Eric
Staff
Yes, and 2 coaches were sacked in that time.We had not made the semi for 5 years before Flanno took over. That's half a decade. When Flanno took over, we weren't looking like making the semis. Before Flanno took over, I was already thinking I may not see Saints win another comp in the next 38 years or so.
As for Marshall. I didn't think it was a good idea for Wests to appoint him as coach, with no prior coaching experience. There are still people who are questioning if Marshall can coach, including Wests fans (he calls them Tigers). The fact that he has been able to recruit well has certainly improved his chances of be successful. I was talking to a Wests fan this morning and he doesn't think they will make the top 8 this year. He said they might finish around 8th to 10th, but injuries to Taylan May and Luai don't help their chances. Players such as Makasini coming along help their chances and Samuela Fainu developing also help their chances. They will certainly be much better positioned next year, than when Marshall took over. Like Flanno, this is Marshall's 3rd year as coach, so I probably would give him until 2028 if I was in charge of Wests.
How long do Parra give Ryles?
How long do the Gold Coast give Hannay?
How long do Newy give Holbrook?
How long do WA give Meninga
How long do Papa New Guinea give Peters?
How long do Nth Qld give their next coach?
The Wests fan thinks we should be located/based at Kogarah.
I have no idea about the other contracts but except for Meninga and Peters, they are all doing much better than Flanno. Seibold has been 2nd worse of active coaches but still well ahead of Flanno.