Re: Dave Furner - New Head Coach : Thu Oct 25, 2018 6:46 am  

Just had a WhatsApp message from Leeds rhinos with audio of David Furner talking about how he’s looking forward to getting over here and making a start with the squad. 5th November

Re: Dave Furner - New Head Coach : Thu Oct 25, 2018 6:52 am  

Not sure when they recorded it though as he sounded half asleep.

Re: Dave Furner - New Head Coach : Thu Oct 25, 2018 7:09 am  

Clarification was required regarding Furner's future plans so I'm pleased with this confirmation that he will be over as planned

Re: Dave Furner - New Head Coach : Thu Oct 25, 2018 8:28 am  

I'm pretty sure there was something in the Souths head coach rumour. But - as long as we're where we need to be in the end. Clearly proving difficult to bring quality to the club with the financial weakness SL has compared to NRL.

Re: Dave Furner - New Head Coach : Thu Oct 25, 2018 8:46 am  

KaeruJim wrote:

I'm pretty sure there was something in the Souths head coach rumour. But - as long as we're where we need to be in the end. Clearly proving difficult to bring quality to the club with the financial weakness SL has compared to NRL.

I am sure when Furner accepted the job, he new that an NRL job would come up sooner or later, and probable had the choice of biding his time or throwing his lot in with us. Glad he did and glad he has confirmed this, whether he stays for full 3 years who knows but if we get 2 years and he gets chev walker or burrow up to head coach standard then its a job well done.

Re: Dave Furner - New Head Coach : Thu Oct 25, 2018 9:11 am  

rollin thunder wrote:

I am sure when Furner accepted the job, he new that an NRL job would come up sooner or later, and probable had the choice of biding his time or throwing his lot in with us. Glad he did and glad he has confirmed this, whether he stays for full 3 years who knows but if we get 2 years and he gets chev walker or burrow up to head coach standard then its a job well done.

Yep in fact I'd be surprised if he did stay the full 3 years. SL right now is a rehab centre / shop window for the NRL. However I do honestly believe people will be surprised at how much better Leeds will be next year - subject to a couple more key signings.

Re: Dave Furner - New Head Coach : Thu Oct 25, 2018 9:21 am  

Good that Furner is sorted.
Still worried about the Pack,especially if Garbutt and Parcell leave

Re: Dave Furner - New Head Coach : Thu Oct 25, 2018 9:29 am  

Emagdnim13 wrote:

Good that Furner is sorted.
Still worried about the Pack,especially if Garbutt and Parcell leave

I don't imagine they'd be allowed to leave without good reason. Sinfield and Furner are wanting (rightly) to put their own stamp on the side and sweep a broom through the old era, and many years of poor recruitment.

Re: Dave Furner - New Head Coach : Thu Oct 25, 2018 11:37 am  

The merry go round has started - Maguire to Wests, Cleary to Penrith I suppose.

Re: Dave Furner - New Head Coach : Thu Oct 25, 2018 1:47 pm  

Furner has not had a head coach job in the NRL since he left Canberra in 2013 so 5 years. Was he ever truly in the frame to take one now or was it just media speculation and stiring the pot just because he is imminently moving to England?

I can see him moving back to an NRL coaching role but that would be on the back of 2/3 years proving himself in SL.