Quote: Dave K. "Also a bit more info from Dan, gives a bit more insight, but not sure how it will work. Suprised Nanly have allowed this.'" I think the time difference is key here . Sydney is +10 GMT, so FC will be training around 10pm Aus time, so he could remotely monitor the performance of the players live. Data could be sent electronically overnight with and I assume Gaz Ellis will be Head of Performance to ensure the system is implemented. Clarke puts emphasis on types of and when nutrition is consumed see this https://youtu.be/Cxmdek9lyiM?si=FH1P_Xf5NHa1zmlG

Quote: Dave K. "Also a bit more info from Dan, gives a bit more insight, but not sure how it will work. Suprised Nanly have allowed this.'" I think the time difference is key here . Sydney is +10 GMT, so FC will be training around 10pm Aus time, so he could remotely monitor the performance of the players live. Data could be sent electronically overnight with and I assume Gaz Ellis will be Head of Performance to ensure the system is implemented. Clarke puts emphasis on types of and when nutrition is consumed see this https://youtu.be/Cxmdek9lyiM?si=FH1P_Xf5NHa1zmlG

I agree..
Clarke only joined Manly November 2023, so I imagine Manly aren't too thrilled about this consultancy job.
Maybe Clarke will fly in alongside Cartwright, and prepare everything here before , Manlys pre season starts.

Really don't think Clarke being remote is as big of a deal than what some are making of it.

Pretty clear he has put the pre season plan together, coming over to oversee the start and then leave it in the hands of our full-time staff keeping tabs on a part-time basis.

Is, again, frustrating how we have gone about announcing this.

Manly's statement reads that he will be with them for 2025 - it doesn't say he is there beyond that. So I would be happy for 2025 to be consultancy based, and full time for the remaining 2 years

The club could have been unambiguous, and still posted the story in a positive light.

The way they’ve presented the story is classic James Rule style.

Just have be honest. It’s not difficult.

Those people saying he will eventually come here full time, why would he leave Manly ? It sounds like an opportunity for him to earn some extra money from a mate while keeping his main job in a much bigger market with much better resources, plus getting some free flights home from time to time. I just hope he is committed to the role, its not going to be easy doing a full days work then coming home and doing more. Especially for 3 years.

It isn't ideal but it's another step forward

The club have announced Clarke as a consultant. Don't think they are trying go pull the wool over anyone's eyes.

Manly is one of the nicest placest ive ever visited, as much as I stick up for this city at times...might ask my employer if I can work remotely from there

Jon Clarke's Rugby Nightmares.

Jon Clarke rocks up at the KC, cringing and gurning while watching the training, telling Myler to get his head out of his and shouting "what's thaaat" as he looks through the fridges.

Are you OK?

Addiction is tough, it's a journey, but there is help.

The investment in the off field staff will be just as vital as any on field signing. It’s really been neglected over the last few years.

At least Myler is trying to do something about it.

Jordan Abdul just let out a huge sigh of relief, farted and ordered a Dominoes 14”
Meatfeast.

I found this interview with Steve Michaels pretty heartening. Trouble is I'm starting to think that if our new coach joins the ever increasing line of failures in that position, I doubt anyone can sort us out. He appears to be our best hope and will prove to be I hope an inspired appointment! https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/r ... hn-9602633

I found this interview with Steve Michaels pretty heartening. Trouble is I'm starting to think that if our new coach joins the ever increasing line of failures in that position, I doubt anyone can sort us out. He appears to be our best hope and will prove to be I hope an inspired appointment! https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/r ... hn-9602633

Certainly feels like the last chance saloon to finally instill a good culture at the club.

If Cartwright can't turn it round, not sure what options will be left to try!

we just need someone strong to set an expectation and for everyone in the club to buy in. The FIFO principle

It can be turned around quickly if people are prepared to make some difficult decisions along the way.

We've had a succession of weak coaches or ones who basically let the players set the tone and that needs to change

For me, I want Cartwright to instill pride in playing, passion for winning, want to be hard to beat, be in games, not have blow out scores, super fit, hard working team and still be in with a shout of the playoffs come the last round. That's what I'm wanting from him and the players.

Do all those things and you'll have the support from the fans, show we are going in the right direction and change is happening

Thought this was worth addressing even though it's over a week old now. I think I have posted about this before but if you look on Companies House, Hull FC (2011) Limited was incorporated on 12th May 2011 (originally under the name Gellaw 332 Limited). I have never really understood the nature of this but I have always presumed that this company was set up to facilitate the purchase of the actual club (Hull Super League Limited) which has Adam Pearson listed as a director/owner from 19th July 2011.

So that to me suggests that it took just over two months for AP to buy the club. But I would presume that the Hull FC (2011) Limited company was only created once talks had advanced far enough for a formal offer to be placed for the club. Who knows how long he may have been talking and negotiating prior to that. As you say, it was all kept under wraps.

To be fair to them this time, whether it's a takeover or investment, it's still been kept under wraps because we know very little. The difference this time is that we know we have been seeking investment whereas back when AP bought the club I'm not sure there was even any hints that the club might be for sale or anything like that.

The last takeover was a complete surprise, I was driving when it came on the radio and nearly crashed the car in shock. We never will know how long it took but Kath and co invested heavily in signings for 2010 (Long, O'Meley, Fitzgibbon) so presume selling wasn't being thought about until 2011.

I've also never got my head around what 'HullFC2011' is about, if it was just to facilitate the last takeover surely it would have bene shut years ago? But im not experienced with company ownership.

Asiata named in the Samoa squad for the test series against England

Club announced a pre season dinner, £72 on top of passes been on sale is a bit steep considering the season they’ve just had