Morgan
SGI NSW Cup
They were talking about David Fifita being picked in the Aus team. Even though it's not his best position, Hamish Stewart is a much better edge backrower.
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Dragon David
SGI NSW Cup
To me David Fifita is just an overgrown pansy. Just grab him by the legs and down he comes.
Dragon David
SGI NSW Cup
Well Morgan, you have got one wish right so far. Three to go!
Dragon David
SGI NSW Cup
Yep Holbrook has had plenty of experience both here and overseas. As you say Justa - how was he off our radar?
I know you guys don't like my lengthy posts - but here is Holbrook's prior and current coaching gigs -
Coaching Career Timeline
| Role / Team | Organization / Competition | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Captain-Coach | Dapto (Local Graded) | Early career |
| Assistant Coach | Cronulla Sharks (NSW Cup) | 2009 |
| Coach (Feeder Team) | Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs | 2010 |
| Assistant / Pathways Coach | St George Illawarra, Parramatta, Roosters | 2011–2016 |
| Head Coach | St Helens (Super League) | 2017–2019 |
| Head Coach | Gold Coast Titans (NRL) | 2020–2023 (mid) |
| Head Coach | Papua New Guinea (International) | 2023 |
| Assistant Coach | Sydney Roosters (NRL) | 2023–2025 |
| Head Coach | Newcastle Knights (NRL) | 2026–present |
Holbrook was outstanding when coach of St Helens - winning 62 of his 78 games - first year 2017 year with the then struggling team, coming 7th at the time, he took over the head coaching role in May of that year and won his first game 40-0 then the Club made the semis. In 2018 he guided them to win the Shield and in 2019, his last year, won the minor premiership and the grand final.
I think the Knights have signed a beauty now and are so glad that they got rid of Adam O'Brien who was useless at the Knights and at the Bulldogs this year.