Buttface
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Also the forwards were winning the battle at the start of the season, makes it easy for a hack to shine. All the crappy halves we had were killing it
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Yeah our second rowers were threats on both edges too. Teams didn’t know where we would hit them. Opens up space for a big body who’s hard to tackle one on one.
Lately teams have just been rushing him and he doesn’t have a plan B.
Buttface
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Plus May and Bula. The injuries have exposed our depth but the pack need to get their mojo back or we are not winning any more this year.
100% it’s a whole of team issue, not trying to lay it all on one guy.
But the easiest fix when you’re not scoring points is to replace the guy who has the most influence. Benji showed his hand with AD when Luai got hurt.
Most players worth their salt just play where the coach tells them especially the senior players at a club when things are tough.
Api has played 7 before when we were desperate - God forbid if they don't get a warning sometimes it can happen in warm up before a game.
You see it in all clubs - even Latrell had to wear being moved to centre. They set the example for younger players and regardless of where you rate Douehi as a player he has 100% let his team down. I believe he is good young fellow off the field but he has been badly advised in this matter and been around long enough to know that it is poor form
Api has played 7 before when we were desperate - God forbid if they don't get a warning sometimes it can happen in warm up before a game.
You see it in all clubs - even Latrell had to wear being moved to centre. They set the example for younger players and regardless of where you rate Douehi as a player he has 100% let his team down. I believe he is good young fellow off the field but he has been badly advised in this matter and been around long enough to know that it is poor form
TigerNeddyK
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Same here. If Benji copped this selfish, childish ultimatum from AD and then responded by caving I am stunned and disappointed beyond words… I’m hoping it’s more BS from a fake news msm that have the ethics of snake oil salesman
Tigerfourlife
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I can’t believe how quick some turn on our club and fuel the BS from scumbag reporters.
I back Benji and his call for AD because he is the coach and unlike us supporters is responsible for outcomes. We have been the worst attack in the NRL for the last 6 weeks or so.
Predictable and not in anyway looking like unlocking players or threatening in attack what so ever so benji made a call to make a change. JA is leading NSW cup with 23 try assists and 25 line break assists that shows he can unlock the players around him and help get points both things we desperately need need so back the coach and the young kid and show some support for our club.
He makes no changes everyone whinges he makes changes everyone whinges and a senior player throws his toys out if AD wanted to play in the halves he should have had similar stats to support his case to keep his position over the last 7 weeks that’s not the case if you can’t do your job you get moved on you can’t ask us to change as a club and be more professional then complain when we do.
Benji obviously still believes he could get good performances out of AD but in a different position doing a different job and he should have taken that and done it end of.
Let’s see how this weekend goes and continue to support our team and stop reading the shit reported that is guess work at best and theories I don’t give a .. what some jurno says that doesn’t know anything internally I only care about getting out of this rut and finishing the season strong.
We have a kid making his debut that has huge potential and could be great for this club we have the rest of the team that could benefit from a genuine half that will be itching to play and will give 110% who has talent and stats show from lower grades and previous junior origin he unlocks games and players around him.
Final words for my rant, not one player is bigger then the team and change is inevitable when results aren’t there so back the club and cheer them on at Canberra.
I back Benji and his call for AD because he is the coach and unlike us supporters is responsible for outcomes. We have been the worst attack in the NRL for the last 6 weeks or so.
Predictable and not in anyway looking like unlocking players or threatening in attack what so ever so benji made a call to make a change. JA is leading NSW cup with 23 try assists and 25 line break assists that shows he can unlock the players around him and help get points both things we desperately need need so back the coach and the young kid and show some support for our club.
He makes no changes everyone whinges he makes changes everyone whinges and a senior player throws his toys out if AD wanted to play in the halves he should have had similar stats to support his case to keep his position over the last 7 weeks that’s not the case if you can’t do your job you get moved on you can’t ask us to change as a club and be more professional then complain when we do.
Benji obviously still believes he could get good performances out of AD but in a different position doing a different job and he should have taken that and done it end of.
Let’s see how this weekend goes and continue to support our team and stop reading the shit reported that is guess work at best and theories I don’t give a .. what some jurno says that doesn’t know anything internally I only care about getting out of this rut and finishing the season strong.
We have a kid making his debut that has huge potential and could be great for this club we have the rest of the team that could benefit from a genuine half that will be itching to play and will give 110% who has talent and stats show from lower grades and previous junior origin he unlocks games and players around him.
Final words for my rant, not one player is bigger then the team and change is inevitable when results aren’t there so back the club and cheer them on at Canberra.
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GNR4LIFE
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An NRL season is one hell of a grind. It’s easy to come out and look like a million bucks in the first couple months while the marquee sides are finding their feet. Post Origin is when you separate the men from the boys. And like clockwork, we always get found out as boys.
I wonder if Storm would consider a straight swap?
Tigerstigerstigers
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Well said. And we could be seeing our most talented player debut since Benji himself. Such a shame it’s been over awed with Adam’s spit
Well said mate.
twentyforty
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Exactly!! I’ld be showing the door to Doueihi, Twal and Seyfarth, but having them all compete for the lock position is the next best thing.
Why are they not supporting the coach and their teammates?
And another thing! You can’t hear a mouse squeaking at headquarters.
Tom Shines
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Starting to feel the media narrative that AD has orchestrated this whole thing to force his way out of the club is slipping…and perhaps this whole episode is “just” some over the top emotional reaction from him…
Could Benji have handled this situation better , and is it ultimately yet another poor selection decision he has made ? Most likely
Has AD acted extremely selfishly and put himself above the team at a pretty desperate time for the club , never mind taking attention away from Javon’s debut - Most definitely…
We will have to wait and see the result of the “crisis meeting “ with Benji to see the next step… his future could still go either way and if he leaves or stays it wouldn’t surprise me … not much does these days
Could Benji have handled this situation better , and is it ultimately yet another poor selection decision he has made ? Most likely
Has AD acted extremely selfishly and put himself above the team at a pretty desperate time for the club , never mind taking attention away from Javon’s debut - Most definitely…
We will have to wait and see the result of the “crisis meeting “ with Benji to see the next step… his future could still go either way and if he leaves or stays it wouldn’t surprise me … not much does these days
hank37w
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About the only service he ever gives is lip service if someone stuffs something up.
We are so fortunate to have a player like him that never does anything wrong. 🤣 🤣 🤣
In all of this Andrews is the forgotten man ! How do you think he's feeling right now !
Tiger Woods
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How can dewey just walk back into the team next week & act like nothing happened
Tom Shines
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I see the NSW Cup in his immediate future
Exactly , he already knows there’s a bloke sitting on his couch , and 2 of his mates doing side eyes at him . Which is bullshit and not fair at all .
The pressure to perform would be unbearable .
It’s biggest reason why I’m off Adam Doueihi . This stunt is selfish Never mind the destabilising effect on the team , but ruining a kids debut or sabotaging it , because you’re above moving positions … Andrew John’s had to move to 9 at times to accommodate Brett kimmorley LOL, Wally Lewis had to move to lock eventually , so did Brad Fittler , and Laurie Daley, Lockyer is another one … but you’re above it Adam ?
I just hope the boys get around Javon and do thier best to reassure him , and get his head right . Because the noise could be deafening . All cause another guy couldn’t act his age .
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Tom Shines
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Nah , just where Adam goes so does twal and Seyfarth . Thats the faction in the club . Doesn’t mean they’re following Adam , I should clarify that , I just meant .. you know how it is .. one of your mates is bitching you’re all standing around looking whether you mean to or not , or agree .
That’s what I meant Z the unnecessary social tension .
