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I am sure she was a the press conference I heard the name Margie a couple of times.
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Depending on what $$$ we can offer and whether he will accept it, is Peter Gentle Wests Tigers assistant to be Flanno's assistant 2010, they are best friends.
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Shame it doesn't have a email address to thank her.
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Former plumber's pipeline dream is now a reality - Sydney Morning Herald
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Former plumber's pipeline dream is now a reality
May 30, 2010
Adrian Proszenko.
Shane Flanagan had all but packed his suitcase. Despite undertaking a more searching apprenticeship than anything seen on Donald Trump's reality TV series, Flanagan has been constantly overlooked for a job as an NRL head coach. Not prepared to return to his plumbing business, Flanagan was resigned to going oversees to further his career, a heartbreaking decision given his wife, Cathie, and three children - Bianca, 16, Jade 18, and Kyle, 11 - would remain behind.
''If I didn't get a job this year, I was heading over to England,'' Flanagan says. ''I needed to get out. I was starting to get a bit stale and I needed to get my own team.
''Going to England was going to be tough on my family. I've got teenaged daughters, one who has just finished her HSC and one going into it. It would have been a massive decision because I probably would have had to leave my family at home.''
Instead, Flanagan will take over at Cronulla next season after Ricky Stuart announced during the week that he would not see out the final year of his contract. It means that after a 14-year coaching career - which included overseeing the Junior Kangaroos and assisting with NSW and Australian teams - Flanagan will finally get his shot as a head coach in the NRL.
What's more, he knows he is ready now. He thought the same thing in the late '90s when, as an assistant to Brian Smith at Parramatta, he was interviewed for the Western Suburbs job. He did not get past the first interview.
''When he heard I was a chance Brian sat me down and said 'I don't think you're ready yet','' Flanagan recalled. ''At the time I was young and I was thinking 'I'm ready, I'm ready'.
''Now I look back and think 'thank God he didn't push me in because I'd be out plumbing again'.
''I'd be back on the tools because, looking back, I wasn't ready. It would have been all over Red Rover. That was more than 10 years ago. I'm ready now.''
Now a rookie coach is expected to succeed where his good mate, premiership-winning former NSW and Australian coach Ricky Stuart, could not. Where the porch light barely flickers after the greatest clipboard holder of them all, Jack Gibson, could not deliver the ultimate prize. Given the Sharks' struggles on and off the field, it would appear that Flanagan is about to take on the toughest gig in rugby league. Not that he sees it that way.
''Everyone's probably saying 'Ooh, I don't know too much about this bloke','' he says. ''But I've got nothing to lose and everything to prove. That's the way I look at it.''
Not that Flanagan, a Shire resident for the past 25 years, is an unknown commodity in league circles. He has been Stuart's right-hand man for the past six years at the Roosters and the Sharks and is respected by some of the game's best players, having worked with them in NSW and Australian camps. As a player and a coach he has also worked alongside Phil Gould, Warren Ryan, Ron Massey, Mick Cronin and Craig Bellamy, the latter providing a glowing endorsement when he applied for the Eels job which ultimately went to Daniel Anderson.
Another source of inspiration is Kevin Moore, who was instrumental in turning around a dysfunctional Bulldogs outfit in his first year at the helm. Given Cronulla's turmoil, Flanagan's challenge is perhaps even greater.
''I see some parallels with his coaching career because he was an assistant coach probably longer than I was - he was in it forever,'' Flanagan says. ''Hopefully I can get the same results he got in his first year. I might try to catch up with him and bounce a few ideas off him.''
However, priority No.1 was to celebrate his appointment with family and friends. Due to his Origin and club commitments that opportunity arrived only last night, when they booked a feed at the local Chinese restaurant at Bangor.
One of the first to congratulate him on hearing the news was former mentor Smith.
