Is there a rift in the Squad??

[westie]

I just see it as Farah cracking the sh*ts with Benji because he's stealing some of Robbie's limelight.

Benji has always come across as a good bloke. Playing for NZ over Australia, all his media work, he's well liked by other players when on the Footy Show etc. I've met Benji in person and he was a really nice guy when he didn't have to be.

Farah comes across as bitter a lot of the time, whether it's at Ennis or getting picked out of position or anything else like that.

As I said from the start, this is just the perspective of an outsider looking in. Is your mail different?

From what I hear, although Farah's ego causes sh*t and there should be more control from the coach, Benji is far more at fault than any one else.

 

[Blackdiamond]

I just see it as Farah cracking the sh*ts with Benji because he's stealing some of Robbie's limelight.

Benji has always come across as a good bloke. Playing for NZ over Australia, all his media work, he's well liked by other players when on the Footy Show etc. I've met Benji in person and he was a really nice guy when he didn't have to be.

Farah comes across as bitter a lot of the time, whether it's at Ennis or getting picked out of position or anything else like that.

As I said from the start, this is just the perspective of an outsider looking in. Is your mail different?

I agree!! One bloke captains his country, the other can't make his state side. Jealousy is a terrible thing & can split the strongest of mates.

 

[N.C.]

I just see it as Farah cracking the sh*ts with Benji because he's stealing some of Robbie's limelight.

Benji has always come across as a good bloke. Playing for NZ over Australia, all his media work, he's well liked by other players when on the Footy Show etc. I've met Benji in person and he was a really nice guy when he didn't have to be.

Farah comes across as bitter a lot of the time, whether it's at Ennis or getting picked out of position or anything else like that.

As I said from the start, this is just the perspective of an outsider looking in. Is your mail different?

Look, I'm a Farah fan, but I think you've got a point. I recall in 2005 when he was compared to Elias, he said something along the lines of "obviously I'd rather be known for my own style of play..." instead of just lapping it up and being stoked that he was talked of in the same breath as a club legend. Can't recall where he said this, was an audio interview towards the end of the season, maybe even after the grand final... Can't give you a source and frankly, I'd forgotten about it until you bought into this thread.

Yeah, I think the guy's got some tickets on himself. But I also think he's pretty good most of the time, and most of what comes across as arrogance is just being his own biggest critic (mixed in with a teensy little bit of believing his own hype)...

I'd rather lose Benji than Farah if the roster is going to fall to pieces.

 

[37916319]

Look, I'm a Farah fan, but I think you've got a point. I recall in 2005 when he was compared to Elias, he said something along the lines of "obviously I'd rather be known for my own style of play..." instead of just lapping it up and being stoked that he was talked of in the same breath as a club legend. Can't recall where he said this, was an audio interview towards the end of the season, maybe even after the grand final... Can't give you a source and frankly, I'd forgotten about it until you bought into this thread.

Yeah, I think the guy's got some tickets on himself. But I also think he's pretty good most of the time, and most of what comes across as arrogance is just being his own biggest critic (mixed in with a teensy little bit of believing his own hype)...

I'd rather lose Benji than Farah if the roster is going to fall to pieces.

Totally agree, I'd take Farah, not that I think we will ever lose either over this.

I have met both these blokes on several occasions and don't agree with many statements knocking Farah. He is as genuine as they come and yeah if he doesn't want to have his genitles rubbed by a fan he will turn his back and he certainly is his own harshest critic, people that don't know sh1t about really playing league call it sooking, the same way Thurston or Cam Smith may sook.

Benji is a major problem for this club. Great when he's on, but when he's not the entire team goes down with him. I could not ever imagine Shines coming down on Benji for one of his stupid ass plays, actually quite the opposite, he would have to take it out on the players around him and those actions tend to spiral out of control and take a dam long time to fix.

I also could not imagine Benji looking up to Farah as a leader and quite possibly also want the captaincy. "if I'm the captain of my country than why nit my club" he's done nothing to show leadership, not even while as captain of NZ.

I'm not totally sure what to make of this, is it just a roumor???

 

[Johns Magic]

Totally agree, I'd take Farah, not that I think we will ever lose either over this.

I have met both these blokes on several occasions and don't agree with many statements knocking Farah. He is as genuine as they come and yeah if he doesn't want to have his genitles rubbed by a fan he will turn his back and he certainly is his own harshest critic, people that don't know sh1t about really playing league call it sooking, the same way Thurston or Cam Smith may sook.

Thurston and Cam Smith aren't sooks??? They're competitors. Something Farah isn't when the going is tough. Where was he as the defensive lynchpin in the middle of the ruck last week?

Benji is a major problem for this club. Great when he's on, but when he's not the entire team goes down with him. I could not ever imagine Shines coming down on Benji for one of his stupid ass plays, actually quite the opposite, he would have to take it out on the players around him and those actions tend to spiral out of control and take a dam long time to fix.

When Benji's on you guys look like you can win the comp. That's what a top-class player can do when in form. I don't see how that's a major problem. I doubt any team would win the comp with their best player struggling.

