Not all the players no but if we can pay some off then we have a few quota spots to play with.Its ok being well thought of but he was involved when the hammerings brought this on and is partly responsible,admittedly no one knows how much influence he had but I’m not impressed yet.

He's not won a game during his trial period, we're still struggling to score tries and we lost our one winnable game. His substitutions are erratic and there is still a lack of a gameplay
He hasn't done well and didn't deserve a shot at the main job this time round.

Agree with your post and the bit in bold is pretty much what he'll be having to do here such is the mess. He certainly has all the credentials & tools in his locker to be a success as our Head Coach but we all know that doesn't mean it will work that way.

All said and done for me he ticks all the boxes required and that is all we can ask for. I think the fact he is a completely new broom will also prove to be a good thing and have a positive impact.

The season has gone so we may as well put most of the effort in getting things right in 2025, I'm sure he'll be having input from here on in. He also has boots on the ground in Aus which should better in terms of recruiting our quota spots with the quality and positions he feels is needed.

"Latest" from John Davidson "Leeds have knocked back our bid for Jarrod O'Connor."

Wasn't that 2/3 weeks ago?

Great appointmemt - someone serious, with a proven pedigree & clearly massively respected. Been at all the top clubs including Penrith, his 'network' will be immense. Seems he is a disciplinarian & strong on defence too.

Watching the NRL merry go round, Eels CEO commented on the importance of appointing someone 'From a winning culture and used to delivering excellence' - assuming we are going the same way, guess no more Bulldogs coming then !!!

Really hope some of the proposed incomings either not approved yet or agreed upon by JC. Surely using the quota/marquee spots wisely the absolute key to success ?

I'd have thought so, I don't think we would sign both Borough and O Connor.

Welcome JC, hopefully gets his own fitness staff get rid of the one Tony brought in, keep Grix, Cummins, Ellis around him with a few more additions,

https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/hu ... s-circling Olly Russell back on the cards?

https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/hu ... s-circling Olly Russell back on the cards?

rlhttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/cartwright-makes-his-mark-off-the-field-too-20100922-15n1p.htmlrl

From 2010 but some background on Cartwright.

Wouldn't bother with Russell, probably go to Cas or London.

Wakefield is the rumour

Makes sense to get him in early if you can