Message to Brian Johnston (Dragons CEO)

[The Lip]

I think Matt is an idiot and only appeals to the lowest common denominator. Making him just perfect for rugby league. When he is being serious he is a fantastic commentator on the game and gives great insight.

Can’t work you out there 13 - is he an insightful idiot? To be fair he does have multiple personalities.

[Mad_Rabid_Rooster]

I agree with the view that Fitzy will probably stay, in the short to medium term at least, as he is so loyal.

His time and opportunity will come eventually, and he will take that gig with Nick's and Robbo's blessing. I remember that Craig Bellamy turned down the Tigers job. He then took the Storm one and didn't look back; I think Fitzy will be similar.

In terms of Matthew Johns, I agree with Thirteen that he can range between being a silly and a top commentator. Unfortunately, in my mind, he spends far too much time on the former at the expense of the latter. Joey, although a much better player obviously, does not seem to have the same footy brain or smarts as his brother, which I guess can often be the case (when you look at the good players not necessarily becoming good coaches argument).

[milanja]

I agree with the view that Fitzy will probably stay, in the short to medium term at least, as he is so loyal.

His time and opportunity will come eventually, and he will take that gig with Nick's and Robbo's blessing. I remember that Craig Bellamy turned down the Tigers job. He then took the Storm one and didn't look back; I think Fitzy will be similar.

In terms of Matthew Johns, I agree with Thirteen that he can range between being a silly and a top commentator. Unfortunately, in my mind, he spends far too much time on the former at the expense of the latter. Joey, although a much better player obviously, does not seem to have the same footy brain or smarts as his brother, which I guess can often be the case (when you look at the good players not necessarily becoming good coaches argument).

Matty johns podcast, and Matty johns at home podcast with his wife and kids is a good listen.

[Mad_Rabid_Rooster]

Matty johns podcast, and Matty johns at home podcast with his wife and kids is a good listen.

Yes, I agree, especially the ones involving Paul Kent. I haven't seen those with his wife and kids. I will take a look.

[milanja]

Yes, I agree, especially the ones involving Paul Kent. I haven't seen those with his wife and kids. I will take a look.

Even blocker is bearable in those podcasts, shows how much knowledge Kent has in most sports too, especially boxing.

[Bahrain Rooster]

Can’t stand Blocker when he commentates but he’s really good in the podcast that he does with Matty Johns and Paul Kent.

[Voice of Reason]

Can’t stand Blocker when he commentates but he’s really good in the podcast that he does with Matty Johns and Paul Kent.

Blocker is one of the boys. Rough as guts but you couldn’t meet a nicer bloke.

[fletch]

There probably isn't a more loyal person on the planet than Fitzy and i'm sure he would see out his contract if Uncle Nick/Robbo asked him to, that said i'm sure other than coaching the Roosters coaching the Dragons would be his dream job, given his service and loyalty to our club I think he should be allowed to apply for the Dragons job if that is what he wants to do.

[Smee]

Please take Fitzy now. He is useless as a defensive coach here.