Coaches Corner

Lauren said:
No offence but it's as simple as the number of player injuries which has been the team's biggest setback for this year and the main culprit for any team disruption - and ability to build momentum or form team combinations.
Pascoe, Lee, Sheens, Madge or Kimmorley can't control these things. Hope they finally address our depth issues though
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That performance on Saturday night was inexcusable regardless of injuries IMO. If you had 17 blokes who were committed to have a go out there the scoreline nearly always would be more respectable than that.
Pascoe and Lee appointed Sheens to oversee the club so IMO all 3 of them are accountable for driving standards within the club. If they are happy to just sit on their hands, let 2022 slide even further into embarrassment territory under the premise that "ahh well, she'll be right next year" then the club is in even more strife than it looks.

Someone needs to be held accountable, so if it's not the players after a slaughter like that then it must be HQ for allowing that sort of tripe to be dished up without consequence. All the same players will be chosen for this week. No accountability, no wonder the players are happy to just perform to that standard.
 
finnzo said:
I think it was a tactical decision to give the job to noddy all this experience is so valuable to him when he goes back to head of pathways coaching. This will massively benefit his ability to get players ready for nrl level
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Does he even still have that position for 2023?
 
Harvey said:
Not only has Sheens not stepped up, but he has effectively undermined Kimmorley by releasing and loaning players.

Does anyone think that this decision rests with Kimmorley?

Absolutely weak effort by the club. Who hires an unemployed coach (or internal candidate) and then gives them gardening leave to start work next year.
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I think Kimmorley shouldered some blame for releasing players in the press conference.
 
BlackWhiteGold said:
Here are 7 points to remember rather than reflecting on the terrible loss on Saturday.

1. The silence from Sheens/Benji/Robbie is only because they are working on 2023 & beyond. Currently sorting out the football staff they want so can start the pre-season as a new era with coaching, facilities & leaders.

2. The final 2 rounds will be telling for the future of Douehi, Madden, Musgrove, Seyfarth; if Freebairn, Dias continue on T&Ts; and blooding Tumeth, Kautoga and more experience for Tupou. The attitude & qualities of Douehi over the next fortnight could play a big part on his future.

3. Korisau & Paapali will be important leaders for us moving forward along with Hastings & Offa once those deals can be done. I'd be confident Sheens/Benji will be trying to recruit another forward leader (ideally John Bateman or the likes of a Joe Stimson who is solid & good clubman) and backline leader (possibly a Ricky Leutele back from Super League for 1 season). While many may scoff at a Stimson or Leutele, their experience, professionalism & leadership important for the young guys.

4. We will have Blore, Utoikamanu, Brooks, Twal, Hastings & possibly a remodelled Talau to return.

5. I'm sure Sheens/Benji/Farah and the player leaders will sit down in the offseason to germinate our new culture & style of play moving forward.

6. Tupou, Fainu, O'Kane, Kautoga, Tumeth, Matamua, Reilly, Api Saukuru, Ngatikaura, Scolari, Kade Hill, Camroux, Livai Saukuru, Jahream Bula, Peni should all develop in NSW Cup next season (the only Cup players I'd retain are Aitasi James & Freebairn, jury out on Maanaima).

7. Many of our Flegg players can stay in Flegg another season & look forward to our top SG Ball players this season moving up including Dotoi, Cathane Hill, Herman Tofaono, Levi Conti, Tom Fisher as well as the likes of recruit Josh Feledy.
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A new twist on our “Next Year“ mantra.
Congrats on keeping it alive. I’m bored already.
 
Fade.To.Black said:
That performance on Saturday night was inexcusable regardless of injuries IMO. If you had 17 blokes who were committed to have a go out there the scoreline nearly always would be more respectable than that.
Pascoe and Lee appointed Sheens to oversee the club so IMO all 3 of them are accountable for driving standards within the club. If they are happy to just sit on their hands, let 2022 slide even further into embarrassment territory under the premise that "ahh well, she'll be right next year" then the club is in even more strife than it looks.

Someone needs to be held accountable, so if it's not the players after a slaughter like that then it must be HQ for allowing that sort of tripe to be dished up without consequence. All the same players will be chosen for this week. No accountability, no wonder the players are happy to just perform to that standard.
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I'm not excusing anything infact I'm as disappointed as the next person and just putting it into perspective that our current situation is no different than Broncos (Bennett/Seibold) and Bulldogs (Pay, Barrett, Potter) in recent years - with a young roster and poor leadership/recruitment or coaching the main cause for obtaining the wooden spoon.
I'm not going to pretend a person who's been employed than less 12 months is at fault for this.
 
Lauren said:
I'm not excusing anything infact I'm as disappointed as the next person and just putting it into perspective that our current situation is no different than Broncos (Bennett/Seibold) and Bulldogs (Pay, Barrett, Potter) in recent years - with a young roster and poor leadership/recruitment or coaching the main cause for obtaining the wooden spoon.
I'm not going to pretend a person who's been employed than less 12 months is at fault for this.
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I never blamed Sheens.

Was stating that it is a poor look on the club that when we win games Sheens and Benji seem to be in the midst of the changerooms but, coincidently, when we are getting pasted on the field they are nowhere to be seen.
These 2 blokes are going to be responsible for the fortunes of our club for the next 5 years.
It just reeks of an unprofessional club from an outsiders POV.
 
TigerSkins said:
Noddy has had the opportunity to play some new players .. but he has continued to pick the same plodding players as before. I know we have a lot of players out .. but we have 30 players plus the Development Players that were able to play.
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Noddy would be told who is to be selected each week.
 
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Fade.To.Black said:
Releasing Gildart has made zero difference, he was playing reserve grade even for this joke of a club.
Nofo and Luciano were part of the problem while they were here as well.
I think the releasing players excuse is a very poor one used by the club.
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A lot on here getting angry with the club about throwing Kimmorley under the bus and setting him up to fail by releasing players.

I’m just pointing out that he addressed that at the press conference and he was involved in that decision.

Personally, I’m with you that missing those players is no excuse for letting in 72 points. Especially Gildart…
 
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