Halves Coach

Do we have one, or even a part-time consultant?

I really think Moses is trying his ass off, but needs a specialist/experienced half to guide him.

As for Norman, his game is shot and going backwards. The less said the better. I would drop him to Wenty and keep him there until he asks for a release. $750k can be better spent elsewhere.

Is BA solely responsible for "block play, after block play" midfield bombs and generally having SFA idea of what to do in the oppositions red zone? Our attack is rudderless and predictable.

As for David Kidwell's appointment, lets just say it was not BA's doing. Maybe he doesn't like the fact that Kidwell smells a little like an interim coach for 2018 if he keeps failing.

How many more losses are needed until the club is backed into a corner and must axe him? We would be the laughing stock of the NRL yet gain if he kept his job but delivered a wood spoon this season.

Is BA insecure in his coaching ability and future that he refuses to have anyone on his staff who could remotely be a threat to his position? Like a specialist halves coach with NRL experience.

Up until Kidwell's forced appointment, there was absolutely no one on his staff who could of been appointed interim coach if he was sacked. Can you name one? I'm sure this is not just a coincidence. The grey fox is smarter than he looks.

Can you name another NRL team who would be in the same predicament if the coach was sacked mid-year?

"I'm sick of all the attention this bloke is getting. Go play bush footy for 3 years. End of story. You made your bed - now sleep on it..The NRL and the Storm can well and truely go get f....."

"Only reason I think he remains at the club is on a minimum wage deal to have someone integrated in the culture available as an experienced head in NSW cup to help steer the team around. I agree he is not going to be a priority signing and he hasn't…"

"LB, that's fake news. It's bright as F down here in Melbourne. Except for 5 mins from now when it will be snowing. But bright again 2 mins later. Then a solar eclipse. Then sunny. Maybe that's why Storm have are grasping, they just don't know what's…"

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Monto Eel May 12, 2018 at 4:53pm

Have to agree again Bert your spot on mate!
Frank The Tank May 12, 2018 at 4:58pm

It looks that way Bert but do we know the full story regarding the coaching budget etc?

I would like to think that the club isn't that stingy but its no coincidence that after 6 straight losses Kidwell makes an appearance as an assistant. Either Bernie was desperate to avoid any criticism or he forced BAs hand and gave him one.

BA does not look like a man worried about his job - look at yesterdays presser if you need proof.
Sneaky Pete May 12, 2018 at 5:11pm

Spot on. It makes me wonder how our standards have decreased. You only have to remember 2010 and they sacked Daniel Anderson after he got us to the gf the year before. Our form in that early start of the season was nothing compared to the abysmal nature of our current team.
Trent May 12, 2018 at 6:18pm

Actually think mosses should go to 5 8th
- Frank The Tank > Trent May 12, 2018 at 6:34pm
  
  X2 - he’s a running 5/8th IMO.
Will 5150 May 12, 2018 at 7:21pm

Is there such thing as a coach coach?
Ace Eel May 12, 2018 at 7:23pm

Noddy ..was a very short term back coach preseason last year...get him back...
KingGutho May 13, 2018 at 9:50am

1: C Norman
2: B French
3: M Jennings
4: C Gutherson
5: G Jennings
6: J Salmon
7: M Moses
8: D Alvaro
9: C King
10: S Matagi
11: M Mau
12: B Takairangi
13: T Moeroa

14: P Terepo
15: M Nuikore
16: K Edwards
17: S Vave

Next week
Enforcer Eel May 13, 2018 at 9:53am

Best plan for eels is bring Kimmorly in as halves coach.
Tassie EEL May 13, 2018 at 10:53am

surely a forwards coach is needed first, as they play in any position and don't have a clue what to do. Perhaps thye can also work on marker defence.