After the abuse they copped at LO...theyll be up for it
Coach Benji 👑
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twentyforty
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I think we were thrust into an evolutionary change when Tim Sheens was sacked the first time because the team was heading for 9th. A new species of dinosaur started ruling. We haven’t been able to reach the lofty heights of 9th since pre COVID19.
Tom Shines
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So glad they brought Tim for a second go …. Remind me how we went then?
I agree its on the players, but a bunch of players operating independently or without trust is just a rabble. The coaching staff need to remind players of their earlier cohesion and rebuild trust or I dont think things will improve. As a side note, I wonder how much of this is down to Luau.
Tom Shines
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It’s also about self belief and pride
Yes, ok. I have no doubt that Luai, Douihe, TM, Bula, Turuva, Twal, most of the first 17 have plenty of individual self belief and pride, but if they dont believe in and trust each other and play as a team, they wont get far.
Jimmy
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I really like benjis approach and still have faith but this Luai situation really hurts. We started the year well and we just had to keep the momentum going that we established with Richo. Fake it till you make it!
Unfortunately we have been exposed as the frauds we are and the so called culture change has been an absolute fizzle.
First Sheens and now Richo. Both old heads brought in to help guide and protect Marshal only to be thrown out too early. I’m not saying that they weren’t without faults but without support Benji is fighting an impossible battle. Dark times as a fan but it’s safe to say we’ve never known any different.
Unfortunately we have been exposed as the frauds we are and the so called culture change has been an absolute fizzle.
First Sheens and now Richo. Both old heads brought in to help guide and protect Marshal only to be thrown out too early. I’m not saying that they weren’t without faults but without support Benji is fighting an impossible battle. Dark times as a fan but it’s safe to say we’ve never known any different.
Tom Shines
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Not that I’ve seen recently by some of those … certainly not in comparison to the start of the season….
Yes .. tbey need the coaches to be better too … god knows I’ve been critical enough of them .. just want the players to own a bit of this too ..ultimately it’s on them
Jedi_Tiger
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im heading down there have corporate tickets.. should be a good day lol dreading it
twentyforty
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Are you suggesting that Tim Sheens can't coach? LOL you're a crack up Tom.
Previous CEO sacked the recruitment manager and headed up the 'recruitment committee'.....
Tom Shines
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well .. how did he go the second time ? What was his record?
Always rated John Morris.
Hes not doing a good job?
I doubt Brad Arthur or Sammy Burgess are giving up head coach roles to help Benji.
Shame Benny Gardiner is off to Perth.
I think Benjis gotta do this on his own.
Hes not doing a good job?
I doubt Brad Arthur or Sammy Burgess are giving up head coach roles to help Benji.
Shame Benny Gardiner is off to Perth.
I think Benjis gotta do this on his own.
twentyforty
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You should read your post mate. We are talking about WestsTigers most successful coach and you want to judge his WTs career on a handful of games where he had limited success.
Sounds and smells like bias to me.
Everyone knows the coaching job at WT throws up more challenges than it should and likewise anyone who starts a new job goes in with 100% positive attitude that they will deliver some level of success.
Don’t let me stand in your way, keep on cheering for the people who put lead in his saddle bags. 😉
Tom Shines
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you won’t answer my question …because you are too embarrassed …he did no better on his second stint here then Brett Kimmorley did ..the guy he directly replaced
They always look too jokey in the sheds before the game. I understand you don’t want to be crapping ya dacks but they just seem so indifferent to what they’re about to do on the field.
Tom Shines
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they should be doing some face slapping Tommy style
Benji is friends with Foran.
Might be worth a discussion, how to get the best out of the squad.
He's also very close with Shaun Johnson, might be worth a day a week, chatting to the spine.
Not sure who else he's friends with, he can call in some favours from. Maybe Wayne and Farah?
If Morris, Heino and Hodgo aren't good enough.
They should go.
Just no point if we're replacing em with Patrick Herbert and Tim Moltzen.
Might be worth a discussion, how to get the best out of the squad.
He's also very close with Shaun Johnson, might be worth a day a week, chatting to the spine.
Not sure who else he's friends with, he can call in some favours from. Maybe Wayne and Farah?
If Morris, Heino and Hodgo aren't good enough.
They should go.
Just no point if we're replacing em with Patrick Herbert and Tim Moltzen.
Halbrowne61
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I think you’re right but we can all dream, even the oldies !