Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

WesternSuburbsBoy said:
I fully understand people have doubts about Benji as a head coach but some of the dribble that gets said on here about him is just pure delusion. I thought the whole Benji only likes Polynesian players dribble was bad now the problem is he’s too close his players? come on guys be for real here.
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That is only two of his problems.
He is a genuinely awful coach who doesn’t understand how to use his bench, nor how to use his roster. His game plans are terrible and he seems to force no accountability.
There is room for a guy like him in the organisation, but it sure as hell is not head coach.
 
WesternSuburbsBoy said:
I fully understand people have doubts about Benji as a head coach but some of the dribble that gets said on here about him is just pure delusion. I thought the whole Benji only likes Polynesian players dribble was bad now the problem is he’s too close his players? come on guys be for real here.
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you jumped on mid cycle - its a viscious circle . Social media is a wack job
 
The Chad said:
@Tucker & @GNR4LIFE

The point here is highlighted.

Sweet.

Ivan Cleary or Bellamy get sacked tomorrow. Do the fans feel they are going to lose players as a result?


Your both arguing about a perception that you have. Zero facts or evidence that Benji has Luai & co around for a game of golf, drinks by the pool & a little darts comp in the afternoon.

He's young enough & fit enough to run around in drills & he does so. This is the argument against?

You can have an opinion. A belief. But don't delude yourself into assuming both become fact because you thought it up.
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Likewise to you pal. The results back up our narrative.
 
The Chad said:
How many clubs have significantly better options than Hope as the back-up though?

I'd say the club needs options. Not necessarily upgrades. The fact that it's Hope & then the kid at the moment is a problem. Another option in the KOE would be ideal. A guy that can play a bit of #13 as well would be perfect.
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they need an upgrade from Hope and the kid ( who probably wouldn’t even be considered for the NRL in 2026)… otherwise it’s a problem…if they weren’t an upgrade to those 2 then they wouldn’t be required in the first place ..because you would just play Hope ..Am I right ? I’m trying to understand..

Lussick who you suggested could be a fit ….but I have no idea if there is interest from either party
 
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Tom Shines said:
they need an upgrade from Hope and the kid ( who probably wouldn’t even be considered for the NRL in 2026)… otherwise it’s a problem…if they weren’t an upgrade to those 2 then they wouldn’t be required in the first place ..because you would just play Hope ..Am I right ? I’m trying to understand..

Lussick who you suggested could be a fit ….but I have no idea if there is interest from either party
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If Api goes down, Hope is serviceable. But is he a 24 game type? I don't think so. The need to play another guy would increase in my opinion. You'd need 2 serviceable options including Hope- not necessarily an upgrade on Hope.

Fact is, if Api, Luai, Bula go down for the season- we are going to struggle. Any team would. Having a guy that can keep the clock ticking for 3-4 games a year is where players like Hope fit.
 
The Chad said:
@Tucker & @GNR4LIFE



Ivan Cleary or Bellamy get sacked tomorrow. Do the fans feel they are going to lose players as a result?
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It’s impossible to engage with someone who counters with ridiculous hypotheticals. Why do you insist on using two of the best coaches of the modern era in response to a conversation about a rookie with no runs on the board. Give you a tip. Neither of those coaches will ever be sacked. They will get the rare chance to walk away on their terms. Something Benji will most likely not have.
 
NT_Tiger said:
Post of the season.
Labelling people like you do, (germ, coward) is a mutt way to behave.
Think twice about your own advice.
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You seem quite upset.
It’s funny how you attack my opinion, I argue it further, you provide nothing in reply yet comeback with this childish nonsense.
We really need a rule for when you boomers can post.
 
GNR4LIFE said:
It’s impossible to engage with someone who counters with ridiculous hypotheticals. Why do you insist on using two of the best coaches of the modern era in response to a conversation about a rookie with no runs on the board. Give you a tip. Neither of those coaches will ever be sacked. They will get the rare chance to walk away on their terms. Something Benji will most likely not have.
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Yep, those players are in most ways attached to the systems and processes set in stone at those clubs, having been developed over many successful years, with proven strategies for premiership glory included.
It’s very different to our situation of setting up a fun culture and hoping the results come off the back of it.
 
Tom Shines said:
they need an upgrade from Hope and the kid ( who probably wouldn’t even be considered for the NRL in 2026)… otherwise it’s a problem…if they weren’t an upgrade to those 2 then they wouldn’t be required in the first place ..because you would just play Hope ..Am I right ? I’m trying to understand..

Lussick who you suggested could be a fit ….but I have no idea if there is interest from either party
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Chan Kum Tong, Lussick or Otukolo would be my preferred options, in that order.
 
Tucker said:
If it’s obvious to everyone else, maybe it’s correct?
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Not just Benji - all coaches when a team loses. Maguire was criticized consistently for his use of the bench while here - got a bit more to work at the Broncos. Ciraldo has copped it for weeks from the Bulldogs fans, and some of the Sharks fans questioned Fitzgibbon's use of Nikora. It's a thing - we are are all wiser after the fact
 
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