I recall dean pay had similar following and optimism when he was signed. Personally I rate Barrett but he still hasn’t proven himself as a head coach. Let’s not start sucking each other’s dicks quite yet
If I recall correctly I was tentative about us hiring an assistant coach just because he was the only available former player when Dib & co were looking like losing at the next election amidst cries that we'd lost our DNA. I tend to give any new signing either player or coaching staff the benefit of doubt. I'm in the select few that was still willing to support him if he'd had the benefit of building for this season with the benefit of a full budget to recruit a stronger roster. Can't say I'm upset now though.
When we signed Barrett I was pretty focused on the fact that he didn't achieve a lot at Manly. But I'm feeling a bit more positive with the signings we've made both in players and support staff and reports that he's worked with some successful coaches to improve himself. The attitude and responses of players seems pretty good at present. Will only judge on what he's able to achieve over the next year or two though.
And I personally won't be sucking anyones dick even if we win a premiership this year.