Re: Craig Sandercock : Mon Sep 26, 2011 7:05 am  

roopy wrote: Another article from this morning's Newcastle Herald. Basically says the Knights wish him well, but think he was ideal for the role of overseeing the coaching staff of our junior squads and will be hard to replace - also a bit about Andrew Dunneman still looking for a job. http://www.theherald.com.au/news/local/ ... 03105.aspx Thanks for that Roopy. It helps put to bed the rumour circulating that the Knights didn't want him. Even the BBC have reported that he wasn't offered a job under Wayne Bennett. Clearly that wasn't the case. This is a bit of a gamble by Rovers, given his relative experience, however I really hope this bold appointment is as succesful as our last coaching gamble.

roopy wrote: Another article from this morning's Newcastle Herald. Basically says the Knights wish him well, but think he was ideal for the role of overseeing the coaching staff of our junior squads and will be hard to replace - also a bit about Andrew Dunneman still looking for a job. http://www.theherald.com.au/news/local/ ... 03105.aspx Thanks for that Roopy. It helps put to bed the rumour circulating that the Knights didn't want him. Even the BBC have reported that he wasn't offered a job under Wayne Bennett. Clearly that wasn't the case. This is a bit of a gamble by Rovers, given his relative experience, however I really hope this bold appointment is as succesful as our last coaching gamble.

Re: Craig Sandercock : Mon Sep 26, 2011 7:18 am  

What I like about this guy already from his interview with hdm he isn't building up our hopes and saying we wanna be top two or grand finalists next season we know things ain't gonna happen over night,maguire and brown were pretty unknown as was Justin so let's hope for a grt season.

Re: Craig Sandercock : Mon Sep 26, 2011 7:27 am  

gingerspice wrote:

What I like about this guy already from his interview with hdm he isn't building up our hopes and saying we wanna be top two or grand finalists next season we know things ain't gonna happen over night,maguire and brown were pretty unknown as was Justin so let's hope for a grt season.

Maguire and Brown had a decent pack of forwards to start with though,we haven't,not many of our forwards would get in a top team,i'm all for a new coach(been saying it for a season and half)but you have got to give him something to work with.

Re: Craig Sandercock : Mon Sep 26, 2011 7:36 am  

gingerspice wrote:

What I like about this guy already from his interview with hdm he isn't building up our hopes and saying we wanna be top two or grand finalists next season we know things ain't gonna happen over night,maguire and brown were pretty unknown as was Justin so let's hope for a grt season.

Nathan Brown had been the Head Coach at St George, how's that "unknown"?

Re: Craig Sandercock : Mon Sep 26, 2011 7:39 am  

SirStan wrote:

Nathan Brown had been the Head Coach at St George, how's that "unknown"?

Was he ok wat bout Trent Robinson

Re: Craig Sandercock : Mon Sep 26, 2011 7:41 am  

chas1hkr wrote:

Maguire and Brown had a decent pack of forwards to start with though,we haven't,not many of our forwards would get in a top team,i'm all for a new coach(been saying it for a season and half)but you have got to give him something to work with.

Isn't that why he has been brought in for the youngsters and we don't know what player he wants to bring over he has got one in mind and paea is no pushover were not gonna get miracles next season but prob the season after might see positive changes for us.

Re: Craig Sandercock : Mon Sep 26, 2011 7:43 am  

gingerspice wrote:

Was he ok wat bout Trent Robinson

Trent was with Morgs at Toulouse before going back to Oz. He was assistant at Sydney Roosters before getting the Catalan gig.

Re: Craig Sandercock : Mon Sep 26, 2011 7:44 am  

Ginge, do you still think it was all a "done deal" before the board went to Oz?

Re: Craig Sandercock : Mon Sep 26, 2011 7:57 am  

SirStan wrote:

Ginge, do you still think it was all a "done deal" before the board went to Oz?

No I don't now am surprised at the signing but rovers have obviously done they're homework and I believe in them so I'm happy with the signing I just hope Craig don't get a bit "cocky" can't be avin that. I like that's he's watching every DVD of last season poor bloke I'd be sleeping on a flight

Re: Craig Sandercock : Mon Sep 26, 2011 8:10 am  

gingerspice wrote:

No I don't now am surprised at the signing but rovers have obviously done they're homework and I believe in them so I'm happy with the signing I just hope Craig don't get a bit "cocky" can't be avin that. I like that's he's watching every DVD of last season poor bloke I'd be sleeping on a flight

Good call.

It would appear that the boaard may have had a favourite prior to their departure, but you have to trust their judgement. It does appear to have been a pretty rigourous selection process and they should be applauded for this, rather than just take the 1st bloke pushed under their noses by a pushy agent. However, I still think their is an element of risk in any appointment, you just never know.

Welcome to East Hull Craig, work hard and you will be loved.