I agree that his dad has got in his ear. He needs to get his form on the field right before he drags his manager into discussions. From what I’ve seen of him, he’s overrated and it will be a relief if he thinks he can leave and do better somewhere else - just go.
Disgusting.
Doesn't even deserve Mounties. Does fuck all.
I hope they're helping him get his confidence back and getting his head right and staying positive. But even then, a lot of that is up to Flanagan and how he responds. If they find another club willing to take him, they shouldn't hesitate. It's in his best interests also if they offer him the opportunity to play FG.
I've been watching, the kids broken on confidence but blinded by a life of being coddled. He needs to be stripped back and built up. I originally wanted Clifford, but if Flanno is dumped then I'll be on the Biondi Odo train
That's what I like about him the cut out pass that he found Joey Manu with often. In pre season I was excited at the thought of him laying those on for Cotric who I thought would have started as our right centre... Time will tell how this plays out, with his dad's input I'll think it'll end ugly, but hopefully the kid strips it back and fights for the right to play first grade with us throughout his contract.
I still believe in not giving up on anyone even if they give up themselves...
Mistakes all round made around Kyle. This signing is all on Barrett, he should have done better due diligence, it’s no secret that Shane isn’t just Kyle’s dad he’s his 24/7 personal coach. It’s why Kyle is mentally so flaky. I expected Barrett & his coaching staff improve Kyle not just as a player but as person. Very poor reflection on the Club. Right now Flanno is an ordinary player struggling to impress at NSW Cup level. The objective of the coach & his staff is to make each player better under his tutelage.
He was a dud HB at the Chooks so no surprise he's a dud HB here as well. If I was the coach the only reason I would eventually put him back to first grade this year would be to make use of the 450k he takes up in the cap and he's with us for the next 2 years provided he massively improves. If he rots away in reserve grade his value goes way down and no other club will take him off our hands unless we pay massive freight. If he pulls the finger out and re-builds his whole game he may have a future in first grade somewhere.
We should give Flanno the benefit of the doubt and time since he's on 450k for 3 years. But first he has to learn how to run the ball, engage the defence, commit and isolate defenders, how to throw money balls to put players into gaps, learn how/when/where to kick etc. Basically he needs to learn all the fundamentals of a HB because he currently has very little of those skills.I still believe in not giving up on anyone even if they give up themselves...
I know it is a mutual responsibility but great clubs can make diamonds out of rocks...Sometimes
Exactly - especially when you're only young and being grossly overpaid.
It's better for Flanagan in the long run if he takes this demotion as a wake up call that he's got plenty to learn and actually takes any advice on board. I don't doubt that he'll probably get another opportunity elsewhere if we let him go and pay some freight. But to be close to a good starting #7 he's got to ensure he has some kicking options other than the bomb (which is about the only kick I've seen him do) and makes the defense commit to tackling him rather than just waiting for his pass.
