Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[cqtiger]

My guess in the dropping off in “effort and standards” is that quite a few players in the 30 man squad and others have been told they won’t be here next year so they are in caretaker mode and those in first grade know there is no pressure on them because of it so they are in second gear.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

My guess in the dropping off in “effort and standards” is that quite a few players in the 30 man squad and others have been told they won’t be here next year so they are in caretaker mode and those in first grade know there is no pressure on them because of it so they are in second gear.

Could be right. It's happened the same time the past few years. Last year when media started reporting Richo was in the UK shopping players, our form dipped. Before that when Joffa was released immediately, it dipped. All around this May period.

 

[WesternSuburbsBoy]

Anyone else heard some whispers Galvin might not be at the club for much longer?

 

[liltiger]

Anyone else heard some whispers Galvin might not be at the club for much longer?

Someone else in the Galvin thread said last night was his last game.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Someone else in the Galvin thread said last night was his last game.

If this is true, the 3-way trade might be back on, I hope so he's lost all form, but it will create a hole if Latu is not ready someone else will have to step up.

 

[Oldman]

I can't put my finger on it but there is something not right within the playing group. Not sure if it is the grind taking effect or a split in the group themselves. Line speed has dropped off, the scramble has dropped off and the coordination is lacking.

Surely nobody thinks that we train to have Bird, or any other numptie, at first receiver on the fifth. So how or why is the assignment being missed? Does Galvin have the primary kicking role but is struggling to execute it under pressure at NRL level?

We have players and coaching staff that understand what is required - and seriously it isn't that hard to show on a whiteboard or out on the training paddock. There is also no doubt in my mind that Benji and Co are capable of developing a simple game plan to focus our strenghts against a perceived oppostion weakness. So what is happening between the Captain's run and game time?

My gut feel is that we play much straighter in attack on the training paddock and our lateral running is resulting in players being out of postion, or assignments being missed. There is clearly an execution issue - it would be great to get to training and spend time watching how the Captain's run goes down and compare it to what is being executed so we can figure out where the issue lies.

Anyone in a postion to spy for the forum?

Hey Jolls
I have owned a couple of race horses that ran great splits (200m)
on the training track
But
on race day showed zilch.

 

[HabboTiger]

Sounds like Parra is not the place. Going to hang with his love coach Vella.

 

[TV Ted Ellery]

Someone else in the Galvin thread said last night was his last game.

I figured as much with the bye and Latu nearing a return from injury. Hopefully there's a player coming the other way.

 

[TV Ted Ellery]

Sounds like Parra is not the place. Going to hang with his love coach Vella.

I wonder who Canterbury would offer up in a trade?

 

[Tucker]

Sounds like Parra is not the place. Going to hang with his love coach Vella.

It never made sense to me.
A lot of people on here were squawking without thinking.
When he said he could get better development outside of our walls, he was quoting Gould.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

It never made sense to me.
A lot of people on here were squawking without thinking.
When he said he could get better development outside of our walls, he was quoting Gould.

Not sure Parra are out of the equation, he did get caught having coffee with Mitchy boy.

 

[Tiger Morgs]

I wonder who Canterbury would offer up in a trade?

I cannot see the dogs offering anyone. They are top of the table and the way Galvin is playing he does not significantly improve them in my opinion. Also we dealing with Gus one of the shrewdest minds in rugby league

 

[Vicious]

I’d be very surprised if the Bulldogs were even interested in having Galvin join them this season as they would be concerned his potential inclusion could disrupt the team harmony they currently have.
If the Bulldogs are his landing spot it would potentially be from 2026 onwards and even then it would leave a sour taste in the mouths of the likes of Bailey Hayward and Mitchell Woods who I would presume have their eyes on starting NRL halves positions very soon.

 

[Jolls]

Hey Jolls
I have owned a couple of race horses that ran great splits (200m)
on the training track
But
on race day showed zilch.

So their performance on the track was not related to your training - I wonder if this is the same with us?

 

[Stevec]

Do we want Bud Sullivan back next year
He's on our books and on loan to Souths
Just a question I'm posing

 

[BAGNF05]

Big call to replace Sexton with Galvin at the moment, I can actually see it really disrupting what they’ve built.

 

[TSP]

I can't put my finger on it but there is something not right within the playing group. Not sure if it is the grind taking effect or a split in the group themselves. Line speed has dropped off, the scramble has dropped off and the coordination is lacking.

Surely nobody thinks that we train to have Bird, or any other numptie, at first receiver on the fifth. So how or why is the assignment being missed? Does Galvin have the primary kicking role but is struggling to execute it under pressure at NRL level?

We have players and coaching staff that understand what is required - and seriously it isn't that hard to show on a whiteboard or out on the training paddock. There is also no doubt in my mind that Benji and Co are capable of developing a simple game plan to focus our strenghts against a perceived oppostion weakness. So what is happening between the Captain's run and game time?

My gut feel is that we play much straighter in attack on the training paddock and our lateral running is resulting in players being out of postion, or assignments being missed. There is clearly an execution issue - it would be great to get to training and spend time watching how the Captain's run goes down and compare it to what is being executed so we can figure out where the issue lies.

Anyone in a postion to spy for the forum?

i think Benji has already indicated that the players arent bringing their training to games.

If hes satisfied they are capable of playing well but not delivering then we are having communication issues.

We spoke about this last year and who his influences were. I wanted to engage a Neil Henry or a big time retired coach to help him.

I am wondering if he bringing the right people to the table in a consultative capacity?

Im sure his effort is 100% but is it going where it should?

As i said about the review, very few people are going to own up or be accountable. Thats how these things roll.

 

[TSP]

Do we want Bud Sullivan back next year
He's on our books and on loan to Souths
Just a question I'm posing

If he keeps improving, yes.

 

[BAGNF05]

I can't put my finger on it but there is something not right within the playing group. Not sure if it is the grind taking effect or a split in the group themselves. Line speed has dropped off, the scramble has dropped off and the coordination is lacking.

Surely nobody thinks that we train to have Bird, or any other numptie, at first receiver on the fifth. So how or why is the assignment being missed? Does Galvin have the primary kicking role but is struggling to execute it under pressure at NRL level?

We have players and coaching staff that understand what is required - and seriously it isn't that hard to show on a whiteboard or out on the training paddock. There is also no doubt in my mind that Benji and Co are capable of developing a simple game plan to focus our strenghts against a perceived oppostion weakness. So what is happening between the Captain's run and game time?

My gut feel is that we play much straighter in attack on the training paddock and our lateral running is resulting in players being out of postion, or assignments being missed. There is clearly an execution issue - it would be great to get to training and spend time watching how the Captain's run goes down and compare it to what is being executed so we can figure out where the issue lies.

Anyone in a postion to spy for the forum?

It was alarming how much we wanted to shift early in the wet last night. Cleary a wrong tactic. Could be coaching but to me it points to an admission we are too small in the pigs. Need to recruit some animals.

 

[Vicious]

Do we want Bud Sullivan back next year
He's on our books and on loan to Souths
Just a question I'm posing

No as it’s too much of the same.
Sullivan is predominantly a running 5/8 as is Luai as is Latu Fainu and we also have Heath Mason who can potentially cover that role.
Geez it would be nice to have a controlling halfback who knows how to straighten the attack and has a decent kicking game.