HUNT FOR GUN - Recruitment Manager

Adrian Proszenko

Parramatta have just filled what could prove to be one of their most critical positions, that of recruitment manager. Matt Desira, formerly a player agent for Pacific Sports Management, has been charged with helping the Eels to turn their roster into a premiership-winning one. The Eels have money to spend after releasing Kieran Foran and missing out on Jarryd Hayne, and Desira has the task of finding a gun No.7 to partner Corey Norman in the halves. Arthur is managed by PSM and has a strong relationship with Desira through that association.

 

http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/sin-bin/former-parramatta-eels-star-kieran-foran-starts-work-in-retail-during-nrl-hiatus-20160916-grihba.htm

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  • I'll trust in BA's judgement but im not sure on this one, is Matt 10th or 29th choice for this job?

    Looks like its his first go at such a role too for a club, i'll trust in Brad here.

    • Agree with you Snake, backwards step for me.
    • I see your point snakey however isn't the eels coaching job BAS first stint at this...... (Cur eerie lightbulb music) lol
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    Matt Desira

    Matt-PicMatthew Desira has worked in the industry for last five years. He has developed a very reputable name through his personal relations with his clients and those in the industry. He has worked tirelessly to foster links within the commercial sector and has negotiated contracts with a range of clubs and commercial enities.

    Holds a Diploma in Athlete Supports services and as a former player himself, Matthew understands what is required to be a player agent.

    • Matt looks like he's been smacked in the snorkel with the Grey Nicolls 200 odd times, god love him.

  • Ok I'm trying not to sound like an educational snob here but...... A diploma!!!!!! Really!!!! And 5 years experience. Fek I have 5 years experience in a lot higher management.... And I played football too. Gotta blindly go with the "in BA we trust" on this one. Snakey, disregard my reply I am not as confident after reading this lol
    • LOL Hes as green as we could get but everybody has to start somewhere i suppose, but i agree, im a bit worried at this appointment but hoping Matt steps up and gets the business done, welcome aboard Matt

    • Yes... Would you say your rolling out the welcome MATT...... Lol..... Sorry I am a dad after all
  • Pro - connections through the mentioned company, provides a direct link between players/managers to BA.
    Con - unknown, unheard of, rookie in the field.
    Let's hope whoever we appoint as head of football operations is vastly experienced and of high quality.
  • Well Baz it looks like a backward step but sometimes its those ones that turn out to be the best move.

    When we signed Brad i thought we needed a seasoned coach with runs on the board in a winning culture to dig us out of our mess, nothing against Brad but i thought we needed more experience, Brad proved me wrong so im going to give Matt a good go before i judge him, but yes he looks very green and im trusting in brad that he's chosen a bloke who has a very good eye and who is very shrewd and smart, anybody know how old Matt is?

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