Stiles is arrogant, the QRU board is arrogant. In the case of the latter arrogance has blinded them to their own incompetence, and it looks like the former might be heading that way as well.
Experienced coaches are only useful if their experience is in how to solve the problems a team or organization faces.
Our problems are poor to average recruitment, very poor defence, poor to average fitness and conditioning and probably (though it is hard to tell) poor to average communication and leadership from coaches to players.
The priorities should therefore be;
1. Sack Cordingley. He adds nothing.
2. Recruit a good defense coach to work with and mentor Thorn in this space. TT is not this based on recent evidence. A Matt Taylor, in the HC role (or promised as next in line) if necessary (or another coach working abroad, particularly in England).
3. A LEADER for the performance department. A really experienced professional who can come in bring with him some of his own staff if required. If Thorn wants to be involved so be it but it MUST be under the guidance of a serious pro. The key is that the HC must respect and believe in him to make the performance and fitness decisions for the players. A new physio team may also be required.
4. Someone with organizational and sports psychology training to be involved in improving communication and leadership in the coaching staff and player leaders.
Where does TT fit into that?
The hiring of another old QLD rugby man, just because he wants to be back in Brisbane and could see the writing on the wall in Melbourne sickens me.
