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Media in shambles
Media in shambles
the_next
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Media think they run the NRL, and this says it all. lol
GCBRONCO
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You would think they would be grateful, that is the material they love to pump out for any other regular season isn't it?
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This is 100% true... they literally are unable to comprehend why a coach swap hasn't occurred yet, I mean they've been telling the broncos it's untenable. Why are the broncos not listening to them!!
Actually it's either they can't comprehend it or the media just like to play "hold my beer" and are constantly one upping each other with how much sh*t can we actually get away with... can we actually manipulate the situation so much that broncos fire Bennett 4 weeks into the preseason..
Can we get a player sacked for pissing into his own mouth???
Can we get a player sacked for being caught drunk on video (Brett Seymour)??
In all seriousness the media think they have total control because in a lot of circumstances they end up getting it their own way.... they cry foul and weep for the masses all in their thinly veiled act of representing a conduit to the people, when in reality all they're trying to do is raise controversy over anything... literally anything.
To me it is a poor attempt from an industry trying to stay relevant and now it is full of tabloid, click bait merchants....
I hope in this instance the broncos just stand firm as a f*ck you to the media.
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They do.
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Wayne Bennett puts Bunnies in a state of shock
https://amp.theaustralian.com.au/sp...k/news-story/defc1201e521d68d89f9c0249fed98c8
It was another day to strain the sanity. A day when Wayne Bennett once again kept everyone on the edge of their seat before delivering a sledgehammer blow to two clubs. Brisbane and South Sydney were confident yesterday morning they had finally convinced Bennett to up stumps and move to Sydney a year ahead of schedule. The phones had seemingly been sufficiently hammered. Rabbitohs head of football Shane Richardson and chief executive Blake Solly had worked tirelessly to alleviate Bennett's concerns around staffing and family issues.
The Rabbitohs were confident without being cocky. The Broncos were quietly optimistic. They were even told Souths would pick up the tab if Brisbane decided the only way forward was to sack the seven-time premiership winning coach. The sense was it wouldn't come to that. Both sides believed Bennett had seen that the only sensible solution meant an immediate move to South Sydney. Assistant coach Jason Demetriou had prepared his family for the shift, his children in tears as he told them his future was aligned to Bennett.
Souths were ready to accommodate Demetriou to make the move happen. Rabbitohs coach Anthony Seibold, who will join the Broncos in 2020, happened to be in Brisbane to speak at a function for his old school St Brendan’s College. Tentative plans were made for Seibold to front the media later in the day at Brisbane headquarters to trumpet his move to the Broncos. Everything appeared to be going swimmingly.
The one wildcard was Bennett. The previous night Brisbane officials had lamented that even though talks appeared on course, Bennett had the ability to send the conversation careering in another direction. Their concerns were ultimately well placed, their fears gaining credence yesterday morning when Bennett called senior officials at News Corp; the majority owner of the Broncos to inform them he planned to see out the final year of his deal. Bennett bypassed chairman Karl Morris and chief executive Paul White, his relationship with the two most powerful figures at the club strained to the point where they no longer talk.
At the end of training, he informed club officials he was going to hold a press conference. The club set up a backdrop and the wait began. Bennett shut the door of his office, made some calls and emerged at 11am to tell club officials that he was staying. Those calls included Solly and Richardson, in which he told them he was sorry but he couldn't move in 2019. He had to protect his integrity. He had to honour his commitment to the players and the fans.
More than one official at rival clubs will tell you Bennett also stayed because he believes Brisbane are closer to winning a premiership than Souths.
Another 12 months at the Broncos will also give him time to work on Tevita Pangai Junior and Corey Oates, who are both off contract but only expected to sign deals to stay at Brisbane for 2019 and no longer. When he arrives at Souths in 2020, their new Centre of Excellence will be completed.
There was another reason as well. From day one, Bennett insisted he would see out his deal. He wasn't prepared to back away from that position, leaving the Broncos and Souths in an invidious position as they ponder a future that seems untenable. Souths now appear the more vulnerable. Seibold has been told to prepare for the distinct possibility that he will see out his deal at the Rabbitohs. Should he decide to walk away, Souths would have no obvious interim replacement until Bennett arrives. That isn't Bennett's problem.
https://amp.theaustralian.com.au/sp...k/news-story/defc1201e521d68d89f9c0249fed98c8
It was another day to strain the sanity. A day when Wayne Bennett once again kept everyone on the edge of their seat before delivering a sledgehammer blow to two clubs. Brisbane and South Sydney were confident yesterday morning they had finally convinced Bennett to up stumps and move to Sydney a year ahead of schedule. The phones had seemingly been sufficiently hammered. Rabbitohs head of football Shane Richardson and chief executive Blake Solly had worked tirelessly to alleviate Bennett's concerns around staffing and family issues.
