05-21-2023, 09:17 AM
My feeling is that since Parkin and Brittain empowered the players they've had a bit too much influence on coaching decisions.
I think it's been a major issue for us.
It was particularly evident during the Pagan/Kouta period and it was probably a cultural thing that was enhanced as each generation of players came to the club.
Murphy, Gibbs, Simpson etc would have walked into this environment where players sometimes called the shots and sunk a coach's tenure.
Cripps in his early days would also have experienced this ongoing culture thingy with senior palyers calling the tune.
Has it had an influence.
Has it affected decisions regarding coaching.
If so, it's a cycle that needs to be broken.
The coach needs to be "The Man"
I think it's been a major issue for us.
It was particularly evident during the Pagan/Kouta period and it was probably a cultural thing that was enhanced as each generation of players came to the club.
Murphy, Gibbs, Simpson etc would have walked into this environment where players sometimes called the shots and sunk a coach's tenure.
Cripps in his early days would also have experienced this ongoing culture thingy with senior palyers calling the tune.
Has it had an influence.
Has it affected decisions regarding coaching.
If so, it's a cycle that needs to be broken.
The coach needs to be "The Man"