Elliott cleaning house

[Iafeta]

I know what you're saying. That poor defenseless bench would be petrified.

 

[Blair]

I'll be shedding no tears for anyone who gets released...

Johnson and Matulino would be unacceptable losses, surely? They're both once-in-a-generation players.

 

[vvvrulz]

Who cares about Packer.

No matter how much potential he has, if he can't get his attitude right he needs to go.

The Warriors are often guilty of carrying around too many ego's, and it showed when players clashed with Daniel Anderson and Cleary.

 

[Warmess]

Johnson and Matulino would be unacceptable losses, surely? They're both once-in-a-generation players.

Ok, if Johnson got let go I'd cry myself to sleep, but I really don't see it happening.

I think realistically we all know the players who are on the chopping block, and the likes of Mutts and Johnson aren't those players.

 

[macavity]

Rumours Packer is coming to the Knights, anyone here know if this is true?

 

[Cold Roses]

The Warriors are often guilty of carrying around too many ego's, and it showed when players clashed with Daniel Anderson and Cleary.

Exactly. But why is this? Anderson not been given a chance to change that culture was one of the biggest mistakes that the Warriors have ever made as a club in my opinion.

Ever since the Kiwis won the 2005 final under Bluey there seems to be too much emphasis placed by NZ league players on 'mateship' and 'brotherhood'. 'Doing it for each other'. Now this may be good and well when it comes to a short term tournament such as the Tri Nations, but when transferred to a season long club competition? Not so much I'm thinking.

These guys need to be focussing on being the best they can be and making the top team each week. Competing WITH each other for spots. This whole brotherhood thing is ok, but only to a certain extent.

Our club lacks professionalism. Starts at the top, goes through the middle management with the whole 'jobs for the boys' scenario, and filters down to the playing ranks with their inflated egos and lack of desire.

 

[One Warrior]

Rumours Packer is coming to the Knights, anyone here know if this is true?

Very strong rumours mate, Andrew Voss has tweeted that Packer has signed with you for next year, no notification he has been released by us yet but I imagine it will be in the next few days.

 

[tangalife]

Packer would be a loss, probably more emotional than anything.

Would like to keep Sam Lousi, a physical beast like him should be tamed.

Gubb is a handy back up and I like the few times I have seen him, but I wont lose sleep over him going.

Sione Lousi is a capable player but will never be anything special

 

[Abdullah]

The unfortunate thing for the Warriors is that with Packer, you know Wayne Bennett is going to set him straight and probably bring out the best in him...on and off the field

 

[shiznit]

The unfortunate thing for the Warriors is that with Packer, you know Wayne Bennett is going to set him straight and probably bring out the best in him...on and off the field

That's a good thing... If Bennett can turn him around then that's far better them him going on a football scrapheap.

Good for the Kiwis also...

 

[Rich102]

Rumours Packer is coming to the Knights, anyone here know if this is true?

Definately a true rumour.

 

[RHYTHM AND STEALTH]

Matulino is one of my favourite players but if hes part of the cancer culture at the clib then he can f**k right off and take his dokos with him

one warriors just name the 6 please

im guessing

Johnson
Matulino
Gubb
Locke
Lousi
Tuitakiho

Wonder why Manu and wiki havent been in their ears telling them to chill out

 

[One Warrior]

Matulino is one of my favourite players but if hes part of the cancer culture at the clib then he can f**k right off and take his dokos with him

one warriors just name the 6 please

im guessing

Johnson
Matulino
Gubb
Locke
Lousi
Tuitakiho

Wonder why Manu and wiki havent been in their ears telling them to chill out

Sorry mate I don't know the 6, Buck 777 on NZ Warriors.com posted that post originally, I gathered a few posts together and added my comments about them. As Buck 777 mentioned he knew who the 6 were but wasn't naming them, if they are named in the other forum I will name them here. I think though you can take it as read though that one of them will be Packer, given the strong rumours flying round about him, which I also cover in my post.

 

[RHYTHM AND STEALTH]

sweet as

 

[typicalfan]

Russell Packer is similar to Weyman needs a good flogging in the offseason and become a top line prop.

 

[mean_maori_mean]

Russell Packer is similar to Weyman needs a good flogging in the offseason and become a top line prop.

Yeah but Weyman and Rose dont have a terrible attitude.

 

[Diesel]

I often wonder if a 2nd NZ team would help this cultural issue some players have

 

[macavity]

Definately a true rumour.

Would be very happy to have him - Wayne and the town will get the dick head out of him (and he will probably lose the gut too, see Weyman and Cuthbertson)...

We need a beast of a prop to compliment Snowden - they are potentially a fantastic pairing.

Sad to see your club getting a clean out, however with all the talent you have put on the paddock over the last 5 years for naught, it is probably over due. At least it isn't Brian Smith doing it.

 

[Rich102]

I guess only time will tell.
I think the culture of not being seen to try too hard is well entrenched here. Casual is king.
Hope ME can solve it. At least he has recognised it.

Hope Packer comes to his senses with you. (Though I have heard that Packer's injuries are worse than realised and may limit him long term.)

 

[hitman82]

If he can sort his leg issues, Packer will be great for the Knights. And I will be very jealous of their massive forward pack while our teeny tiny one is getting sexually abused every weekend.