''Anyone who has been around Shane for a period of time would know that he loves the game and has a passion for coaching,'' Smith said. ''He's like most of us, he can be cranky at times. I've seen him go off once or twice. He's a pretty tough taskmaster, I would say. It's been a while since I worked with him - and he might have changed since then - but my impression is that he knows what he likes from a player and his team. He'd know how to get that out of a group.''
Flanagan lists coaching the undefeated 2004 Roosters Jersey Flegg side as one of his greatest achievements. The star player from that team, Dragons half Jamie Soward, said he was pleased that the man affectionately dubbed 'Dwarf' had finally got a shot at the big time.
''He showed how good a coach he was back then,'' Soward said.
''He's pretty unique and hands-on. Flanno's good in that he tells you how it is, he won't bull**** to you. I was very happy to see him get a first-grade gig.''
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Former plumber's pipeline dream is now a reality
May 30, 2010
Adrian Proszenko.
Shane Flanagan had all but packed his suitcase. Despite undertaking a more searching apprenticeship than anything seen on Donald Trump's reality TV series, Flanagan has been constantly overlooked for a job as an NRL head coach. Not prepared to return to his plumbing business, Flanagan was resigned to going oversees to further his career, a heartbreaking decision given his wife, Cathie, and three children - Bianca, 16, Jade 18, and Kyle, 11 - would remain behind.
''If I didn't get a job this year, I was heading over to England,'' Flanagan says. ''I needed to get out. I was starting to get a bit stale and I needed to get my own team.
''Going to England was going to be tough on my family. I've got teenaged daughters, one who has just finished her HSC and one going into it. It would have been a massive decision because I probably would have had to leave my family at home.''
Instead, Flanagan will take over at Cronulla next season after Ricky Stuart announced during the week that he would not see out the final year of his contract. It means that after a 14-year coaching career - which included overseeing the Junior Kangaroos and assisting with NSW and Australian teams - Flanagan will finally get his shot as a head coach in the NRL.
What's more, he knows he is ready now. He thought the same thing in the late '90s when, as an assistant to Brian Smith at Parramatta, he was interviewed for the Western Suburbs job. He did not get past the first interview.
''When he heard I was a chance Brian sat me down and said 'I don't think you're ready yet','' Flanagan recalled. ''At the time I was young and I was thinking 'I'm ready, I'm ready'.
''Now I look back and think 'thank God he didn't push me in because I'd be out plumbing again'.
''I'd be back on the tools because, looking back, I wasn't ready. It would have been all over Red Rover. That was more than 10 years ago. I'm ready now.''
Now a rookie coach is expected to succeed where his good mate, premiership-winning former NSW and Australian coach Ricky Stuart, could not. Where the porch light barely flickers after the greatest clipboard holder of them all, Jack Gibson, could not deliver the ultimate prize. Given the Sharks' struggles on and off the field, it would appear that Flanagan is about to take on the toughest gig in rugby league. Not that he sees it that way.
''Everyone's probably saying 'Ooh, I don't know too much about this bloke','' he says. ''But I've got nothing to lose and everything to prove. That's the way I look at it.''
Not that Flanagan, a Shire resident for the past 25 years, is an unknown commodity in league circles. He has been Stuart's right-hand man for the past six years at the Roosters and the Sharks and is respected by some of the game's best players, having worked with them in NSW and Australian camps. As a player and a coach he has also worked alongside Phil Gould, Warren Ryan, Ron Massey, Mick Cronin and Craig Bellamy, the latter providing a glowing endorsement when he applied for the Eels job which ultimately went to Daniel Anderson.
Another source of inspiration is Kevin Moore, who was instrumental in turning around a dysfunctional Bulldogs outfit in his first year at the helm. Given Cronulla's turmoil, Flanagan's challenge is perhaps even greater.
''I see some parallels with his coaching career because he was an assistant coach probably longer than I was - he was in it forever,'' Flanagan says. ''Hopefully I can get the same results he got in his first year. I might try to catch up with him and bounce a few ideas off him.''
