Quote: NickyKiss "A better coach then MM, what a debating point that is! He's achieved something MM didn't but could he have done it had he followed Noble and not Maguire himself?
He's certainly proved his doubters wrong and confirmed what a good coach he is. He certainly thinks more long term then Maguire did and doesn't just play for the moment but give youngsters chances to build them for future seasons.
My hunch is he couldn't have achieved quite what he has if Maguire hasn't been here first but he's definitely been the correct choice to take forward his work.'"
I'd go a long with this. I think Madge brought the "new broom" that was needed at that time. It was imperative that his successor was his assistant and it was very much a case of passing on the baton. It was then up to SW to run with it; and there's the thing. He was expected to drop it an fail, but a League Leaders Shield, Challenge Cup and Grand Final Title illustrate the guys credentials. You can throw into that mix the blooding of the youngsters which this year has been a great success and has laid foundations for the coming years.
