Brad Thorn says what’s “best” for the Reds ought to dictate whether or not he will probably be Queensland coach past this season.
Thorn, who’s within the ultimate 12 months of his Reds teaching deal, is but to noticeably ponder his future as he focuses on Queensland’s Super Rugby Pacific marketing campaign, which continues on Friday evening towards the Crusaders at Suncorp Stadium.
The Reds have made an detached begin to the season, having gained two and misplaced three, and face a frightening take a look at this week, with the Queenslanders having struggled to beat New Zealand opposition in latest seasons.
Thorn, 48, has been the Reds coach for the reason that 2018 season, with the job being a part of a 30-year senior enjoying and training profession in rugby league and rugby union.
“This year’s my 30th year of just non-stop,” he mentioned.
“I haven’t really thought about any of my career because I’ve got a four-kid family, teenagers – it’s actually hectic.
“I’m lucky to know what day it is … let alone what I’m doing.
“If I could have some time to sit down and think about stuff, that’d be good.”
When Thorn does discover that point to ponder his future and maybe talk about issues with Queensland Rugby Union officers, he needs the Reds’ pursuits – not his personal – to be the precedence.
“What’s best for the club is the best result,” he mentioned.
“There are a whole heap of things in play – your family life, what’s best for the club, how the team’s going … there’s just so many parts of it.
“This is an important part of our season. That’s what I’m focused on at the moment.?”
Thorn has been notably annoyed with the Reds’ ill-discipline.
The Queenslanders gave away 9 first-half penalties of their 40-34 loss to the Melbourne Rebels at AAMI Park final Saturday evening.
“The first thing we talked about in our meeting is our discipline – it’s killing us,” Thorn mentioned.
“You can have all your plans but if you’re self-inflicting with constant penalties, you’re defeating yourself.
“We’re not happy with where that’s at, and it’s something that we have to rectify.”
And shortly, with the Crusaders – one among Thorn’s former golf equipment – able to pounce on any presents handed to them by the Reds.
“If you give them all those opportunities, they make you play,” the Reds coach mentioned.
“It’s probably a good game for us to be playing this week. The Crusaders have been the benchmark for so long.”
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