BrissyRedV
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Of course I am rationalizing which is something you are failing to grasp. You're suggesting that the reason that we did not make the finals is because Widdop was captain and the way he played but in the big scheme, he was a major reason we were even in contention. The portion of the blame you are attributing to Widdop, when there are far more glaring issues with the side, is unrealistic and unfair. A different captain out of the 16 other players on the pitch would not have made a difference in any game this season. You put too much value in an on field captain.All you are doing is rationalizing.
There is no substance to what you say so do your best.
As for if we had a different captain - IN MY OPINION - we would have had more competition points and would have done better.
Soft draw is an absolute fact and if you want to drill down further, Widdop was the captain when we lost to Souths in the second round - watch the way he handled the last 10 minutes of that game..
He was the captain when we had our pants pulled down by Newcastle (twice).
The final embarrassment was the loss to Canterbury in the last round which was the cherry on top.
In all three examples, we had our season on the line.
A win in any one of those games would have seen us playing finals footy.
I'm sorry but I do not agree with your fluffy fan club love affair with Widdop.
So when you condescend to using words like "rubbish" it makes you look childish.
Do you know what the top 4 teams have that we don't? It's multiple focal points in attack and good coaches. Storm have Bellamy, Smith, Cronk and Slater and a well developed system. Broncos Bennett, Hunt, Boyd, Nikorima and Milford. Roosters Robinson, Pearce and Keary. And we had what? Mary as coach, McGroan as 7. Widdop and the left side attack was the most potent of any side but there needs to be balance which we didn't have. So when put in perspective and looking at it holistically and as I have stated previously, there are other major issues that are to blame for the sides lacklustre performance with Widdops captaincy playing a minor role if any. But that's my opinion. You take it in or lump it. Matters not to me.
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