Daine Laurie

[king_sirro]

In the old days players were pretty much treated the same. Everyone did the same training, and everyone had the same rules.

These days things are different. Coaches realise the importance of specific training for a certain individual, and they also realise certain players need to be treated differently. For example, some players respond to criticism, while others need to be nursed along and told how good they are. Coaches often say that they feel like they need to be a psychologist as well as a coach.

For now, it seems as though Sheens has taken the hard road with Daine, and i dont blame him. But i have a funny feeling that Daine is the type of guy who could respond well to responsibility. If Sheens sat him down and said "look, u can never underestimate the hard work thats needed to succeed, but i know u can do it and be a one of our leaders if thats what u choose to do. Ill give u that chance next year, all u have to do is keep it." So instead of Laurie having to earn his way back, he's already there, he just has to aim up week in week out.

I know this sounds unfair, but im sure if he rises to the occasion, other players wouldnt mind his special treatment. I think its worth a try, and if it doesnt work, well it doesnt work, and he can go back to the bush for all i care. Sometimes a certain talent needs certain treatment, even if he doesnt deserve it.

 

[system]

Must admit I am not a fan of the idea.

However I would like to see it given a go just in case it works.

The guy has talent and realistically has very few chances to make a real impact and profitable career

 

[Tiger_Al]

Yeah he is the one chucking a child's tantrum & we reward him for it…

Sorry but the bloke should just harden up & step up & prove to sheens that he deserves to be in the 17 for 1st grade...

 

[beachtiger]

I can understand where your coming form but who is to say that Sheens hasn't already sat down with him to discuss these things and Daine has still not held up his end of the deal. Sheens is a hard task master but knowing him I would also say that he is very fair and would have spent one on one time with Daine to discuss his issues.

Either way I don't think the blame can be put to Sheens when we give a young guy an opportunity, set guidelines as to what is expected within the TEAM and then when those aren't adhered to he is dealt with accordingly.

 

[king_sirro]

Yeah he is the one chucking a child's tantrum & we reward him for it…

Sorry but the bloke should just harden up & step up & prove to sheens that he deserves to be in the 17 for 1st grade...

I cant argue with that at all. But all i know is if he goes elsewhere and is thrown into the top 17 or even the starting 13 and never looks back, we will all be screaming. For me, its the lesser of two evils.

 

[izotope]

agreed,

for someone who could have the talent he could have its worth one last roll of the dice.

he could be our next "cooper cronk"

 

[Geo]

:laughing: Sirro love your work…your a thinker that's for sure

As far as special treatment for Laurie goes.........Ummm.....NO

 

[Chipofftheoldblock]

Good idea Sirro but you cant reward people who have a sook.
He needs to learn from his mistakes, work really hard in the off-season or otherwise he is back to Nrth Coast on the dole playing Yamba on $250 a game.
He has a chance to make a life for himself and his family…that should motivate you enough.
I would bring in one of the old guard like Buckets or Sirro to work with him. Nothing much just point some finer things out in his game and also put through to him what it means to play for the Tigers.

 

[Guest]

I wouldn't give him special treatment when their are other players in the club, who granted, they may not be as talented as Laurie, but they have had to work far harder to get to where they are and I would imagine they would be pretty angry and upset if Laurie was promoted ahead of them despite not having to do the hard yards. Daine needs to remember where he came from and put that into perspective to where he is now, that's on the premise that he is serious about making a living from Rugby League. You don't simply walk into an NRL side and cut corners at training.

We all know Daine is very raw as far as reading the game at NRL level is concerned and if he ever wants to achieve his full potential, well he needs to really put in during the off-season, get stuck into the weights and work as hard as he can on his fitness and work a lot with guys like Ellis, Payten and Galloway, these guys know how to run good lines and have football brains and can teach the guy. The ball is in his court, he can either run with it and work hard or throw it away and drift into obscurity.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

i'd definately give hime special treatment because of his cultural identity, age and background. Daine is a type of player that must be nurtured and I'd rather he be nurtured under Tim Sheens over Wayne Bennett.

 

[alex]

Having a big intimidating demeanor wont be the single reason for playing first grade. Daine needs to show he's committed to improving his rugby league before he cements his place as a first grader. Being dropped to State Cup can be a big dent on motivation, but he needs to bounce back and prove he's better than playing second grade footy and he deserves to be in the top 17.

 

[crouching_tiger]

agreed,

for someone who could have the talent he could have its worth one last roll of the dice.

he could be our next "cooper cronk"

You obviously missed the radio interview where Daine was referred to being "the next Gorden Tallis" by Sheens.

 

[izotope]

agreed,

for someone who could have the talent he could have its worth one last roll of the dice.

he could be our next "cooper cronk"

You obviously missed the radio interview where Daine was referred to being "the next Gorden Tallis" by Sheens.

great he's destined for nothing now.. get rid of him. HE HAS BEEN HEXED!

 

[Beavis]

I think he may need to stop any press that's written/printed/spoken about him.

 

[ragedmachine]

Really don't rate him.

He's already mid 20's but shows the inconsistency of a 17 y.o. Given too many chances and stuffs up each time.

 

[Torbizlo]

dont let him go or we will regret it. the bloke has 1 bad game n everyone drills him. we need a player like him in our 17.

 

[DonnyBrasco]

give (peace) laurie a chance!

lets hope he can turn into the next dave taylor, he was off the rails and look at him go now!

 

[diedpretty]

He may take a few large steps forward under Folkes.

 

[izotope]

and if he learns to take the ball without jumping in the air.

phwoar!