The Rabbitohs were confident without being cocky. The Broncos were quietly optimistic. They were even told Souths would pick up the tab if Brisbane decided the only way forward was to sack the seven-time premiership winning coach. The sense was it wouldn't come to that. Both sides believed Bennett had seen that the only sensible solution meant an immediate move to South Sydney. Assistant coach Jason Demetriou had prepared his family for the shift, his children in tears as he told them his future was aligned to Bennett.
Souths were ready to accommodate Demetriou to make the move happen. Rabbitohs coach Anthony Seibold, who will join the Broncos in 2020, happened to be in Brisbane to speak at a function for his old school St Brendan’s College. Tentative plans were made for Seibold to front the media later in the day at Brisbane headquarters to trumpet his move to the Broncos. Everything appeared to be going swimmingly.
The one wildcard was Bennett. The previous night Brisbane officials had lamented that even though talks appeared on course, Bennett had the ability to send the conversation careering in another direction. Their concerns were ultimately well placed, their fears gaining credence yesterday morning when Bennett called senior officials at News Corp; the majority owner of the Broncos to inform them he planned to see out the final year of his deal. Bennett bypassed chairman Karl Morris and chief executive Paul White, his relationship with the two most powerful figures at the club strained to the point where they no longer talk.
At the end of training, he informed club officials he was going to hold a press conference. The club set up a backdrop and the wait began. Bennett shut the door of his office, made some calls and emerged at 11am to tell club officials that he was staying. Those calls included Solly and Richardson, in which he told them he was sorry but he couldn't move in 2019. He had to protect his integrity. He had to honour his commitment to the players and the fans.
More than one official at rival clubs will tell you Bennett also stayed because he believes Brisbane are closer to winning a premiership than Souths.
Another 12 months at the Broncos will also give him time to work on Tevita Pangai Junior and Corey Oates, who are both off contract but only expected to sign deals to stay at Brisbane for 2019 and no longer. When he arrives at Souths in 2020, their new Centre of Excellence will be completed.
There was another reason as well. From day one, Bennett insisted he would see out his deal. He wasn't prepared to back away from that position, leaving the Broncos and Souths in an invidious position as they ponder a future that seems untenable. Souths now appear the more vulnerable. Seibold has been told to prepare for the distinct possibility that he will see out his deal at the Rabbitohs. Should he decide to walk away, Souths would have no obvious interim replacement until Bennett arrives. That isn't Bennett's problem.
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FaithinHook
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You gotta feel for people like the assistant coaches/support staff. I mean blokes like JD, the poor buggers mustn't know whether they are coming or going. Literally!
Even their families - if it is true that JD was led to believe (by whom we don't know for certain) he was definitely going to be at the Bunnies next year and told his kids they would be moving, it's getting a bit out of hand really. These mind games have to stop and I seriously hope it is not Wayne behind it all and it is just the media spinning shit instead.
Even their families - if it is true that JD was led to believe (by whom we don't know for certain) he was definitely going to be at the Bunnies next year and told his kids they would be moving, it's getting a bit out of hand really. These mind games have to stop and I seriously hope it is not Wayne behind it all and it is just the media spinning shit instead.
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Untenable!
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Phil Gould sacked the remaining Panthers coaching staff the day after they lost in the finals. Told them to have their stuff gone by midday. These people were without a job and I feel bad for them. I don’t feel bad for the families of the Broncos staff who I guarantee are aware of what’s going on. The media have made up the Demetriou family story to turn people against Bennett again. Unless they’re interviewing children without their parents knowledge or hacking the baby monitors or something. I wouldn’t put it past some of them.
the_next
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Interesting to see Hodges take on the coaching situation when interviewed after the fight last night. He made it pretty clear that he thinks Wayne shouldn’t be at the Broncos for 2019, and hopes a swap can still be done before 2019.
I understand he is now in the media, however doesn’t he still work for the Broncos?
I understand he is now in the media, however doesn’t he still work for the Broncos?
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And the poor little kiddies were crying! Oh the humanity! Wayne is going to steal Christmas next.
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I have this feeling that something is going to happen and WB does not end up at Souths.
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Haha, I think the exact same.. especially if we go deep in the 2019 season. Would be a win, win as the likes of TPJ, Oates, Lodge & Roberts wouldn’t have to even think about following Wayne, and if he ended up taking an admin role at the club, I think we would be in good hands.
I could see JD heading to souths as head coach.
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WB is now that awkward guy standing at a BBQ, eating vegan sausages and drinking kulmbacher.
Hes cornered himself into a box and its not good for him now or his future career with Souths. A Sydney sauce also tells me it was expected he was to arrive next week. He is pushing for money trying to force Broncos.
Hes cornered himself into a box and its not good for him now or his future career with Souths. A Sydney sauce also tells me it was expected he was to arrive next week. He is pushing for money trying to force Broncos.
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