NRL

[Tigers of Old]

Broncos set to get extremely tough on Player behaviour next season.

Are they setting a precident? It's a fine line taking the fun out of player interaction and socialising and whilst it's becoming an increasingly professional game with big $s involved I expect it's going to weed quite a few out who won't be prepared to make the sacrifices..

http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,24492112-23214,00.html

 

[mb64]

Broncos set to get extremely tough on Player behaviour next season.

Are they setting a precident? It's a fine line taking the fun out of player interaction and socialising and whilst it's becoming an increasingly professional game with big $s involved I expect it's going to weed quite a few out who won't be prepared to make the sacrifices..

http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,24492112-23214,00.html

New coach & new culture is needed at Broncoland.Overdue up there & good move by them.

 

[mb64]

Not far away from the world cup,got my tickets for the Aust v Eng game at the dump.Aussies should win the cup but have had a few pull out with injury.

 

[kiwitiger]

Aussies should win it with ease, too much class in the key 1,6, 7 and 9 positions in particular ,

Any chance the kiwis had of trying to upset the aussies with their power game, took a major blow with injury losses to their pack , Asotasi, Lima, Pritchard, and the defection of Sonny bill Williams.

 

[mb64]

Aussies should win it with ease, too much class in the key 1,6, 7 and 9 positions in particular ,

Any chance the kiwis had of trying to upset the aussies with their power game, took a major blow with injury losses to their pack , Asotasi, Lima, Pritchard, and the defection of Sonny bill Williams.

Agree Kiwi,hard seeing Kiwis being a threat with all their injuries

 

[Willo]

Wayne Bennett hits out at Bruno Cullen and Allan Langer

James McCullough

October 18, 2008 12:00am

WAYNE Bennett has taken a swipe at two of the Broncos' leading figures, questioning the leadership of CEO Bruno Cullen and Allan Langer.
The former Brisbane Broncos coach told a packed corporate lunch in Brisbane that Mr Cullen "did not get it" and added that club legend Langer was not a good leader.

The barbs underlined the tension within the National Rugby League team as Bennett's farewell season ended in disastrous fashion last month.

Three Broncos players remain under investigation for sexual assault over an incident in a Brisbane nightclub toilet, while captain Darren Lockyer admitted to manhandling a bar manager during a drunken incident earlier in the finals series.

Bennett, who has left the Broncos to coach St George Illawarra, said leaders had to create an environment which made employees happy to come to work.

"My ex-CEO did not get it, he just did not get it," he told 500 people at a Certified Practising Accountants lunch.

"You have to create a good work environment for people and make sure they want to come in the next day."

Bennett went on to compare true leaders to eagles - "they do not flock, they fly solo".

He insinuated league legend and assistant Broncos coach Langer was not a true leader because, although he was a great guy, he liked to be popular and "surrounded by people".

Cullen last night staunchly defended his leadership style.

"My leadership has always been about embracing the people I work with and generally my staff, not just verbally but through their deeds and actions, show me that they look forward to coming into the office each day," he said.

"Away from the footy field we have a very serious job to do as a publicly listed company.

"There is plenty of hard work to be done, but the majority of time it is done in a relaxed and friendly environment."

Bennett said he was not going to St George Illawarra to copy what he did at the Broncos.

"I am going down there with an open mind. I am not trying to recreate the Broncos because that is past tense and I am really looking forward to the challenge," Bennett said.

The long-serving Broncos coach said he had few regrets leaving and was not looking for a Hollywood-style send-off but rather a private, quiet, departure.

"So as I leave the Broncos after 21 years I am not looking for accolades and speeches or pats on the back," he said.

"I do not need someone to tell me whether I have done a good or a bad job because I know that I did the best job I could.

"I cannot tell you the amount of mistakes I have made over the years but I managed to carry the day because people knew when a decision was made, it was made for the right reasons."

link
http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,24513108-952,00.html



Sounds like Wayne Bennett had enough of the ponies.
A very unique character though.

 

[mb64]

Nice little swipe by Wayne Bennett

 

[kiwitiger]

Wayne bennett is unusual alright,

A mate of mine did a league coaching course in QLD and he was a guest speaker,

After he introduced himself to the class he said, I will give you all my phone number , so if you have any problems or questions to ask later , feel free to ring, just make sure its about football, if its about anything else I will tell you to F*** off. The class laughed, he stared straight back dead serious, then a hush went around the room as everone realised he was'nt joking.

