The Rumours Thread

[Qdf]

Hoops on MMM hinted at behind scenes of McCullough possible palm off to super league

Another genius decision by HOOK. Lumbering us with McCullough. Keeping BUD out.

 

[terrydavidson]

clunky means clumsy usedinpress conf fromround10 onwardswhycanthunt stamp his authorityand sortattackout alsonewcontractat35 still on a mill hello hello

 

[Mojo]

Is it just me? Everybody admires Hunt but I'm sure I've seen him staring daggers and rolling his eyes when the young guys have made mistakes. I think the experienced captain failing to give the young blokes unwavering support and encouragement on the field is more psychologically damaging than anything else.

 

[justadragon]

Can he take that other flop Haran with him?

what does Haran actually do ???

 

[Gareth67]

Is it just me? Everybody admires Hunt but I'm sure I've seen him staring daggers and rolling his eyes when the young guys have made mistakes. I think the experienced captain failing to give the young blokes unwavering support and encouragement on the field is more psychologically damaging than anything else.

I am not saying that is indeed the case however the Rorters JWH and Victor Radley gave young Walker a bit of a dressing down after an apparent error the other night during play .

I found their reactions rather odd considering that he has been responsible for so much of their attacking prowess over the last couple of seasons .

However you are certainly correct in what you say Mojo , that the young fellas require as much encouragement as is required to give them the necessary confidence to move on to greater heights .

 

[jak]

what does Haran actually do ???

if you find out please let the rest of us know.

 

[RedVee_8]

Is it just me? Everybody admires Hunt but I'm sure I've seen him staring daggers and rolling his eyes when the young guys have made mistakes. I think the experienced captain failing to give the young blokes unwavering support and encouragement on the field is more psychologically damaging than anything else.

I think it depends on the young guy

 

[dannyt]

Different situation with Walker and Sloan. Walker is an established first grader, and the spray would serve to cement his status- you are mature enough to cop a spray. Different with Sloan.

 

[saintmar]

Is it just me? Everybody admires Hunt but I'm sure I've seen him staring daggers and rolling his eyes when the young guys have made mistakes. I think the experienced captain failing to give the young blokes unwavering support and encouragement on the field is more psychologically damaging than anything else.

100 % correct.He needs to nurture the young ones.Provide encouragement and positive advice.
When you are Captain its about the team and looking to help the club develop players for the future.
If he was looking at the best interest of the club he would offer to play hooker which is one of our key problem areas and allow Amone/Sullivan to develop a combination under his leadership.
He can play a Cam Smith role and be instrumental in directing the point of attack from dummy half guiding the young halves.
We do not need to buy a hooker we have one that plays for Queensland in that position.
Ben or maybe the coach needs to realise that for our team his best position is hooker and leave the two young halves to develop a combination.

 

[BLM01]

Is it just me? Everybody admires Hunt but I'm sure I've seen him staring daggers and rolling his eyes when the young guys have made mistakes. I think the experienced captain failing to give the young blokes unwavering support and encouragement on the field is more psychologically damaging than anything else.

It may be just you and unless you watch Hunt so closely for 80 mins each week how do you know he does not support and encourage. Initial reactions in the heat of the moment you cant hide.
You must miss the times though he pats Amone on the back and trying to gee him up etc
Not saying he is the best captain but one thing he leads by example most of the time

 

[True_Believer]

It may be just you and unless you watch Hunt so closely for 80 mins each week how do you know he does not support and encourage. Initial reactions in the heat of the moment you cant hide.
You must miss the times though he pats Amone on the back and trying to gee him up etc
Not saying he is the best captain but one thing he leads by example most of the time

Ramsay also has expressed his admiration for Hunt in interviews and has stated he would do anything for him. So I'd say he definitely has an influence on the young players and is indeed spending time nurturing them.

 

[mightydragon]

what does Haran actually do ???

Preside over signings like Woods, Burgess, Macca and Mbye.
Suli, Su'A and both Molo's were good so he is running at 50%

 

[justadragon]

Preside over signings like Woods, Burgess, Macca and Mbye.
Suli, Su'A and both Molo's were good so he is running at 50%

Thanks for that, so does he have the final say or just does what the consensus is ?

 

[randomdragon]

clunky means clumsy usedinpress conf fromround10 onwardswhycanthunt stamp his authorityand sortattackout alsonewcontractat35 still on a mill hello hello

Well said mate.

 

[Mjab]

When will Craig Young and his fellow Board members take responsibility for the MESS our club is in?

NEVER

 

[dannyt]

Preside over signings like Woods, Burgess, Macca and Mbye.
Suli, Su'A and both Molo's were good so he is running at 50%

Pass mark

 

[Gomarchin]

Preside over signings like Woods, Burgess, Macca and Mbye.
Suli, Su'A and both Molo's were good so he is running at 50%

I'm sure Hook signed Fama and Alvaro as well. Add them to the Woods/Burgess/Macca/Mbye list.

 

[jak]

NEVER

it will take longer than NEVER mate

 

[dannyt]

it will take longer than NEVER mate

"Never ever"?

 

[randomdragon]

I don't like to use the word never, more like, just not yet