Jayden "Bud" Sullivan #278

Has been described as a player that has potential but does not have the dedication or aptitude to do the hard yards.
 
The biggest criticism I had of Brooksy was he wasn’t a big talker/leader. Could he be the boss?

Feels a bit like Bud too.

Homesick when he moved an hr from home.
 
Todd Packer said:
He's playing like he's been told not to overplay his hand, so he isn't playing his hand at all.
He isn't running. You have to run Bud.
What happened to the guy who is electric off the mark and has great evasion.
He's just shoveling at the moment.
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This was what I was wondering when watching him play in the trials. Geez I hope Benji doesn't fall back to a boring, no mistakes style of play. We'll get nowhere if that's the style of play he is looking for.
 
Krammy said:
This was what I was wondering when watching him play in the trials. Geez I hope Benji doesn't fall back to a boring, no mistakes style of play. We'll get nowhere if that's the style of play he is looking for.
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You may have seen a previous post of mine that highlighted how a lot of rookie coaches look to play to “not lose” rather than play” to win.”Huge difference.
Take Webster as a great example of playing to win by utilising his human resources. Problem is we are still a bit thin on the ground in a few areas.
If he perseveres with Sezer then imo it will tend to be steady as she goes with an accurate kick. If he goes away from that I feel sure it will be more dynamic, but how successful, difficult to say.
 
Telltails said:
Not sure why anyone had faith in Sullivan to suddenly transform this team given his recent history. Fringe first grader in a bottom 4 team and unwanted by that club. He is young enough to improve but there is nothing to suggest he has the ability to make a significant difference to this team.
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Sometimes a change of coach or club can be just what's needed.
Yiu you agree yourself that improvement is possible
Until we know for certain we just never know... That's the beauty of sport and recruitment is always a bit of a gamble
If all our new recruits can improve the team.by the slightest margin then that's a start
Logic and my gut instinct told.me. I think Olam won't work.out but I've deliberately gone against my gut feel in the hope he... And all the new blokes... Are succesful here

I'd rather have a bit of hope of positivity until that's proved wrong... Can't go thru life negative (that's not at you TT) just a point in general
 
innsaneink said:
Sometimes a change of coach or club can be just what's needed.
Yiu you agree yourself that improvement is possible
Until we know for certain we just never know... That's the beauty of sport and recruitment is always a bit of a gamble
If all our new recruits can improve the team.by the slightest margin then that's a start
Logic and my gut instinct told.me. I think Olam won't work.out but I've deliberately gone against my gut feel in the hope he... And all the new blokes... Are succesful here

I'd rather have a bit of hope of positivity until that's proved wrong... Can't go thru life negative (that's not at you TT) just a point in general
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Truthfully I am feeling really despondent about our team and it's chances this season. I looked at the team lists for the two games in Vegas and it just struck me how bog average our best is compared to other clubs. I hope I'm wrong about Sullivan and the team, but I have become convinced that too many of our players don't have the right mindset to lift our team and the only thing that might change that is winning more games - something that increasingly has become more difficult for this club.I definitely sit on the negative side of things - which I hate - but having difficulty seeing any light at the end of the tunnel ATM. Hope they make me eat my words.
 
Telltails said:
Truthfully I am feeling really despondent about our team and it's chances this season. I looked at the team lists for the two games in Vegas and it just struck me how bog average our best is compared to other clubs. I hope I'm wrong about Sullivan and the team, but I have become convinced that too many of our players don't have the right mindset to lift our team and the only thing that might change that is winning more games - something that increasingly has become more difficult for this club.I definitely sit on the negative side of things - which I hate - but having difficulty seeing any light at the end of the tunnel ATM. Hope they make me eat my words.
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Telltails,I can see where your coming from in regard to looking at other teams and then looking at ours,it does look dim for us if you look at it that way,however,dont write us off to early we have plenty of YOUTH and INEXPERIENCE this year,hence Sezar.Api,Bateman,Klem and Paps will have to teach and drive the younger guys showing them whats needed in the NRL arena..
Benji is a superstar player that now has to convert that ability into coaching this group,I just hope he has what it takes to become a great coach as well,but he needs the time and opportunity to show us...
I think once this lot get it together we will be a force and it maybe just around the corner...hang in there mate as we all have since 2000...
 
