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Rants don't win comps
By Ricky Stuart
September 28, 2008 THE inexperience of Melbourne's chief executive cost them $50,000 and their football manager almost made it another $10,000 to take the shine off Craig Bellamy's effort to take such a quality football team to three straight grand finals.
This is the first time Melbourne Storm have faced adversity or been under pressure during their reign as a champion team and they haven't handled it well. Players or staff.
They need to turn things around quickly, re-focus on their football, to go win the grand final next Sunday.
On-field performances win grand finals, not the rant of inexperienced chief executives.
Brian Waldron was part of the reason the Storm were fined $50,000 for their comments on Friday night.
I'm told football manager Frank Ponissi was threatened with a further $10,000 fine for abusive language to the NRL ground manager at the Sydney Football Stadium on Friday night.
I don't regret anything I said after the post-match press conference and fortunately I didn't have to think about it.
Otherwise my chief executive Tony Zappia may be the one forking out some cash.
Rugby league is built on opinions and comment, it's what the game thrives on.
Asked again about any other player, I would say the same thing.
That's all I was giving when I was asked about Cameron Smith's situation. An opinion.
Case closed.
From the Sharks' point of view, this is the most empty feeling I've had since I started coaching. And I've lost big games before.
I'm really disappointed for our players that we finished the season with a performance that didn't typify our character or our ability.
It was the display that we put together in front of our loyal supporters that was most disappointing.
It's the emptiness that I'm physically feeling right now. It can't be explained. You can't put a description on it.
I feel for our supporters because we let them down.
We haven't got the ability of Melbourne, but our performance on Friday night does not reflect our football team.
It's one of the most enjoyable seasons that I have had as a coach and I have learned so much about what team spirit actually means.
And I also learned how self-belief can get you rewards.
We farewell a couple of great clubmen - Brett Kimmorley and Danny Nutley - but welcome in some fresh talent.
Trent Barrett is a great pick-up from UK Super League side Wigan, and the addition of NSW and Australian forward Anthony Tupou will really give our pack some impact.
One thing is certain, the Sharks won't go away.
Rants don't win comps
By Ricky Stuart
September 28, 2008 THE inexperience of Melbourne's chief executive cost them $50,000 and their football manager almost made it another $10,000 to take the shine off Craig Bellamy's effort to take such a quality football team to three straight grand finals.
This is the first time Melbourne Storm have faced adversity or been under pressure during their reign as a champion team and they haven't handled it well. Players or staff.
They need to turn things around quickly, re-focus on their football, to go win the grand final next Sunday.
On-field performances win grand finals, not the rant of inexperienced chief executives.
Brian Waldron was part of the reason the Storm were fined $50,000 for their comments on Friday night.
I'm told football manager Frank Ponissi was threatened with a further $10,000 fine for abusive language to the NRL ground manager at the Sydney Football Stadium on Friday night.
I don't regret anything I said after the post-match press conference and fortunately I didn't have to think about it.
Otherwise my chief executive Tony Zappia may be the one forking out some cash.
Rugby league is built on opinions and comment, it's what the game thrives on.
Asked again about any other player, I would say the same thing.
That's all I was giving when I was asked about Cameron Smith's situation. An opinion.
Case closed.
From the Sharks' point of view, this is the most empty feeling I've had since I started coaching. And I've lost big games before.
I'm really disappointed for our players that we finished the season with a performance that didn't typify our character or our ability.
It was the display that we put together in front of our loyal supporters that was most disappointing.
It's the emptiness that I'm physically feeling right now. It can't be explained. You can't put a description on it.
I feel for our supporters because we let them down.
We haven't got the ability of Melbourne, but our performance on Friday night does not reflect our football team.
It's one of the most enjoyable seasons that I have had as a coach and I have learned so much about what team spirit actually means.
And I also learned how self-belief can get you rewards.
We farewell a couple of great clubmen - Brett Kimmorley and Danny Nutley - but welcome in some fresh talent.
Trent Barrett is a great pick-up from UK Super League side Wigan, and the addition of NSW and Australian forward Anthony Tupou will really give our pack some impact.
One thing is certain, the Sharks won't go away.
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