IS there any limit to Andrew Johns coaching talents?
Johns was at breakfast at the Coogee Crowne Plaza with the NSW squad on Wednesday morning before the Origin clash when he was approached by Sharks Super 14 coach Dick Muir, whose team was staying at the same hotel. Muir introduced himself and the pair struck up a conversation. A matter of minutes later, Johns, Muir and a Sharks player were down at a nearby park running through drills, with Johns pointing out the correct line the player should be running. “It was nothing, mate,” a modest Johns said. “He just asked for a bit of advice and I showed him.” DES Hasler’s Sea Eagles have become the biggest coach killers in the NRL. Last year at Brookvale, Manly thrashed the Roosters 56-0 and, days later, coach Chris Anderson was sacked. Last Saturday night, Manly thumped North Queensland 38-6 and Cowboys coach Graham Murray was punted a couple of days later. PLAYER power is behind the move to dump Ewen McKenzie as Waratahs coach. All the players think McKenzie is a great bloke but they aren’t
