Split camp

[Pablooo]

I can't really agree with the point about Widdop as it was clear to everyone that it wasn't working with him at fullback. If you mean that they should never have signed Norman for this year, then I can see your line of thinking although you can make an argument that signing Norman for this year was wise as Widdop was unlikely to get through the season at #6 anyway. It remains to be seen whether he can continue long-term with his shoulder.

The Rooster’s lost Keary for five weeks through injury and their wheels during that period nearly fell off. I couldn’t imagine how they would fair if they lost him for 17 weeks and also lost Cordner on similar circumstances to De Belin. These aren’t excuses but are explanations on why the teams performance could have suffered.

 

[BLM01]

The Rooster’s lost Keary for five weeks through injury and their wheels during that period nearly fell off. I couldn’t imagine how they would fair if they lost him for 17 weeks and also lost Cordner on similar circumstances to De Belin. These aren’t excuses but are explanations on why the teams performance could have suffered.

No..but where are Roosters on the ladder after that period!..mid season slumps are common for most teams..Roosters will recover. Dragons cant

 

[Gareth67]

What funding is Gordon providing to the JV aside from the initial purchase of the Illawarra share?

I really have no idea Carlton , but surely he must have some financial input and also decision making influence . Perhaps I am only grasping at straws in sheer desperation and hope that something is done to cut the cancer from the J.V. once and for all .

 

[Dragons 09]

The Rooster’s lost Keary for five weeks through injury and their wheels during that period nearly fell off. I couldn’t imagine how they would fair if they lost him for 17 weeks and also lost Cordner on similar circumstances to De Belin. These aren’t excuses but are explanations on why the teams performance could have suffered.

Not having a go at you personally mate, but that just doesn't wash and takes too much of the onus off the coach.

Going into round 18, the Roosters are 10 wins, 6 losses and a F/A of 94. Going into round 18 last year, the Roosters were 10 wins, 6 losses and a F/A of 95 and went on to GF glory!.

The roosters are exactly where they want to be, where they need to be and where they would have planned to be and don't forget, in addition to Keary missing games, Latrell has had his issues, Friend has missed a big part of the season, JWH missed 6 games and Cronk and others have missed games and they have had Origin disruptions as well.

Meanwhile, we are 6 wins, 11 losses and a F/A of -100. I could go on and mention who they have beaten V's who we have beaten and look at the stats that show if your structures and executions are working or not, but what's the point, it's obvious, we are one of the worst coached teams in the NRL and Widdop, de Belin et al are in no way even a remote excuse for the quagmire we find ourselves in.

 

[getsmarty]

Not having a go at you personally mate, but that just doesn't wash and takes too much of the onus off the coach.

Going into round 18, the Roosters are 10 wins, 6 losses and a F/A of 94. Going into round 18 last year, the Roosters were 10 wins, 6 losses and a F/A of 95 and went on to GF glory!.

The roosters are exactly where they want to be, where they need to be and where they would have planned to be and don't forget, in addition to Keary missing games, Latrell has had his issues, Friend has missed a big part of the season, JWH missed 6 games and Cronk and others have missed games and they have had Origin disruptions as well.

Meanwhile, we are 6 wins, 11 losses and a F/A of -100. I could go on and mention who they have beaten V's who we have beaten and look at the stats that show if your structures and executions are working or not, but what's the point, it's obvious, we are one of the worst coached teams in the NRL and Widdop, de Belin et al are in no way even a remote excuse for the quagmire we find ourselves in.

Well said.

 

[Carlton]

Deliberately? I wonder Carlton.

I know Muzby thinks its tin foil hat stuff but, I cannot find any other reason for the interaction between the NRL, the St George board, JV board and WIN/Gordon.

 

[Mickthedragon]

No..but where are Roosters on the ladder after that period!..mid season slumps are common for most teams..Roosters will recover. Dragons cant

And how do players like Dunamis Lui, Garrick, Pat Herbert, Havili, etc etc all look way better in other teams, now they don't have Mary coaching them?
It should be clear as day to see.

 

[brokendigit]

Meanwhile, we are 6 wins, 11 losses and a F/A of -100. I could go on and mention who they have beaten V's who we have beaten and look at the stats that show if your structures and executions are working or not, but what's the point, it's obvious, we are one of the worst coached teams in the NRL and Widdop, de Belin et al are in no way even a remote excuse for the quagmire we find ourselves in.

Spot on. And, if it wasn't for Canterbury, we'd be minus 160, not 100.