Will Smith still be coach in 2013?

[Guest]

Will Smith still be coach in 2013 ?

As in the "Fresh Prince of Bel air"...? where will Brian be ?

He might be an improvement on what we currently have.

[Guest]

Fred, the fact is that there aren't too many supercoaches on the market, or on the rise.

And the chances of us snaring the supposed supercoaches of Bellamy or Bennett are buckleys and none. Both won't tolerate the interference that our higher echelons constantly indulge in, both in regards to recruitment and player attitude and behaviour.

I actually really like Anthony Griffin at the Broncs, a no nonense bloke who seems to have a feel for his players. But the Broncs won't be keen to let him go in a hurry.

And ultimately, Elliott and Taylor are management signings, not Smith's. Smith can recommend, but the ultimate decisions lie with NP and his cronies. The same people who signed Smith.

So your problem should be with management, who keep signing these so called 'duds'. Don't shoot the messenger Fred, aim a little higher than that.

NC

Dont worry, I have lost all respect for nick.

I never liked noyce from the beginning either - he's another failure.

[stsae]

But we have had one dud after the other.

I'd love to get either bellamy or hasler - they are the two best of the current crop after bennett.

But that wont happen unfortunately.

Of course it won't happen.

So why bang on about what we have???

I'm not in total disagreement mate, I have seen the limitations with what we have, both in the coaching and playing ranks. But constant criticism without any credible solutions becomes bloody boring mate.

I guess we can only hope for a miracle.

[mightyrooster]

As NC says, Smith is far better than most of the duds the club has signed over the past decade. He is just what we need at this stage of our development. A coach who can teach the young players skills and the basics about playing in the top grade. He is a good tactical coach and when allowed to do his job without interference is a strong disciplinarian - something the club needs badly! We need to clean up our off-field image and change the perceived culture of the club. Next year is about playing consistently, no off-field crap and forming the basis for the future. Smithy is the man to do that!

[Guest]

I don't expect Smith to be here in 2013. Not for anything other than I agree that we will struggle next year, and we will need another scapegoat to go along with Finch, Freddy, Mason, Myles, and Carney.

[novice chook]

Dont worry, I have lost all respect for nick.

I never liked noyce from the beginning either - he's another failure.

Then what is your solution, other than whinging and bitching about it?

You always harp on about the issues, but don't provide any logical and realistic solutions. And believe me Bellamy, Hasler or Bennett are not going to happen.

So let's hear some realstic suggestions from you as to who you think should be our next coach, taking out the unobtainable.

NC

[Guest]

The irony for me is before last year ask me the 3 coaches I would least want here they would be Jason Taylor, Matt Elliot, Brian Smith

[Guest]

Politis hit the trifecta of dud coaches ... only Furner left

[Headless Chook]

What would be the point in signing Bellamy or Hasler? When they fail to deliver a premiership in the first year Fred will only want them cast aside as 'duds' like every other coach.

[Guest]

Politis hit the trifecta of dud coaches ... only Furner left

You've hit upon the real issue

[Guest]

Then what is your solution, other than whinging and bitching about it?

You always harp on about the issues, but don't provide any logical and realistic solutions. And believe me Bellamy, Hasler or Bennett are not going to happen.

So let's hear some realstic suggestions from you as to who you think should be our next coach, taking out the unobtainable.

NC

Do you want me to give you the winning lotto numbers as well?

[Guest]

What would be the point in signing Bellamy or Hasler? When they fail to deliver a premiership in the first year Fred will only want them cast aside as 'duds' like every other coach.

I am not expecting a premiership win.

Just decent consistent performances, not being down the bottom would help as well. Not much to ask for. We have the players.

[mightyrooster]

What would be the point in signing Bellamy or Hasler? When they fail to deliver a premiership in the first year Fred will only want them cast aside as 'duds' like every other coach.

Was thinking the same thing.
I never used to be a Smith fan - hated him when he was at the Dragons and Parramatta. But my respect for him grew at Newcastle. Those idiots employed him to clean the joint out and then shafted him when he did what they wanted him to do. I also respect him enormously for not rising to the level of those who constantly criticise him in the media and rugby league community. He copped an absolute hammering from Hadley when he was at Parramatta and most of it was just a personal vendetta, but he acted with character throughout it all.

[Guest]

Politis hit the trifecta of dud coaches ... only Furner left

or craig coleman

[Guest]

The irony for me is before last year ask me the 3 coaches I would least want here they would be Jason Taylor, Matt Elliot, Brian Smith

Correct.