Brayden Williame

[Belta]

Dragsters comments describe Mary to a tee. [His] “Delusional denial by way of using small victories to justify horrendous errors of judgement...”

More and more after listening to successful coaches I hear them angrily voicing their dissatisfaction if their team loses or even after win where their coach finds inadequate areas of their teams performance.

Not our Mary. He takes a different stance. After an embarrassing loss you can bet he will spin some garbage like; “We won the last twenty minutes of that game.”

But worst of all no one ever calls him up on it. Me thinks Mary would make a good politician.

 

[Dragsters]

Yes, he has all those traits and more.
All the more reason why I vent at the BOD, as last I checked he wasn't self employed.
2 extensions in a period of underperforming, whilst we sit back and watch the coaching merry go round in full force. And then we end up with the old argument " who's available " ?
Farcical.

The board may have gifted him the job to begin with, even with his lack of coaching credentials but based on:

- Imposing figure (after Price was viewed by some as insipid)

- Experienced former player

- Club legend

- Mates with directors etc.

But then to extend him once, after his shortfalls became apparent was negligent.

Only to extend him a second time, unnecessarily prematurely, just confirms the BOD's ineptitude...

 

[TruSaint]

No argument from me mate.
I would add, "Penny wise, pound stupid" ...

 

[redandwhite4evr]

No argument from me mate.
I would add, "Penny wise, pound stupid" ...

This thread was initially all about Williame but as the trail has grown colder and news has not been forthcoming about his signing, the conversation has turned to other matters.

Could it be that the penny at the SGI Board has dropped and Millward and co have realised that there are still good backline opportunities locally that we can pursue?- particularly at Souths if Latrell is signed and they have to offload a full back/centre/winger like Burns, Johnston, Graham, Douehi or Cory Allen to accommodate him.

I doubt that they would let SOO players like Gagai or Roberts go- but you never know.

 

[TruSaint]

This thread was initially all about Williame but as the trail has grown colder and news has not been forthcoming about his signing, the conversation has turned to other matters.

Could it be that the penny at the SGI Board has dropped and Millward and co have realised that there are still good backline opportunities locally that we can pursue?- particularly at Souths if Latrell is signed and they have to offload a full back/centre/winger like Burns, Johnston, Graham, Douehi or Cory Allen to accommodate him.

I doubt that they would let SOO players like Gagai or Roberts go- but you never know.

He has signed with us buddy.

https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2019/12/17/dragons-confirm-wiliame-signing/

 

[redandwhite4evr]

He has signed with us buddy.

https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2019/12/17/dragons-confirm-wiliame-signing/

Thanks for the update TruSaint- I work till late on a Tuesday so didn't see any newspaper or other media reports on 17/12 when it was announced- it certainly came and went quickly!

Only time will tell if he's any better than what we've got- interesting to hear Millward's comments about Leilua wanting to go-the questioner pointing out that his departure freed up some cash- it was reported that Leilua's preference was to stay at the Dragons!!- if he was pushed rather than jumped to buy Williame, I'd be disappointed.

 

[TruSaint]

Thanks for the update TruSaint- I work till late on a Tuesday so didn't see any newspaper or other media reports on 17/12 when it was announced- it certainly came and went quickly!

Only time will tell if he's any better than what we've got- interesting to hear Millward's comments about Leilua wanting to go-the questioner pointing out that his departure freed up some cash- it was reported that Leilua's preference was to stay at the Dragons!!- if he was pushed rather than jumped to buy Williame, I'd be disappointed.

No probs mate.

As to Luc, I am sad he is gone, but believe he wanted out. Other members may have better knowledge.
I think he is a skillful forward.

 

[getsmarty]

No probs mate.

As to Luc, I am sad he is gone, but believe he wanted out. Other members may have better knowledge.
I think he is a skillful forward.

Correct...

 

[TruSaint]

Correct...

It may have been one your articles brother.
Im sure I read it somewhere. Thx

 

[Como Connection]

Dragsters comments describe Mary to a tee. [His] “Delusional denial by way of using small victories to justify horrendous errors of judgement...”

