Craig Bellamy: Bulldogs prepare mega deal for Melbourne Storm coach

[dogwhisperer]

Without doubt I imagine Bellamy is on the list of 12 they apparently have, but some are more realistic than others.

Can the club sign Bellamy? Don't think there's a chance in hell.

Does it look good for the club, players, supporters that we're linked to such a high profile coach? Without a doubt.

Personally see this as more media manipulation by the club than anything else, or possibly just a made up story from the Daily Telecrap ... which in thinking more is probably the real reason.

Nice to be linked to him though!

You’re probably right. It could be media manipulation by the club to try and entice players to come to the club.

 

[AlzzBulldog]

When we chased Hasler, everyone thought it was bullshit and he was coming off a premiership win, and we pulled it off, hopefully we can do it again, and I will retract everything I said about the board

 

[khan]

This sounds too good to be true...

 

[Dannyboi88]

Wow I hope this has legs I presume he has been spoken too and he hasn’t shut it down

 

[BG73]

https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/amp...h/news-story/2f2032591f4691cc648db5d8a0aade5a
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Struggling Canterbury are preparing a shock multi-million dollar offer to sign Melbourne Storm super coach Craig Bellamy.

It is a deal that would stun rugby league.

The Daily Telegraph can exclusively reveal an offer would span two seasons — possibly three — before Bellamy would then help implement a transition plan for a new coach at Belmore.
It is understood the club has sought extra financial support from up to four existing club sponsors to help sign Bellamy, although club officials deny this move.
Those sponsors would be prepared to inject a combined total of around $1 million — outside of their sponsorship agreements — to sign Bellamy, who would earn between $1.2 million and $1.4 million a season.

Rival clubs are aware of Canterbury’s interest in Bellamy, who would start at the Bulldogs next season if a deal can be struck.

Canterbury’s board meets next week.

Sources have told The Daily Telegraph that Canterbury and Bellamy have directly spoken twice but the club has denied this.
Well-placed sources also say senior Bulldogs officials are heavily involved in the push for Bellamy.

There is no suggestion an offer has been made or that Bellamy wants to leave Melbourne. But interest is there from Canterbury and Bellamy would be told he has money to spend on a new roster.

Bellamy could be one of 12 candidates the club would sound out. The new coach would be expected to rework and revamp the playing roster.

One prominent Sydney club heard yesterday that Canterbury were looking at Wayne Bennett as a coaching coordinator but that would appear highly unlikely.

While no formal decision has been reached by Canterbury’s restless board, the odds are lengthening that current coach Dean Pay, who is off contract after this season, would be re-signed.

With an appetite for change, Bulldogs officials have noted Bellamy’s undoubted credentials including his on and off field success, undeniable reputation, immense pulling power and successful talent identification.

Bellamy remains signed with Melbourne until the end of next season but the club would not prevent an early release given his sustained achievements at the Storm.

Those close to Bellamy 60, suggest he may be searching for a new challenge, particularly if his loyal lieutenant, Cameron Smith, decides to retire after this season.

A failure to attract high-profile players in recent years has frustrated the Bulldogs. While Canterbury often play with their traditional grit, fans continue to lament a weak spine.

Canterbury is well aware Bellamy would seek a massive financial contract but the Bulldogs are desperate, having not won a premiership since 2004 and have missed the finals for the past three seasons.

Should Bellamy switch clubs, Canterbury would instantly become an attractive location for any player coming off contract. Canterbury’s 1200 influential football club members are craving a big scalp.


Friends believe Bellamy always felt he may one day end up coaching Brisbane, but that possibility has now ended with Anthony Seibold having signed at Red Hill until the end of 2023.

It is unanimously accepted that Pay is coaching an inferior roster – an issue which may frighten any prospective coach.

Should Bellamy sign with Canterbury, many feel that Storm winger Josh Addo-Carr – given an early release after this season - may join him.

Bellamy has coached Melbourne since 2003, his winning success rate sitting at an extraordinary 68.7 percent.

