the mess after two of Brian Smith’s signings, Danny Wicks and Chris Houston, were forced to quit over drug allegations. Stone did a solid job to have the Knights in reach of the finals for most of the year but his job will be under threat if the Knights miss the playoffs.
Cowboys
Neil Henry will be on the unemployment queue if the Cowboys miss the playoffs next season. Henry originally signed a five-year contract but there are key performance indicators in the deal. The former Maroons assistant coach was seen as the next big thing two years ago but his reputation has copped a battering since arriving in Townsville.
I am now certain he will get a contact extention sometime before kick off in 2011…
Oh and Phil here’s a tip …Sheens is always linked to Souff’s cause you keep writting it you Clown…
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How did i know it was a Phil Rothfield article without even reading his name.
He spends all his tike making stuff up that he wouldn’t know about
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Coaching carousel at full tilt
*** Phil Rothfield**
- From: The Daily Telegraph
Just saw that and didn’t feel like reading the rest of the BS
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Sheens will be coaching the Tigers from a wheelchair one day…
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The tigers can potentially become a dynasty team under sheens. Lock in the coach, lock in the players, watch the premierships flow. And with the wheels already in motion with large amounts of long term signings, this article just rubs against the grain of where the club is going as a whole.
And besides, the Souffs players would bitch and moan that sheens was “mean to them” at press conferences…. and Russell Crowe would probably get his nose put out of place by sheens for sticking it in where its not needed.
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Good post U-dog. Sheens is the perfect man for the head coach Job at WT for the next 3 or so years.
I should be grooming his replacement.
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hope Timmy stays as coach for years
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The tigers can potentially become a dynasty team under sheens. Lock in the coach, lock in the players, watch the premierships flow. And with the wheels already in motion with large amounts of long term signings, this article just rubs against the grain of where the club is going as a whole.
And besides, the Souffs players would b**** and moan that sheens was “mean to them” at press conferences…. and Russell Crowe would probably get his nose put out of place by sheens for sticking it in where its not needed.
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i have a theory about sowffs … that any player who pulls on that jersey suffers form irreversible form slumps. there are numerous examples, asotasi, kidwell etc save for burgess but see what happens next season. even rusty has not a box office success since he brought sowffs.
be warned timmy, sowffs are career killers ! -
Stuart, Anderson, Brown, Taylor, Dymock, sorry but IMO they couldn’t hold a candle to Sheens.The only link we need with souths is for Burgess to transfer to us where he would do a lot better.
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Wow, super coach is coming up close to being a 10 year coach at the Tigers, took over from the debacle from the Terry Lamb era that nearly sent the club to the wall.
2011 will be Tom’s 9th year in charge so they may as well contract him for 2012 as well, remember the ‘current’ super coach Happy Joe happy formerly of the Busted Broncos and now happily domicled in Steel City took a number of years to stamp his dominance despite the talent at his disposal.
One or two more years of Mr Sheens may just see that ‘Dynasty’ happen that we have expected from him. :wahoo: -
The tigers can potentially become a dynasty team under sheens. Lock in the coach, lock in the players, watch the premierships flow. And with the wheels already in motion with large amounts of long term signings, this article just rubs against the grain of where the club is going as a whole.
And besides, the Souffs players would b**** and moan that sheens was “mean to them” at press conferences…. and Russell Crowe would probably get his nose put out of place by sheens for sticking it in where its not needed.
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i have a theory about sowffs … that any player who pulls on that jersey suffers form irreversible form slumps. there are numerous examples, asotasi, kidwell etc save for burgess but see what happens next season. even rusty has not a box office success since he brought sowffs.
be warned timmy, sowffs are career killers !well i’ll be interested to see next season if burgess, taylor, luke and company have slumps next year - remember it was only injuries that kiled 2010 otherwise they would of been in the finals.
