I always read the threads that talk about the input (or otherwise) of assistant coaches with a lot of interest.

There was a lot of negativity last year about the assistants - especially Spangher and Webb as the 'new boys'...equally this year there has been a lot of positive commentary about Lade as the new SA and Smith in particular about his role at training.

So...what level of influence do you thing the assistants have on the outcomes of the group?