Last year he collected his fifth Dally M coach of the year award.

Respected and well-liked, Pay had his contract extended by one season last year.

The Board have to make some sort of significant signing or demonstrate development soon, they’d have to be aware a huge scalp like this is needed. The current trend is simply not good enough.

 

[Natboy]

When we chased Hasler, everyone thought it was bullshit and he was coming off a premiership win, and we pulled it off, hopefully we can do it again, and I will retract everything I said about the board

Are you getting nervous about us making 3 big signings and you leaving the kennel as you promised mate?

 

[DoggyStyla]

Now we are talking! Best thing I got from that read is Pay is gone.

 

[AlzzBulldog]

Are you getting nervous about us making 3 big signings and you leaving the kennel as you promised mate?

Nope

 

[dogwhisperer]

When we chased Hasler, everyone thought it was bullshit and he was coming off a premiership win, and we pulled it off, hopefully we can do it again, and I will retract everything I said about the board

A lot of fake articles have appeared since then that have never come true. One thing you should all know about this board, they never telegraph what they are thinking or doing. CHN signing 2 years ago, no one saw it coming, DWZ signing last year, no one saw it coming. No one knew Thompson would arrive this season until moments before the announcement. They hold their cards close to their chest and each board member has been sworn in secrecy.

 

[Heckler]

If they make it attractive then anything is possible. Problem at the moment is we are a pig in a dress and lipstick with no takers.

We can’t attract a major sponsor but committee can convince existing sponsors to tip an extra million or so to sign a coach with no benefits to the sponsor!
Believe that and grab yourself an umbrella for the overhead pigs.

 

[Pity Fool]

This is the positive direction we need to be headed, please be true!

 

[AlzzBulldog]

A lot of fake articles have appeared since then that have never come true. One thing you should all know about this board, they never telegraph what they are thinking or doing. CHN signing 2 years ago, no one saw it coming, DWZ signing last year, no one saw it coming. No one knew Thompson would arrive this season until moments before the announcement. They hold their cards close to their chest and each board member has been sworn in secrecy.

You can’t keep something like this hush hush

 

[BG73]

I want to believe this, we desperately need a circuit breaker out of this diabolical shambles of situation we find our club in. The cynic in me says the club released the story to project they are trying.

 

[Papa Emeritus]

We can all dream right? This would definitely make me erect permanently but I am very sceptical.

 

[Dannyboi88]

Makes sense now we have money available not really making a splash comes out we have met with Bellamy a bit of 2 and throw 1.4 is a bargain for bellemy he will attract talent revamp our squad sponsors will come in merchandise will run of the shelves and memberships will go like crazy if it happens give him 3-4 million to play with In sure he can do it

 

[TABOO]

A lot of fake articles have appeared since then that have never come true. One thing you should all know about this board, they never telegraph what they are thinking or doing. CHN signing 2 years ago, no one saw it coming, DWZ signing last year, no one saw it coming. No one knew Thompson would arrive this season until moments before the announcement. They hold their cards close to their chest and each board member has been sworn in secrecy.

The first 2, yes but Thomson was rumoured well before it was announced

 

[dogwhisperer]

You can’t keep something like this hush hush

Something like this would be extra special hush hush.
I’m not saying it’s not true, maybe it is, but from what I know about this board, nothing comes out until they are ready to officially announce it.
Remember the articles about Lateral Mitchell last year, it was all crap news.

 

[Noeasyday]

Hypothetically, if the board does a DNA test and old Bellyache comes back negative for Bulldogs DNA will we still be making an offer?

 

[liljohny]

1.4 x 3 = 4.2 million...

For a bloke nearing retirement that's a very good top up to his nest egg.

I'd say he'd be more than thinking about it

 

[BlackJackBulldog]

So who is this Mr Telegraph and how much truth does he speak?
Would Melbourne really be happy to let him leave a year early? Especially if C Smith retires?

If true and announced this year imagine the number of clubs shitting themselves! The Bulldogs, with Bellamy, with a war chest....

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