Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Fingers83]

Not to be a downer but PR is only a small fraction of Benji's responsibilities.
Please know I'm hoping for the best for him, but he is likely seen as a pushover (due to the club) as it was revealed on the forum he almost greenlit signing Josh Schuster for a mil (allegedly) - until Sheens intervened.
So while I like it (his latest interview) too, unfortunately he's now in bed with a number of player managers and with that comes the likelihood they'll run to the media to gain the upper hand and pressure him/the club, at various stages (with contract negotiations etc.,) of his coaching tenure.

🤞🤞🤞 though

Great point Lauren. I think that every coach will be challenged by this particular issue during their careers. It’s how they handle it early on that will set the tone.

If he starts to win a few games that will also determine the bargaining power he and the club have with the sewer rats

 

[loklok]

Brooks about to be ruled out due to a calf injury are the reports. Could have seen the last of him in a Tigers jersey.

Good

 

[Flippedy]

Loved how he set the tone with the journos early. No going to take their BS.

Yes I think Benji’s time in the media has put him in good stead to not take any crap from so called journalists. He knows what they’re like.

 

[Lestronge]

I don't know if any of you have had a chance to listen to this yet, but I am pretty happy with how Benji has handled himself, and some of the responses he has given to some really tough questions.

He was also quick to challenge some moronic questions as well which is something I really like.

Spoke about Bula epitomizing what he wants Wests Tigers to look like in the future, and that it's been his defensive attitude that makes him the player he is.

Put the issues with Scott Fulton to bed, too.

I know a lot of people are jumping off the deep end saying " he doesn't have enough experience" but he has been around the game a long time, he truly 100% backs himself in everything he does in life.

Although it's come early, and even if it does ultimately fail, I like that the club has given Benji this chance. He's clearly a great man manager and as long as he has the right support staff around him (not old guys who are employed on reputation, but young guys who have shown capability in limited time - like John Morris) I think we are going to keep improving.

Marshall: An exciting challenge

Wests Tigers Assistant Coach Benji Marshall chats to media ahead of Saturday's Round 25 match against the Dolphins at CommBank Stadium.

www.weststigers.com.au

Who’s the dude next to him he treated with absolute contempt . That was funny . Basically smashed him for loaded questions / railroad question . That seemed like history there ! Anyone know who he was ?

 

[Lestronge]

Yeah Brooks is a better player than Wakeham, but I feel that's 99% due to Brooks having some pace and Wakeham being slower than Klemmer.

They both cannot pass, are dumb, and have poor kicking ganes

??? That’s like saying I’m a better footy player than Benji Marshall . Except he’s faster , more agile , better passer , better at reading the game . But I’m still as good …… lol huh ?

 

[Camel2281]

??? That’s like saying I’m a better footy player than Benji Marshall . Except he’s faster , more agile , better passer , better at reading the game . But I’m still as good …… lol huh ?

I'm saying they are both crap. Except Brooks is crap but has some speed, Wakeham is crap and also slow which makes him more crappy

 

[tiger_one]

Daine Laurie now is 2009 Daine Lauries' nephew....
Both from up North....
Sheens spotted 2009 Daine Laurie at a carnival or some such and got him down to Sydney
the big smoke wasn't for him.

He was let go with some off field issues and went to Panthers, Then went to Knights
Fantastic talent - Didn't have the desire and never kicked on....
Had his issues but was a nice enough bloke.

 

[Lestronge]

I read it right the first time mate . It makes as little sense the second time as it does the first .
Ian Herron and Ryan Papenhuyzen are the same player . Except Ryan’s quicker ? Huh? That speed is everything . It’s literally the difference between a reserve grader , or a never was , and a legend .
It’s probably the most important attribute to being a first grader . Lol it’s a silly comment mate . Sorry . Not mocking you .

 

[Camel2281]

I read it right the first time mate . It makes as little sense the second time as it does the first .
Ian Herron and Ryan Papenhuyzen are the same player . Except Ryan’s quicker ? Huh? That speed is everything . It’s literally the difference between a reserve grader , or a never was , and a legend .
It’s probably the most important attribute to being a first grader . Lol it’s a silly comment mate . Sorry . Not mocking you .

I disagree. As I said, neither can pass or kick well, both are boneheads and they are both similar defensively. Brooks has 1 string, Wakeham has no strings.

 

[hammertime]

Who’s the dude next to him he treated with absolute contempt . That was funny . Basically smashed him for loaded questions / railroad question . That seemed like history there ! Anyone know who he was ?

