Farah

Bit harsh. very hard for a hooker when the opposition forward pack wants it so much more than your own. Thats what the difference was, the dogs wanted it more.
 
Farah was injured and has not been able to run for weeks. Fonz played him and others when he should not have. Simple.

Their forwards were more aggresive than us and Fonz again showed his extreme lack of ability in getting aggression out if players.
 
@king sirro said:
Thats what the difference was, the dogs wanted it more.
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To me that doesn't cut it. I went on a training course at work last year and they had the swans coach in to give a speech - he said he never said the other side wanted it more because there was always a reason why they lost.

One of the reasons we lose games is because Robbie doesn't consistently play as a top line player or he plays most of the game at a top level and then takes a stupid option.

I don't think Robbie took a poor option tonight. He didn't make an impact however I don't think he was poor. He just needs to play to his ability.
 
@Balmain Bug said:
Farah was injured and has not been able to run for weeks. Fonz played him and others when he should not have. Simple.

Their forwards were more aggresive than us and Fonz again showed his extreme lack of ability in getting aggression out if players.
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If thats true than thats a joke. Its round one and a very long season and if players are playing when they shouldnt then that could really hurt us later in the year.
 
@tiger05 said:
@king sirro said:
Thats what the difference was, the dogs wanted it more.

To me that doesn't cut it. I went on a training course at work last year and they had the swans coach in to give a speech - he said he never said the other side wanted it more because there was always a reason why they lost.

One of the reasons we lose games is because Robbie doesn't consistently play as a top line player or he plays most of the game at a top level and then takes a stupid option.

I don't think Robbie took a poor option tonight. He didn't make an impact however I don't think he was poor. He just needs to play to his ability.
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Well i think the swans coach is wrong. Pretty obvious their was a difference in desire out there. Happens all the time.
 
@king sirro said:
Bit harsh. very hard for a hooker when the opposition forward pack wants it so much more than your own. Thats what the difference was, the dogs wanted it more.
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Thats a cop out, he's the (C) and Ive seen him put in some inspirational displays before…..it wasnt in him tonite
 
@tiger05 said:
@king sirro said:
Thats what the difference was, the dogs wanted it more.

To me that doesn't cut it. I went on a training course at work last year and they had the swans coach in to give a speech - he said he never said the other side wanted it more because there was always a reason why they lost.

One of the reasons we lose games is because Robbie doesn't consistently play as a top line player or he plays most of the game at a top level and then takes a stupid option.

I don't think Robbie took a poor option tonight. He didn't make an impact however I don't think he was poor. He just needs to play to his ability.
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He was far from 'poor'. You can't blame Farah for the poor foot speed at which bigger players hit the ball in attack, nor can you point the finger at him in defence, nor can you expect him to weave magic when there's little momentum to unsettle and create space. You can point the finger at him for a poor kicking game tonight, yet Lui and Marshall were guilty of the same thing. Farah is supremely gifted. My condolences for having to sit through a chat with the South Melbourne fella
 
Look, if you look back at my posts I expressed concern at us playing our injured players. Ellis was not ready to play, Payten was not ready and those on here who also knew Farah was injured, knew he would not be right. I received a PM during the week telling me he was wincing with pain getting in and out of his car and found it hard climbing stairs.

Another person told me he was not happy with being told he had to play.

The Fonz is similar to Daniel Anderson in that he plays injured players.
 
@Citizen Tiger said:
@tiger05 said:
@king sirro said:
Thats what the difference was, the dogs wanted it more.

To me that doesn't cut it. I went on a training course at work last year and they had the swans coach in to give a speech - he said he never said the other side wanted it more because there was always a reason why they lost.

One of the reasons we lose games is because Robbie doesn't consistently play as a top line player or he plays most of the game at a top level and then takes a stupid option.

I don't think Robbie took a poor option tonight. He didn't make an impact however I don't think he was poor. He just needs to play to his ability.

He was far from 'poor'. You can't blame Farah for the poor foot speed at which bigger players hit the ball in attack, nor can you point the finger at him in defence, nor can you expect him to weave magic when there's little momentum to unsettle and create space. You can point the finger at him for a poor kicking game tonight, yet Lui and Marshall were guilty of the same thing. Farah is supremely gifted. My condolences for having to sit through a chat with the South Melbourne fella
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I think we are agreeing. He wasn't poor tonight however he didn't play to his ability.
 
Farah did look a bit injured but he definatly wasnt the problem - a few of our experienced forwards just didnt put in as well as getting in the way the rest of the time - Hieghno, Galloway, Payten, Dwyer were all really dissapointing
 
@Balmain Bug said:
Look, if you look back at my posts I expressed concern at us playing our injured players. Ellis was not ready to play, Payten was not ready and those on here who also knew Farah was injured, knew he would not be right. I received a PM during the week telling me he was wincing with pain getting in and out of his car and found it hard climbing stairs.

Another person told me he was not happy with being told he had to play.

The Fonz is similar to Daniel Anderson in that he plays injured players.
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You only had to look at the press conference. Something not quite right
 
Sorry, posted before reading the whole thread. I missed his leadership tonight. I hope he isn't injured but by the sounds it he might be. Hello George Ndira!
 
We have no real options at hooker apart from Fulton right now if Farah were not to play. Hyland isn't up to it. Corby, Politini & Parata are out injured. Ryan Carr is back in Qld, Ndaira would be a possibility but had basically not had an off season and never trained with the squad.

For all of our depth we have none at hooker right now
 
Early days at the moment, hopefully we can find some form and improve each week and get some big wins.
Tonight we didn't look good at all, the dogs weren't an impressive side and we still struggled.
Big year ahead
 
@tiger05 said:
@king sirro said:
Thats what the difference was, the dogs wanted it more.

To me that doesn't cut it. I went on a training course at work last year and they had the swans coach in to give a speech - he said he never said the other side wanted it more because there was always a reason why they lost.

One of the reasons we lose games is because Robbie doesn't consistently play as a top line player or he plays most of the game at a top level and then takes a stupid option.

I don't think Robbie took a poor option tonight. He didn't make an impact however I don't think he was poor. He just needs to play to his ability.
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Everyone If the forwards don't do the job Everyone looks bad and that was the case we were on the back foot most of the time and we struuggled to get out of our own half . If we don't get a roll on farah , Benji and Lui will have defense in their face all night Don't blame the 1 6 7 or9 Blame 8-13
 
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