However, priority No.1 was to celebrate his appointment with family and friends. Due to his Origin and club commitments that opportunity arrived only last night, when they booked a feed at the local Chinese restaurant at Bangor.
One of the first to congratulate him on hearing the news was former mentor Smith.
''Anyone who has been around Shane for a period of time would know that he loves the game and has a passion for coaching,'' Smith said. ''He's like most of us, he can be cranky at times. I've seen him go off once or twice. He's a pretty tough taskmaster, I would say. It's been a while since I worked with him - and he might have changed since then - but my impression is that he knows what he likes from a player and his team. He'd know how to get that out of a group.''
Flanagan lists coaching the undefeated 2004 Roosters Jersey Flegg side as one of his greatest achievements. The star player from that team, Dragons half Jamie Soward, said he was pleased that the man affectionately dubbed 'Dwarf' had finally got a shot at the big time.
''He showed how good a coach he was back then,'' Soward said.
''He's pretty unique and hands-on. Flanno's good in that he tells you how it is, he won't bull**** to you. I was very happy to see him get a first-grade gig.''
There's a possibility then. He's also the current NSW U18s coach, like Grima was for the last two years.
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Stuart leaves fine legacy
Cronulla coach Ricky Stuart claimed he was leaving his successor Shane Flanagan a fine legacy after the Sharks scored a stunning 42-18 upset win over the Sydney Roosters on Saturday night.
Source:http://sportal.com.au/default.aspx/league-news-display/stuart-leaves-fine-legacy-92596
Stuart leaves fine legacy
05/06/2010 11:03 PM
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Cronulla coach Ricky Stuart claimed he was leaving his successor Shane Flanagan a fine legacy after the Sharks scored a stunning 42-18 upset win over the Sydney Roosters on Saturday night.
The Sharks' win was the first since Stuart announced he was quitting the club two weeks ago and with the bye next week, Cronulla are suddenly back in the mix for a finals berth.
The star for Cronulla was rookie fullback Nathan Gardner, who scored an amazing 90 metre try that left eight defenders grabbing at thin air.
"We have some great kids at the club like Nathan, Isaac Gordon and Blake Ferguson," Stuart said.
"They have speed and real ability and we are going through a rebuilding stage."
"It is starting to bear fruit and I think the future of the club is looking very rosy."
The 20-year-old Gardner produced one of the highlights of the 2010 season with his dazzling try, fielding a kick 10 metres from his own line, beating several defenders down the left sideline before running diagonally to touch down in the right corner.
"I don’t know how far I ran," Gardner said. "Scoring was the last thing on my mind – I just wanted to catch the ball when they kicked it but it all opened up for me."
"It was a great feeling and it was great to be part of a winning team."
The win was a major upset – but Stuart saw it coming despite a disappointing loss to the Broncos last week.
"It was coming and it's a reward for a lot of hard work by the boys," he said.
Roosters coach Brian Smith was bitterly disappointed with his team's effort just five nights after one of its best wins of the season on the Gold Coast.
"We were sloppy and lazy and didn’t take our chances," Smith said.
"It is frustrating and we have followed up good games by poor efforts a number of times this season."
The Roosters now face disgraced premiers Melbourne away next week while the Sharks enjoy the bye.
Cronulla coach Ricky Stuart claimed he was leaving his successor Shane Flanagan a fine legacy after the Sharks scored a stunning 42-18 upset win over the Sydney Roosters on Saturday night.
Source:http://sportal.com.au/default.aspx/league-news-display/stuart-leaves-fine-legacy-92596
Stuart leaves fine legacy
05/06/2010 11:03 PM
Tony Adams
Cronulla coach Ricky Stuart claimed he was leaving his successor Shane Flanagan a fine legacy after the Sharks scored a stunning 42-18 upset win over the Sydney Roosters on Saturday night.
The Sharks' win was the first since Stuart announced he was quitting the club two weeks ago and with the bye next week, Cronulla are suddenly back in the mix for a finals berth.
