Incoming Dragons coach Shane Flanagan has reportedly approached former Australian cricket captain Mark Taylor to affix his teaching employees.
Taylor is a lifelong fan of the Red V membership and beforehand revealed Flanagan desires to make use of him as a management coach, while additionally working in a non-football capability.
The Daily Telegraph’s David Riccio advised SEN that he believes signing Taylor can solely be a great factor for the embattled membership.
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“We all know that Tubby (Taylor) is a tragic Dragons fan,” Riccio mentioned.
“I was fortunate to attend a (Dragons) breakfast and it was basically Flanagan’s plan to drag the team out of the cellar.
“Also in the room was Mark Taylor who got up on stage and spoke about his passion for the Red V.
“Anytime you can get someone of Mark Taylor’s quality around your dressing room (and) especially with this leadership void around St George… is a great idea.”
With Ben Hunt remaining vocal about his wishes to depart thc Dragons, questions have been raised over his skill to captain the membership.
Riccio believes if the veteran halfback is to depart on the finish of the 2024 season, Taylor will be capable to develop one other captain in ready.
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“When Ben Hunt doesn’t captain the Dragons, they are left to appoint Jack De Belin which is always a polarising decision,” Riccio mentioned.
“Then it’s left to Blake Lawrie who is emerging as a genuine and passionate leader.
“Mark Taylor’s influence in coming back to the club is a great idea.”
Taylor himself advised the SMH, that he simply “wants to see them do better” and is eager to assist in no matter means Flanagan desires.
“There’s no doubt they can do better. I was happy to lend my support. I’ve spoken to Shane a couple of times on the phone the past couple of weeks,” Taylor mentioned.
“If he wants me to be involved and chat to the leaders, I would love to be involved.
“I would love to see them playing well. I don’t think they are as far away from that as some people think. I’d love to be part of helping them get there.”
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