Staff Andrew Webster

[MXRecord]

Fans calling for Webbys head are silly. It's Round 1. Realistically, we don't have the troops.

I'm not calling for his head but, we also need to be aware we've been sliding downwards since the early rounds of 2024 and it shows no sign of letting up.

 

[Beastmode]

Webby needs a strong assistant to give him support and guidance

he needs someone to challenge him

Too many people (myself included) under his spell

 

[Mr Drag]

I wouldnt call for his head. Truth is 2023 we overachieved.

But he has flaws in particular how to use a bench for starters. But Manly and chooks are next. Can see hs going 0-3

No chance of beating Manly

 

[jono_t2000]

Is it too early for Webster out talk?

2 seasons ago he brought in new ideas, last season he got figured out and no plan B.

This season I'm not seeing anything that's changed in terms of a very 1 dimensional style of play.

 

[Inruin]

Is it too early for Webster out talk?

2 seasons ago he brought in new ideas, last season he got figured out and no plan B.

This season I'm not seeing anything that's changed in terms of a very 1 dimensional style of play.

Was Justin Morgan the brains behind 2023? Since he left we haven't looked anywhere near the same

 

[Sledge]

Fans calling for Webbys head are silly. It's Round 1. Realistically, we don't have the troops.

That is the fault of the coach surely?

 

[Damo]

That is the fault of the coach surely?

He is not without blame, but he couldn't help the Tohu retirement, players unwilling to come to NZ and our lack of development over the Covid years.

Especially after reading Ivan Clearys book I think pushing out Andrew Webster when he is still learning would be a mistake, unfortunately unless we sign a Craig Bellamy, Wayne Bennett-esque coach we are going to have to give these newer coaches time, rather than continually making the mistake of pushing them out. It's a lesson I hope our club management has learnt over the clubs history.

 

[Beastmode]

Is it too early for Webster out talk?

Yes unless it’s Craig Bellamy waiting in the wings

 

[John Nick]

He is not without blame, but he couldn't help the Tohu retirement, players unwilling to come to NZ and our lack of development over the Covid years.

Especially after reading Ivan Clearys book I think pushing out Andrew Webster when he is still learning would be a mistake, unfortunately unless we sign a Craig Bellamy, Wayne Bennett-esque coach we are going to have to give these newer coaches time, rather than continually making the mistake of pushing them out. It's a lesson I hope our club management has learnt over the clubs history.

While I totally agree I would like AW to have a sounding board type person to help him with decision making.
Things like recruitment, interchange ,selection, bringing up the youth, culture.
Etc etc.
Someone like John Hart would be great

 

[Damo]

While I totally agree I would like AW to have a sounding board type person to help him with decision making.
Things like recruitment, interchange ,selection, bringing up the youth, culture.
Etc etc.
Someone like John Hart would be great

Yep - Ivan said having someone like this was great for him also, Hart especially. Until Phil Gould wanted to takeover and booted him out

 

[Beastmode]

While I totally agree I would like AW to have a sounding board type person to help him with decision making.
Things like recruitment, interchange ,selection, bringing up the youth, culture.
Etc etc.
Someone like John Hart would be great

Maybe @MrFrankWhite can put his hand up for the role

 

[John Nick]

Maybe @MrFrankWhite can put his hand up for the role

Not as silly as it sounds
Man management is a very important part of coaching these guys especially the young guys.
Military background could be very useful

 

[Naynay]

Honestly probably need everyone in the coaching to just call it a rebuild already, we were decimated by covid in honesty, and we did a patch work of buying players. Those peaked in 23 but now cause we know they can play like a top 4 squad they don’t wanna start from the bottom

 

[Worried2Death]

Was Justin Morgan the brains behind 2023? Since he left we haven't looked anywhere near the same

Actually could be right, our hard edge seemed to disappear when he went. He's a hardarse Morgo, a real "cunt" as Frank would say. Frank might be the next best thing.

 

[Playdaball]

To be fair, Morgan was there during the years that they failed to make the top 8

 

[John Nick]

Actually could be right, our hard edge seemed to disappear when he went. He's a hardarse Morgo, a real "cunt" as Frank would say. Frank might be the next best thing.

Needs folding.

 

[Worried2Death]

To be fair, Morgan was there during the years that they failed to make the top 8

Was he here 2018 with Mooks?

 

[Playdaball]

To be fair, Morgan was there during the years that they failed to make the top 8

Was he here 2018 with Mooks?

No , Stacey and Cappy

 

[Boston Boy]

If he makes top 12 he's still got the job for me. We should have a heap of cash and big recruitment coming, so top 12 with this team shows decent coaching with hope of some new cattle coming in for the following year.

 

[Naynay]

If he makes top 12 he's still got the job for me. We should have a heap of cash and big recruitment coming, so top 12 with this team shows decent coaching with hope of some new cattle coming in for the following year.

I dont think getting rid of him helps us at all, who do we get in? Brad Arthur?

In a bit of a position with this one, i think they just need to drop it say hes safe no matter what for a couple years as long as he gets the next crop ready and playing nrl.