Kyle Flanagan & the coach

[Dragon David]

This is really a difficult issue. I know a lot of Dragons fans have always been loath to criticise the head coach. But I just wanted to say, on the Fox Sport blog someone asked the moderator about the possibility of KF being dropped for Ilias or Glover. The Fox Sport guy said "no" and then actually apologised to St George supporters. Has anyone ever seen anything like that before?

‘Damaging the club’: Debate reignites over Flanno’s halves decision which legend ‘can’t cop’

‘Damaging the club’: Debate reignites over Flanno’s halves decision which legend ‘can’t cop’

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[Illusion]

‘Damaging the club’: Debate reignites over Flanno’s halves decision which legend ‘can’t cop’

‘Damaging the club’: Debate reignites over Flanno’s halves decision which legend ‘can’t cop’

www.foxsports.com.au

Really this has become a big problem , yes Kyle tries hard but not a player that will win a game for you , and not a 7 .......... This would have to be a problem amongst players , so this is all on Flanno Coach ......... This will be his downfall ........

 

[Dragons Chris]

However, Crawley believes that Flanagan’s continued insistence on selecting his son at halfback is “doing the club damage” as the veteran journalist said it could be sending potential free agent targets a poor message.

“There’s another layer to that too – another layer to the story in the fact the Dragons senior management has come out in recent weeks and said they’re chasing a top line number 7,” Crawley said.

“Well, you’d have to question of the young guys coming through would you want to send a young 7 to the Dragons knowing that there’s every chance Kyle stays at 7? They’ve shown no trust in the bloke they bought last year to play 7.

“I think it’s doing the club damage – they might not want to admit it, but it’s the truth.”

This! I know Ben Hunt isn't popular here. Not with me either. But his comments about Gutho coming to club to play 5/8 (in place of Kyle) shows his then teammates are talking about it. Confirming what Danny Weidler reported a few weeks ago. Though I'd go further. Not only a potential halfback would be turned off but any player.

 

[Eric]

This! I know Ben Hunt isn't popular here. Not with me either. But his comments about Gutho coming to club to play 5/8 (in place of Kyle) shows his then teammates are talking about it. Confirming what Danny Weidler reported a few weeks ago. Though I'd go further. Not only a potential halfback would be turned off but any player.

Shame. I continue to believe he might have gone ok in the position he was apparently recruited for. But not now. This has gone on too long and there's now too much noise, too much pressure. In my view anyway.

 

[Ryan]

‘Damaging the club’: Debate reignites over Flanno’s halves decision which legend ‘can’t cop’

‘Damaging the club’: Debate reignites over Flanno’s halves decision which legend ‘can’t cop’

www.foxsports.com.au

It's become a farce. I don't think Flanno has any choice but to tell Kyle he has to find a deal elsewhere. Gutho can goal kick a bit. Goal-kicking shouldn't prevent Kyle being dropped for the rest of the season.