I also could not imagine Benji looking up to Farah as a leader and quite possibly also want the captaincy. "if I'm the captain of my country than why nit my club" he's done nothing to show leadership, not even while as captain of NZ.

Didn't Farah have it written into his contract that he get the captaincy last time he re-signed? Sounds like Robbie's the one who takes the captaincy too seriously...

 

[westie]

I've thought this before and you keep confirming it. You've no idea how our team works.

 

[Johns Magic]

So besides the women's gossip behind the scenes, tell me what's wrong with what I said?

That you guys look like you can win the comp when Benji is firing? That any NRL team would struggle with their main playmaker struggling? That Farah had the captaincy guaranteed with his last contract?

 

[westie]

The bit about simply not being able to win without Farah whereas Benji merely compliments our side. You're right about looking like we can win when Benji fires, but you don't seem to recognise that Benji only fires when things are already going well enough.

I can think of one game Benji has taken by the scruff of the neck and won for us. Coincidentally against you blokes at Campbelltown.

He shows no leadership qualities what so ever.

 

[N.C.]

First I've heard about the captaincy being written into Farah's contract, although I'm sure it was one of the points of discussion during his last contract talks... There was a bit of media about it and it was just as Hodgson was punted.

As for the "main playmaker" tag - well who do you think that is at the Tigers? (Hint - it aint Benji)...

Also, what Westie said.

Benji needs a reality check. He is not the Tigers. He's our mascot...

 

[Borat.]

So besides the women's gossip behind the scenes, tell me what's wrong with what I said?

That you guys look like you can win the comp when Benji is firing? That any NRL team would struggle with their main playmaker struggling? That Farah had the captaincy guaranteed with his last contract?

Farah never had the captaincy guaranteed to him- him and sheens both admitted to that after he resigned- he was given the captaincy. Big difference.

Maybe he would play better if he had some of that Johns Magic - you know the gear Johns was on throughout his career

From the outside looking in, it seems that Robbie Farah is exactly the same behind the scenes as he is on the field: a primadonna bitch who think's he should be the centre of attention all the time.

Every rumoured player feud at your club involves him, and he's done nothing media-wise to suggest he's a great bloke.

This is probably the biggest load of bullsh*t on this forum..

 

[Tigers_are_Pro]

Moltzen for captain 2011.

 

[37916319]

Who is this Johns Magic guy. Change your name champ, not worthy of your comments.

 

[hybrid_tiger]

Thurston and Cam Smith aren't sooks??? They're competitors. Something Farah isn't when the going is tough. Where was he as the defensive lynchpin in the middle of the ruck last week?

This is garbage. The whole side played like utter sh*t last week, so why signal out Farah?

He's also playing injured. What's Benji's excuse?

Didn't Farah have it written into his contract that he get the captaincy last time he re-signed? Sounds like Robbie's the one who takes the captaincy too seriously...

No, the captaincy was given to him after he signed his contract.

Anyway, if it came down to picking one or the other, I'd take Farah without doubt.

 

[Eddie.]

All this speculation and rumour. Where there is smoke there is usually fire in this regard. Especially when you take into account the startling non effort of the side last Sunday. However I think ultimately we will find out on the pitch in Newcastle tomorrow night how deep these rifts are. A performance in any way similar to the Souths game and then without doubt there is deep trouble in the camp.

 

[macnaz]

True ^.
Tonight will show if all concerned are still being childish or wether they are going to deal with this sh*t like grown ups in the right environment away from the field. I think times like this is when we miss the guys like Hodgson and Scando to provide a settling influence over the team.
We shall see.

 

[madunit]

considering this sh*t has been going on for a while, I'm surprised the club hasn't brought in sports team psychologists etc to sort everything out.

It may sound like a massive wank, but they seem to have pretty good results.

 

[Magpie Nick]

considering this sh*t has been going on for a while, I'm surprised the club hasn't brought in sports team psychologists etc to sort everything out.

It may sound like a massive wank, but they seem to have pretty good results.

How do you know they haven't? Maybe they've got one who works with them a fair bit already...

 

[Magpies_74]

wasn't the sh*t spose to hit the fan in the telecrap today.

Farrrken merkins what has Sheens jot massoud and co in his pockets still...

 

[Reek_Havoc]

1. As much as I love Moltzen, his farkwit manager should have gotten any promises the Tigers made to him in writing.
2. Farah doesn't seem a bighead to me. He seems hungrier and more competitive than Marshall. With Marshall, it's all about showbusiness. With Farah, it's about winning premierships. Farah is a realist. He knows when blokes aren't worth $400.00 a year, and are getting an easy run from the coach.
3. Johns Magic, you've had more than enough say. You're not a Tigers supporter, thanks for your input, but seriously. On your bike. Get back on your own forum and talk about how lucky Gidley is to make the NSW side and captain it.

 

[tigers_are_premiers]

It was good to see Farah and Marshall arm in arm on the field tonight...brought a tear to my eye....