Re: 2022 | Rohan Smith - Head Coach : Wed Apr 20, 2022 1:17 pm  

His CV is on a par with Holbrook and Woolf. Granted it is a bit of a risk with NRL assistants etc, but he has been well rated at some very good clubs, including the Roosters and Penrith. And a grand final in the QLD cup and the work he’s done there isn’t too shabby either.

Ultimately time will tell, but I wouldn’t be writing him off purely because he’s not a ‘name’ coach.

Re: 2022 | Rohan Smith - Head Coach : Wed Apr 20, 2022 1:19 pm  

Barrie’s Glass Eye wrote:

His CV is on a par with Holbrook and Woolf. Granted it is a bit of a risk with NRL assistants etc, but he has been well rated at some very good clubs, including the Roosters and Penrith. And a grand final in the QLD cup and the work he’s done there isn’t too shabby either.

Ultimately time will tell, but I wouldn’t be writing him off purely because he’s not a ‘name’ coach.

His Uncle was hardly a coaching superstar when he came to us - that went pretty well

Re: 2022 | Rohan Smith - Head Coach : Wed Apr 20, 2022 1:20 pm  

Rohan smith was a very highly rated young coach a few years ago, and still not that old.
Reckon its a good move under the circumstance that the bigger names in NRL are just not interested in coming to SL.

People moaning and righting him of already, obviously not happy we could not get Craig Bellamy or Trent Robinson.
The coaching standards in Aus QRL NSWRl cup are better than all but about 3-4 super league coaches.
Smith is a QRL cup winning coach to the broncos feeder club, its on paper a quality signing.
Now lets get behind him and see were we are rest of season.

Re: 2022 | Rohan Smith - Head Coach : Wed Apr 20, 2022 1:20 pm  

Barrie’s Glass Eye wrote:

His CV is on a par with Holbrook and Woolf. Granted it is a bit of a risk with NRL assistants etc, but he has been well rated at some very good clubs, including the Roosters and Penrith. And a grand final in the QLD cup and the work he’s done there isn’t too shabby either.

Ultimately time will tell, but I wouldn’t be writing him off purely because he’s not a ‘name’ coach.

Good post lets give the lad a chance!

[Bullseye]

Re: 2022 | Rohan Smith - Head Coach : Wed Apr 20, 2022 1:21 pm  

Well Rohan handled himself very well in public during our 3rd meltdown. He took over from Lowes and was dumped for Toovey who was Graham Lowe's mate. Not sure that was the best decision but a lot of water had gone under the bridge.

On the coaching front we played some nice rugby under Smith. He didn't have very long with us and in our one big game he was utterly out-thought by Jon Sharpe's Fev and we got stuffed. He certainly comes over well in an interview. Not sure what substance lies behind the facade but I wouldn't judge him too much on his time with us as we were a total basket case (albeit with a better squad than now).

Re: 2022 | Rohan Smith - Head Coach : Wed Apr 20, 2022 1:22 pm  

Barrie’s Glass Eye wrote:

His CV is on a par with Holbrook and Woolf. Granted it is a bit of a risk with NRL assistants etc, but he has been well rated at some very good clubs, including the Roosters and Penrith. And a grand final in the QLD cup and the work he’s done there isn’t too shabby either.

Ultimately time will tell, but I wouldn’t be writing him off purely because he’s not a ‘name’ coach.

Not many over here had heard of Graham Murray or Tony Smith, big names aren’t always great.

Re: 2022 | Rohan Smith - Head Coach : Wed Apr 20, 2022 1:27 pm  

Barrie’s Glass Eye wrote:

His CV is on a par with Holbrook and Woolf. Granted it is a bit of a risk with NRL assistants etc, but he has been well rated at some very good clubs, including the Roosters and Penrith. And a grand final in the QLD cup and the work he’s done there isn’t too shabby either.

Ultimately time will tell, but I wouldn’t be writing him off purely because he’s not a ‘name’ coach.

Well said. Lets all get behind him. I like the sound of him personally. Good appointment imo.

Re: 2022 | Rohan Smith - Head Coach : Wed Apr 20, 2022 1:27 pm  

He's done a decent apprenticeship with a GF win in the Intrust Cup last season (coaching Nene Mcdonald, Danny Levi and Tyrone Roberts among others) and whilst not directly from the NRL it's a decent standard of coaching. Easy to be underwhelmed but he's from good stock and his teams play some nice stuff.

Re: 2022 | Rohan Smith - Head Coach : Wed Apr 20, 2022 1:28 pm  

rollin thunder wrote:

Rohan smith was a very highly rated young coach a few years ago, and still not that old.
Reckon its a good move under the circumstance that the bigger names in NRL are just not interested in coming to SL.

People moaning and righting him of already, obviously not happy we could not get Craig Bellamy or Trent Robinson.
The coaching standards in Aus QRL NSWRl cup are better than all but about 3-4 super league coaches.
Smith is a QRL cup winning coach to the broncos feeder club, its on paper a quality signing.
Now lets get behind him and see were we are rest of season.

Indeed. well said.

Re: 2022 | Rohan Smith - Head Coach : Wed Apr 20, 2022 1:29 pm  

I’m pleased it’s a young, hungry coach and with something to prove. If we go with him for 3 years I’m sure we’ll make some huge strides. Let’s hope we manage to move on most of our squad at end of season and let him build a team…..