Next Tah's coach- Rumour Mill

[Gnostic]

The Problem is WJ the majority of players are contracted and it is neither possible nor really desirable to wipe the slate clean in that manner. The Reds did not do it when Slack quit and Jones left then Mooney took over.

We do need a total re-build though. The focus has to be on mode of play. Forget win:loss ratios. All those there have to want to be there and not just for the pay packet. KPIs are a great tool but they are over used and can be detrimental to performance if not structured and monitored correctly. A great example there is a KPI of "workrate" which isn't taking into account effectiveness. A coach that has a KPI of win:loss and point differential will be playing tight and trying to minimise losses and score lines as opposed to aiming at winnning every game and playing a dynamic game (be it a territorial game plan, a narrow driving game plan or fast flowing backs running plan).

My point is examine the available coaching stocks, advertise for a skilled manager and knowledgable Rugby mind as head coach with the only KPIs being on fitness, skills execution and application in games. Basic measureables that will not be skewed by external factor in the most part. Results will manage themselves if these core things are done well and even if they lose while playing well the majority of fans will be content. No further input can be given by the board unless the KPIs are not met, or the contract breach in material detail.

The Head coach can then choose assistants with winning in mind instead of just saving his ass and pandering to the usual power plays in NSW Rugby balancing various factions and appeasing board members.

 

[Gooch]

KPIs are a great tool but they are over used and can be detrimental to performance if not structured and monitored correctly. A great example there is a KPI of "workrate" which isn't taking into account effectiveness.

Absolutely. I would rather have some one that is more effective at what they do, than have someone that does alot, but gets f**k all result for their work. Obviously there are caveats with that, but players, especially forwards, IMO, need to be doing their job effectively for the team to get results.

 

[waratahjesus]

the problem with that is, your asking for the fans who criticise the tahs whenever they lose a game to forgive them winning for a rebuilding process that many fans, expecially casual ones wont understand.

i see your point, i think its something thats interesting to discuss in the scheme of the expansion teams, and that history being a burden rather than something to draw on. if the culture in melbourne or the force is wrong, there isnt going to be large objection to a shift in plan, with the history and old boys mentality of the tahs doing this might and probably would see the old boys out back feel the game is moving away from them and react with a tightening of the rains so to speak.

qld have managed to pull this off at the right time with the losses and financial position they were in co-inciding with a sort of relaunch with new playing strip and organisational attitude (i dont have the full details, but thats what its seemed as an outsider) im not sure the tahs as an organisation are capable of this currently, but they need to do something, cos they certaintly arnt capturing hearts and minds of the public

 

[daz]

Is it true that the winner of the "find Tahman a sidekick" competition will also be the match day coach?