Quote: rubber duckie "Proven winners that took over a SL club while peaking and took the steadily backwards and/or at least into off-field disrepute, Millward Noble McDermott, I’d say Wane did so too just avoiding the middle eights over Smiths Wire, redeeming some credit after with a GF.
I wouldn’t be looking at any of the ‘proven’ GF winners from above, but those who have excelled under limited resources, I’ve made no secret of John Kear, but you could perhaps add Powell, Anderson, Watson, you could argue a case for Luke Robinson and Andrew Henderson....if I had a magic wand it would have to be Trent Robinson, but I’d be almost as pleased with John Kear, you just cannot fault the guys record as much as the stick I get for it.'"
I was nodding along in agreement and then came to John kear! Powell, Anderson and Watson have all done fantastic jobs at getting the best from their players and budget at their disposal and brought relative success to their clubs. I don't think mcdermott or wane could have done what those 3 managed at the clubs they were at. I fully agree go for Powell, Watson would have been great IMO, I think Anderson would do a job, all depends whether he wants it again really though, same with Henderson. The other problem with promoting from within is whether the players respond as well as they would if they had to impress someone they didn't know.
but Not John Kear.