The star for Cronulla was rookie fullback Nathan Gardner, who scored an amazing 90 metre try that left eight defenders grabbing at thin air.
"We have some great kids at the club like Nathan, Isaac Gordon and Blake Ferguson," Stuart said.
"They have speed and real ability and we are going through a rebuilding stage."
"It is starting to bear fruit and I think the future of the club is looking very rosy."
The 20-year-old Gardner produced one of the highlights of the 2010 season with his dazzling try, fielding a kick 10 metres from his own line, beating several defenders down the left sideline before running diagonally to touch down in the right corner.
"I don’t know how far I ran," Gardner said. "Scoring was the last thing on my mind – I just wanted to catch the ball when they kicked it but it all opened up for me."
"It was a great feeling and it was great to be part of a winning team."
The win was a major upset – but Stuart saw it coming despite a disappointing loss to the Broncos last week.
"It was coming and it's a reward for a lot of hard work by the boys," he said.
Roosters coach Brian Smith was bitterly disappointed with his team's effort just five nights after one of its best wins of the season on the Gold Coast.
"We were sloppy and lazy and didn’t take our chances," Smith said.
"It is frustrating and we have followed up good games by poor efforts a number of times this season."
The Roosters now face disgraced premiers Melbourne away next week while the Sharks enjoy the bye.
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Coaching in the NRL is a rollercoaster ride - The Roar (blog)
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Coaching in the NRL is a rollercoaster ride
By Mick Donohoe
08-Jun-2010
It’s a week overdue, but the Sharks 42-18 victory over the Roosters on the weekend followed the recent trend of teams returning to the winners list after the changing of the coaching guard.
The Knights experienced similar good fortune when Rick Stone took over the helm from Brian Smith at Newcastle last year.
Jason Taylor enjoyed a dream debut a few years back at Parramatta and while it took Brad Fittler a few games to settle in at Bondi Junction it wasn’t long before Freddy had the Roosters in the groove.
Kevin Moore at the Bulldogs is another example. Moore enjoyed a stellar first season taking over from Steve Folkes last year.
While incoming Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan doesn’t get his hands on the Sharks until the end of the year, Stuart’s mid-season announcement had the same effect. Long-suffering Sharks fans are probably wondering why he waited so long.
Flanagan’s probably wondering what he’s got himself in for.
Stuart doesn’t walk away from battles lightly but the effects of the last 18 drama-filled months at the Shire have obviously taken its toll.
It just goes to show how tough a gig coaching in the NRL is. One minute you’re riding the wave of success, a few losses later and you are one loss closer to the unemployment queue.
John Tortorella coached Tampa Bay in the NHL for seven seasons, including the 2004 championship, before being fired. The American-born ice hockey coach with the most wins in NHL history was once quoted as saying, “It’s a great job, but you know sooner or later they’re going to kick you out the door.”
The Panthers Matt Elliott knows this feeling all too well. Elliott took the reins at the Panthers in 2007, after a largely unsuccessful stint at the Raiders. On several occasions since, the two-time Super League Coach of the Year has looked like, and been described as, a ‘dead man walking’.
Despite limited success at the foot of the mountains, including the wooden spoon in his first season, Elliott could see the funny side of it all conducting an infamous mock hanging with a neck tie back in 2008 when commenting on his impending fate.
But hang in there he did and was rewarded with a contract extension until after the 2011 season.
Coaching in the NRL is a cut-throat business and only puts into perspective the enormity of the achievements and longevity in the game of career coaches Wayne Bennett, Tim Sheens and John Lang.
It brings me back to the Sharks and the appointment of Flanagan for next year.
Here’s a bloke who has been Ricky’s apprentice for the last 5 seasons. One season at the Roosters and the last four at the Sharks. If he had something to offer, surely it would have been on the table by now. Nine wins in two seasons is hardly flattering for any clubs coaching staff.
Flanagan is also an assistant coach with the Blues who are staring down the barrel of a fifth series loss in a row. Again, hardly awe-inspiring.
