Round 11 - Rabbitohs vs Raiders: Sunday 22nd May 2pm @ Apex Oval

[Skip]

Cant watch anymore of this rubbish.JD time to move on.Bennet sold us a dud coach!

 

[Steenson123]

Peoples is hard working but very average, ditto for Demetriou and Ilias. Ilias has yet to develop any type of edge to his game. He rarely makes a break and is barely noticebale in most games. Paulo is obviously a flankman and that's it. Koloa has dropped off the perch and has no positive impact. Ditto for Arrow.
Longer term, I would posit that Demetriou is not worthy. No charisma, poor motivator and poor judge of player personnel.

 

[Skip]

When was the last Keaon had a half decent game?

Keon does not bend the line, stops when he gets there.

 

[Rabbit toes]

The whole team generally look unfit.

 

[Skip]

Wheres Cook? another bludger prepping himself for origin.Rather Korusau any day of the week

 

[Steenson123]

The whole team generally look unfit.

Good point, well spotted. That's on Demetriou to work out. From the get-go, Canberra appeared faster and more focused. Ilias and Walker are obviously not the future, that seems lost.

 

[Steenson123]

Cant watch anymore of this rubbish.JD time to move on.Bennet sold us a dud coach!

Remember Brisbane did NOT want Demteriou even though he was Burt's assistant there. Did NOT want the guy despite being desperate.

 

[Nafedogg]

Maybe John Morris to take over? At least sharkies were winning under him. This sounds like a shocking game from what I’ve heard. Glad I’m not paying to watch it haha.

 

[handyman2190]

We were rag dolled our defence is soft and the only forward that goes forward is thomas and he has been given permission to leave ,our forwards are pussys,keon is very inconsistent,arrow trys but cant do it himself, goats leaving thomas may go, so whats replacing them,moale? Who is inexperienced and needs more development. This team needs a rocket blown under them

 

[Nafedogg]

Since we can bring in players from outside our top 30, can we just play our flegg side??

 

[Skip]

Bring back Crighton from the rorters, get rid of Knight and Kalamotangi

 

[The Mad Hatter]

Too many errors every set.

 

[CAFPOW]

I believe Souths achieved their goal this round at Dubbo which is to feed the Giraffes.

 

[GloryGlory]

Two tries to Canberra from clear forward passes in the leadup (one was 6m forward), two players out for the game from actions from Canberra players that should come under scrutiny....BUT... teams win all the time from les adversity

No hunger, no composure, Burgess not hitting the ball once, Knight only playing because we have a depth crisis and no willingness to bend the line. The critisism of Koloamatangi is unfounded, he shouldn't have to play 80mins every week but needs to because the team are poorly conditioned and lacking heart. The critisism of Ilias is also unfounded, he should have more support from his experienced halves partner instead of needing to defend all game to cover his mistakes, the mistake he made in attack was poor service from Cook and although Cook had his moments he isn't living up to his price tag either

As a member I am almost willing to ask for my money back if Cody plays next week. He needs a week in reggies to give hi a reality check, he is out of form but too arrogant to change his play to work his way back in form.

Taafe, Arrow and Graham are playing with heart the rest need a rocket and JD needs a coaching for dummies book

 

[Wizardman]

Souths will miss the eight. The amount of Souths fans who thought Illias would seamlessly slot in blew my mind. He is....shit.

 

[Skip]

Time for a clean out starting from the coach down.
Wanted!
1x Fullback , Latrell is not reliable both injury and discipline wise
1x Centre, Who can partner Graham!
2x wingers
2x front rowers, move on Tatola/Knight/Nicholls. Keep Burgess
2x second rowers, need some young tough second rowers that want to run the ball and tackle.
1xHooker, Damien Cook is on too much coin and doesn't perform week in week out.
1xHalfback
1x 5/8
Thats just about the whole team?

 

[Rabbit toes]

5 weeks ago I was saying we will be lucky to be in the top 8
We’re 2 games away from being rooted in the 8 or bottom 4 pending outcomes.
Sure we’ve lost players in prime positions, but it’s done, move on.
Storm did it with C smith moving on. So the big question is, is it the players or the coach or a wretched combo?
Players like Knight, Paulo, Milne, Peoples, Nikorama (why?) aren’t instilling much confidence, and to be honest, wouldn’t be missed if not resigned.
We’ve got injuries to key players and players playing out of position, obviously affecting the team. For me though, 90% of the players look unfit and underdone. Getting gassed early, slow play the balls, not getting back the 10, laying in the ruck, you get the idea.
JD will get a free ride this year, plays in his favour to get his style (if he has any) instituted. Players like ilias will benefit from a season to tighten his game and gel with others. So yeah this year is/will be a bludger and it’s showing.
Next year is the real acid test.

 

[truthslayer]

AGAIN I will criticise the coach. Some players look unfit…Walker needs a stint in nsw cup. I AM FED UP WITH his play and temper. THE coach has done nothing and the youngsters like illias and Taafe not setting the world on fire like so many younger from other clubs are doing. THIS pathetic performance by the forwards they need to walk back from DUBBO to redfern. Well donE to the few that turn up every week THEY deserve a medal.

 

[Spot On]

Time for a clean out starting from the coach down.
Wanted!
1x Fullback , Latrell is not reliable both injury and discipline wise
1x Centre, Who can partner Graham!
2x wingers
2x front rowers, move on Tatola/Knight/Nicholls. Keep Burgess
2x second rowers, need some young tough second rowers that want to run the ball and tackle.
1xHooker, Damien Cook is on too much coin and doesn't perform week in week out.
1xHalfback
1x 5/8
Thats just about the whole team?

This is one of LU’s great posts.

Ditto the Newcastle side.

At the end of the day, coaching has a lot to do with it.

 

[Hellray]

The future is still bright with 3 very quality forwards in our Flegg side in Duncan, Giles and Vailalo but still with Moale aren’t ready for a grade (don’t mind blooding them a little though)
Wholesale changes are just ridiculous the dolphins are proof there just isn’t the talent out there. But what we can do is try release some deadwood and replace with some money ball signings to stem the tide until these young guys are ready

Cartwright
Sele
Paulo
Mansour
Knight is a good place to start.