Rumours and Stuff

[Eelogical]

Fish rots from the head down.

We need a marine biologist to confirm that.

 

[Soto]

We need a marine biologist to confirm that.

We have Pou

 

[emjaycee]

Fish rots from the head down.

 

[the phantom menace]

There's more to it than that, imo. Personally, I feel that the club has done f**k all about the elephant in the room, that is our backline. On top of that, I also feel that BA has been in charge too long, but this is a reactionary situation born from times when we were sacking coaches and were generally a rabble as a club. There is definitely a discipline issue, both on and off the field along with some very poor recruitment decisions. Gutho is the glue that holds the team together, but he can't do it for too much longer. As far as the other players are concerned I think Paulo is burning himself out, RCG can hold his head high. Dylbags has got to stop being a dildo and start showing us more than potential. Moses is overpaid, has flashes of brilliance but it all doesn't fit as a team. This is all on the coaching/recruitment gurus, and where does our Centre Of Excellence lie in all of this?

Can't argue with any of the above. We're just one element (an injury to Gutho?) away from falling apart spectacularly and ending up with a spoon.

 

[Noise]

Where does the head start.

Chairman, Jimmy Sarantinos, MON, BA, Gutho.

The first 4 would be a good start.

 

[Stevie]

We need a marine biologist to confirm that.

 

[Eelogical]

Respect your opinion but it’s a huge no for me. If we sign a “marquee” player they need to be on the field and fire.
Id expect the Dragons/Tigers to be perfect gamble club for Paps.

I don't like his mullet, so it's a no from me.

 

[Eelogical]

We have Pou

He'd most likely state that a fish rots from the belly first. But I'm sure there is a tail to this story.

 

[hindy111]

I might have missed something about our squad being better in 24? I think some of our key strike players (middles) are one year older and in or near decline.

We hopefully won't have the same injuries or suspension (or chosen suspensions - Matto), so should improve... but I don't think that improvement will see us above 7th or 8th spot at best and cannon fodder in the semis.

Sure but
Lane missed basicaly the season.
Hopgoods first full year will improve.
Jnr can't be as bad. Unless he is done. I personally dont think so
RCG missed 10 games.
Grieg will get better
Morreti will get better
Joe O will be better I'm confident on also

And I'd reckon a few juniors may debut.

 

[TheCrowe]

Sure but
Lane missed basicaly the season.
Hopgoods first full year will improve.
Jnr can't be as bad. Unless he is done. I personally dont think so
RCG missed 10 games.
Grieg will get better
Morreti will get better
Joe O will be better I'm confident on also

And I'd reckon a few juniors may debut.

2023 was an anus horibillis.

 

[Cumberland Eel]

ffs analed by horribilis!!

 

[King-Gutho94]

Sure but
Lane missed basicaly the season.
Hopgoods first full year will improve.
Jnr can't be as bad. Unless he is done. I personally dont think so
RCG missed 10 games.
Grieg will get better
Morreti will get better
Joe O will be better I'm confident on also

And I'd reckon a few juniors may debut.

The way you lay it out like that.

We should be making the top 4 next year.

 

[Tiger5150]

Respect your opinion but it’s a huge no for me. If we sign a “marquee” player they need to be on the field and fire.
Id expect the Dragons/Tigers to be perfect gamble club for Paps.

12 months ago I would have loved Paps, but having just tied Bula up for a few years, Im not sure where Paps fits in. Too small for wing/centre, not experienced enough for halves and we ahve just made some investments in that area as well. Great player, great kid, ex Tiger, ticks a lot of boxes for us but for big money its not straightforward.

 

[hindy111]

The way you lay it out like that.

We should be making the top 4 next year.

Except out 2-5 I rate in bottom 2 in comp. It is terrible. Penisni is the only solid and consistent player and I still don't feel like he is a top 10 centre in the game as of yet. Russel amd Simmonson are currently not much better then some NSW cup players. Sivo can be great but hot and cold.

 

[Gronk]

Yep
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Sorry bro

 

[hineyrulz]

ffs analed by horribilis!!

Sounds like a Craig Williams ride.

 

[Noise]

Sorry bro

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The old stomping ground

 

[yy_cheng]

Sorry bro

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Tbh, i thought it was John Morris

 

[Gronk]

Tbh, i thought it was John Morris

No gel.

 

[TheRam]

Sure but
Lane missed basicaly the season.
Hopgoods first full year will improve.
Jnr can't be as bad. Unless he is done. I personally dont think so
RCG missed 10 games.
Grieg will get better
Morreti will get better
Joe O will be better I'm confident on also

And I'd reckon a few juniors may debut.

That's what should happen, but it's Parramatta Hindy, we can never take anything for granted. Unfortunately we have been burnt way to many times. It is my reflex action now, so I know I just wait and see. But you're right, they all should play better if they have a good off season and are focused correctly. They are all still young enough and none have major chronic injuries to deal with.

Evan if they all play at their 2022 level, it isn't good enough as a team defensively to win a premiership. Besides them all playing consistently better which should then get us in the semis, we need them all to play way better and consistently defensively and that is where I think we will not improve much at all if at all.

Can anyone close to people at the club tell us what they are doing differently to improve our defensive structures, because whatever they have been doing thus far has simply not ever worked over a full season or even from game to game? What is their focus and what are they doing differently? Have they bought in anyone new that is a recognised defensive guru coach? e.t.c.

Our defense at the ruck really needs to improve. We need to start there.