Rumours and Stuff

[Poupou Escobar]

Why I want to know at what conditions do we extened BA?

Thing is, we'll need to make a decision long before the finals. Probably mid-season. Where's the cut off? There would need to be a cut off for definitely re-signing him, plus a cut off for signing a replacement for 2020. At some point both cut off points will converge. I reckon if we've won half our games by mid-year it will be a very tough decision. It would probably depend on other things by then, and hopefully we'd already be in negotiations with potential replacements.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

They were wrong. Very wrong. Where do you think the bookies have us finishing next year? Ill give you a hint. It is not up the top.

Is it last though?

 

[Poupou Escobar]

I think BA has a lot going for him but NRL coaches should be the cream of the crop, and I don't think he is tactically.

Are there sixteen rugby league coaches in the world who are the 'cream of the crop'? No chance. In fact I'm certain Arthur is in the best sixteen rugby league coaches in the world.

So merkins will say that we need to have one of the top three (or whatever) coaches in the game at our club, but ask yourself this. Why the f**k would they want to coach at Parra? They want to be at the clubs with the most to spend. That includes TPAs to boost their squads with current and future Origin players.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Probably that our real level is somewhere between the two.

I think you're absolutely right, and until we have the resources of some of the bigger clubs we will continue to win 11 games each year, plus/minus five games. Just like we've done every year since 2001.

Actually in 2013 we only won five.

 

[I'm a loser baby...]

Are there sixteen rugby league coaches in the world who are the 'cream of the crop'? No chance. In fact I'm certain Arthur is in the best sixteen rugby league coaches in the world.

So merkins will say that we need to have one of the top three (or whatever) coaches in the game at our club, but ask yourself this. Why the f**k would they want to coach at Parra? They want to be at the clubs with the most to spend. That includes TPAs to boost their squads with current and future Origin players.

I think more than 16 coaches could be described as cream of the crop. The problem is that it's harder for the cream to rise in league. I doubt very much we have the worst coach, but I'm sure there's someone better. Identifying that person is the difficult bit. And as you say, getting them to coach us is another hurdle. I'm not advocating chucking BA for that very reason. And the inevitable rebuilding.

 

[Happy MEel]

So how were we among the premiership favourites? Everyone was surprised we ran last. If we had the worst squad that wouldn’t have been the case.

So if we are spoon favourites next year is it the worst squad?

 

[84 Baby]

So if we are spoon favourites next year is it the worst squad?

Only if we actually finish last

 

[Gary Gutful]

fish f**ker alert

They are called 'mermaids' you cop hating, bald person offending, trolley boy despising mutherf**ker.

 

[Gronk]

So if we are spoon favourites next year is it the worst squad?

Sportsbet

 

[Gary Gutful]

Is it last though?

Equal 12th, ahead of Manly, Canterbury and Gold Coast.

 

[hineyrulz]

So how were we among the premiership favourites? Everyone was surprised we ran last. If we had the worst squad that wouldn’t have been the case.

Doesnt that point to poor coaching then???

 

[hineyrulz]

I think you're absolutely right, and until we have the resources of some of the bigger clubs we will continue to win 11 games each year, plus/minus five games. Just like we've done every year since 2001.

Actually in 2013 we only won five.

So Eels aren’t one of the bigger clubs with resources??? So the Sharks are a bigger club than us with more resources??? I call bullshit, having a quality coach with people in charge with a clue is a big help.

 

[Gary Gutful]

So Eels aren’t one of the bigger clubs with resources??? So the Sharks are a bigger club than us with more resources??? I call bullshit, having a quality coach with people in charge with a club is a big help.

What are you saying here? It's not clear.

 

[Gary Gutful]

Doesnt that point to poor coaching then???

Not on its own.

Poor coaching, poor player performance and problems with the front of house have all played a role in delivering the 2018 shit sandwich.

 

[hindy111]

Mix - Good morning:

 

[hindy111]

They are called 'mermaids' you cop hating, bald person offending, trolley boy despising mutherf**ker.

El diablo never said he hates cops. You did.

 

[El Diablo]

They are called 'mermaids' you cop hating, bald person offending, trolley boy despising mutherf**ker.

i thing you're into bald mermen like in The Shape of Water

 

[Gary Gutful]

i thing you're into bald mermen like in The Shape of Water

Is that what you really thing?

 

[Gary Gutful]

El diablo never said he hates cops. You did.

You did.

 

[chiefy1]

Thing is, we'll need to make a decision long before the finals. Probably mid-season. Where's the cut off? There would need to be a cut off for definitely re-signing him, plus a cut off for signing a replacement for 2020. At some point both cut off points will converge. I reckon if we've won half our games by mid-year it will be a very tough decision. It would probably depend on other things by then, and hopefully we'd already be in negotiations with potential replacements.

" Half our games" LOL.
This is what we've come to expect from a pau who'll support just being mediocre, giving credit to just being average. Honestly, talk about accepting being an average joe team lol.