Coaching the Sharks is no easy task. Just ask Stuart Raper and Chris Anderson. Even the great Jack Gibson couldn’t pull that one off.
I just hope for Flanagan’s sake he has kept some powder dry for next season. Otherwise, he’ll be the next coach heading down a slippery slope.
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Coaching in the NRL is a rollercoaster ride
By Mick Donohoe
08-Jun-2010
It’s a week overdue, but the Sharks 42-18 victory over the Roosters on the weekend followed the recent trend of teams returning to the winners list after the changing of the coaching guard.
The Knights experienced similar good fortune when Rick Stone took over the helm from Brian Smith at Newcastle last year.
Jason Taylor enjoyed a dream debut a few years back at Parramatta and while it took Brad Fittler a few games to settle in at Bondi Junction it wasn’t long before Freddy had the Roosters in the groove.
Kevin Moore at the Bulldogs is another example. Moore enjoyed a stellar first season taking over from Steve Folkes last year.
While incoming Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan doesn’t get his hands on the Sharks until the end of the year, Stuart’s mid-season announcement had the same effect. Long-suffering Sharks fans are probably wondering why he waited so long.
Flanagan’s probably wondering what he’s got himself in for.
Stuart doesn’t walk away from battles lightly but the effects of the last 18 drama-filled months at the Shire have obviously taken its toll.
It just goes to show how tough a gig coaching in the NRL is. One minute you’re riding the wave of success, a few losses later and you are one loss closer to the unemployment queue.
John Tortorella coached Tampa Bay in the NHL for seven seasons, including the 2004 championship, before being fired. The American-born ice hockey coach with the most wins in NHL history was once quoted as saying, “It’s a great job, but you know sooner or later they’re going to kick you out the door.”
The Panthers Matt Elliott knows this feeling all too well. Elliott took the reins at the Panthers in 2007, after a largely unsuccessful stint at the Raiders. On several occasions since, the two-time Super League Coach of the Year has looked like, and been described as, a ‘dead man walking’.
Despite limited success at the foot of the mountains, including the wooden spoon in his first season, Elliott could see the funny side of it all conducting an infamous mock hanging with a neck tie back in 2008 when commenting on his impending fate.
But hang in there he did and was rewarded with a contract extension until after the 2011 season.
Coaching in the NRL is a cut-throat business and only puts into perspective the enormity of the achievements and longevity in the game of career coaches Wayne Bennett, Tim Sheens and John Lang.
It brings me back to the Sharks and the appointment of Flanagan for next year.
Here’s a bloke who has been Ricky’s apprentice for the last 5 seasons. One season at the Roosters and the last four at the Sharks. If he had something to offer, surely it would have been on the table by now. Nine wins in two seasons is hardly flattering for any clubs coaching staff.
Flanagan is also an assistant coach with the Blues who are staring down the barrel of a fifth series loss in a row. Again, hardly awe-inspiring.
Coaching the Sharks is no easy task. Just ask Stuart Raper and Chris Anderson. Even the great Jack Gibson couldn’t pull that one off.
I just hope for Flanagan’s sake he has kept some powder dry for next season. Otherwise, he’ll be the next coach heading down a slippery slope.
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Sharks coach circling big names
Incoming Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan is in the market for some big names as recruitment becomes the first step in the handover from Ricky Stuart.
Source:http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/-/other/7465370/sharks-coach-circling-big-names/
Sharks coach circling big names
By David Beniuk
June 25, 2010, 5:29 pm
Incoming Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan is in the market for several NRL big names with recruitment the first step in the handover of the Sharks from Ricky Stuart.
Flanagan, Stuart's current assistant, will leave on-field matters to the former Test coach while he concentrates on boosting the Sharks' roster for 2011 and his assistant role with the NSW State of Origin side.
He said he wouldn't be gradually taking over Stuart's hands-on role until the end of the year, when the head coach leaves Cronulla after cutting his contract a year short.
