I really cant understand the arguments in this thread in regard to Sheens,Marshall and Farah...its simple "the boys club that won us a premiership 17 years ago...you beauty,we will see another trophy next year for sure..thats the dream...
Reality is we are on a hiding to nothing.the game has changed,Sheens has been sacked previously and not only at our club and hasnt coached in the NRL for 10 years..
Marshall was a great player in his youth,but a defensive liability in his older days,Farah would possibly be the guy to help the hookers and show some guidance to the halves,but has to have everything his own way or the highway...
Take it from someone who has been on the cusp of pro footy....its very hard work to combine YOUR skill,ability and talent with 12 other guys in the team with more skill,ability and talent than yourself...This is why coaching is so difficult and getting the right blend of players to click and perform for 80 mins every weekend..those talented players dont come cheap and if they have all the right attributes then they come to your club at the right price,getting them to perform every week in the NRL arena for their high salary is another issue,injuries,not getting on with team mate,not respecting club management etc all come into calculation..
Overall we love our footy and team,unfortunately money,politics and nepotism have ruined a peoples game...NOW its all about directors,sponsors,agendas and jobs for your mates.......been there done that and happy to be away from the glitzy crap this game is enthralled in....