More and more after listening to successful coaches I hear them angrily voicing their dissatisfaction if their team loses or even after win where their coach finds inadequate areas of their teams performance.

Not our Mary. He takes a different stance. After an embarrassing loss you can bet he will spin some garbage like; “We won the last twenty minutes of that game.”

But worst of all no one ever calls him up on it. Me thinks Mary would make a good politician.

A right wing one for sure!
CC

 

[possm]

This thread was initially all about Williame but as the trail has grown colder and news has not been forthcoming about his signing, the conversation has turned to other matters.

Could it be that the penny at the SGI Board has dropped and Millward and co have realised that there are still good backline opportunities locally that we can pursue?- particularly at Souths if Latrell is signed and they have to offload a full back/centre/winger like Burns, Johnston, Graham, Douehi or Cory Allen to accommodate him.

I doubt that they would let SOO players like Gagai or Roberts go- but you never know.

I think if Souths do sign Mitchell, it will put them at number 1 favourite to win the competition and that there is no doubt in my mind that it will be Gagai who moves on.

Williame has been signed by the Dragons, see link below:

https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2019/12/17/dragons-confirm-wiliame-signing/

 

[blacksafake]

This thread was initially all about Williame but as the trail has grown colder and news has not been forthcoming about his signing, the conversation has turned to other matters.

Could it be that the penny at the SGI Board has dropped and Millward and co have realised that there are still good backline opportunities locally that we can pursue?- particularly at Souths if Latrell is signed and they have to offload a full back/centre/winger like Burns, Johnston, Graham, Douehi or Cory Allen to accommodate him.

I doubt that they would let SOO players like Gagai or Roberts go- but you never know.

You are right about looking to sign one of the Souths boys.

 

[avocado]

Could it be that the penny at the SGI Board has dropped and Millward and co have realised that there are still good backline opportunities locally that we can pursue?- particularly at Souths if Latrell is signed and they have to offload a full back/centre/winger like Burns, Johnston, Graham, Douehi or Cory Allen to accommodate him.

That Steve Masters fella would be a good signing.

 

[redandwhite4evr]

That Steve Masters fella would be a good signing.

Good one Avocado- your witticism had a touch of the Muzby about it.

 

[R&WTILLIDIE]

The board may have gifted him the job to begin with, even with his lack of coaching credentials but based on:

- Imposing figure (after Price was viewed by some as insipid)

- Experienced former player

- Club legend

- Mates with directors etc.

But then to extend him once, after his shortfalls became apparent was negligent.

Only to extend him a second time, unnecessarily prematurely, just confirms the BOD's ineptitude...

He's no club legend...maybe an Illawarra legend...not a dragons legend

 

[R&WTILLIDIE]

Dragsters comments describe Mary to a tee. [His] “Delusional denial by way of using small victories to justify horrendous errors of judgement...”

More and more after listening to successful coaches I hear them angrily voicing their dissatisfaction if their team loses or even after win where their coach finds inadequate areas of their teams performance.

Not our Mary. He takes a different stance. After an embarrassing loss you can bet he will spin some garbage like; “We won the last twenty minutes of that game.”

But worst of all no one ever calls him up on it. Me thinks Mary would make a good politician.

Question...would Mary go to Hawaii if Kogarah Oval was on fire?

 

[Dragsters]

He's no club legend...maybe an Illawarra legend...not a dragons legend

I stand corrected.

What was I thinking...

 

[SAP58]

Question...would Mary go to Hawaii if Kogarah Oval was on fire?

He went to America after we came 15th.........similar ?

 

[R&WTILLIDIE]

He went to America after we came 15th.........similar ?

BOOM!!!

 

[Forbes Creek Dragons]

That Steve Masters fella would be a good signing.

Honestly with Lomax moving to 1, id happily take Marsters back. Streets ahead of Aitken and has a ready made combination with Saab, a proper right centre with a great passing game, decent speed and good build. Watch him in the 9s for Cook Islands he was lethal. I know its a different game but his skill was really on show.