hybrid_tiger
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Yes, he won us a comp almost two decades ago, which means precisely nothing in 2023.
His record certainly does not speak for itself in the modern game.
The game moved on but this club hasn't.
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His record certainly does not speak for itself in the modern game.
The game moved on but this club hasn't.
Come on man. Because we are about 1/100 odds to achieve this.
The Chad
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I know it's great entertainment for those that believe everything the clickbait heroes print.
But they get it wrong way more often than not. Tucker's view on Fulton's relative power in all this should be read 5 times until it sticks. He's one part of a much larger machine.
There's probably elements of truth through it all. Benji & Fulton have probably clashed over a few players- Brooks being an obvious one. This Cogger vs Sezar makes no sense as Cogger has (if you are willing to believe the journos who are driving this) already rejected the idea of coming to the Tigers.
To quote the Great Orange One- False News.
Sheens has, for some time, said they were chasing "an experienced half". Looks like they got one. That doesn't seem like a deviation from the plan to me.
On one hand we all applaud the stopping of the leaks. Then we all go into nuclear meltdown when BUZZ & CHAMMAS start saying there's a 'feud at the Tigers' and managers apparently are moving players away from the club.
At least argue consistantly. It was always because Pascoe was Satan reborn. Or Lee couldn't stop talking. Now it's because player managers don't trust what Benji is doing for PLAYER DEVELOPMENT.
Just to clarify- the same club that has brought through Bula, Pole, Tupou & Da Silva into 1st grade & just put 2 players into the U19's SOO. Weird. That actually smells like player development- but what do I know?
What I'll say- it seems most of this recruitment issue with 'the vision' has come about post Fulton & Tartak. Which smells a bit like Tartak trying to get those 2 Fainu boys as much coin as he can bleed out of the club. The Fainu's, by the way- 2 players that Fulton recommended & Benji agreed to- so obviously a big clash there between those 2..
Lastly- it was ORIGINALLY reported that Ray Hadley suggested Fulton to the Tigers FO.
Now apparently Mario Tartak was responsible, according to these unbiased news reports.
If Tartak took Fulton to the Tigers, and then turns around & says "oh by the way- we don't believe in your vision now"....that's a Tartak problem. Plenty of players in the NRL. Move on.
But they get it wrong way more often than not. Tucker's view on Fulton's relative power in all this should be read 5 times until it sticks. He's one part of a much larger machine.
There's probably elements of truth through it all. Benji & Fulton have probably clashed over a few players- Brooks being an obvious one. This Cogger vs Sezar makes no sense as Cogger has (if you are willing to believe the journos who are driving this) already rejected the idea of coming to the Tigers.
To quote the Great Orange One- False News.
Sheens has, for some time, said they were chasing "an experienced half". Looks like they got one. That doesn't seem like a deviation from the plan to me.
On one hand we all applaud the stopping of the leaks. Then we all go into nuclear meltdown when BUZZ & CHAMMAS start saying there's a 'feud at the Tigers' and managers apparently are moving players away from the club.
At least argue consistantly. It was always because Pascoe was Satan reborn. Or Lee couldn't stop talking. Now it's because player managers don't trust what Benji is doing for PLAYER DEVELOPMENT.
Just to clarify- the same club that has brought through Bula, Pole, Tupou & Da Silva into 1st grade & just put 2 players into the U19's SOO. Weird. That actually smells like player development- but what do I know?
What I'll say- it seems most of this recruitment issue with 'the vision' has come about post Fulton & Tartak. Which smells a bit like Tartak trying to get those 2 Fainu boys as much coin as he can bleed out of the club. The Fainu's, by the way- 2 players that Fulton recommended & Benji agreed to- so obviously a big clash there between those 2..
Lastly- it was ORIGINALLY reported that Ray Hadley suggested Fulton to the Tigers FO.
Now apparently Mario Tartak was responsible, according to these unbiased news reports.
If Tartak took Fulton to the Tigers, and then turns around & says "oh by the way- we don't believe in your vision now"....that's a Tartak problem. Plenty of players in the NRL. Move on.
balmain boy
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Sure, but at the same time you can't say that our vision is: if everything's goes perfectly we avoid the spoon.
Realistically competing for the 8 next year and then aiming for top 6 in subsequent years is more likely, still a challenge but if your goals are low then your organisation is destined to not achieve anything...
How we felt we could be top4 this year is beyond me, shows a serious disconnect from reality.
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Only caught this on a re-read which has me doubting it's Fulton and perhaps maybe Tartak is playing dirty. That's only pure speculation though. But find it makes more sense because Stefano and Papalii were also mentioned (in addition to Fainu brother) and surely Fulton wouldn't do that to the club. You'd think.
The Chad
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If Fulton is in ANY way responsible, he's sacked tomorrow.
I'm hoping everything's being blown out of proportion.
So yeah while I'm hoping for the best...ofc. I can't help but expect the worst.
Going from the article Stefano and Papalii are unhappy. This doesn't bode well for me unfortunately and I think it's poor how it was revealed, they still have to turn up and train and play.
It's all Game of Thrones like stuff, to me.
Well I’ve heard Lee say over the past few years now that we believe the tigers have a roster capable of challenging for the 8. This is with a subpar coach which didn’t understand the tigers way or ‘DNA’ and yet with that same Roster, plus 4 international recruits and the 2nd most experienced Coach in the game we are travelling what could only be thought of as worse then years prior.
I’d say they are out of touch with reality. And the reality is that the Wests Tigers are an armature club run by clowns and respected as such.
The Chad
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Until this random comment was laid out- there's been no indication either player is unhappy. That smells like someone driving that story regarding Stef's contract a couple more days.
Tiger_Yoshi
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Spot on
The Chad
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Anyone got links to the players on the Aria Management Group 'roster'? That's who Benji is managed by, yeah?
Who is Sheens with?
Who is Sheens with?
Tucker
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Early seasons, or the effluent they finished it with?
that last comment sounds really good 2day
