Re: Agar Gone/McRae Appointed DOR : Tue Sep 06, 2011 2:28 pm  

Standee wrote:

can I send you a "friendly warning" via PM, just to complete the set?

MUST BE WRITTEN IN RED

Re: Agar Gone/McRae Appointed DOR : Tue Sep 06, 2011 2:29 pm  

Chris28 wrote:

Could Bomber re-ignite Paul Cooke's love for RL and get him back?



I'm stopping now - got work to do.

Black and white got banned for less than that

Re: Agar Gone/McRae Appointed DOR : Tue Sep 06, 2011 2:30 pm  

Old_Faithful_IAKW wrote:

Black and white got banned for less than that

It's not just made up though. Genuine question.....

Re: Agar Gone/McRae Appointed DOR : Tue Sep 06, 2011 2:31 pm  

Feel a bit for Rich after the recent performances, but guess he's known ever since the Guardian/Wakefield news broke. looks like he kept stum till things fell into place. Interesting though that we've played really well in the games since then, not sure why ??
Bomber is a great appointment. just the bouncing board that Adam needs and will ensure the big rugby decisions Adam makes come after wise counsel. His knowledge of the game here and in Oz are second to none as are his contacts. And his position of director is a master stroke for me, to ensure he guides and directs all things rugby apart from the coaching of the first team, and what a great brain for the new coach to bounce things off. The future is bright, the future is black and white !!! Cant wait for the 2 big marquis signings now. Adam said he was going to put us back where we belong and we've set off on that road. Hold on tight.

Re: Agar Gone/McRae Appointed DOR : Tue Sep 06, 2011 2:32 pm  

Uppo58 wrote:

Feel a bit for Rich after the recent performances, but guess he's known ever since the Guardian/Wakefield news broke. looks like he kept stum till things fell into place. Interesting though that we've played really well in the games since then, not sure why ??
Bomber is a great appointment. just the bouncing board that Adam needs and will ensure the big rugby decisions Adam makes come after wise counsel. His knowledge of the game here and in Oz are second to none as are his contacts. And his position of director is a master stroke for me, to ensure he guides and directs all things rugby apart from the coaching of the first team, and what a great brain for the new coach to bounce things off. The future is bright, the future is black and white !!! Cant wait for the 2 big marquis signings now. Adam said he was going to put us back where we belong and we've set off on that road. Hold on tight.

Maybe the recent performances were more down to people knowing he was going and maybe a little bit of input from elsewhere?

Re: Agar Gone/McRae Appointed DOR : Tue Sep 06, 2011 2:34 pm  

WIZEB wrote: Yes, and it was only a few weeks ago since he declared them. I would hope he's put them troubles behind him now, and feels healthy enough to take on this new role. Our new coach will hopefully have a free hand on the day to day playing side. This is what McRae said about returning to coaching only last week: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_l ... 578869.stm Assuming he was telling the truth (and I have no reason to believe he wasn't) I cant see him doing any "hands on" coaching.

WIZEB wrote: Yes, and it was only a few weeks ago since he declared them. I would hope he's put them troubles behind him now, and feels healthy enough to take on this new role. Our new coach will hopefully have a free hand on the day to day playing side. This is what McRae said about returning to coaching only last week: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_l ... 578869.stm Assuming he was telling the truth (and I have no reason to believe he wasn't) I cant see him doing any "hands on" coaching.

Re: Agar Gone/McRae Appointed DOR : Tue Sep 06, 2011 2:35 pm  

Great news and welcome back Bomber , Lets hope it's the start of a successful period for the club.

Re: Agar Gone/McRae Appointed DOR : Tue Sep 06, 2011 2:40 pm  

Diogenes wrote: This is what McRae said about returning to coaching only last week: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_l ... 578869.stm Assuming he was telling the truth (and I have no reason to believe he wasn't) I cant see him doing any "hands on" coaching. Think Mr Pearson wanted a rugby man on the board who will act as a link between the coach and Pearson, i don`t think Mr Mcrae will have any player related issues to deal with as this will fall under the remit of the coach.

Diogenes wrote: This is what McRae said about returning to coaching only last week: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_l ... 578869.stm Assuming he was telling the truth (and I have no reason to believe he wasn't) I cant see him doing any "hands on" coaching. Think Mr Pearson wanted a rugby man on the board who will act as a link between the coach and Pearson, i don`t think Mr Mcrae will have any player related issues to deal with as this will fall under the remit of the coach.

Re: Agar Gone/McRae Appointed DOR : Tue Sep 06, 2011 2:40 pm  

Can see McRae simply having a role like GM's do in US sports whereby he is based in a office and is in charge of player recruitment/retention of players highlighted by the head coach, the scouting structure of the club, putting clear pathways in place for younger players to transition to first grade level and the liaison between the coaching staff and owner.

Melbourne were the first side to have somebody fill this role in Frank Ponissi which has allowed Craig Bellamy to stick to coaching the side.

Re: Agar Gone/McRae Appointed DOR : Tue Sep 06, 2011 2:41 pm  

hullbg wrote:

Maybe the recent performances were more down to people knowing he was going and maybe a little bit of input from elsewhere?

Well whoever/whatever has brought about the recent performances let us hope it continues into the play-offs...things are looking good let us see if we can end this season on a high