Re: 2022 | Head Coach talk : Thu Apr 07, 2022 8:36 am  

Once were Loiners wrote:

Kyle Flanagan has been recalled by the Bulldogs. Not sure why a player who was dropped by last year's wooden spooners would be the sort of player we'd want to target anyway. Not to mention someone would have to leave to allow him to join. If we're going that route a prop would be first choice anyway (unless Austin/Sezer left).

Let's not forget that the Super League 'super stars' Jai Field and Bevan French are Parramatta rejects who were languishing in their NSW Cup side.

Let's not kid ourselves that all sides in SL wouldn't struggle against NSW Cup sides.

Flanagan would be a good pickup - esp as Austin and Sezer will no doubt end up at the Dolphins.

[Ex-Swarcliffe Rhino]

Re: 2022 | Head Coach talk : Thu Apr 07, 2022 2:26 pm  

Once were Loiners wrote:

Kyle Flanagan has been recalled by the Bulldogs. Not sure why a player who was dropped by last year's wooden spooners would be the sort of player we'd want to target anyway. Not to mention someone would have to leave to allow him to join. If we're going that route a prop would be first choice anyway (unless Austin/Sezer left).

TBF the Bulldogs are a total basket case of a club and they are "my" team in Aus.

Re: 2022 | Head Coach talk : Thu Apr 07, 2022 2:36 pm  

Bullseye wrote:

I can see GH coming back empty handed.

He normally does when he comes back from his "holiday" in Australia.

Re: 2022 | Head Coach talk : Thu Apr 07, 2022 4:30 pm  

chapylad wrote:

He normally does when he comes back from his "holiday" in Australia.

I'd have thought he would have a few bags full of duty free xD

Re: 2022 | Head Coach talk : Thu Apr 07, 2022 6:38 pm  

Emagdnim13 wrote:

I'd have thought he would have a few bags full of duty free xD

Of course.
And some nice perfume for Kath

Re: 2022 | Head Coach talk : Thu Apr 07, 2022 7:46 pm  

chapylad wrote:

He normally does when he comes back from his "holiday" in Australia.

Does he??

Re: 2022 | Head Coach talk : Thu Apr 07, 2022 8:28 pm  

'Having undertaken extensive research and interviews across the globe to find the right man to lead us forward, yesterday I had a very productive meeting at Birch services and we'd like to announce John Kear as our new head coach.'

Re: 2022 | Head Coach talk : Thu Apr 07, 2022 9:47 pm  

I've never understood the idea of under spending on a coach. In a world where your playing budget is limited, why wouldn't you get the best coach you could afford

Leeds can't afford to not get a decent coach.

Re: 2022 | Head Coach talk : Thu Apr 07, 2022 11:09 pm  

That's particularly the case now. Feels like we're at a turning point for the club - keep plodding along and watch as crowds and interest evaporates, or push hard to get back to the top.

I can't imagine GH coming back from Oz without a new coach, even if its a complete numpty. The embarrassment of not getting one after making a big deal of a trip during the season would be enormous both for the club and GH personally.

Re: 2022 | Head Coach talk : Fri Apr 08, 2022 7:27 am  

Powerful Leeds chief executive Gary Hetherington is in Australia searching for a new head coach.

Hetherington arrived in Sydney earlier this week and is considering a host of possible head coaches for his famous Yorkshire club.

News Corp understands Hetherington has been exploring former Sharks coach John Morris, ex-Dragons coach Paul McGregor, Panthers assistant coach Cameron Ciraldo, Roosters assistant Jason Ryles and former Sharks premiership-winning coach, Shane Flanagan.

Ryan Carr, Parramatta’s assistant coach, is also a strong contender.

Leeds coach Richard Agar stepped down in March with ex-English and Great Britain back-rower Jamie Jones-Buchanan the interim coach.

With the usually successful Leeds struggling enormously in Super League this year, Hetherington is aware he must find a coach with a proven record.

Reports in the English media claim Hetherington is on a “fact-finding” trip to Australia.

Ciraldo appears frontrunner for an NRL head coaching job so would be unlikely to walk away for England. The same could be said for Ryles.

Carr has considerable support while McGregor and Morris could emerge as robust choices. Flanagan has been previously linked to Leeds.

Eels management is aware of Leeds’ interest in Carr. Morris is currently working at South Sydney while Flanagan is employed at the St George Illawarra Dragons.

Like Carr, McGregor is also working as an assistant under head coach Brad Arthur at Parramatta.

Leeds has won just one of seven games this season and sit in 11th place on the Super League competition table alongside new club, Toulouse.

Hetherington has several close contacts at Manly and will visit Sydney’s northern beaches on Monday, including a tour of the Sea Eagles’ new $33m Centre of Excellence at Brookvale Oval.

“Leeds are virtually the most successful English club over the past 20 years but they’re going through a rough trot at the moment,” said former Manly official and close mate, Peter Peters.

“Gary is here looking at coaching possibilities. He is by far the most respected chief executive in Super League.

“He has a wonderful record with the Leeds Rhinos and is a great friend of the Manly club.

“Gary always visits Manly when in Australia and I understand he will look over the new Centre of Excellence on Monday.”