Webster will probably make a Grand Final in the coming years. The formula is already set, develop a group of local juniors which he’s done surround them with harden Australia Capewell, Barnett. Whether he wins one is debatable
Do we have the money to throw overs at another player, on top of Metcalf if we do 800-1M with him?
That and minute management and we're pretty good to go for a title run
Webby's great, he reminds me of early Cleary coaching days, obviously.
I think Cleary's pick and stick mentality has rubbed off on him, Cleary used to get similar criticism here for some of his selections and bench use. In saying that, I'd rather that than what Ciraldo has got going at the bulldogs. we're typically paying overs for talent so i think having webby here in nz nurturing and developing players is best suited to our situation.
wayne scurrah booted cleary for not being able to win a comp (despite the fact it was one of our most successful periods), but as it's been mentioned, it can take a few years floating around the top 8 before it all clicks. hopefully the club has learned