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Shane Flanagan was one of the first names linked with the Bulldogs’ vacancy after Trent Barrett’s exit. Here’s what his son and current Dog Kyle thinks of the possibility of a reunion.
Nick Walshaw
11 min read
May 22, 2022 - 8:09AM
News Corp Australia Sports Newsroom
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Canterbury halfback Kyle Flanagan says he would welcome the opportunity to be reunited with his old man Shane in the NRL next year, while also declaring he is ready to “take the shackles off” his attacking game for the rest of 2022.
After Bulldogs coach Trent Barrett sensationally parted ways with the club this week, a host of contenders have emerged as the Sydney club’s next fulltime coach – including 2016 NRL premiership coach Flanagan.
While Mick Potter has been parachuted in for the rest of this season, others in the mix for the role long-term include Paul Green, Brad Fittler, Kristian Woolf, Cameron Ciraldo and John Morris.
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Kyle Flanagan with dad Shane Flanagan at Cronulla in 2019. Credit: NRL Images.
Kyle Flanagan with dad Shane Flanagan at Cronulla in 2019. Credit: NRL Images.
However, it is understood Flanagan, who shares the same manager as Bulldogs GM of Football Phil Gould, is also a leading contender for what is shaping as one of the toughest gigs anywhere in rugby league.
So as for what Kyle, who still lives at home with his parents, thinks of reuniting with the man who debuted him at the Cronulla Sharks in 2018?
“It’s always something that we like doing,” Flanagan said of the pair working together again.
“We both love rugby league.
“But I have to be careful with my words here.
Who will be the Bulldogs' next coach?
Mick Potter
Shane Flanagan
Paul Green
Brad Fittler
Kristian Woolf
Cameron Ciraldo
John Morris
Other
Cast your vote
Kyle Flanagan wants to release the shackles for the rest of 2022.
“Dad’s definitely keen to get back into the coaching arena, but I’m just focused on my role here. Focused on playing well each week and giving a bit of cheek at home.”
Asked if he had spoken with Barrett since his shock, and hasty, exit, the young playmaker continued: “Everything’s happened really quick so I’ve just been focused on my role in this footy team.
“Trying to create as much positivity around training as I can.
“And obviously that’s been hard this week with cameras out the front of training, with guys having the flu … so I’ve just been trying to create as much positivity as I can.”
While the Bulldogs were eventually beaten by Wests Tigers 36-22 at Leichhardt Oval, they did rally back from an 18-zip deficit at halftime.
In fact, immediately after the break Canterbury posted three consecutive tries for what would eventually be a 22-point haul — or the most points they have scored this season.
While Flanagan conceded there was no secret to where the game was lost —“our defence let us down today”— he was pleased with what the side had shown in attack and added that, in coming weeks, he also wants to ensure he and Bulldogs No.6 Matt Burton build on their number of touches
“That’s exactly what I want to do,” he said.
“Exactly where myself and Burto want to get to. Really dominating and taking the shackles off.”
While the number of possessions Flanagan has per match has been the subject of some debate recently, the playmaker revealed he now expects to have far more involvements as his combination with Burton grows.
“My confidence is building and I feel like I’m getting better each week,” he said.
“So more touches will come and better touches.
“My combination with Burto, I haven’t really played with him too much, it’s still only six or seven games.
“But the more we can work together, the more we can move around the field together the more it will help this footy team.”
Asked if coach Potter had instructed the pair to get their hands on the ball more, Flanagan it had been more a pact made between himself and Burton.
“We wanted to go out there and play some footy, play what we saw,” he said.
“And we linked up a few times on the left there to play to space. And if you give the outside backs space they will finish it off for you.
“So while it obviously wasn’t the result we wanted tonight, there was some improvement and definitely some positives to take out of it.
“There was the Tevita Pangai Jnr offloads, Marshall-King jumping out of dummy-half, then Burto, Dufty … they’re definitely players that can produce stuff like that and we did get a couple of tries tonight from off-the-cuff stuff.
