Does Brad Arthur deserve the hype?

[Chipmunk]

Brian Smith saw out his contract. All 10 years of it. We just didn't renew.
Michael Hagan quit.
Stephen Kearney quit.
Ricky Stuart abandoned us.
Jason Taylor and Brad Arthur (mark 1) were caretakers.
Daniel Anderson was the only one sacked.

I think it's fair to say that if Kearney had not quit that it would have been unlikely he would have seen out his contract. The same argument could've been made for Hagan.

 

[Eelementary]

We've performed beyond expectations on 2 occasions this year and now there is an expectation that we are capable of playing like that every week and for the rest of the season. Our marquee player abandoned us without notice so we were always going to struggle. It didn't take long for the knives to come out but that is the least surprise of all at Parramatta. It's the hardest coaching gig in the NRL and since our fans never change that won't change. I just hope we finally allow a coach to see out his contract for once.

We beat the reigning Premiers convincingly, and took it to the Grand Finalists despite our injury toll. And in every other match, we've been garbage (bar round 1).

But we don't have the right to expect the team to perform to their potential every week? The fans never changing (because we expect much better than what we are being spoon-fed) is a key problem?

Granted, Hayne leaving was a massive blow - but a decent organisation always has contingencies in place. I mean, had Hayne stayed, he might have gotten injured for the season after round 1. If there was no viable plan B, then I have serious doubts about the management of this club.

But no - my expectations are too high. It's totally unreasonable to demand passion and pride every week from a club I devote so much time and money to. I'm clearly the problem with the Eels, and not the people (and I don't mean fans) who make excuses every year.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

And people wonder why coaches and other managers at our club make short term decisions.

 

[Eelementary]

And people wonder why coaches and other managers at our club make short term decisions.

Well, to be fair, a big KPI for a coach should be his short-term ability to get his team winning games. If he isn't able to so that, then explanations should be forwarded to senior management.

I think Arthur is the right man for the job, and he needs to stay long-term to develop stability - but he also needs to fix the short-term problem of this team not winning games they should win. Injuries and suspension aside, we are better than we have shown thus far, and it is frustrating.

 

[Eelementary]

The sarcasm was a not thick in my first post today - sorry, Tony. Wasn't criticising you.

 

[I'm a loser baby...]

The sarcasm was a not thick in my first post today - sorry, Tony. Wasn't criticising you.

Yeah, real sincere apology...

 

[I'm a loser baby...]

But seriously, don't be too hard on sarcasm. It's the only form of wit I understand.

 

[hindy111]

Most wont like this- But Rickys doing a good job down there. Next year I think they will have a solid team.Top 8 IMO.

 

[I'm a loser baby...]

The recruiting's going pretty well. On-field we're yet to see.

It's a bit of a Catch-22. I like Canberra.

 

[Chipmunk]

The recruiting's going pretty well. On-field we're yet to see.

It's a bit of a Catch-22. I like Canberra.

The team or the city?

 

[I'm a loser baby...]

The team or the city?

The team. Don't have much of an opinion on the city, but governing has to be done somewhere. Seems quite pleasant tho. I hate traffic.

I think it was the late 80s/early 90s team when I became a fan. And Jason Croker was one of my favourite players. There's also the underdog thing.

 

[Eelementary]

Yeah, real sincere apology...

But seriously, don't be too hard on sarcasm. It's the only form of wit I understand.

:lol:

Love your work!

 

[T.S Quint]

The recruiting's going pretty well. On-field we're yet to see.

It's a bit of a Catch-22. I like Canberra.

I used to like Canberra. I always used to be happy when they won a game.
Now that Ricky's there I just want them to lose every game they play (except for when they play the Dogs).
Shame. F**k you Ricky.

 

[I'm a loser baby...]

I used to like Canberra. I always used to be happy when they won a game.
Now that Ricky's there I just want them to lose every game they play (except for when they play the Dogs).
Shame. F**k you Ricky.

:lol: Bit that way myself.

 

[Casper The Ghost]

Yeah i wonder what the consequences of not putting in are?

Well she won't get pregnant.

I could think of a few others.

 

[Casper The Ghost]

You get rid of her. F**king prick teasers !

Exactly.. :thumb

 

[Casper The Ghost]

The sarcasm was a not thick in my first post today - sorry, Tony. Wasn't criticising you.

Yeah, real sincere apology...

I felt the love. it was sincere.

 

[Casper The Ghost]

By the end of the 2016 season only then will we know if he is a very good coach or not.
We have to back off and stop dumping destructive e-motions on Brad.
Next year will be his squad. No excuses then.

 

[Joshuatheeel]

While not doubting Arthur's ability, how in the hell is our defence still so bloody crap yet the dragons so bloody good. How do the dragons win 5 in a row, something we could only dream off - yet looking at their side on paper, there would be very few players in their side we would want in our side.

There is something wrong with our culture, we are so mentally piss weak !!!!!!

 

[Chipmunk]

While not doubting Arthur's ability, how in the hell is our defence still so bloody crap yet the dragons so bloody good. How do the dragons win 5 in a row, something we could only dream off - yet looking at their side on paper, there would be very few players in their side we would want in our side.

There is something wrong with our culture, we are so mentally piss weak !!!!!!

fair calll

I could give you reasons...but I doubt I could be bothered dealing with the fallout.