"That's not the plan," Flanagan told AAP ahead of the Sharks' clash with North Queensland at Dairy Farmers Stadium on Saturday.
"Everyone knows what sort of personality Ricky is, he'll just do his bit until the end of the season and I'll just do mine, do a bit of planning and my go's next year.
"I've been involved in Origin so I've been away and have one more game there (on July 7).
"I've been heavily involved in recruiting and had to shoot off to meetings, I'm meeting players and player managers."
Flanagan believes Cronulla are two or three class players away from being a premiership threat and has several stars in his sights as captain Trent Barrett's likely retirement frees up some cash.
"We're only in the market for two or three but which two or three is crucial," he said.
"We've got to buy really smart so we've had a couple of offers out there, a couple of feelers here and there.
"We're not going to pay overs, we're going to pay what we think players are worth and we want players to come to the club for the opportunity as well.
"I've been looking at some big names, we're going to spend a bit of money, we've got a bit of money available in our cap.
"I'm not looking at players that haven't played in the NRL as yet so I'm looking for one or two established NRL players and then I'll look for some players on the up as well."
The Sharks' current roster has managed some big improvements in the past month, with two wins and a strong performance against ladder-leading St George Illawarra.
They face a Cowboys outfit on the rebound from last week's 58-12 humiliation by Melbourne amidst reports of tension in Townsville.
The early release of forwards Antonio Kaufusi and Manase Manuokafoa did little to dispel the rumours, coming just weeks after coach Neil Henry singled out under-performing players on big contracts.
Both sides have four wins each in 2010 and a loss by either would virtually spell the end of their finals hopes.
Incoming Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan is in the market for some big names as recruitment becomes the first step in the handover from Ricky Stuart.
Source:http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/-/other/7465370/sharks-coach-circling-big-names/
Sharks coach circling big names
By David Beniuk
June 25, 2010, 5:29 pm
Incoming Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan is in the market for several NRL big names with recruitment the first step in the handover of the Sharks from Ricky Stuart.
Flanagan, Stuart's current assistant, will leave on-field matters to the former Test coach while he concentrates on boosting the Sharks' roster for 2011 and his assistant role with the NSW State of Origin side.
He said he wouldn't be gradually taking over Stuart's hands-on role until the end of the year, when the head coach leaves Cronulla after cutting his contract a year short.
"That's not the plan," Flanagan told AAP ahead of the Sharks' clash with North Queensland at Dairy Farmers Stadium on Saturday.
"Everyone knows what sort of personality Ricky is, he'll just do his bit until the end of the season and I'll just do mine, do a bit of planning and my go's next year.
"I've been involved in Origin so I've been away and have one more game there (on July 7).
"I've been heavily involved in recruiting and had to shoot off to meetings, I'm meeting players and player managers."
Flanagan believes Cronulla are two or three class players away from being a premiership threat and has several stars in his sights as captain Trent Barrett's likely retirement frees up some cash.
"We're only in the market for two or three but which two or three is crucial," he said.
"We've got to buy really smart so we've had a couple of offers out there, a couple of feelers here and there.
"We're not going to pay overs, we're going to pay what we think players are worth and we want players to come to the club for the opportunity as well.
"I've been looking at some big names, we're going to spend a bit of money, we've got a bit of money available in our cap.
"I'm not looking at players that haven't played in the NRL as yet so I'm looking for one or two established NRL players and then I'll look for some players on the up as well."
The Sharks' current roster has managed some big improvements in the past month, with two wins and a strong performance against ladder-leading St George Illawarra.
They face a Cowboys outfit on the rebound from last week's 58-12 humiliation by Melbourne amidst reports of tension in Townsville.
The early release of forwards Antonio Kaufusi and Manase Manuokafoa did little to dispel the rumours, coming just weeks after coach Neil Henry singled out under-performing players on big contracts.
Both sides have four wins each in 2010 and a loss by either would virtually spell the end of their finals hopes.
