Timmah said:
I honestly think the team performs better WITHOUT Noddy...
I cant seriously argue that - stats for 06 prove it.
and I really think he has an attitude problem that has the rest of the team...
I would throw in frustration as well, and not just him. He gives 110%, no doubt, but that does not bring you the win.
If Ricky provides more options for the halves - such as players in motion around them, structured game plans where you dont have to score every set of six, etc - he 'may' find a spark that is needed, along with the fact this year he is under a coach that craps on the previous, and he is playing for a contract - not neccessarily at Sharks. So its an important season for him.
That's pure speculation on my part but justified IMO. I don't know how many Cronulla supporters (and players for that matter) actually want him there :?
If the supporters had their way - he would have probably been hung, then stoned by now.
I hope he does turn his form around, i hope he 'plays with' Dykes, i just love the word 'hope'. But the 2 of them have the experience to at least try - if not, time for changes. But i would like to see the combination given a chance under the new coach.