F.O Andrew Webster

[Philip_Smith007]

Definitely feels like that comeback from 22-6 down exposed that theory further. No doubt there's structure you need to have, but how many teams have tried to be Penrith and failed? That's how we have felt this year. More offloads, more trying to beat people one on one, taking on the line etc.

Structure and system are needed in defense getting everyone on the same page.
But attack, working to a plan (more than 1) but playing eyes up football and support play is a must.

 

[SpaceMonkey]

Structure and system are needed in defense getting everyone on the same page.
But attack, working to a plan (more than 1) but playing eyes up football and support play is a must.

I think the team needs to realise that they’ve earned the right to take chances more often. Our fundamentals are good, we march upfield better than just about anyone and get ourselves into attacking positions, so it’s ok to burn the occasional tackle taking a chance on a play, and especially when we’re in the red zone.

 

[Blair]

Randomly I noticed Herbie Farnworth getting pretty much zero love on the field the other night even though he totally set up the Broncos first two tries. I reckon he may have diddled someone's missus or something.

All that Broncos unearned ego is bound to go astray. I wish I was at Suncorp just to see the frosty interplays!

 

[SpaceMonkey]

All that Broncos unearned ego is bound to go astray. I wish I was at Suncorp just to see the frosty interplays!

“We’re definitely playing finals”

lol suffer in your jocks, Kev.

 

[Meth]

bumping this for 2025.

as we enter into a new year, as I said in another thread, I don't think Webster and co automatically get the benefit of the doubt. Over the last few years, he's had that plenty. 'In Webby we trust'. I really, really hope this year is a success and I still think this guy can coach- but I'm very much needing to see some bounce back from last year, which was a debacle.

 

[Thatwasnthighref]

bumping this for 2025.

as we enter into a new year, as I said in another thread, I don't think Webster and co automatically get the benefit of the doubt. Over the last few years, he's had that plenty. 'In Webby we trust'. I really, really hope this year is a success and I still think this guy can coach- but I'm very much needing to see some bounce back from last year, which was a debacle.

Yea agree… earned some deserved leeway after '23, but absolutely back to square one now. Not just him either, the entire coaching staff should be on notice. Including - as awkward as it might end up - the Kiwis coach.

Some key things I'd like to see:

More variation on attack, in particular more second phase play. Webby seems to have a real aversion to offloads; we've finished 3rd bottom in the last two years, yet interestingly, hyper structured teams like Penrith and Melbourne finished top 5 in both those years.

Better management of injured players. No repeat of the SJ situation where guys keep playing injured and then worse, come back while still injured. Show more faith in the squad - he built it after all.

And then my pet peeve - pick n stick for RTS. Give him a job and leave him there. Stop using him as a bloody band aid. The dude is still a very very good footballer... let him show it.

 

[Shaun Hewitt]

He started with a hiss and roar and bought himself some slack.
He used that slack last year.

The pressure now has to be on him to show some improvement on last year.

 

[Rich102]

An players come to mind who have really developed under Webster?

 

[Thatwasnthighref]

An players come to mind who have really developed under Webster?

I reckon he deserves credit for how Barnett has progressed. The dude came over as a solid back rower, got moved upfront almost immediately, and gone on to become a rep front rower.

And while its too early to say they've "really developed" as such... but Tuaupiki, Vaimauga, Leiataua and Halasima all debuted under Webby. There's obviously others who debuted as well, but those 4 are the standouts so far IMO.

 

[Penrose Warrior]

An players come to mind who have really developed under Webster?

Barnett the most obvious one. But yeah, probably not a lot of others.

 

[Philip_Smith007]

An players come to mind who have really developed under Webster?

Dear I say Berry, maybe Ford.
Tuaupiki?
Baring mass injuries top 8 is a must to prove himself.

 

[Matiunz]

In for another year of CNK at fullback judging by Webbys first trial team

 

[Penrose Warrior]

Dear I say Berry, maybe Ford.
Tuaupiki?
Baring mass injuries top 8 is a must to prove himself.

I don't think you can say any of those, really. Berry, maybe, as a former schoolboy union player who has had good games and short runs in the NRL but by no means consistently on the park or in form. Ford, I don't even think he'll be in our XVII this year (as evidences by the team naming) and Tuaupiki hasn't had a strong run, either, as much as he dominated the Penrith win.

 

[Philip_Smith007]

In for another year of CNK at fullback judging by Webbys first trial team

RTS on wing, replacing Montoya, so yep.
Named a strong team.

 

[Philip_Smith007]

I don't think you can say any of those, really. Berry, maybe, as a former schoolboy union player who has had good games and short runs in the NRL but by no means consistently on the park or in form. Ford, I don't even think he'll be in our XVII this year (as evidences by the team naming) and Tuaupiki hasn't had a strong run, either, as much as he dominated the Penrith win.

I was grasping at straws.
He loved Ford last year!

 

[Penrose Warrior]

In for another year of CNK at fullback judging by Webbys first trial team

Yep. Good on him for having the strength of his convictions.

Guess where the finger will be pointed and the reason given for any losses we have this year? It'll be CNK's fault, because Roger could, should and would have done better with the No.1

 

[Philip_Smith007]

Yep. Good on him for having the strength of his convictions.

Guess where the finger will be pointed and the reason given for any losses we have this year? It'll be CNK's fault, because Roger could, should and would have done better with the No.1

Halves and attacking structures at a guess for me.

 

[Penrose Warrior]

Halves and attacking structures at a guess for me.

Yep, that'll be one, too. But the social media fan will go straight to the 'RTS for No.1' campaign.

I heard that effing dribbler Tony Kemp the other day (I know, it comes up on my youtube feed as related content) and man, that guy is worse than fans. He said there was a reason CNK got dropped at the Raiders and was real vague about why, as to explain why he shouldn't be our fullback, said CHT should be the new 13, attempted to talk up junior players - couldn't think of any! - and then mumbled a name that didn't sound anything like any kid we have.