Brutal Reality - We lack talent
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Great to remain positive Cairnstigers but I can guarantee fans from other clubs would be reacting the same if their clubs were camped where we have been for a number of years.
We have been surviving on "next year it will be better" for too long, and clearly some of us are not buying the talk anymore, we want results. Rather than bagging our fans we all deserve medals for hanging in like we do.
Good to have some balance in the discussion but its going to get a whole lot uglier than this if things dont improve.
goldcoast_tiger
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Shedding players is one thing , the real upside is when you import players who are better than the ones you let go, which remains to be seen. So far that isn’t the case, unless there’s a vast improvement
supercoach
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No one is bagging the Tigers, they are just telling it as they see it without the Tigers glasses on. I am as passionate as anyone when it comes to the Tigers, been a member for to long to remember, but I am also a realist and unless Cleary can find a whole new way of playing the game IMO he does not have the cattle to beat a lot of sides.
Although as we all know anything is possible so there is always room for positive vibes
Although as we all know anything is possible so there is always room for positive vibes
If this was Rd8 and we were going like busteds I could understand. One disappointing trial and half the forum is headed for the exits…
goldcoast_tiger
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We don’t struggle to attract players because we have some negative supporters, its much deeper than that.,
Somehow I can’t see a Johnathon Thurston sitting poring over offers,trying to decide where to go next year and throwing the WTs offer into the bin because of their darstardly supporters. :smiley:
Willie Mason did..
goldcoast_tiger
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I think Bradbury already used up all the miracles for this century. :smiley:
Tiger_Watto
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dont open up a shoe shop, you will go broke…
Cairnstigers
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It just seems most are resigned to failure before a ball is even kicked
Give Cleary and our players a chance before sinking the boot in again this year
Being negative towards people rarely results in good outcomes
Positive talk tends to be more productive
Being negative just gets people down
A couple of early wins will always help
Even being competitive in the first few games is better than getting flogged as some on here almost seem to be willing to happen
But this is a forum and we are all entitled to our opinion
Give Cleary and our players a chance before sinking the boot in again this year
Being negative towards people rarely results in good outcomes
Positive talk tends to be more productive
Being negative just gets people down
A couple of early wins will always help
Even being competitive in the first few games is better than getting flogged as some on here almost seem to be willing to happen
But this is a forum and we are all entitled to our opinion
Magpie_Magic
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Agree on our lack of attacking class atm but imo Cleary will want the forwards developing an offloadiing style of play increasing our minutes with the ball and wearing opponents down.
Recruitment seemed geared towards this we will see.
As for Marsters I like him but after last year's Easts game when he was beaten on the outside a couple of times don't think he has a future in the centers. Also class could develop from many of the younger guys so we will have to wait and see.
Recruitment seemed geared towards this we will see.
As for Marsters I like him but after last year's Easts game when he was beaten on the outside a couple of times don't think he has a future in the centers. Also class could develop from many of the younger guys so we will have to wait and see.
larrycorowa
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That’s the only conclusion you can draw from that trial performance. Our forwards are going to have to be much more dominant for us to have a chance. Disappointed we didn’t try to exploit some of the good charges and quick play the balls, seems we were waiting for a backlog be play but this just gives the opposition the chance to regroup. They looked fitter, stronger, more experience and more organised. But it’s only a trial and as noted we need quicker service from dh.
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I would suggest not logging into the forum after a real Competition loss..or a win for that matter..perhaps best not to log in at all..
The_Patriot
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Agreed.
I watched the game live with a Roosters supporter. First half he thought it might be long season. Second half he changed his mind was actually impressed with style of football. Power running. Physical defence etc
I saw it the same way.
Cairnstigers
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Let me ask this question and I would like you all to be honest in your answer
Would you go work for a company if everyone was saying it is going broke or it's a sh_t hole to work for
Now
How is that question different to telling everyone we are going to come last or are no hope to make the 8
If potential new recruits read this stuff they will take the better offer every time And we will miss out yet again
And that doesn't always mean better pay
It is great to be passionate about the club
I just don't believe being negative helps us in any way
Yes we need some elite players
We still have 1.4 million to spend
Who really knows who Ivan is talking to
Would you go work for a company if everyone was saying it is going broke or it's a sh_t hole to work for
Now
How is that question different to telling everyone we are going to come last or are no hope to make the 8
If potential new recruits read this stuff they will take the better offer every time And we will miss out yet again
And that doesn't always mean better pay
It is great to be passionate about the club
I just don't believe being negative helps us in any way
Yes we need some elite players
We still have 1.4 million to spend
Who really knows who Ivan is talking to
balmain boy
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The OP is right. We have by far the least talented squad in the NRL, with no X factor. But talent doesn't always win games.
Our pack will dominate most which will give us the chance. The problem then is the lack of a playmaker, our atrocious kicking game and the lack of pace. But we have power if not pace.
Our pack will dominate most which will give us the chance. The problem then is the lack of a playmaker, our atrocious kicking game and the lack of pace. But we have power if not pace.
Tiger_Watto
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You do realise this forum is nothing more than some fantasy land opinion based discussion point… Potential employees/recruits wouldnt be looking on here for a review of the club.
simonthetigerrrr
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Exactly how i see it BB…..could Bunji be our x factor?
