We’re not about to win the comp anytime soon, but you and I could have had some success with the bunch of players that BMD and Bluey coached. Of course they did very well, but I think Smith is exactly what we need right now, and so was his uncle. I wouldn’t expect BMD or Bluey to develop us more than Rohan will over the next 3 years.

Always difficult to compare coaches unless they have very close to the same teams. BMD had some great teams and even as someone who found him difficult, its hard to argue he didn't wring the last drop of quality out of the players. Having said that there was zero sign he had even the faintest idea how to rebuild the side. He started the process that saw quality players replaced by numpties, which was carried on by Agar, with a speed bump under Furner. It took a few years to get into this mess, and we've only just started to turn it around.

One thing's for sure, this isn't even close to being Smith's squad. Until we can say that most of the squad is down to him (including retaining players, I'm not talking about signing 17 new ones) we won't be able to judge him properly.

Agreed. Plenty of players obviously on way out so will be good to see what talent (southern hemisphere or otherwise) he can attract

My gut instinct is that he will be a persuasive guy when speaking to agents and potential players

If we got his uncle in behind scenes next year then surely we have a great scenario and the best chances to build the c ok ub back up

Agreed. Plenty of players obviously on way out so will be good to see what talent (southern hemisphere or otherwise) he can attract

My gut instinct is that he will be a persuasive guy when speaking to agents and potential players

If we got his uncle in behind scenes next year then surely we have a great scenario and the best chances to build the club back up