I really feel for Matt Ballin and his coaching record, as he's one of the nicest guys to have ever played for Manly, a fitness fanatic and a great defender and he deserves better than what he has achieved so far.
I hope the Blacktown Workers turn it around for him over the next few weeks however, the next two games are against the Top 2 sides. He deserves better however, a great player and a great bloke doesn't always make a great coach. Just look at Barrett and here's Matt's results so far:
Jersey Flegg 2019
7 games - no wins
Tries for - 11
Tries against - 55
Points for - 60
Points against - 312
Average score - 8.5 v 44.6
Blacktown Workers
4 games - one win
Tries for - 15 (8 in the first round)
Tries against - 21 (2 in the first round)
Points for - 88 (48 in the first round)
Points against - 126 (20 in the first round)
Average score - 22 v 31.5
For someone who was a brilliant defender, the defence must be leaving him sleepless at night.
Workers had a great win over North Sydney in round 1 however, they had Cust, Harper, Funa, Schuster, Sipley and Olakau'atu in the side, who are all now in the Top 18 each week, so it will be hard. Good luck Matt and I hope you rev them up.
I hope the Blacktown Workers turn it around for him over the next few weeks however, the next two games are against the Top 2 sides. He deserves better however, a great player and a great bloke doesn't always make a great coach. Just look at Barrett and here's Matt's results so far:
Jersey Flegg 2019
7 games - no wins
Tries for - 11
Tries against - 55
Points for - 60
Points against - 312
Average score - 8.5 v 44.6
Blacktown Workers
4 games - one win
Tries for - 15 (8 in the first round)
Tries against - 21 (2 in the first round)
Points for - 88 (48 in the first round)
Points against - 126 (20 in the first round)
Average score - 22 v 31.5
For someone who was a brilliant defender, the defence must be leaving him sleepless at night.
Workers had a great win over North Sydney in round 1 however, they had Cust, Harper, Funa, Schuster, Sipley and Olakau'atu in the side, who are all now in the Top 18 each week, so it will be hard. Good luck Matt and I hope you rev them up.