The one and only Wallaby Coach thread
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Peter Johnson (47)
Ok WHAT is the actual list. What significant coaches finished up post WC or would be a good get or could step up. - could be assistant options.
Billy Millard
Cheika
Mckellar
Larkham
Les Kiss (prior to Reds appointment)
Ass.
Peter Hewat
Matt Cockbain
Julian Salvi (Super Rugby assistant more likely)
No doubt Cheika and Eddie were the top aussie coaches and no longer on the block. Rennie was a good foreign option and was canned. Robbie wasn't treated much better
Billy Millard
Cheika
Mckellar
Larkham
Les Kiss (prior to Reds appointment)
Ass.
Peter Hewat
Matt Cockbain
Julian Salvi (Super Rugby assistant more likely)
No doubt Cheika and Eddie were the top aussie coaches and no longer on the block. Rennie was a good foreign option and was canned. Robbie wasn't treated much better
The Ghost of Raelene
Andrew Slack (58)
Id add in there Cron as an assistant. He's a very good coach who will be an International HC at some point IMO.
He may want to stay on at the Force as HC... At least he will develop that group.
He may want to stay on at the Force as HC... At least he will develop that group.
Pone's Mullet
Ron Walden (29)
Odd are the odds on Ian Foster
Eddie's Eyebrows
Allen Oxlade (6)
Any Friend is back in Aus after 5 years at Connacht.
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John Thornett (49)
dear god no
Tomthumb
Colin Windon (37)
I'll take him if he can bring the All Black Squad with him
Highlander35
Andrew Slack (58)
I could imagine that you could probably get Mr Cotter to break his Blues contract as well if you were so inclined. Not that I particularly like him as an individual or think that he'd be the right choice for the WOBs (Japan is probably the team that would suit his... motivational? style and selection policies best) but he is an international caliber coach hanging around.
The Ghost of Raelene
Andrew Slack (58)
Since Berrick seemed to be given a blessed run into a role I would also add Daniel Halangahu as an outside chance who has been with the Blues for a few years.
I'd prefer he came back to an Aus side and did the same role for a couple of years though.
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John Thornett (49)
Find a great club coach that is willing to break contract to coach a national team that has a proven record of winning.
O'Gara
Blackadder
Ludeke
McKellar
all won titles
Larkham has a decent record
same with MIllard
not having a crack but Kiss doesn't have a much better record than say Coleman or Cronn
The Red Baron
Chilla Wilson (44)
If it's between those two I would absolutely prefer McKellar.
hammertimethere
Trevor Allan (34)
High performance Director - Friend (knows Nucifora's Irish system pretty well, and I'm assuming Link and Nuci couldn't be convinced to take it)
Wallabies Head Coach - McKellar
Forwards and set piece - Lord Laurie (out of retirement for 2 yrs until 2025)
Attack - Jim McKay
Defense - Toutai Kefu?
Wallabies Head Coach - McKellar
Forwards and set piece - Lord Laurie (out of retirement for 2 yrs until 2025)
Attack - Jim McKay
Defense - Toutai Kefu?
Tomthumb
Colin Windon (37)
What has Blackadder or McKellar won?
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John Thornett (49)
Highlander35
Andrew Slack (58)
In complete seriousness, you could do worse than bringing Dan Parks in as a kicking consultant for the young group of domestic playmakers. Say what you will about his ability at everything else in the game of rugby, but his kicking, be it place, drop or tactical, is as probably as good as any Aus playmaker in the post Larkham era.
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
I wouldn't see any of Kiss, Cron or Coleman in the mix at the moment. They all need a few years more at Super level to prove themselves. Bernie has the best record and more experience, but I don't want to see him as the whipping boy for all the disappointed Wallaby fans.
Whomever is the chosen one, I would definitely consider Brad Thorn as one of his Assistants. We need to harden the f**k up and he is one tough hombre who could put some much needed backbone into our team.
Whomever is the chosen one, I would definitely consider Brad Thorn as one of his Assistants. We need to harden the f**k up and he is one tough hombre who could put some much needed backbone into our team.
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John Thornett (49)
would be a handy defensive coach
Tomthumb
Colin Windon (37)
So did Brad Thorn to be fair
Wilson
Michael Lynagh (62)
Where has Blackadder won a title?
PhilClinton
Geoff Shaw (53)
These last few pages really highlight the issue with coaching pathways in this country.
For a nation who considers themselves 'Tier 1' we realistically don't have a pool of local coaches who could unequivocally be the right man for the job for the Wallabies.
For a nation who considers themselves 'Tier 1' we realistically don't have a pool of local coaches who could unequivocally be the right man for the job for the Wallabies.