Farah Axed
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Spud_Murphy
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I haven't forgotten, I just think that, as a player he was one of the best dummy halves in the game for a long time and I believe that he deserves some sort of send off to acknowledge this.
It's nothing to do with us, he is with Souths now and there hasnt been any bad blood with him there, as far as I know. He was playing first grade in front of Cook there last year. I'm sure they could do something for him, rather than just letting him go quietly without any recognition of his services to the game - the guy represented his state and country!
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I think Parra could actually use him. Their team has tanked and a boom hooker is a good idea.
Manly have Apisai Koroisau and he is doing a good job.
I suspect that neither Souths or WT will take Farah, as we have Cook and Liddle.
Honestly with the culture were building I think Farah could actually fit right in and just grind away as a 80 min hooker taking the line. But he would be better suited to Canberra or even Brisbane. We have our hooker locked up.
I get some people didn't like the guy but some of the stuff being written about Farah is just hysterical. His biggest "fault" seems to be he gave a crap and had to be dynamited out of a club that others were only too happy to leave. It's a bit much blaming him for the post-2011 malaise and ignoring the role he played in 2005 & 2010\. Maybe he was representative of player power gone wrong but to me that was more to do with weak, unfocused and divided boards. Others who were just as if not more responsible for such things seem to get less criticism.
Local junior, premiership winner, rep player - the man isn't perfect but I'm prepared to overlook the few negatives given the service he's given the club.
Local junior, premiership winner, rep player - the man isn't perfect but I'm prepared to overlook the few negatives given the service he's given the club.
851
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Hard to argue Yoss, if JT hadn't come to the club it could have been handled properly and peoples opinions may be different.
happy_tiger
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Footballers play football , coaches coach and boards run the whole shebang Yoss
Robbie had been in the game long enough to know better than to stick his nose in club politics , coaches etc
If Robbie wasn't happy with the coach he leaves , not try and get involved with politics and get the numbers to have everything his whole way
What made Robbie think he was bigger than the club , IC's mentality is far better and the results are there for all to see
gallagher
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The article says it will be 2 years after he retires snd as an ambassador.
So four years after we booted him he will be mingling with members and sponsors on game day. That's all. I don't see the problem, even though I wanted him out and would hate to see him coaching in any position.
happy_tiger
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Remember he tried to take Potter to the cleaners and was a major player in Sheens departure as well
"Short memory must have a short memory"
If only he had stuck to playing football , what he was paid big bucks to do
old_man_tiger
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I criticised him harshly when he wouldn't leave and stand by that in that particular scenario, but he is a WT legend and my memories of him on the field are generally positive. If he's retired I'm happy to focus on the positive and wish him all the best for the future.
People still not twigging this is old news?
balmain boy
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Good god, why on earth have people dragged back up this old thread. Let it die.
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Where's the evidence he was as heavily involved as everyone makes out? Supposedly one year he can get rid of Potter but the next he's being forced out by Taylor. He was club captain - he had every right to make his feelings known. If the board and CEO were any good they could have said what you said - leave if you're unhappy. Never happened. Even when JT was trying to get him out he was reluctant.
It's your opinion he thought he was bigger than the club. I just think he cared. When he was there a few individuals were very influential and important. Again, to me this is a reflection of a culture allowed by a weak ineffective back office and players filling the void. You reckon Benji just sat around and didn't have a voice? Pat Richards? Moses? Woods?
The main point is are his alleged personality faults more worthy of attention than his playing achievements in the scheme of things?
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I don't think the discussion of his legacy is Ink. I think most people understand the original spark for the thread is old news. Maybe it needs a title change.
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True - and the day that Farah made me re-think the legend status that I'd held him in, was when we lost to the Warriors in the final.
It was the end of relatively successful season. The stadium was full. But instead of acknowledging that, Farah chucked a sulk and led the team straight off the field. There were young kids sitting near me that were literally in tears not because we lost but because the team did not say a thank you or a farewell.
Sure, he wears his heart on his sleeve and bled the colours of our club. But that day Robbie put his own feelings above the fans. It wasn't the type of club leadership that has my respect. It might seem an insignificant act to some but it does give an insight and I simply could not imagine some opposition leaders doing this whatever the circumstances.
What might have changed with Robbie? Not much as far as I've seen since.
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Oh okay sure. Do let me know what threads you'll allow further comment on.
