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Re: Sean Long
DIR By: Bolly-Quin
Date: June 10, 2019, 12:45 pm
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Will he have the same impact and success as Shaun Edwards - lets
hope so!
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Re: Sean Long
DIR By: Chipstead Quin
Date: June 11, 2019, 6:56 am
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Saw a comment from a journo that said Gustard is one of the most
rigorous trainers in the Prem and Long had a similar reputation
at St Helens - they both believe fitness is the key -
He finished by saying he wouldnt be surprised if some of the
players slept in the changing rooms so they weren't late for
training !..
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Re: Sean Long
DIR By: Bolly-Quin
Date: June 11, 2019, 10:58 am
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--- Quote from: Chipstead Quin link ---
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> ...Gustard is one of the most rigorous trainers in the Prem
and Long had a similar reputation at St Helens - they both
believe fitness is the key...
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--- End Quote ---
Bearing in mind some of the games where we have failed to be an
effective unit for the full 80 minutes, I'd say that this was
crucial, but it involves mental and physical conditioning...
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Re: Sean Long
DIR By: Fearless Fred
Date: June 11, 2019, 11:03 am
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Longer article with Longy now up on the Offy
HTML https://www.quins.co.uk/news/long-the-way-i-want-to-attack-is-hard-but-well-get-rewards-from-it-and-itll-be-entertaining-for-t/
LONG: “THE WAY I WANT TO ATTACK IS HARD, BUT WE’LL GET REWARDS
FROM IT AND IT’LL BE ENTERTAINING FOR THE SUPPORTERS”
Tuesday, 11th June 2019 @ 17:00
HARLEQUINS’ NEW ASSISTANT COACH SEAN LONG OUTLINES HIS REASONS
FOR JOINING THE CLUB AND LAYS OUT HIS ATTACKING PLANS FOR THE
NEW SEASON
Sean Long is a true legend of Rugby League. As a player, he
represented both England and Great Britain and won a host of
domestic titles across his career with St Helens including two
World Club Challenges, four Grand Finals and five Challenge
Cups. He was a Lance Todd winner three times and awarded the Man
of Steel Trophy in the year 2000 as a result of being the best
player in the Super League that season.
After retiring from the game, Long moved into coaching, again
signing for St Helens and helping them reach the summit of the
Super League this season and the semi-final of the Challenge
Cup.
Making the shift from the 13-man code may have come as a
surprise to some, but Long is confident that this is the right
move for him, especially after meeting with Quins’ Head of Rugby
Paul Gustard: “I had a few offers from Gallagher Premiership
sides, but I chose Quins after I met with Gussy and heard about
his plans for the future and the way he wants to play. This
organisation has some unbelievable players and once I had spoken
to him it was a done deal.
“When I first retired from League, I ended up playing Rugby
Union for a couple of years at Preston Grasshoppers, and I
really enjoyed it. I managed to gain a strong understanding of
the game and I’ve followed it since then.
“Since I finished playing, I’ve been watching it in some detail,
and I’ve found that the attacking shapes in Union are very
similar to Rugby League. I know it’s a different code, but the
formations are aligned, and I feel I can bring some awareness of
the finer detail to my role at Quins.”
One of the sport’s most decorated athletes, Long has a keen
understanding of exactly what it takes to win at the highest
level and is keen to bring that mentality to the Club next
season: “Winning is a culture, and once you start, it becomes a
habit, especially if you can instil that mentality amongst the
entire squad.
“You also have to replicate that approach on the training park,
in terms of the intensity and the standard of execution that you
set yourself, then you’ll start seeing those results on the
pitch.
“Quins had a good season last year, but now it’s about finding
that extra 10% and becoming a better team and I believe I can
help achieve that, both through my experiences as an ex-player
and as a coach.”
Long is no stranger to The Stoop, having played there when
London Broncos were based at the ground between 2006-11: “When
Broncos were based at The Stoop, I used to play there quite a
bit. It’s a good track and I’ve got some good memories from
being at the stadium. It’s got a good capacity, especially when
its bouncing, and it had a great atmosphere that the players
could feed off.
“Ultimately, I want to bring a load of energy to the Club. There
are some world class players here and they’ve signed a few more.
It’s a big move for me and my family to come down to London but
it’s one that we’re really looking forward to and I can’t wait
to get started.
“I look forward to working with the likes of Danny (Care) and
Marcus (Smith) in terms of the exciting brand of rugby that I
want to coach. The way I want to attack is challenging, but
we’ll get the rewards from it and it’ll be entertaining for the
supporters.”
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BTW, "Longy" was already his nickname up at ST Helens,
apparently, so it's not an invention of ours!
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Re: Sean Long
DIR By: Blucherquin
Date: June 11, 2019, 11:11 am
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Sounds like we are going to try something new out - hope it
works!
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Re: Sean Long
DIR By: raedarius
Date: June 12, 2019, 4:29 am
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Maybe the days of getting our tries from kicks are coming to an
end.
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Re: Sean Long
DIR By: deadlyfrom5yardsout
Date: June 12, 2019, 5:03 am
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The best form of defence is attack! Attack! Attack!
#Post#: 25131--------------------------------------------------
Re: Sean Long
DIR By: Boonie
Date: June 12, 2019, 6:32 am
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This may be something really good for the club. The
experimentation with Nick Easter really did not work, and whilst
we've seen some good changes this year it would be great to see
that translated to a more aggressive attacking approach, and
getting a more clinical finish. Not all cross-code stuff works,
but definitely worth a try. Really like the emphasis on fitness;
how many years have we said we need a full 80 minute performance
on the park. Good luck, Sean; looking forward to seeing the
results.
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Re: Sean Long
DIR By: Rocker
Date: June 12, 2019, 7:49 am
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Sounds like a good signing, we won't know for a season or 2 I
guess.
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Re: Sean Long
DIR By: Lyndo76
Date: June 12, 2019, 9:54 am
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New players and a couple of changes in coaches, including
"Longy" being something a bit different. Clearly Gustard not
afraid to try something a bit different which is nice to see and
hopefully it will give us an extra edge. Might take some time to
embed itself but over the last season I felt we improved so as
long as that continues it'll be a good thing for us next season.
I feel quite positive for next year, I know things aren't
perfect (when ever are they) and there are probably still some
gaps in the team to be improved but again, changing the team
can't be done in one go and incremental changes across the board
all add up. I hope Longy makes a good impact on the team!
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