Mailroomsgi
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can’t lie he does speak well, very stoic. Leader of men like
Interim Coach for 2026 - Dean Young
- Thread starter RufusRex
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Frank Facer
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If we do improve, I think a lot of it will be due to the inclusion of Reed and you could also add Pasifiki Tonga to the equation as well. I thought Flanno should have been playing both of them all season. I also think if he did play them, he may still be coaching.
Mailroomsgi
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Imagine the feeling Kade Reed had after young drove to his house to tell him that personally
That’s awesome to hear the way it played out
That’s awesome to hear the way it played out
George Sancti
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I agree, Illusion. He presents as someone of strong character, and it would be a genuinely positive outcome if he were the one to turn the club around.
TheRev
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it is all glorious.. but hate to be dour.. but he really does have 4 days until he either has a 100% or a 0% record.. everything is roses until you get some losses.. but look its a good start, lots of change.. new voices.. chance for the kids.. cant complain.. just hope it goes well for him (and us).
Hope we dont get any outside back injuries on saturday.. thats rly f***ed up the rotation in recent games, we might rly need Kyle to step in.. I guess if Cook is doing 80 we have some leeway.
Hope we dont get any outside back injuries on saturday.. thats rly f***ed up the rotation in recent games, we might rly need Kyle to step in.. I guess if Cook is doing 80 we have some leeway.
RufusRex
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I love that he told ennis ... the words around "Players needing to hear a differnt voice" very telling in light of news here from Mug.
Who would want to be coached by a sledging merkin of a human.
Who would want to be coached by a sledging merkin of a human.
Mug Fan
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Deano knows Kades dad, he is highly respected in the local coaching circles.
He was on Dragons lower grade coaching staff same time as Deano and Ben and would be Kades harshest critic
Dave03
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Sounds like good coaches are developed in the Illawarra region. Good fundamentals are trained early.
dragonheart
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I liked what D.Young said to the press, said all the right things. Wasn't in favour of him as interim, but good sounds coming of him and wanting a clean slate. Well done so far, I think the players will respond.
dragonheart
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Who knows but this just might be the start of warmth shown to the young guys with great comraderie growing in the club. We desperately needed the change, lets hope we dont lose any players we want to keep e.g. Fianu Latu
dragonheart
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Already it feels like a cloud has lifted, plenty of time to go but if feels like the brakes are off.
Dragon David
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A very good interview. Straight talking and no mincing words. Smarter than what I envisaged and I feel more comfortable about Young now. Employing the likes of Willie Talau and Tom Eisenhuth as his assistants is a very good move.
Dave03
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Deano on nrl 360 spoke very well too. Interesting re the attack, he indicated that Kade will help straighten it & it'll allow some space to the outside backs. Atko will remain the main kicker, so I assume he'll play on the right since he's a right foot kicker. Also sounded like he wants to have a youth focus. All ticks for me.
Justadragon
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What more could we ask for, he got Ennis out and Reed in, there is a god, or at least DY for now 
We got to keep all these young forwards. Our pack in 2028 could be unbelievable if they stick together and all get 30-40 games under their belts over the next couple of years.
KK
Leilua
Couchman boys
Stewart
Egan
Halangahu
LPT
Tsougranis
Hutchinson
Webster
Plenty to work with on that list. 2 leaders up front. Then broken up in the 3 groups as to where their development stands at the moment.
You forgot the clincher my friend. By getting Reed in he got the special one out hahahaWhat more could we ask for, he got Ennis out and Reed in, there is a god, or at least DY for now
Justadragon
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In some bazaar way I actually think KF will thrive in that position. I'm also surprised he hasn't asked for a release. no one would take him, maybe ESL.
To be honest, I feel sorry for Kyle. He gets pumped from pillar to post and it’s due to his old man. He’s played 50 games for us. Missed 4 games in 2024 due to suspension, missed zero games in 2025 and missed 1 game this year vs Nth QLD after he was knocked out vs the GC.
That’s 5 games in 2 and a bit years, picked every other available game. It wasn’t his fault. His old man needs to wear that plus the continual dribble of Kyle being top 3 or 4 every week, best half in the club. Surely the dopey old man should have thought hang on, engage brain before opening mouth.
I really can’t see Kyle picking up another gig once he’s done with us which in all seriousness could be at the end of this season, 1 year early. ESL will be his only option. No shame in that but his old man really did him a disservice and made him a very easy and laughable target each week
Justadragon
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Agree, did KF a disservice and contributed to his own demise.