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Staff Andrew Webster

Coach Grade
  1. NRL Head Coach
Date of Birth
Jan 17, 1982
Birth Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Nationality
  1. 🇦🇺 Australia
Nickname
Webby
Forum Nickname/s
Andrew Webster
Warriors Debut Date
Mar 3, 2023
Warriors Debut Details
March 3 2023, Round 1 vs Newcastle Knights at SKY Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand
Warriors Years Active
  1. 2015
  2. 2016
  3. 2023
  4. 2024
Signed From
Penrith Panthers (Assistant Coach)
Status
Active
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Webster_(rugby_league)
Rugby League Project
https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/coaches/andrew-webster/summary.html
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🤖 Thread Summary

The discussion revolves around Andrew Webster's performance as coach of the New Zealand Warriors, particularly following a disappointing season compared to the perceived overachievement of the previous year. While some question his strategies and selection decisions, the prevailing sentiment is that he deserves continued support, given the team's injury woes and the need for long-term stability. Many feel he is not the primary issue at hand but suggest better players would help improve overall performance. Recently, there's been increased debate about Webster's role and whether he's the right person to lead the team forward, prompting posters to defend the coach and to call for patience, and improved resources.

A key point of contention is Webster's game plan and its perceived rigidity, with some arguing that it lacks adaptability and that the team's attack has become predictable. This is compounded by the overuse of certain players, and underutilization of others, leading to internal discord. ##robbiemears #90943 emphasized the disharmony, observing negative body language among players. However, sup42 #71899 expressed faith in the coach's vision, and cautioned against knee-jerk reactions based on short-term results, noting that sustained success requires long-term commitment which includes stability in coaching.

Several participants highlighted the importance of Webster’s support staff, suggesting that he may need stronger assistant coaches to guide the team effectively. Others observed patterns that Webster appears to be risk averse, and that team selections do not address players current skillset. Christchurch_Warrior #97315 expressed frustration with Webster's reluctance to publicly criticize refereeing decisions, linking it with the need to protect the players whereas other contributors called for accountability and expressed dissatisfaction at the current direction.

Despite the varying opinions, a central theme is the desire for stability and long-term planning. BangBro's still banging^244 and others, argued against the "revolving coaching door policy" that has plagued the Warriors in the past. They contend that Webster needs time to grow as a coach and that the team requires an overhaul, which he will help transition in. A few suggested he could use a mentor to help in the process. Dantheman #108054 and others highlight, that the coach is good, but squad age, the inconsistency of performance when covering missing players and ongoing injuries are a major detractor to their success in game.



Keywords: Andrew Webster, Warriors, NRL, coach, coaching, team performance, stability, recruitment, game plan, selection, injuries, accountability, long-term planning, fan reaction.

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juju said:
All the articles I've read about his coaching journey, you want to show ambitious young kids this is how you get to the top in a field you feel passionate about.
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He's done a true apprenticeship. He even says he doesn't have an issue with former players being fast tracked through the ranks.

Quite amazing hearing some of his comments or other people speak on where they have crossed paths with him. Comments about training teams in the car park, Mason even said he stayed with Webster in England.

He's been well travelled for someone in rugby league typically a comment like that would be heard about union not league.

Also amazing how all the things he said before he arrived about what his side would do. Things like being resilient, consistent, defend well, build respect. I was skeptical as it sounded like good headlines and things we have heard before. Well he's managed to achieve that in one year. He's also hinted on building on it.
 
i think it was @Bruce that called it some time ago? but bang on autism diagnosis.

very high functioning ASD. (formally referred to as asperger’s syndrome).
the either looking through, or the perfectly timed eye contact then blink and look away you could set your watch by is a dead giveaway for someone who generally would struggle with eye contact but who’s done media training/social therapy.

love this man.
love everything he’s brought to this squad.
but more than that, love the way all the boys have responded and bought in.

this was the coach we’ve always needed.

i don’t expect to win it this year, but the next few years are looking really fucking peachy, man.
 
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marv. said:
i think it was @Bruce that called it some time ago? but bang on autism diagnosis.

very high functioning ASD. (formally referred to as asperger’s syndrome).
the either looking through, or the perfectly timed eye contact then blink and look away you could set your watch by is a dead giveaway for someone who generally would struggle with eye contact but who’s done media training/social therapy.

love this man.
love everything he’s brought to this squad.
but more than that, love the way all the boys have responded and bought in.

this was the coach we’ve always needed.

i don’t expect to win it this year, but the next few years are looking really fucking peachy, man.
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That was me re the Rainman thing.

You can spot it easy hey.

Gives him extra cool points in my book.
 
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