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Poupou Escobar

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He should stick to low profile signings

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For the most part that’s what he does. But these guys aren’t able to make a difference in attack, which is why they’re not expensive. The ‘inexpensive’ (compared to Origin stars) attacking players we can afford come with some other downside though. Norman is a bad influence, Moses is inconsistent, Paulo is a liability in defence.

The no-risk version of these players (guys like Cronk, DCE and Fifita) would cost loads more than our guys.

But I agree we need to find value (i.e. cheap first graders) in order to compete with the strong clubs. Developing our own first graders is one way to do that. As long a we stick with it and bring in new ones to replace the ones who become first graders, come off contract and demand overs to re-sign.

Guys like Dylan Brown and Stephano Utoikamanu, if they become superstars, will also eventually want far too much money. If we can’t find TPAs to supplement them, we will also be paying overs to keep them. Just like Manly with DCE.
 

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Well I told you Kearney and Stuart were decent coaches (no better though) and I'm telling you the same thing about Arthur.

Mick Potter is probably a decent coach too. Poor results at a club like the Tigers are nothing to be ashamed of.
 
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Awh look there you go again.

It’s not his shoulder there just concerned about but whatever mate.

Nar that’s not true. I’m hear daily but most of the stuff written on this site is garbage so I tend to only reply to stuff that relates to football. Chow bro, good luck to you and your son on your adventures.

Here you are again my friend. Gee you talk some S@#T

You posted last night from a very reliable source -
"They are also very concerned about his body and they believe it may not hold up and being only 18 is a huge worry,"
Your comment doesn't make sense and contradicts what you say. If Parra are concerned about his body holding up then why would they be risking him.? Why would he be doing a full NRL pre season at 18 years of age.? Why wouldn't the club let him train in the 20s and ease him back into things.?
Yeah the club thinks, We are worried about his body physically and not holding up. But lets just throw him to the wolves and train with our NRL squad. (Yeah Doesn't make sense)
From what i know and been told there is nothing wrong with his body. Only the shoulder reco mate. If they are worried which i highly doubt as he shows no weakness at training either physically or mentally. No doubt he needs to put on a few KG up top but that's about it. He seems to be ahead of Mahoney at training, So your talking S#@T again.
Its great we have 2 prospective number 9s coming through but lets be realistic and honest hey.

Who is better all round. Lets put into perspective.
Remembering Mahoney is 2 years older.!

Goal kicking - Schneider
Kicking in general play - Schneider
Communication - Schneider
Composure - Schneider
Game management - Schneider
Size - Schneider
Passing / Service - Schneider
Endurance - Schneider
Defence / Both
Speed - Mahoney
Enthusiasm - Mahoney
Repersenative honors to date - Schneider

Reed is a good kid and a good player. Iv never knocked him only had differing opinions. But you seem to take things personal.
Parra are the winners here, So need to to bag someone or talk S#@t to feel important.

If you dont believe a word i say go chat with Kidwell / Potter / Joey and get there opinions.
Or better go ask your sources again and maybe they can clarify for you.

This site is a great site for us all to keep each other informed or to offer our own personal opinions, There is no need to be offended if someone likes or dislikes or has a differing opinion to yours, This is a public forum and people are free to write what they like. Opinions are like assholes everyone has one. Its great we are having this chat and i thank you for your well informed contribution..

RLF is probably Schneider's mum then - they always have different expectations than dads.

Didn't you know i was both his mum and dad
 
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Well I told you Kearney and Stuart were decent coaches (no better though) and I'm telling you the same thing about Arthur.

Mick Potter is probably a decent coach too. Poor results at a club like the Tigers are nothing to be ashamed of.
they're all shit coaches
 

Poupou Escobar

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If by 'shit coaches' you mean not-the-best-coaches I agree. But I'd say the majority of NRL coaches are 'shit coaches'. Some of them (Stuart, Maguire, Green) have even won premierships. I'm still unconvinced about Robinson too. He probably has the fewest responsibilities of any coach in the NRL. His staff is excellent. He took over a squad built by Brian Smith and Peter O'Sullivan ffs. Jason Taylor is one of the top tactical minds in the game.
 

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