Rumoured Targets 3

[Sacrolishes]

Ok so who do you all replace Pearce with? If you think Pearce is the problem who are you swapping him out for? Who is our future??

 

[Knight Vision]

Ok so who do you all replace Pearce with? If you think Pearce is the problem who are you swapping him out for? Who is our future??

At this stage I'd go for the 1 eyed chick with the cleft palate and clubfoot serving at the pub in Wallsend before Pearce.

Seriously though we could do no worse than give a rookie the 7 , that's how bad Pearce was. In halfback rankings he wasnt in the top 8 this year.

 

[Loose Cannon]

At this stage I'd go for the 1 eyed chick with the cleft palate and clubfoot serving at the pub in Wallsend before Pearce.

Seriously though we could do no worse than give a rookie the 7 , that's how bad Pearce was. In halfback rankings he wasnt in the top 8 this year.

And here I am failing to frequent Wallsend pubs.

My options are too limited. Much like a Pearce kicking game.

 

[Spot On]

Apparently his new contract will be 400k cheaper
https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nr...s/news-story/9d746077a70fda0eab9ef7bdc6cfbb8a

... and still way too much.

Many in the RL media must have their eyes closed to only just start commenting on Pearce's horror season AFTER the Knights were bundled out.

Ikin still rolling out the 'play in the moment' line when referring to Pearce.

Why don't they just say it how it is?

 

[Spot On]

Ok so who do you all replace Pearce with? If you think Pearce is the problem who are you swapping him out for? Who is our future??

You can buy the same quality half for 1/4 the money Pearce is on. That is the problem. .. and I've been saying it for three years.

 

[Knight Vision]

And here I am failing to frequent Wallsend pubs.

My options are too limited. Much like a Pearce kicking game.

you should get out more mate, real stunners out in the coal fields. ....they tend to have a great short kicking game as well.

 

[Knight Vision]

Either way there's a hell of a big decision coming up.

Anywhere from 1 to 3 more years of Pearce and with both those possibilities a damn good 5/8 is needed or we can expect more of the same as this year.

Does anyone think we should be looking at Flanagan ? Would he be any worse than Pearce ?

 

[Loose Cannon]

Either way there's a hell of a big decision coming up.

Anywhere from 1 to 3 more years of Pearce and with both those possibilities a damn good 5/8 is needed or we can expect more of the same as this year.

Does anyone think we should be looking at Flanagan ? Would he be any worse than Pearce ?

All dependant on the Green rumours.

If Green is here to play next year then I would persist with Useless till his contract runs out. No extension regardless of result or price.

Let our kids play reserves (hopefully it goes ahead), and wishfully be ready 22.

If he gets a deal elsewhere next year, chip in to get him out, and blood Crossland/Hoy/Sasagi. They will learn from Blake what Pearce still doesn’t know.

 

[Knight Vision]

They will learn from Blake what Pearce still doesn’t know

this is what amazes me about Pearce.

Not everyone is the most naturally gifted player in regards to short kicking game.......but over a decade and nearly 300 NRL games to practice and still nothing?

I've read stories about Joey, Thurston and Cronk about how they were relentless at training and putting in big overs to achieve what they did.......I do wonder if Pearce even has the desire to be better.....I think not.

 

[NoSchitSherlock]

All dependant on the Green rumours.

If Green is here to play next year then I would persist with Useless till his contract runs out. No extension regardless of result or price.

Let our kids play reserves (hopefully it goes ahead), and wishfully be ready 22.

If he gets a deal elsewhere next year, chip in to get him out, and blood Crossland/Hoy/Sasagi. They will learn from Blake what Pearce still doesn’t know.

If the Green rumour with him as halves coach is true it would signify a commitment to me to bring on the young guys we have.

 

[NoSchitSherlock]

this is what amazes me about Pearce.

Not everyone is the most naturally gifted player in regards to short kicking game.......but over a decade and nearly 300 NRL games to practice and still nothing?

I've read stories about Joey, Thurston and Cronk about how they were relentless at training and putting in big overs to achieve what they did.......I do wonder if Pearce even has the desire to be better.....I think not.

