Are the inmates running the asylum? Broncos reveal switch to player power
Broncos skipper Alex Glenn has revealed that Anthony Seibold has handed the reins over to the players in preparation for their must-win clash with the Bulldogs — after nothing else worked.
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Broncos skipper Alex Glenn has revealed that Anthony Seibold has handed the reins over to the players in preparation for their must-win clash with the Bulldogs.
The Broncos are reeling after six straight losses and need to beat the Bulldogs to avoid the possibility of sitting last after nine rounds if the Titans beat the Warriors.
Channel 7s Chris Garry revealed that the Broncos players have taken control of the team in bizarre strategy endorsed by Seibold.
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“Fascinating presser at Broncos - Glenn revealing players have taken control this week and decided how they train and how they will play,” Garry tweeted.
“Seibold on board with the change. Players says now there’s no excuses, it’s all on them.”
Fascinating presser at Broncos - Glenn revealing players have taken control this week and decided how they train and how they will play. Seibold on board with the change. Players says now there’s no excuses, it’s all on them. Full story tonight @7NewsBrisbane
— Chris Garry (@ChrisGarry7) July 10, 2020
It is a bold strategy from Seibold, particularly because his job is under pressure if the Broncos sink to a seventh straight loss against the competition cellar dwellers.
Team captain Glenn revealed the players and the coach had come to a compromise in the build-up to their Round 9 clash.
“This week we have come together and said we want to turn things around,” Glenn said.
“One of the great things about our coach is he’s always open to ideas. He likes to keep things his way but he does compromise.
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“’Seibs’ understands that a football team doesn’t work just one way, he understands you have to compromise between players and staff.
“We have changed up the style of training from the get-go this week and it’s been unreal.
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“Seibs put it on ourselves to do whatever we need to do to make sure we turn up and do our jobs this week.
“When you have the coach who is willing to change his training and listen to us, it’s great.”
The relaxed approach this week involved a gold day on Monday and an optional captain’s run on Friday, where players could work on individual areas of their game if they chose to.
It appears as though Seibold has backed himself into a corner by giving the players more ownership over the side’s preparation.
If the Broncos win under this strategy then what does that say about Seibold’s coaching over the last six weeks?
On the other hand if the Broncos lose then Seibold’s leadership will be called into question.
Either scenario is not a great endorsement for Seibold’s coaching credentials, so is an interesting path for the under pressure coach to take.
However the Broncos just need to win, so perhaps this move is as brave as it is bold.
Originally published as Are the inmates running the asylum? Broncos reveal switch to player power