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It was all talk about origin, but gee his media and camera skills need to pick up. lots of ums and ahs. my foxtel i.q was getting dumb. in saying that when the ums zoned out he was actually very switched on. i was actually waiting for the boys to ask him about off contract players there and about getting in their ear (chew the ear off flash). but it was very professional.
one thing he did say was he wants to stay on as assistant next year, who is our assistant next year? is this a worry... i'm not comfortable with it
It was all talk about origin, but gee his media and camera skills need to pick up. lots of ums and ahs. my foxtel i.q was getting dumb. in saying that when the ums zoned out he was actually very switched on. i was actually waiting for the boys to ask him about off contract players there and about getting in their ear (chew the ear off flash). but it was very professional.
one thing he did say was he wants to stay on as assistant next year, who is our assistant next year? is this a worry... i'm not comfortable with it
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The more validity a debut coach has the better. If he's still the origin assistant coach it puts him a whole level above other rookie coaches and IMO will mean people have more confidence in him etc. It's actually really important he keeps that job in my view.
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Yeah for sure, not only that depending on who is the coach, it means he gets new coaching techniques from some of the best.
Yes the coaching they give would be different as SOO coaching would be skill set, but still he would be learning for sure.
Yes the coaching they give would be different as SOO coaching would be skill set, but still he would be learning for sure.
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The Big Boys first (****house) interview. Shane Flanagan.
First thing: This was a guerilla interview, Flano had no idea he was going on record. Second thing: I was hell drunk (it was in the summertime bar after the dragons game). Third thing: I kept asking people (supporters, admin staff, players) how they felt when they saw the red v (attempting to illicit a response) and most of them said "physically ill", "sick", or "like throwing up". Fourth thing: I dont know Flano from a bar of soap, and Ive never interviewed anyone before.
So here we go.
The Big Boy: Congrats on the appointment to the head coach role mate, we are all behind you.
Flano: Thanks mate.
TBB: So you must be pretty excited.
Flano: To tell you the truth, I am.
TBB: Ill bet you are in a few of those origin players ears in camp about coming to the Sharks, or you better be.
Flano: Yeah. *Nervous laughter*
TBB: So, how do you feel when you see the red v?
Flano: What do you mean?
TBB: When you see the red v on the front of the dragons jersey, how does that make you feel?
Flano. Absolutely nothing.
TBB: (flaking out) Thanks for your time, have a good one.
Told you it was ****house.
The next exciting interview from the big boy will be 2010 SG Ball coach and all round bonehead legend, Dave Howlett, talking about how to get your spawn from bludging "fun" park football into the big time.
First thing: This was a guerilla interview, Flano had no idea he was going on record. Second thing: I was hell drunk (it was in the summertime bar after the dragons game). Third thing: I kept asking people (supporters, admin staff, players) how they felt when they saw the red v (attempting to illicit a response) and most of them said "physically ill", "sick", or "like throwing up". Fourth thing: I dont know Flano from a bar of soap, and Ive never interviewed anyone before.
So here we go.
The Big Boy: Congrats on the appointment to the head coach role mate, we are all behind you.
Flano: Thanks mate.
TBB: So you must be pretty excited.
Flano: To tell you the truth, I am.
TBB: Ill bet you are in a few of those origin players ears in camp about coming to the Sharks, or you better be.
Flano: Yeah. *Nervous laughter*
TBB: So, how do you feel when you see the red v?
Flano: What do you mean?
TBB: When you see the red v on the front of the dragons jersey, how does that make you feel?
Flano. Absolutely nothing.
TBB: (flaking out) Thanks for your time, have a good one.
Told you it was ****house.
The next exciting interview from the big boy will be 2010 SG Ball coach and all round bonehead legend, Dave Howlett, talking about how to get your spawn from bludging "fun" park football into the big time.
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lets not bag the guy before he has even started as head coach...
furthermore i hope everyone will give him some time next year and not start shooting him down like can happen to quickly on this website!
furthermore i hope everyone will give him some time next year and not start shooting him down like can happen to quickly on this website!