finnzo
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I’m not sure why but in my head I just carnt picture any 1 els as been the west tigers coach
Michael Maguire leaves club
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Madge may not be a master tactician but he knows how to build Men and a culture.
I am happy he is here cause we been chasing sustained success for 22 years.
Its not about the two wins, its the manner in which they have been done.
Playing for 80 mins, high completions, defending like mad men, chasing everything and celebrating like a true team.
Thats effort that cant be coached.
He is not perfect but as i have said before he is the right coach to put the right culture and belief into our club.It is tough to take and undoubtedly we will have more crashes but he is what we desperately need to achieve long term success
BAGNF05
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Some of our execution in attack is still really lacking and yes, we lack a few class players, but our halves are leading the way and the effort can’t be faulted. Hats off to the coaching staff. Really hope the club can go out and add a bit of quality to replace departing talent.
I've been probably the biggest critic of maguire, but I'm prepared to give him the credit for the turnaround, my main gripe was his selections, the team and brooksy look so much better with his move to 5/8 something maguire should have done ages ago...but well done madge
BAGNF05
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Let’s not forget we didn’t have a strong leader to play HB until rd 1. He then missed 3 weeks. Class players make a difference.
I do think that's forgotten.. In the 1st 2 games against the Storm especially Hastings was the guy..
The combo must be given time...
stryker 69
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Super sub. He is good at a few positions, but not a master at any. That is not a slur, some of the games most celebrated players had these attributes. His value is as a reliable Mr fixit.
Centre, as it is our weakest position and he has played there before
Yeah I feel that's his only option ,hopefully maguire won't break up our current halves
stryker 69
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We played like this in round 1.
We had Melbourne on the rack but just didn’t find the knockout blow. I think our poor bench rotation lost us that game in the back end as they exploited our tired middle.
Game 2 was an anomaly. No one showed up for some bloody reason.
Games 6 and 7 speak for themselves.
All in all, the Hastings/Brooks combo has played 4 games and were great for 5.5 out of 8 halves of footy. Imagine when they get fully settled….
finnzo
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Imagine when Api comes in and creates more space around the ruck with Stefano running into it then Hastings and brooks out the back with cut out balls to doughi in the centre position
earl
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Hastings is a gun. He was one of our best players last night and I reckon he has a lot of improvement in him.
How good is he backing up everyone - the coach & Brooks especially.
earl
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I agree with you in that Brooksy is better with less responsibility and he isn't a great game manager.
The thing is Brooks has been our best option at 7. We haven't had any other option.
Hastings makes a massive difference.
stryker 69
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Sounds good but a strike centre with pace would be even better.
To’a looks like one, find us another Sheens…
I know it's only a couple of good performances but given the difference in the quality of the teams they have been up against the difference he has made to the team in those two wins is remarkable. I don't know if it can be sustained with injuries and lack of depth, but anyone who undervalued leadership on the field can now surely see how essential it is.
It's essential to make it to the top.
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