I'll use a case from the NRL and something more recent then.
Few years ago Cronulla were headed for financial ruin and this was before the ASADA scandal. Future was uncertain, like ours. Media beat up stories about being moved elsewhere, like us. Couldn't sign anyone despite having money to do so, like us. Cronulla wasn't and still isn't like Storm or Brisbane or Bulldogs or Easts; their fortunes changed off the back of meager signings and out of the ASADA scandal - proverbial tough times - they had a group of players committed to wearing the jumper with passion.
It worked out for them, we have one of the people critical to their success.
We'll be fine.
Yes, you'll be fine. Well I hope so!
We have suffered for a lot longer...had to suffer through 2 Knights premierships when we were still "unfairly" virgins.
The way out for the knights is to spend wisely & not waste $ on big names, that aren't such great value (cronk, bird, scott etc). Flanno adopted a "Moneyball" approach, buying good players looking for an opportunity + promising youth (without going stupid like Knights did on Ponga). I would suggest our recruitment is 2nd to none.
What bothers me is your coach & your attitude towards him. This is professional sport & I reckon he's getting too much of a free ride.
I respect he's doing his best in a tough situation but I'm not sure he has the skills to bring your players through to their best...& make no mistake, you DO have some good young players.
I found it very disturbing that Ross-Dog came back from City-Country & said he learnt so much & was going to take that back to the Knights, which is well & good but the fact he was referring to intensity & professionalism (or words similar), was a worry.
I'd have to double check exactly what he said but how do you guys see that comment?
