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The two-time premiership-winning coach has been keen to listen and learn what has changed.
Finding some metre-eating wingers, moving players closer to training headquarters and implementing strict off-field disciplinary standards are at the top of Des Hasler’s to-do list as he reacquaints himself with the Manly set-up.
Hasler has spent the last few days poring over the Sea Eagles roster and checking out the facilities former coach Trent Barrett declared were below NRL standard.
The two-time premiership-winning coach has also been keen to listen and learn what has changed at the club he left in acrimonious circumstances seven years ago.
“He has spent this week confiding in associates close to the club for an update on where the club has changed since he left in 2011,” former Manly official Peter Peters confirmed.
“The picture he has had painted for him isn't a pretty one but one he isn't fazed about trying to rebuild.
“He likes the playing roster but knows where it is painfully weak. It is obvious defence and
potency on the wings is the worst in the NRL.”
Hasler wants to cut travel time for players to ensure they are kept as fresh as possible in the lead-up to training and games.
Several members of Manly’s NRL squad travel from the western suburbs of Sydney to faraway Narrabeen for training three or four times a week.
Hasler believes the long travel saps them of energy.
Zorba said: “Des is a firm believer that players who play for Manly should, if possible, live in the area.”
Hasler will also stiffen rules regarding player behaviour and lift off-field expectations.
“Hasler protects his players and sniffs out trouble before it occurs,” Peters said.
“He was the first coach to employ a travelling security guard for away games. Players would go out together and return by team bus together.
“The debacle which was Gladstone this year would never have happened under Hasler.
“He is the boss and the players know it. If he has issued a no go out edict then the players know the harsh consequences if they break the rules.”
The Sea Eagles will begin pre-season training on November 5.
https://www.sportingnews.com/au/lea...barrett-to-do-list/1fd0ipaesjgjf1wlhyayzcfull
Finding some metre-eating wingers, moving players closer to training headquarters and implementing strict off-field disciplinary standards are at the top of Des Hasler’s to-do list as he reacquaints himself with the Manly set-up.
Hasler has spent the last few days poring over the Sea Eagles roster and checking out the facilities former coach Trent Barrett declared were below NRL standard.
The two-time premiership-winning coach has also been keen to listen and learn what has changed at the club he left in acrimonious circumstances seven years ago.
“He has spent this week confiding in associates close to the club for an update on where the club has changed since he left in 2011,” former Manly official Peter Peters confirmed.
“The picture he has had painted for him isn't a pretty one but one he isn't fazed about trying to rebuild.
“He likes the playing roster but knows where it is painfully weak. It is obvious defence and
potency on the wings is the worst in the NRL.”
Hasler wants to cut travel time for players to ensure they are kept as fresh as possible in the lead-up to training and games.
Several members of Manly’s NRL squad travel from the western suburbs of Sydney to faraway Narrabeen for training three or four times a week.
Hasler believes the long travel saps them of energy.
Zorba said: “Des is a firm believer that players who play for Manly should, if possible, live in the area.”
Hasler will also stiffen rules regarding player behaviour and lift off-field expectations.
“Hasler protects his players and sniffs out trouble before it occurs,” Peters said.
“He was the first coach to employ a travelling security guard for away games. Players would go out together and return by team bus together.
“The debacle which was Gladstone this year would never have happened under Hasler.
“He is the boss and the players know it. If he has issued a no go out edict then the players know the harsh consequences if they break the rules.”
The Sea Eagles will begin pre-season training on November 5.
https://www.sportingnews.com/au/lea...barrett-to-do-list/1fd0ipaesjgjf1wlhyayzcfull
