Kyle Flanagan & the coach

[jodragon40]

It's a shame. I continue to believe Flanno could have been good. He's put together a very good pack. A pack which has arguably taken it to the 4 teams so far this year. Then with KK next year, it'll be very formidable.

Just this thing with Kyle and recruitment of backs! Already had a big, slow backline so he goes ahead and recruits CT and Gutho. I rate them both but they are clearly not what this team needs for a fullback and winger.

Next season we will have a pack injury free that will match any other. The biggest hurdle is still the 7 but if Reed keeps on developing as we all hope, that will allow Atkinson to go back to his more natural 6.

9 will be the combination of Cook/Liddle. So I believe we have a competitive 6 to 13 in 2027.

We need to recruit speed into our backline. Especially 1, 2 and 5. I am also concerned about our 3 and 4. That would be our next progression.

 

[Morgan]

has he though ...

The only forward that has come to the club without a prior connection here is Guler
KK of course coming next year

Did Flano assemble or benefit from others?

Well yeah, but all except Lawrie have been extended under Flanno's watch. So I think we can say Flanno assembled the pack though with a lot of help.

 

[Eric]

It's a shame. I continue to believe Flanno could have been good. He's put together a very good pack. A pack which has arguably taken it to the 4 teams so far this year. Then with KK next year, it'll be very formidable.

Just this thing with Kyle and recruitment of backs! Already had a big, slow backline so he goes ahead and recruits CT and Gutho. I rate them both but they are clearly not what this team needs for a fullback and winger.

I don't think he's left us, well he hasn't left us yet, in bad shape with the salary cap either. Those on overs are all gone at the end of this year or next. Should be plenty of money to extend the Couchmans.

 

[Mailroomsgi]

He's probably on the low end of contract and it depends if we have a termination clause, Manly’s payout to Seibold is 300k.

Are we in a financial position to pay him out no matter the price, Yes.

One thing Webb did well was finance, the club has been millions in profits each year for a while now.

Anyone you think could do a good job as a head coach mug?

There’s got to be an assistant coach that’s worth a shot somewhere if not Brad Arthur

 

[Mug Fan]

Anyone you think could do a good job as a head coach mug?

There’s got to be an assistant coach that’s worth a shot somewhere if not Brad Arthur

Haven't overly thought about.
It's a big job with a lot of damaged playing group.

Michael Cheika in a mentor type coaching role with say someone like John Morris, Peter Wallace.

Cheika is very much a Bennett coach mentor who gets the best out of players, which has been a big issue for a long time at the club.

Kerr for example mud at Dragons, origin squad at Dolphins, mud at Dragons.

If we had someone on staff that could improve each player by 10% we win 50% of our games.

 

[jodragon40]

Haven't overly thought about.
It's a big job with a lot of damaged playing group.

Michael Cheika in a mentor type coaching role with say someone like John Morris, Peter Wallace.

Cheika is very much a Bennett coach mentor who gets the best out of players, which has been a big issue for a long time at the club.

Kerr for example mud at Dragons, origin squad at Dolphins, mud at Dragons.

If we had someone on staff that could improve each player by 10% we win 50% of our games.

Isn't he with the Roosters at the moment?

 

[Mailroomsgi]

Yep, as one of the defensive coaches. Tightened up their middle defence tremendously but the edge defence is a work in progress

 

[redv4life]

Left field one: John Morris
Peter Wallace is the best pick of the bunch imo but not sure how long he’s been an assistant for

 

[DragonMike]

Get Dean Young as a caretaker.

There is an upside to Dean Young as caretaker. If we continue to have the crap year we look like having, it basically rules him out of the big gig. If on the other hand he turns things around, he'd be odds on to get the job - and rightly so.
Don't think he'll do that!
I loved Deano as a player and he's Dragons through and through, but he's presently our defensive coach and results suggest he's not very good at it.
What, if anything, has HE PERSONALLY done about Sloan and LKT'S defence?

 

[Ryan]

There is an upside to Dean Young as caretaker. If we continue to have the crap year we look like having, it basically rules him out of the big gig. If on the other hand he turns things around, he'd be odds on to get the job - and rightly so.
Don't think he'll do that!
I loved Deano as a player and he's Dragons through and through, but he's presently our defensive coach and results suggest he's not very good at it.
What, if anything, has HE PERSONALLY done about Sloan and LKT'S defence?

Seems LKTs defence has improved significantly in the very limited chances he's had this year. Was good in reserve grade.