Rumours and Stuff

[Cloeel]

Merkins who want Blake Austin and Josh Papali can get them cheap bc they have been dropped from the Raiders 17.

Buying Papali and Austin now would just be dumb reactive buys. Not because of there potential as there both formidable first grade quality players, but because why if there not performing now would they perform at our club which isn’t performing on the paddock at the moment.

I think the best cause for action is for BA to be patient and hope they can turn things around. As soon as he starts becoming reactive is a sign his plan has failed I believe.

 

[Stevie]

Just heard Norman questioned on the Canberra player swap and he laughed.
He was then asked if Ricky got him to Parra therefore there is a connection there.

He replied well he did and then left before I arrived. And without so much as a phone call for the record to let me know.

He doesn’t sound like much of a Ricky fan lol

 

[Chipmunk]

If we've got these gun hookers coming through in Mahoney and Sneider, is someone like Robbie Farah worth a gig for 18 months?

 

[Gronk]

If we've got these gun hookers coming through in Mahoney and Sneider, is someone like Robbie Farah worth a gig for 18 months?

Mekins spend their days saying how Hayne is toxic, so how is signing another divisive merkin going to help anyone ?

 

[Noise]

I think the best cause for action is for BA to be patient and hope they can turn things around. As soon as he starts becoming reactive is a sign his plan has failed I believe.

How many losses in a row is a sign his plan has failed?

 

[Cloeel]

How many losses in a row is a sign his plan has failed?

That’s the million dollar question...
I think we give him till years end.
I just don’t think buying players who seem to have attitude problems/out of form is the right way to go considering we have a fair few of them at the moment it seems.

 

[Bazal]

How many losses in a row is a sign his plan has failed?

One, according to half the sad f**kers on here

 

[Glenneel]

I too would like Moeroa starting. I reckon he's been the best forward defensively (anecdotally). I'd also have Niukore starting with Williams off the bench and Edwards in reserve grade. But that's just me, I understand that Kenny brings energy and ball playing but Niukore has less nonsense in his game.

KE is a reserve only and should not start when the other team's defence is at its best. He brings energy and skill, along with some brain snaps, that are better suited against the other teams lesser players. Niukore should replace Scott and not be a substitute for KE. Can't understand weakening a poor team by taking out KE, one of the few players offering enthusiasm.

 

[Glenneel]

He thinks having a big pack means you get more possession. Even though we had a small pack last year and had no problems with possession. Apparently everything is different this year.

The main difference being that we are out of form since the 30th minute of the Panthers game.

Wtf? We had form but then lost it after 30 mins. Well BA better find it. I bet he is not even looking for it at Panthers stadium as it was definitely lost there!

 

[Glenneel]

There are numerous reason why we are not performing & yes it includes our middle forwards. But there are other variables that need to be taken into consideration.
We are missing & require a winger like
Radradra - Someone who starts off our sets on the front foot coming out of our own end. If you think Gutho will be the answer im sorry but things will get worst. That will mean our back 3 will offer nothing coming out of our own end, Gutho, French, Hoffman

We require another top class centre with speed & skill. like a Waqa Blake. Latrell Mitchell

We are missing a half back cause unfortunately Corey Norman isnt cutting the mustard. Someone who runs, plays square & direct, Someone like Ben hunt or James maloney

We also require a hooker with creativity in attack but can also defend, some like Wayde Egan

We require back rowers who are strong defensively but offer alot in attack. Back rowers need good hands but are known for running great lines, Our team was shown how poor we really are & what we are lacking when Tony williams came on & showed what can happen when a back rower can run hard & run lines & create 2nd phase play. We need backrowers like Viliame Kikau or Felise Kaufusi

We have too many middles who are very similar players, Lacking speed, explosiveness, Grunt & size.
Mannah, Brown, Alvaro, Evans, Teripo,Scott all need to go. Id love to see players like young gun Payne Hass, Leeson Au Mau, Regan campbell Gillard, Paulo, Tevita Pangai junior, sam burgess, at least all these players offer something different & are not similar.

Its easy for me to write this wish list of players that could offer more than we currently have, but for me the past weeks have been dissapointing cause it seems the players dont give a shit. Nsw cup are getting flogged each week so who in Nsw cup are putting there hand up asking to be selected.? Currently the Nrl players are not under any pressure to retain their spots.? The lack of respect the players are showing each other, The club, The coaching staff & the fans is the most dissapointing aspect of all.
Its the little things we are not doing.
Our line speed is terrible
Running one out instead of in pairs.
Our discipline is disgraceful
Our structure is disjointed
Our creativity in attack through our halves & hooker is non existant.

I think things will get worst before things get better, Really how much worst can it get. We are 0-4 & bottom of the table

One question though. Is BA the man to continue leading this club.
I know what he has done over the past few years & deserves every opportunity to turn things around. You dont become a bad coach over night.
But on the other hand BA has has plenty of years to put together the team he wants is this his fault.?
Should we be giving unknowns an opportunity.? Younger players.?
The only problem i see there is are they ready.? You dont want to throw the young ones to the wolves early & kill there confidence

Are you Hindy? Or is it a coincidence both you spell disappointing incorrectly exactly the same?

 

[Glenneel]

Ok, so you are keeping Moses, one of our current centres, Tepai and Ma'u and dumping the rest of our squad. Is that right?

Oh and we need to buy Waqa Blake, Latrell Mitchell, Wade Egan, Ben Hunt, Kikau, Kaufusi, Hess, Au Mau, Campbell-Gillard, Paulo, Pangai Junior and Sam Burgess - cool.

Not a bad team right there, definitely top 8 and likely premiership winner.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Unless it got its points stripped for cap cheating

 

[84 Baby]

One, according to half the sad f**kers on here

They're just bandwagoners. I was calling for his head as Waqa Blake broke through our line

 

[84 Baby]

That’s the million dollar question...
I think we give him till years end.
I just don’t think buying players who seem to have attitude problems/out of form is the right way to go considering we have a fair few of them at the moment it seems.

I reckon BA sees out his contract. Football department spending caps, internal and external, will see to that, much to the chagrin of half the posters here, and to the other half having to put up with that chagrin

 

[emjaycee]

Not a bad team right there, definitely top 8 and likely premiership winner.

I am guessing without wingers that side wouldn't make the 8 actually.

1. Latrell
2. ?
3. Blake
4. Jennings or Auva'a
5. ?
6. Moses
7. Hunt
8. R C-G
9. Egan
10. Paulo
11. Ma'u
12. Hess
13. Burgess

14. Kikau
15. Kaufusi
16. Au Mau
17. Pangai Junior

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Latrell Mitchell is a winger.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Buying Papali and Austin now would just be dumb reactive buys. Not because of there potential as there both formidable first grade quality players, but because why if there not performing now would they perform at our club which isn’t performing on the paddock at the moment.

Because attitude can change in an instant.

I think the best cause for action is for BA to be patient and hope they can turn things around. As soon as he starts becoming reactive is a sign his plan has failed I believe.

Unless his plan was always to sign some quality if it became available.

 

[emjaycee]

Latrell Mitchell is a winger.

Yeah but if we are going to blow the cap we may as well blow it on the spine.

 

[Stevie]

Yeah but if we are going to blow the cap we may as well blow it on the spine.

That's where I prefer to blow it.

 

[Gronk]

Unless it got its points stripped for cap cheating

Ram said it is not cheating. It's business nous.