Smith already back on the job

[Guest]

Having enjoyed a rare day off after Sunday's grand final, Smith was back at Roosters HQ yesterday to begin two days of brainstorming for 2011 with staffers and incoming assistant Brandon Costin

[novice chook]

No real surprise, plenty of loose ends to tidy up and I'm sure the Club is yet to totally finalise its roster for 2011 - both comings and goings.

There are usually fringe players on the market at a reasonable price at this time. And as we know, fringe players are Smithy's specialty.


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[Vasco]

Brandon Costin is an interesting selection.

[BUDDY]

I want to know who our defensive coach will be for next year and what he has achieved in the past.

[Guest]

Here's some links about Costin:

http://www.sydneyroosters.com.au/def...ssistant-coach

http://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au...dney-roosters/

[Guest]

he likes to stick tight doesn't he?

If it isn't a family member, it's one of his old mates...

[Chook Norris]

i remember reading earlier in the year that Smith was going to be involved in England's 4 Nations campaign.. is this still true?

[melon....]

i remember reading earlier in the year that Smith was going to be involved in England's 4 Nations campaign.. is this still true?

Maybe he can convince Captain Morley back for one more year.

[Guest]

While Mr Noyce left yesterday afternoon for a weeks break........

[BUDDY]

While Mr Noyce left yesterday afternoon for a weeks break........

WTF....didn't he just have a long weekend?

[Wally]

smith is englands assistant coach

[Guest]

WTF....didn't he just have a long weekend?

Apparently not long enough, he told me yesterday arvo that he was off for a week.....I would have thought that he would be a major part of the "brainstorming" but I guess not....

[redwhiteandbluester]

i remember reading earlier in the year that Smith was going to be involved in England's 4 Nations campaign.. is this still true?

Not sure, but his brother had some involvement with their national team so there might be a link there.

[Guest]

Wouldn't it be better to take a week or two off then look at the season in hindsight? My biggest concern is emotional baggage.

[Guest]

Apparently not long enough, he told me yesterday arvo that he was off for a week.....I would have thought that he would be a major part of the "brainstorming" but I guess not....

He'll leave that to the football 'brains', so I think it's ok.