Next Wallabies Coach.

[Pfitzy]

Well, you gotta laugh.

Otherwise you end up crying...

 

[Quick Hands]

I have a nasty feeling that Beale's renewal is about as nailed on as Cheika's appointment. I don't even want to think about the point-of-order tactics and spurious allegations Beale's legal team are putting forth, not to mention implications of poor management at Wallaby level, just to get the whole case to sink into the cesspit.

Never know - we might be surprised in that Beale is NOT ejected, but instead asked to remove himself quietly from the picture and go to some out-of-the-way place like, oh, I dunno, the NRL?

If Cheika has any sense he'll stay right out of it, so that he can honestly say - nothing to do with me it all happened before I was even employed by the ARU. Don't let Pulver spread the blame - which is what I suspect our fearless leader is aiming for.

 

[cyclopath]

IMO

Interim coach: N. Mallett
Permanent coach: Sir G. Henry (that probably wouldn't be popular in N.Z.)

Cheika isn't ready, and any such position would cruel him atm.

Well, he has apparently been offered it, so he has told reporters this afternoon.

 

[Lorenzo]

Cheikas tahball is going to grind to a fucking halt when we are up against the blacks or boks or poms (at home). The lot of you will be begging for jakeball in 12 months.

 

[Quick Hands]

Assuming that the Cheika, Foley, Larkham trimvirate goes ahead as reported, this now leaves 3 out of 5 super teams without a head coach.

Is the ARU insane?

 

[oztimmay]

according to wikkipaedia

KB (Kurtley Beale) is the new mens coach

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Rugby_Union

Woman's Coach - Steve Hansen

 

[KevinO]

For EOYT

Head Coach: John Eales
Forwards: Sharpie
Backs: BOD

 

[Quick Hands]

Cheikas tahball is going to grind to a fucking halt when we are up against the blacks or boks or poms (at home). The lot of you will be begging for jakeball in 12 months.

That would depend on whether anyone seriously believes that any coach can come in at this stage and win RWC 2015. Those people won't be pleased by anything or anyone I suspect.

 

[whistleblower]

ARU foolish to appoint a new messiah. They need to bring back Egerton, bring back a structure to the team. Looking at SuperRugby coaches who are undercontract is a copout. It's what got us into trouble to start with.

 

[oztimmay]

Fuck it, there's enough knowledge around here on GAGR to take over the coaching job. What's say we fill out an application lads?

 

[cyclopath]

Assuming that the Cheika, Foley, Larkham trimvirate goes ahead as reported, this now leaves 3 out of 5 super teams without a head coach.

Is the ARU insane?

They'll get to coach their franchises next year, almost certainly, IF that goes ahead.

 

[cyclopath]

Cheikas tahball is going to grind to a fucking halt when we are up against the blacks or boks or poms (at home). The lot of you will be begging for jakeball in 12 months.

I didn't want either to get the job particularly, so I won't be. Aus rugby won't cop another "non-Aus" coach after the previous experience, regardless of his credentials.
I don't think anyone really was keen to be changing coaches right now, so we'll have to take what we get. The full coaching team will be interesting.

 

[Dctarget]

I wonder if Richard Graham has the balls to wonder out loud why no one has asked him to be coach.

 

[The_Brown_Hornet]

If we get the triumvirate I don't think there's any way they won't coach their Super rugby sides next year.

 

[It is what it is]

Cheikas tahball is going to grind to a fucking halt when we are up against the blacks or boks or poms (at home). The lot of you will be begging for jakeball in 12 months.

Tell us lot a little more about your understanding of "Cheikas tahball" and why it will grind to a fucking halt.

 

[cyclopath]

If we get the triumvirate I don't think there's any way they won't coach their Super rugby sides next year.

The Tahs and Brumbies admin have stated already that would be their desire so I would think it unlikely to go ahead if the ARU would not let them. It would make the most sense in the short - medium term, given next year's calendar of internationals.

 

[Quick Hands]

The Tahs and Brumbies admin have stated already that would be their desire so I would think it unlikely to go ahead if the ARU would not let them. It would make the most sense in the short - medium term, given next year's calendar of internationals.

Might be a nice little way for the ARU to save some money as well

 

[Nostradamus of the game]

If there is any truth to Cheika saying that, Pulver needs to show some balls and say, "Michael, with all due respect, this matter has nothing to do with you. If you think otherwise then perhaps you aren't the right man for this job".

I think your suggestion holds a lot of wisdom.

I predict that you have all seen this seen this story before, and it will not end well for anyone; especially the game.

In the recent past there is a real-life story, that contained the same elements, was initially played out in the shadows of corridors until no longer could the assassins hide.

Those 3 infamous faceless men who claimed Rudd's leadership and forced the unprepared next leader into the spotlight too early. Their term was spent defending the power play, and in the end the public showed its disdain and showed no mercy.

The actions of those men, and those that chose to ride the power train caused some of the best, the most valuable and experienced people to find it intolerable, unacceptable and choose to leave.

So, those faceless men who whispered in the shadows, plotting, wanting power; who have now struck taking down McKenzie. Have they now pushed an under prepared man in to the spotlight before his time? Have they also pushed the wavering support of the public beyond their line of tolerance and acceptance? Of course there are those who will rubbish my claims, the "rusted on" but they are few, weak and will not save the game.

The candidate is keen but inexperienced, the tightrope awaits; there is no time to erect the safety net. Is this merely a sideshow for the public and media?

Michael is talented, but not of the people or for entertainment, and without these elements the game does not survive. Although admired, and successful, he polarises and is an acquired taste. The game needs to suit the palate of the masses, not a niche who like dry, with spice and lacking finesse.

Is this a case of be careful what you wish for? The blade has 2 edges and can cut both ways. Will it claim the Waratahs first, then the Wallabies? Will these wounds prove fatal for the game?

Now, let the show begin. Sadly the critics reviews are suggesting that the first act will be a repeat of the previous three shows;

.......welcome all to the circus ARU - to see the newest, brightest best ever super rugby title winning coach lead the Wallabies...............

 

[boyo]

I wonder if Richard Graham has the balls to wonder out loud why no one has asked him to be coach.

A "tree falls in the forest"-type thing?

 

[boyo]

Well, he has apparently been offered it, so he has told reporters this afternoon.

An offer and an acceptance isn't the same thing.