Will Smith still be coach in 2013?

[Guest]

Ivan is the man we missed out on. As head coach, he has the warriors one game from the GF in first grade, NSW Cup and NYC

He will leave that club in great shape

[Vasco]

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.

These players (coach in Freddy's case) were not scapegoats.

They were punted on merit.

[Guest]

These players (coach in Freddy's case) were not scapegoats.

They were punted on merit.

Manly have had just as many trouble-makers in their team and are now premiership favourites. The difference between us and them is they support their players and the entire teams accepts accountability for their on-field performances. We prefer to blame individuals.

[BUDDY]

Whether Smithy finishes up with us after 2012 or 2013 I'd like to see Trent Robinson being given a go. He has done a great job lifting Catalans from wooden spooners to still be alive in the semis. He was sorely missed this year.

I doubt we will get Bellamy and Hasler and Cleary are no hope. Not many other good options available.

[Jacks Fur Coat]

Im a big fan of Smithy as a coach.

We did well to get a coach of his quality - hopefully he will stay foe a few more years at least.

We need stability.

[bondi paul]

I think Smithy has done well... If its not Smithy options are Matt Elliot or Jason Taylor lol

News LTD wont let Bellamy go

easts would have been better making a play for cleary rather than elliott.hiring ellioott with smith is like dumb and dumber

[bondi paul]

politis talks about building a winning culture at easts - his approval or his actual signings of coaches remains a lot to be desired, the best signings were fittler and gould. gould bought players with strong character type rather than just a football brain and skill. ivan cleary, craig fitzgibbon are fine examples. the roosters in my opinion would have been better in making a play for ivan cleary. he has a winners approach.

[melon....]

How is Elliot any better...? What does he bring to the table?

He's a Rooster.

Why did we sign him? Xmas decorations?

[Vasco]

I still think Cleary will return to the Roosters at some stage.

[Guest]

politis talks about building a winning culture at easts - his approval or his actual signings of coaches remains a lot to be desired, the best signings were fittler and gould. gould bought players with strong character type rather than just a football brain and skill. ivan cleary, craig fitzgibbon are fine examples. the roosters in my opinion would have been better in making a play for ivan cleary. he has a winners approach.

He approved Bennett (even though it fell through)

He approved Sticky who took us to 3 straight Grand Finals.

[Headless Chook]

politis talks about building a winning culture at easts - his approval or his actual signings of coaches remains a lot to be desired, the best signings were fittler and gould. gould bought players with strong character type rather than just a football brain and skill. ivan cleary, craig fitzgibbon are fine examples. the roosters in my opinion would have been better in making a play for ivan cleary. he has a winners approach.

How would you know? At the moment he's won as much as the Cronulla Sharks.

[Headless Chook]

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.

So last year was fine, and the back end of this year when we cleared out the rubbish was fine as well?

[bondi paul]

tahnks for your comments the ticket, yes i agree he approved of bennett but N tried to stand over him - bennett ( ex cop) didnt approve of that.
sure ricky took us to 3 gf. point taken and accepted however most of his decisions or approval of since the ricky sacking are questionable. i wont elaborate further on these as i am sure you may well know the ones i am refering too.

[bondi paul]

How would you know? At the moment he's won as much as the Cronulla Sharks.

its how u think and what you think about yourself.

[Rooster_6]

This type of Will Smith?