Telltails said:
Truthfully I am feeling really despondent about our team and its chances this season. I looked at the team lists for the two games in Vegas and it just struck me how bog average our best is compared to other clubs. I hope I'm wrong about Sullivan and the team, but I have become convinced that too many of our players don't have the right mindset to lift our team and the only thing that might change that is winning more games - something that increasingly has become more difficult for this club.I definitely sit on the negative side of things - which I hate - but having difficulty seeing any light at the end of the tunnel ATM. Hope they make me eat my words.
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Have to agree Telltails. It’s not in my nature to be comfortable continuously losing either. The club wants more money from us but I don’t want to give them any while they continue to make very poor decisions. This position is infuriating because I want to do something to help, and I know throwing dollars onto a long shot hardly ever comes off.
I feel another spoon is winnable, but I’m hoping the first 6 games will show positive signs that our coaching staff and current roster are up to the task.
Its heartbreaking being a loyal Tigers fan.
 
twentyforty said:
Have to agree Telltails. It’s not in my nature to be comfortable continuously losing either. The club wants more money from us but I don’t want to give them any while they continue to make very poor decisions. This position is infuriating because I want to do something to help, and I know throwing dollars onto a long shot hardly ever comes off.
I feel another spoon is winnable, but I’m hoping the first 6 games will show positive signs that our coaching staff and current roster are up to the task.
Its heartbreaking being a loyal Tigers fan.
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I am going to disagree.

Our roster isn't great, it isn't poor.
Our performance is POOR!

Particularly in the front row we have so many good players, Stef, Klem, Bateman, Api... That also refects on the 2023 performance where our front row was ranked 8th among teams.

^This is BAD. Very bad.

Our problem isn't our roster. As we saw, St George did us in and I reckon our team was better on paper.

Our problem is our performance. We turn up FLAT as a tac to games and that needs to change. Were not tacking, we are making basic and easy errors, it's like were a step below first grade*.

If our roster was the problem we would be coming 11-14th. It's our performance that Sucks, and that's why were 17th.

*I actually reckon First grade has gone up a level. Everyone has been copying the Melbourne storm and have started copying successfully. We have stagnated and that's why were behind.
 
Telltails said:
Truthfully I am feeling really despondent about our team and it's chances this season. I looked at the team lists for the two games in Vegas and it just struck me how bog average our best is compared to other clubs. I hope I'm wrong about Sullivan and the team, but I have become convinced that too many of our players don't have the right mindset to lift our team and the only thing that might change that is winning more games - something that increasingly has become more difficult for this club.I definitely sit on the negative side of things - which I hate - but having difficulty seeing any light at the end of the tunnel ATM. Hope they make me eat my words.
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I, like you, tend toward negativity with this seasons offering both with the squad and the coaching. I remind myself that it's early days for the team and coach and all need time to gel. I also remind myself that behind the scenes there is a new manager at work and that gives me hope.
 
crazycat said:
I am going to disagree.

Our roster isn't great, it isn't poor.
Our performance is POOR!

Particularly in the front row we have so many good players, Stef, Klem, Bateman, Api... That also refects on the 2023 performance where our front row was ranked 8th among teams.

^This is BAD. Very bad.

Our problem isn't our roster. As we saw, St George did us in and I reckon our team was better on paper.

Our problem is our performance. We turn up FLAT as a tac to games and that needs to change. Were not tacking, we are making basic and easy errors, it's like were a step below first grade*.

If our roster was the problem we would be coming 11-14th. It's our performance that Sucks, and that's why were 17th.

*I actually reckon First grade has gone up a level. Everyone has been copying the Melbourne storm and have started copying successfully. We have stagnated and that's why were behind.
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Yes, you could see right from the start we hadnt turned up, weve all seen it before, I noticed it almost immediately and was hoping against hope I was wrong, but no.
Players waiting for someone else to do it...no leadership or direction...seen this horror show before
 
Telltails said:
Truthfully I am feeling really despondent about our team and it's chances this season. I looked at the team lists for the two games in Vegas and it just struck me how bog average our best is compared to other clubs. I hope I'm wrong about Sullivan and the team, but I have become convinced that too many of our players don't have the right mindset to lift our team and the only thing that might change that is winning more games - something that increasingly has become more difficult for this club.I definitely sit on the negative side of things - which I hate - but having difficulty seeing any light at the end of the tunnel ATM. Hope they make me eat my words.
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Chin up mate, as the Chinese say “ don’t die twice”, lets see what the guys can do in the first few rounds and then reassess.
 
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