Mestrov coming in fresh is an advantage in one way, he can take a new broom approach. Something significant has to change in the football operation and that won't be easy.
Coach isn't leaving, there simply is no viable alternative, plus Des is probably the best man to try to pull this disjointed joint together.
Captain is ensconced and just had his contract extended. He's been captain for the last 6 years, and removing him as club captain when he is the current winning Origin captain doesn't seem realistic.
Support staff? John Bonasera is invisible as footy manager, has a solid reputation and unless there's something we don't know, no point in changing him. (When news reported that 'the Football Dept was informed of the inclusion jerseys but not the coach or players, was Bonasera the one who failed to pass that on?)
Donnie - can't imagine Des ever getting rid of Donnie voluntarily, and if Mestrov pulls rank and does it he's going to have to headhunt the most impressive replacement. It would be expensive but could be worth it.
If I was CEO - I'd ask Des what changes he recommends. If he doesn't recommend any major changes I'd tell him there are going to be some anyway.
1 - Donnie is out - has the dual effect of introducing a new significant voice in the squad and also undercutting Des's iron grip on the footy dept, a step toward transition to a new coach in a year or two.
2 - Turbo as new Captain. Turbo now has the ruthless edge and the squad needs some fresh inspiration. Give DCE time to consider this before any announcement, if he wants to make a graceful exit to Dolphins, fine, if he wants to stay on just as a senior player and elite half, also fine.
Squad lacks discipline, some shakeup is necessary.
Coach isn't leaving, there simply is no viable alternative, plus Des is probably the best man to try to pull this disjointed joint together.
Captain is ensconced and just had his contract extended. He's been captain for the last 6 years, and removing him as club captain when he is the current winning Origin captain doesn't seem realistic.
Support staff? John Bonasera is invisible as footy manager, has a solid reputation and unless there's something we don't know, no point in changing him. (When news reported that 'the Football Dept was informed of the inclusion jerseys but not the coach or players, was Bonasera the one who failed to pass that on?)
Donnie - can't imagine Des ever getting rid of Donnie voluntarily, and if Mestrov pulls rank and does it he's going to have to headhunt the most impressive replacement. It would be expensive but could be worth it.
If I was CEO - I'd ask Des what changes he recommends. If he doesn't recommend any major changes I'd tell him there are going to be some anyway.
1 - Donnie is out - has the dual effect of introducing a new significant voice in the squad and also undercutting Des's iron grip on the footy dept, a step toward transition to a new coach in a year or two.
2 - Turbo as new Captain. Turbo now has the ruthless edge and the squad needs some fresh inspiration. Give DCE time to consider this before any announcement, if he wants to make a graceful exit to Dolphins, fine, if he wants to stay on just as a senior player and elite half, also fine.
Squad lacks discipline, some shakeup is necessary.