 

[craig]

Bennet is a master lets be honest.

Bizarre man though.

 

[kiwitiger]

Bennet is a master lets be honest.

Bizarre man though.

Great coach,

Will be interesting to see what, if any, effect he has on the kiwis in the WC,

Something which has been overlooked a little in what has been a bit of a lame build up,

Bennett is in the kiwi camp as an assistant coach to Kearney.

the rumor is, he is a bit more than just an assistant, he is having a strong say and influence at training and team tactics

 

[craig]

So's to say Bennet will be coaching the Kiwis eh my dear Kiwi Tiger.

Kia Ora my dear man.

 

[kiwitiger]

Kapai Bro,

 

[craig]

Michael Hagan today snatched it and quit as coach of Parramatta citing family reasons.

No word who will replace him yet.

 

[mb64]

Michael Hagan today snatched it and quit as coach of Parramatta citing family reasons.

No word who will replace him yet.

Would think Daniel Anderson will get the gig with Steve Kearney an outside chance.

 

[meltiger]

Not far away from the world cup,got my tickets for the Aust v Eng game at the dump.Aussies should win the cup but have had a few pull out with injury.

What category & whereabouts in relation to the field MB? We managed to get level 1 cat 1, highish up in the bay, around the 20-30 metre line. I am RAPT in those tickets given I only bought 2 weeks ago.

And you would swear , the two sides swapped jumpers, what a difference a year can make.

Was always going to happen post that game at Brookvale mate. I said to my old man at the time, that Manly had played so well that night, if they learn how to score a try they will smash the Storm in the GF. Manly simply played them off the park in every position that night, but Melbourne had one advantage - They could score points. Look at one try, after 20 minutes of utter Manly owning of them, Cam Smith puts in a little chip over the defensive line which Manly weren't expecting, ball is swooped on and in the ensuing chos, the Storm scored. It was that ability to put points up even when being outplayed that was one of their bigger advantages. Manly couldn't do it that night. Howver did outplay them to the exact same extent that night, except on the scoreboard. As i said to someone at the Richmond game that weekend - Dorsn't matter how much you dominate, if you're not ahead on the scoreboard ...


You look at Manly post that game though, as clearly Desy saw the same thing I did - Their attack options were poor. They had 2 fantastic wingers, yet spent all night trying cross field kicks. After that Melbourne game, Manly came out and spanked almost everyone who crossed their path - They were clearly doing everything they could to get their attack right for GF day.


All credit to them, they peaked at exactly the right time.

But in reflection, looking at the bigger picture for the Storm , after 11 seasons, only missed the finals twice, 4 grand finals, 2 priemerships, lifes not that bad.

Would be nice for the tigers to get a little piece of that action.

We will. Richmond seem to do it in spurts Spurts of rank crapness, spurts of greatness.

 

[mb64]

What category & whereabouts in relation to the field MB? We managed to get level 1 cat 1, highish up in the bay, around the 20-30 metre line. I am RAPT in those tickets given I only bought 2 weeks ago.

Mel,I have level 3 tickets aisle 34 which is around the 40 metre line I think.Unfortunately I'm a bit far away but I thought the level 1 tickets were too expensive.

 

[meltiger]

^ Given the configuration of the stadium, and the way they mark out the pitch, you'll find those seats actually end up being fairly decent.


I sat up on level 3 for a Union test a couple of years ago, pretty much looking straight across the top of the corner post - They actually ended up being good seats.


England V PNG tonight guys, it's on ;D

 

[kiwitiger]

^ Given the configuration of the stadium, and the way they mark out the pitch, you'll find those seats actually end up being fairly decent.


I sat up on level 3 for a Union test a couple of years ago, pretty much looking straight across the top of the corner post - They actually ended up being good seats.


England V PNG tonight guys, it's on ;D

Go the Kumuls,

What is a Kumul by the way? an Animal of some sort?

 

[mb64]

^ Given the configuration of the stadium, and the way they mark out the pitch, you'll find those seats actually end up being fairly decent.


I sat up on level 3 for a Union test a couple of years ago, pretty much looking straight across the top of the corner post - They actually ended up being good seats.


England V PNG tonight guys, it's on ;D

Watched some of the games.Poms were very unimpressive.

 

[meltiger]

^ That's understating things.


They play like that next week and Australia will be pushing 70-80 points.


France V Scotland deep into the 2nd half atm, converted try in it. Average standard but an entertaining game nonetheless.