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Than Gary? Who hasn’t? Even Gary hasHad better
Than Gary? Who hasn’t? Even Gary hasHad better
You're saying that because the Broncos aren't well ahead of us on the ladder, then Lodge isn't any good? Strange logic, mate.
By that theory, TPJ, Hass, Fifita, Ofahengaue & Gillett aren't any chop eitherTo be honest I don't get the love for Lodge at all. Pangai Jnr, Haas, Fifita, Ofengaue, and Gillett are all Origin Level rep players. If Lodge was any good also, they'd be well ahead of us on the ladder.
If we were to sign Lodge, I wouldn't give a shit about his onfield performances. All I would want him to do is take the Tepais and Penis Torpedos of the team, show them the video of the shit he did, then tell those players "If you miss a tackle, make a weak run, give a dumb penalty or generally just play shit, then remember, I know where your family lives"Lodge is this years Russell Packer for Eels fans...lol
This would be even more entertaining if Peni or Tepai are playing for different teams next yearIf we were to sign Lodge, I wouldn't give a shit about his onfield performances. All I would want him to do is take the Tepais and Penis Torpedos of the team, show them the video of the shit he did, then tell those players "If you miss a tackle, make a weak run, give a dumb penalty or generally just play shit, then remember, I know where your family lives"
By that theory, TPJ, Hass, Fifita, Ofahengaue & Gillett aren't any chop either
So only Lodge is the deciding factor in their current ladder position? That to means seems like a further indictment on the other playersIm not saying they ALL are.
Like us, perhaps they're lacking some leadership in the middle. It's obvious then that Lodge isn't going to provide that.
So only Lodge is the deciding factor in their current ladder position? That to means seems like a further indictment on the other players
Lodge is this years Russell Packer for Eels fans...lol
If we were to sign Lodge, I wouldn't give a shit about his onfield performances. All I would want him to do is take the Tepais and Penis Torpedos of the team, show them the video of the shit he did, then tell those players "If you miss a tackle, make a weak run, give a dumb penalty or generally just play shit, then remember, I know where your family lives"
Probably legal advice not to talk about it.
No, what I'm saying is that they're probably all fine players individually, but if 5 of them are Origin level players and they're still as poor as us then they're must be a reason.
I say that reason is a lack of Leadership in the middle.
What problem do we need to fix? Leadership in the middle.
If Lodge can't provide the Leadership in the middle for a team with 5 Origin level players, then why the f**k would he be any use to us?
I suggest if we bought him he would be the next Poore or Lussick.
You don't think it could be a lack of consistency in the halves, plus a new coach who is trying to change playing style, structures, culture and personnel?
What's missing at Parramatta is: a top quality five-eight, strong forward leadership, one (or, preferably two) state of origin level players, and a high-profile coach. So, no, Lodge wouldn't bring all that. But he'd bring some of it. (And I'm not suggesting he should coach Parramatta. Or am I?)Plenty of contributing factors I'm sure, but if the forwards were good enough the halves would be going just fine, well at least for them to be a Top 6 team.
You're watching a completely different sport if you think Lodge will bring to the table what is missing at Parra.