Originally Posted by
NZFan
I'm with you on those points psmitty. Griffen's record isn't outstanding but it isn't bad either. Let us keep in mind that he got booted when Penrith were well inside the top eight and they have only gone backwards since. We haven't been in the top eight (even on a temporary basis) for years now.
It is slim pickings for coaches at the moment but I think that we can all agree that we need someone experienced. Barrett and Walters aren't experienced, Taylor is but can't seem to get on with anyone, so it looks like Griffen is the only remaining option. What I do like about him too is he is the complete opposite to Brennan. He wouldn't pick favourites and he is a bit old school. We need that here, we need to install a roll-up-your-sleeves and get stuck into the hard work mentality. Yeah he might piss some players off and get on the wrong side of people, but it is better than sitting back and praising the boys for trying their best and waiting for some luck to change.
But hey what do I know. I thought Brennan was a good appointment at the time. Why couldn't we have been in this predicament when Bellamy was off contract.