CLclevermike
Coach57,555 posts
CLclevermikeCoach57,555 posts
08 Jul 2013, 12:24#3
I expected that this would happen - but I do not think it would solve the problems of Australian Rugby at all. There are deficiencies in the Wallaby team that a new coach will not be able to solve. Maybe the Stormers should try and recruit Deans as a coach and they would do ten times better than the present dunce they have can do.
Looking at the Aussie teams and the franchises - the number of game breaking players are extremely limited. The pool have some top players in Genia, Moore, Folau and Mogg, but for the rest their players are average performers. And then here are problematic players like Beale, O'Connor, Ioani and even Cooper - that can be brilliant at times - but not really conducting themselves all that well - mostly off the field, but often enough on the field as well.
Dean paid the price of a losing side - and that is logical as well -but his resources were limited and his successor may end up I an even worse siruation.
08 Jul 2013, 12:39#4
No surprise here. Was inevitable. At least with this happening now the new coach has a little time to settle in his position before the World Cup. A good move that I m sure Redsman will be very glad to hear about?
MOMozart
Captain49,914 posts
MOMozartCaptain49,914 posts
09 Jul 2013, 01:27#9
Glad to see the Aussies picking another small minded, blustering, nasty type.....who believes in Quade Cooper . These inadequate chaps tend to implode taking their teams with them.
09 Jul 2013, 08:49#11
FINALLY GOT RID OF DEANS..........!!!! Happy days!!!
And whats even better is that they've given the reigns to Link....
Think what you all like - but he is an excellent coach with excellent people skills and yes Aussie depth is never going to be that of ABs or Boks with Rugby League so strong but he can get the best out of players who may not get the accolades.
I have no doubt he's gonna give you saffas and ABs a good run this coming RC.His major coaching strength is his unpredictability and tactical gameplay - something Deans severely lacked for the last 2-3years.
Mozart I don't understand your animosity other than you must have wanted Jake to be aussie coach - bottom line is Ewen is solid and he has the backing on the players and supporters of rugby in this country - something Deans lacked majorly.
Bring it on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
09 Jul 2013, 09:38#13
@kiwidogpissbeer - canes v highlanders showed us how to tackle the other night hey.... what was that 100points in 80 mins....?
Fact is Reds and rest of Aussie teams have OWNED the kiwis in the SXV (that's 15 because I know you lack education) this year.
Deans last 2 years was a complete failure and the fact he only won one TNs in 6 years on the back of the Reds SXV win shows how hopeless he was. Typical kiwi.
Anyway looking forward to silence coming from you whingers when aussies smoke your overrated cheats in RC this year.
CLclevermike
Coach57,555 posts
CLclevermikeCoach57,555 posts
09 Jul 2013, 10:57#14
Redsman
I do not doubt that McKenzie is a good coach - but one will have to see what selection criteria he would use in this case. He will have to find a balance between selecting Reds players and players from other franchises. If he for instance play Gill ahead of Hooper and Pocock - he will be wrong.
He will also have to be objective about Cooper - who has had thus far a yo-yo performance on test level. I doubt not that McKensie would select Cooper - but will he drop him if he does not perform?
McKenzie may have the same problem so clearly illustrated by Meyer. A Bulls contract above everything else - will it in Australia means a Red contract above everything else? That would be an interesting one to see and one hopes that he can steer clear of that pit fall. If he does not - he is not going to last as coach.
CLclevermike
Coach57,555 posts
CLclevermikeCoach57,555 posts
09 Jul 2013, 19:00#17
Allblacknblue
I must say I agree with your comments above. I can see the reason for Jake White not being appointed. The Aussies are really funny - they have inherited the way Americans look at themselves. "We are so good - we cannot speak to highly of ourselves".
Aussies are everything - the rest of the world are just not up to their standard. I have never thought White had a chance in this case - his performances and background is eminently suitable - but he is not an Aussie and that is it.
11 Jul 2013, 09:30#19
@Hakwa agree entirely. It wasn't right that a kiwi coached the wallabies and probably DID sour the way for Jake. But reality is Ewen is the right man and the right time for the job.
His record in SXV speaks for itself and his ability to get the best out of players is a real winner.
With reds he has BEATEN kiwi team 15/18 times - 83.33% winning ratio against kiwis... I think that translates into good opportunity for wallabies to take it to ABs...
Yes he probably will stick with core combos from reds BUT hes a levelled headed guy and frankly he will pick the best guy for the job considering hes from Victoria theres no real prblm UNLIKE the bulls v rest. ON saying this though Bulls are the best Saffa team so would make sense to have a certain preference for combos from there. The Reds have been best in the last 3-4years in Aussie rugby too - so makes sense to use them.
Re QC - no question he'l be in the squad and no one other 10 in Australia is better atm - I wouldn't be at all surprised in brumbies 10 (Toomua) also in mix for Wallabies 10 too...............
Anyway look forward to beldisloe considering Link's record against kiwis 15/18 @ 83.33%!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bring it!
PAPapamoa
Club Pro683 posts
13 Jul 2013, 19:21#20
reds have only one title...wooopeee, not a great record, wins over NZ sides don't mean anything if he cant claim title that speaks for Australia cant deal with the big games. After this round of Australian teams looked terrible if I was McKenzie I would be very concerned. Cant see any thrashing from Wallabies not in this generation. Link has not been head coach for Wallabies NZ is REALLY looking forward to welcoming drop link to the real world of test rugby ...where SR is completely irrelevant. like deans found out.
