Coach Benji 👑

[Telltails]

Cleary had possibly the worst roster in Tigers history (or close to it) and got us to the final day of the season for a nice 9th (in saying that I think his roster management was horrible and don't think we have ever recovered from it).

Maguire probably had the right idea. All the guys he targeted at the time (Lomax, Brimson, Latrell) all would of been huge, however none came into fruition as I just don't think he was a guy people wanted to come/play for. At Brisbane he inherited a nice roster and has done well. I think he can definitely coach.

Benjis appeal was he is likable and people wanted to play for him. Unfortunately now that results have been so far south, I think that appeal is gone. Forgetting this whole win/loss thing, and positions on ladder, I would say this year to me is the worst I have seen us play. We look dreadful. Our attack and defence I think both rank last in the comp.

Cleary also could not retain Moses Teddy or Woods and bought a whole lot of broken down players that screwed the cap, and then jumped as soon as a better offer came along.
Don't blame any of them because all have at least played finals footy and more and we continue to flounder at the bottom of the competition.

 

[fainty]

What about the likes of John Strange as an assistant?

 

[LeichhardtTiger]

I think the main problem is, apart from the pile on for Benji right now, that he's far from alone in these results as Tigers coaches go.

I see all these comments above "oh if only we give Brad Arthur a go" or "Holbrook has done wonders with Newcastle this year".

Yeah well Madge Maguire won a premiership before and after Tigers, and Ivan got Warriors to the GF before his Penrith dynasty and neither could make a dent in the Tigers will to fail.

And Brad Arthur missed the finals 6/11 seasons at Eels, including one wooden spoon and salary cap penalties in his fourth year.

Holbrook made 8th position with Titans, the only time they made the finals the 4 years he was there.

I don't think Benji is a myth or a fraud or any of that stuff - I don't even think he had a reputation as coach before he started. Some ppl dislike him for some reason, more than he deserves. If he coached Roosters or Storm he might find himself backing winners most weeks.

It's not about Benji IMO it's about the club. I don't know what the circuit breaker is because we've changed every lightbulb in the house. I have little confidence that sacking Benji gets us playing finals 2027, but nor do I think keeping him there has any better chance of Finals either.

I know that the people who will make the decision on Benji's future - they are mostly morons and aren't to be trusted.

So I supposed I just hang around in the background until we get our shit together.

Do you know I met my wife in 2011 after the Warriors knocked us out - we have teenage children now and Tigers haven't played finals once in that whole period. My kids have never seen Tigers play a Finals match, it's like some kind of myth or legend to them.

I feel for your kids and am saddened that they may never see our side climb that podium again.

Whilst ever our brains trust exists, there is no escaping the fact that they are left-sided-fixated.

Galvin
Luai
Latu
Javon
Averillo
and no one on the right except for the default Super Whinger Doooeee and guest appearances from Madden.
Now that Galvin is gone & Luai is on the way out, that frees up the left for Latu & Javon to fight it out. But here's the thing - Latu is not a halfback, never was, but is touted to be the guy next year despite not being given that developmental role at all for the past 2 years. And Doohee is not a halfback and frankly should be punted. PLUS, pretty sure Averillo is a left-sided player & not a halfback. Andrews is a left-sided five-eight who might be a chance to take the right-sided role. But then watch the media whinge about "Oh, they said Latu would be the half, blah blah" in order to create a stir in the ranks.

PLUS Pt 2 - Gee, it would be nice to have a halfback who sets plays up. We haven't had one of those since Scott Prince!

PLUS Pt 3 - And a proper Game Plan - Not: "The way we want to play", cos it ain't working, Bro. That's Benji's fault right there. Without a half who is not a hog but a schemer we are doomed. Dooee hogged it again tonight.

Short of playing the theme song to The Poseidon Adventure give the kids the 2005 Highlights DVD and put it on loop. 🐯 🐯 🐯 🍻 🍻 🍻

 

[Halbrowne61]

What about the likes of John Strange as an assistant?

Pardon my ignorance but who is John Strange and what are his credentials !