I tend to think Pearce is too comfortable living in Newie and enjoying the lifestyle.

 

[Knight Vision]

I tend to think Pearce is too comfortable living in Newie and enjoying the lifestyle.

After a decade with Smith Slater and Cronk AOB would see as plain as day any shortcomings with Pearce as a player and as a leader and I suspect there are many

 

[perverse]

I tend to think Pearce is too comfortable living in Newie and enjoying the lifestyle.

To be honest I've wondered if this isn't the common denominator in all our failure since the 8th retired. About the only thing left at the club through multiple cleanouts top to bottom is the town itself. Combine a laid back lifestyle with a public that largely protects you from the media and treats you like superstars and it seems like a recipe for "oh well, Mad Monday tomorrow".

 

[NoSchitSherlock]

To be honest I've wondered if this isn't the common denominator in all our failure since the 8th retired. About the only thing left at the club through multiple cleanouts top to bottom is the town itself. Combine a laid back lifestyle with a public that largely protects you from the media and treats you like superstars and it seems like a recipe for "oh well, Mad Monday tomorrow".

Look at the Sims boys. They loved the place and expected to ride out their careers there but they slacked off on the field big time.
None of them really knew what the passion about footy in the town is about. Guts and commitment and defying the underdog tag is part of it.

 

[perverse]

Look at the Sims boys. They loved the place and expected to ride out their careers there but they slacked off on the field big time.
None of them really knew what the passion about footy in the town is about. Guts and commitment and defying the underdog tag is part of it.

Just a lack of hunger for success. I don't think it matters where it comes from, but you have to have it.

 

[Knight Vision]

Just a lack of hunger for success. I don't think it matters where it comes from, but you have to have it.

I think the will to win at all costs and take no prisoners attitude comes naturally to some.

Joey strikes me as the type of bloke that wouldn't let a 12 year old win at scrabble. He was pissed of at winning by only small margin or if a play didnt go exactly how he wanted it to go.

Joey was a winner and that type of character is infectious around others and as a leader they dont accept losing.

 

[Spot On]

I've read stories about Joey, Thurston and Cronk about how they were relentless at training and putting in big overs to achieve what they did.......I do wonder if Pearce even has the desire to be better.....I think not.

He was punted from the Roosters after being carried there for quite a while on big money, the Premiership in 2013 helping extend his stay of course, continually selected for origin for close to a decade despite countless poor performances and clearly out of his depth plus he's always been talked up in the media (except when in strife on the piss) and supported by many which lead to us giving him a million a year.

Not to mention the massive push from the Johns brothers to sign here. Time for people to tune out from those two.

Not sure if he has ever needed to find that 'edge' in his game (which he really needed to as he is not close to top shelf half in many areas)when he has pretty much had everything he could ever want regardless of performance.

It is insane that a million dollars, or more than 10%, of our cap, is being tied up in Pearce again next year and concerning that reports have an extension for 2022 being worth 700K. Way too much.

 

[Old dog]

List of unwanted players and cost in telegraph, Best value buy, in my opinion, is Flanagan who has potential, kicks goals with price tag of $280K, no thanks to the others

 

[Knight Vision]

List of unwanted players and cost in telegraph, Best value buy, in my opinion, is Flanagan who has potential, kicks goals with price tag of $280K, no thanks to the others

surely we've inquired about him? You'd hope so.

 

[Knight Vision]

He was punted from the Roosters after being carried there for quite a while on big money, the Premiership in 2013 helping extend his stay of course, continually selected for origin for close to a decade despite countless poor performances and clearly out of his depth plus he's always been talked up in the media (except when in strife on the piss) and supported by many which lead to us giving him a million a year.

Not to mention the massive push from the Johns brothers to sign here. Time for people to tune out from those two.

Not sure if he has ever needed to find that 'edge' in his game (which he really needed to as he is not close to top shelf half in many areas)when he has pretty much had everything he could ever want regardless of performance.

It is insane that a million dollars, or more than 10%, of our cap, is being tied up in Pearce again next year and concerning that reports have an extension for 2022 being worth 700K. Way too much.

I agree he isnt a 700K half - personally I'd pull the pin on him now and move him on ASAP