Barrett's Assistant Coach

[Novdoggie]

I need to ask why the best coaches such as Bellamy and Bennett have always had an assistant coach, which from my understanding is separate from a defensive and attacking coach, and Barrett doesn't?

Barret has Furner next to him in the box, and correct me if I am wrong he is our defensive coach. Why hasn't Barrett just like Bellamy and Bennett have purely an assistant coach? If this is also Furners' role, it shouldn't be and he should just be concentrating on defence.

I can't help think that an experienced assistant coach would be a massive help using all his knowledge to give Barrett another perspective on things. It can't be denied that Barrett just might need this support on game day, just like the best of them.

 

[From the area]

Furner is a fucken useless piece of shit. Look at his track record.

 

[Bulldogsteve]

I need to ask why the best coaches such as Bellamy and Bennett have always had an assistant coach, which from my understanding is separate from a defensive and attacking coach, and Barrett doesn't?

Barret has Furner next to him in the box, and correct me if I am wrong he is our defensive coach. Why hasn't Barrett just like Bellamy and Bennett have purely an assistant coach? If this is also Furners' role, it shouldn't be and he should just be concentrating on defence.

I can't help think that an experienced assistant coach would be a massive help using all his knowledge to give Barrett another perspective on things. It can't be denied that Barrett just might need this support on game day, just like the best of them.

They don’t , they have a head coach and then below are attacking and defensive coaches.

 

[B-Train]

A defensive or attacking coach is still an assistant coach, just with a different title or more specific focus. Baz has several assistants. The question is whether we need better assistants.

I've been critical of Furner in his role as defensive coach but aside from Okunbur our defence has improved a tonne. Especially through the middle, line speed, kick chase and our goal line defence. It's only been two games and we'll see if they can sustain that defence against better teams but credit where it's due after the first two games.

 

[Philmus]

The question is whether we need better assistants.

from what i've heard, all the current assistants (high performance, defence etc) are being let go after this year with Gus appointed new staff to be brought in as replacements

 

[B-Train]

from what i've heard, all the current assistants (high performance, defence etc) are being let go after this year with Gus appointed new staff to be brought in as replacements

It wouldn't surprise me. So much is up in the air though. We could struggle badly and Baz could go which would mean a whole new staff as the new coach would want their own assistants. We could do well and guys like Furner could get another year or two. Or we could be mediocre and Baz keeps his job while the assistants get punted.

 

[Philmus]

It wouldn't surprise me. So much is up in the air though. We could struggle badly and Baz could go which would mean a whole new staff as the new coach would want their own assistants. We could do well and guys like Furner could get another year or two. Or we could be mediocre and Baz keeps his job while the assistants get punted.

yeah far too early for mine to make any judgment calls like that, and i do have to agree that defensively we seem alot better than last year (bar okunbor) so maybe furner gets another 12 months. but i did hear the latter. time will tell i guess

 

[flamebouyant]

Furner is a fucken useless piece of shit. Look at his track record.

Still a useless pice of shit? You really need to learn a bit of respect! Whether he is a great coach or not, Furner has done more in his playing and coaching career then you ever will.

 

[From the area]

Still a useless pice of shit? You really need to learn a bit of respect! Whether he is a great coach or not, Furner has done more in his playing and coaching career then you ever will.

Not debating his playing career buddy. Was a great player no doubt. Besides attaching himself to the coattails of the GF North Queensland side what else has he done? Every team he’s assisted at has had below sub par season. Especially when they’ve been predicted to have a good year. So yeah. Coaching wise. Still shit.

 

[From the area]

A defensive or attacking coach is still an assistant coach, just with a different title or more specific focus. Baz has several assistants. The question is whether we need better assistants.

I've been critical of Furner in his role as defensive coach but aside from Okunbur our defence has improved a tonne. Especially through the middle, line speed, kick chase and our goal line defence. It's only been two games and we'll see if they can sustain that defence against better teams but credit where it's due after the first two games.

That could also come down to experienced and better quality of players knowing how to read the game a lot better. I mean besides Ava and Jackson last year we had fuck all in the middle and edges that knew how to read in defence.

 

[wendog33]

Coaches just as accountable as players...maybe even more so.

As long as that's explained to them by Gus....but they'd be aware they need to be on their toes with such an experienced GM of Football around the Club checking on what's going on.

Def we look like we are on the up in every dept tho (except for some selection decisions).

 

[OldDogFan]

from what i've heard, all the current assistants (high performance, defence etc) are being let go after this year with Gus appointed new staff to be brought in as replacements

If this is true, with the arrival of Kikau and Mahoney next year, once they all gel as a unit this team is going to be almost unstoppable.

 

[Cappuccino]

I need to ask why the best coaches such as Bellamy and Bennett have always had an assistant coach, which from my understanding is separate from a defensive and attacking coach, and Barrett doesn't?

Barret has Furner next to him in the box, and correct me if I am wrong he is our defensive coach. Why hasn't Barrett just like Bellamy and Bennett have purely an assistant coach? If this is also Furners' role, it shouldn't be and he should just be concentrating on defence.

I can't help think that an experienced assistant coach would be a massive help using all his knowledge to give Barrett another perspective on things. It can't be denied that Barrett just might need this support on game day, just like the best of them.

Dan Ferris hasnt been spotted in the box or whispering in Baz's ear this year has he?
Sandercock got a pretty good wrap from Burton the other day
As someone said, Furners track record aint spectacular.

 

[wendog33]

Dan Ferris hasnt been spotted in the box or whispering in Baz's ear this year has he?
Sandercock got a pretty good wrap from Burton the other day
As someone said, Furners track record aint spectacular.

He's (Furner) in the box tho

 

[B-Train]

That could also come down to experienced and better quality of players knowing how to read the game a lot better. I mean besides Ava and Jackson last year we had fuck all in the middle and edges that knew how to read in defence.

That probably has a fair bit to do with it. Just getting more seasoned NRL players that have a better work ethic.. But still, getting all of those new signings to be on the same page defensively so soon is impressive. We'll see if they can keep it up against better teams coming up.

 

[Powerslide]

Sandercock got a pretty good wrap from Burton the other day

I think that was more that Sandercock stays back with him to work with his kicking after training. Not sure if he is providing guidance or just giving him balls to kick though...

 

[Cappuccino]

I think that was more that Sandercock stays back with him to work with his kicking after training. Not sure if he is providing guidance or just giving him balls to kick though...

Burton might just be too nice.

 

[DinkumDog]

from what i've heard, all the current assistants (high performance, defence etc) are being let go after this year with Gus appointed new staff to be brought in as replacements

I guess we’ll see.
Whilst it’s true that Furner, Sandercock and Tangata-Toa were all signed on two year deals that expire at the end of this season, for mine our defence has improved (based on the first two games) and of course that story that Burton believes his kicking is improving under Sandercock’s coaching so time will tell what changes if any are made later in 2022.

 

[TwinTurbo]

from what i've heard, all the current assistants (high performance, defence etc) are being let go after this year with Gus appointed new staff to be brought in as replacements

Hahahahahahaha bullshit (a term that I reserve for the most ridiculous of posts).

Always a Bulldog

 

[TwinTurbo]

I guess we’ll see.
Whilst it’s true that Furner, Sandercock and Tangata-Toa were all signed on two year deals that expire at the end of this season, for mine our defence has improved (based on the first two games) and of course that story that Burton believes his kicking is improving under Sandercock’s coaching so time will tell what changes if any are made later in 2022.

Halligan has also been working with Burton on goal kicks and ElMasri was there for the training session I went to.

Always a Bulldog