“That’s the style of footy we need to go to more
Nick Walshaw
11 min read
May 22, 2022 - 8:09AM
News Corp Australia Sports Newsroom
0 Comments
02:45
Broncos beat Knights but refs on hot seat
The Broncos have beaten the Knights 36-12 to make it five wins on the trot thanks to masterclasses from Selwyn Cobbo and ... more
View more related videos
Canterbury halfback Kyle Flanagan says he would welcome the opportunity to be reunited with his old man Shane in the NRL next year, while also declaring he is ready to “take the shackles off” his attacking game for the rest of 2022.
After Bulldogs coach Trent Barrett sensationally parted ways with the club this week, a host of contenders have emerged as the Sydney club’s next fulltime coach – including 2016 NRL premiership coach Flanagan.
While Mick Potter has been parachuted in for the rest of this season, others in the mix for the role long-term include Paul Green, Brad Fittler, Kristian Woolf, Cameron Ciraldo and John Morris.
Stream every game of every round of the 2022 NRL Telstra Premiership Season Live & Ad-Break Free During Play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Try 14-days free now.
Kyle Flanagan with dad Shane Flanagan at Cronulla in 2019. Credit: NRL Images.
Kyle Flanagan with dad Shane Flanagan at Cronulla in 2019. Credit: NRL Images.
However, it is understood Flanagan, who shares the same manager as Bulldogs GM of Football Phil Gould, is also a leading contender for what is shaping as one of the toughest gigs anywhere in rugby league.
So as for what Kyle, who still lives at home with his parents, thinks of reuniting with the man who debuted him at the Cronulla Sharks in 2018?
“It’s always something that we like doing,” Flanagan said of the pair working together again.
“We both love rugby league.
“But I have to be careful with my words here.
Who will be the Bulldogs' next coach?
Mick Potter
Shane Flanagan
Paul Green
Brad Fittler
Kristian Woolf
Cameron Ciraldo
John Morris
Other
Cast your vote
Kyle Flanagan wants to release the shackles for the rest of 2022.
“Dad’s definitely keen to get back into the coaching arena, but I’m just focused on my role here. Focused on playing well each week and giving a bit of cheek at home.”
Asked if he had spoken with Barrett since his shock, and hasty, exit, the young playmaker continued: “Everything’s happened really quick so I’ve just been focused on my role in this footy team.
“Trying to create as much positivity around training as I can.
“And obviously that’s been hard this week with cameras out the front of training, with guys having the flu … so I’ve just been trying to create as much positivity as I can.”
While the Bulldogs were eventually beaten by Wests Tigers 36-22 at Leichhardt Oval, they did rally back from an 18-zip deficit at halftime.
In fact, immediately after the break Canterbury posted three consecutive tries for what would eventually be a 22-point haul — or the most points they have scored this season.
While Flanagan conceded there was no secret to where the game was lost —“our defence let us down today”— he was pleased with what the side had shown in attack and added that, in coming weeks, he also wants to ensure he and Bulldogs No.6 Matt Burton build on their number of touches
“That’s exactly what I want to do,” he said.
“Exactly where myself and Burto want to get to. Really dominating and taking the shackles off.”
While the number of possessions Flanagan has per match has been the subject of some debate recently, the playmaker revealed he now expects to have far more involvements as his combination with Burton grows.
“My confidence is building and I feel like I’m getting better each week,” he said.
“So more touches will come and better touches.
“My combination with Burto, I haven’t really played with him too much, it’s still only six or seven games.
“But the more we can work together, the more we can move around the field together the more it will help this footy team.”
Asked if coach Potter had instructed the pair to get their hands on the ball more, Flanagan it had been more a pact made between himself and Burton.
“We wanted to go out there and play some footy, play what we saw,” he said.
“And we linked up a few times on the left there to play to space. And if you give the outside backs space they will finish it off for you.
“So while it obviously wasn’t the result we wanted tonight, there was some improvement and definitely some positives to take out of it.
“There was the Tevita Pangai Jnr offloads, Marshall-King jumping out of dummy-half, then Burto, Dufty … they’re definitely players that can produce stuff like that and we did get a couple of tries tonight from off-the-cuff stuff.
“That’s the style of footy we need to go to more
Must have been shackled right down 