Yeah, I want to know that too. Sounded a bit like Weidler to me.

 

[Odessa]

Daine Laurie now is 2009 Daine Lauries' nephew....
Both from up North....
Sheens spotted 2009 Daine Laurie at a carnival or some such and got him down to Sydney
the big smoke wasn't for him.

He was let go with some off field issues and went to Panthers, Then went to Knights
Fantastic talent - Didn't have the desire and never kicked on....
Had his issues but was a nice enough bloke.

Didn't he like bashing women as well

 

[diedpretty]

Won’t mean much with the same board in place.

Exactly - do people realise that Pascoe as CEO does what the board tell him to do. All this hate for Pascoe should be aimed squarely at Hagipantellis.

 

[KingRobbie]

Yeah, I want to know that too. Sounded a bit like Weidler to me.

Wasn't Weidler.

Think it was this guy on the right.

 

[Todd Packer]

I don't think there is anything in the comment that suggests we don't do video work.
The original comment I believe (and relying on other posts here) was along the lines of "I haven't seen much of the Dolphins as they play as the same time as us".
This is a fair comment and the blow up following it without any additional detail is way over the top.

Hello!
You know it's not 1973 watching Rex Mossop's 1 hour replay on a Sunday night right?
Have you heard of Foxtel and Kayo. I'm not sure if you've heard but you can actually watch any game on demand now.
Big shock right?
It's an amazing world.
Final proof that Brooks' cult will say anything to defend him.

 

[Lestronge]

Hello!
You know it's not 1973 watching Rex Mossop's 1 hour replay on a Sunday night right?
Have you heard of Foxtel and Kayo. I'm not sure if you've heard but you can actually watch any game on demand now.
Big shock right?
It's an amazing world.
Final proof that Brooks' cult will say anything to defend him.

Tend to agree with the fact brooks should know everything about every team . He should be watching for ways to penetrate thier defence , as well as watching to see if there’s any plays / strategies that they are doing that either can be stopped , copied , improved upon etc .
I highly doubt. Andrew John’s type level greats , even with his disco bikkie Fridays , wouldn’t be spending Monday to Thursday absolutely going over all kinds of tape in his spare time .
It really is indicative of a saying about the tigers culture. “There’s too many guys here happy to just be a first grader” . To say it’s not an insight is really not true , when you consider the lack of success, history with brooks .
And everyone says I’m a brooks happy clapper . So yea .

 

[TigerNeddyK]

Brooks about to be ruled out due to a calf injury are the reports. Could have seen the last of him in a Tigers jersey.

🤞🙏

 

[Canberratiger]

I know a lot won't feel the same but I'm actually really excited by Benji taking over the role. It is such a hail Mary. It will probably be a disaster or we are watching the start of the content for a documentary series...but not Tales From Tigertown.

 

[KCtiger]

@teddy23 do you think next years halves will be Sullivan at 6 and sezer at 7 with latu coming in for sezer in 25?

 

[crazycat]

What I found beyond belief about that - is the team doesn’t do video on the opposition…

That’s on the coaches and our culture…

Unsure.

Honestly where we are at I wouldn't focus on opposition videos and focus internally on the team:
Tackling
Defensive structures.
Set plays (Sheens? where are your AWESOME set plays...?)

Were not right, we need to get us right.

Ofcourse once that is done, you can get team footage and cover "hey that winger is a little slow, lets give them a few kick chaises." or "that forward has a loose carry". But you keep it super simple.

I like our early game where we worked out Chris Lawrence was Faster then Billy Slater. Because Slater thought he could catch him, we just put Lawrence in the open and Burned Melbourne.

 

[gregjm87]

Hello!
You know it's not 1973 watching Rex Mossop's 1 hour replay on a Sunday night right?
Have you heard of Foxtel and Kayo. I'm not sure if you've heard but you can actually watch any game on demand now.
Big shock right?
It's an amazing world.
Final proof that Brooks' cult will say anything to defend him.

Hi,
Yes, you can watch any game on demand but once Monday morning roles around is there any point for a footballer watching games that doesn't involve their upcoming opponents?
Also, they've played and possibly watched a few other games that weekend. Then gone to training and done a video review of their game. Then gone to training the next day and done a video session of their upcoming opponent.
How many players would be then likely to go home and watch more games of a team they are not about to play, and how would it really help them for their upcoming game if they did?
My comments are less about defending Brooks, whom yes I do believe has said little wrong despite the outrage on here, and more about trying to understand the expectations of all those outraged.