You certainly aren't on your own regarding Smith. I think he had a lot to offer and his knowledge of the game under the NRL would have helped unearth more gems like Moss

Smith certainly had an eye for a player. His recruitment was a lot better than that experienced under Lowes/Ferres.

However we'll never really know if he was the coach we hoped he was. His side had it's own issues influencing performances like players not being paid.

I'd certainly welcome him back if Toovey left. However I would say that the last thing we need is the upheaval of bringing in another head coach if we can help it.

I agree entirely and I've always been of the opinion that the signing of a [i"high profile coach"[/i was just a Cha-Lo PR stunt.

I struggle to see why Rohan Smith is so highly thought of. His record with the squad we had wasn't great and in the clubs biggest game in living memory the team folded like a pack of cards rolled over and died.

Doh! when I saw redeverready as the last poster on this thread I was expecting some mystical insight into what is going to happen. No such luck.

Yes. Give Toovs a chance

That 0-20 vs Fev was probably the most disappointing match I've ever been to.

That said he had the side playing better rugby than his predecessor and seemed to have an idea about how to recruit. Like Toovey there were off field distractions and he never got the chance to show what he could do with his own side. I think Smith came over well, he conducted himself impeccably during Admin 3. I think that's why he's well thought of.

Based purely on results though we blew it badly when he had the big chance to show he was up to the job.

What's your thoughts on Toovey Red?

You've written my post for me. This is where I'm at too.

I'm not sure that's a very objective view of Toovey's time as coach at Manly.

I agree we need a coach that can get players to play above themselves. Any suggestions? Obvs Kear is now signed up at Wakey.

What about Jon Sharpe. He's experienced at the level below SL. Did a brilliant job at Fev

We need as much continuity/consistency as we can muster. Get Toovs to stay for next year then review where we are after a full preseason and season...

Well, I'll accept it's not a full blow by blow account of every minute he spent there, (as I'd never heard of him before he came over it was all blagged from the internet, tbh and dont forget theres "a lot happening"

That fans forum that's been coming "next month" for about 6 months. They'll do that thing again where they have a specially invited forum of "random" fans who spent over £200 in the shop, or who are sat in the Wetherspoons in town at midday in their Bulls shirt, already half cut.