Farah's Last Hurrah

[Spartan117]

If the club is serious about signing two 35 year olds for next year, then they have already thrown in the towel for 2019\. They must not have confidence in Grub staying fit, and they have no confidence in Liddle. 2019 looks like its going to be another nostalgia act.

I can’t see a problem if both Farah and Marshall are fit and able to go around again .
What’s happens if Reynolds and Liddle breakdown again next year ?
Who plays 5/8 ?
Who goes into the hooking role ?

If they are resigned for 2019 then it will not be at Marquee $$$$

The reality is that you need some 30 players that make up the squad.

you could do much worse than have these guys around the club

 

[Byron_Bay_Fan]

Alt 1\. They will be so called ambassadors :unamused: of the club when they retire - they can tutor Liddle etc. from the sideline and in training.

Alt 2\. $5000 per game when required.

You cannot pay per game as would not be worth the effort to keep fit and available.

Marshall when filling in at Saints or Brissie got about $300-350K per season. Farah on a yearly contract on the bench could be a similar price with maybe a guaranteed 15 min appearance game at any posi as a lead up to 300 games just in case he can fluke that number. Yes it is a contrived 300 game but so what when he was denied the solid opportunity to achieve such. Because he never dogs it it will also be a good example for top up and comers that yes WT will do the right thing if you always do an honest day's work.

Really the best thing about Farah's comeback is the healing effect for everyone concerned, it is too late in the season for anything else to matter. Now both sides of our debate should try and let go of old scores.

 

[Russell]

Alt 1\. They will be so called ambassadors :unamused: of the club when they retire - they can tutor Liddle etc. from the sideline and in training.

Alt 2\. $5000 per game when required.

You cannot pay per game as would not be worth the effort to keep fit and available.

Marshall when filling in at Saints or Brissie got about $300-350K per season. Farah on a yearly contract on the bench could be a similar price with maybe a guaranteed 15 min appearance game at any posi as a lead up to 300 games just in case he can fluke that number. Yes it is a contrived 300 game but so what when he was denied the solid opportunity to achieve such. Because he never dogs it it will also be a good example for top up and comers that yes WT will do the right thing if you always do an honest day's work.

Really the best thing about Farah's comeback is the healing effect for everyone concerned, it is too late in the season for anything else to matter. Now both sides of our debate should try and let go of old scores.

The healing effect has taken place - got his 250 games. All good.

No to next year for both of them from me.

 

[Tiger_Steve]

So Segeyaro must have said no

 

[Telltails]

https://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2018/07/20/farah-presented-with-250-game-jersey

Farahs 250 jersey presentation .. .says alot.

 

[jirskyr]

Doesn't matter how good their form is this year, just look at Thurston. Players fall off cliffs in their mid 30's.

Well that's good because Benji is currently 33 - 2 or so years to go.

As Geo noted, Cam Smith is 35\. Also Cronk is 34, Gallen is 36\. Slater just turned 35\. Flash Gordon is 34.

Farah's had the best part now of 2 years playing reggies, he may be nice and fresh.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Doesn't matter how good their form is this year, just look at Thurston. Players fall off cliffs in their mid 30's.

Well that's good because Benji is currently 33 - 2 or so years to go.

As Geo noted, Cam Smith is 35\. Also Cronk is 34, Gallen is 36\. Slater just turned 35\. Flash Gordon is 34.

Farah's had the best part now of 2 years playing reggies, he may be nice and fresh.

He'll be 34 come round 1 2019\. Farah will be 35\. If you wanna argue semantics though, go right ahead.

 

[Joel Helmes]

I reckon Farah has potentially two more years on him.

Marshall will probably go around again in 19 only.

 

[swag_tiger]

Farah is set to sign on for 1 more year.

 

[Byron_Bay_Fan]

https://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2018/07/20/farah-presented-with-250-game-jersey

Farahs 250 jersey presentation .. .says alot.

It was very nice of Royce Simmons to describe the professionalism of Farah in all aspects of the game. How Farah worked hard to get all the kinks out and develop defence and kicking skills that he never originally had.

 

[Geo]

Farah is set to sign on for 1 more year.

Source..?

 

[Harvey]

One more year for Farah will do no harm in helping develop Liddles game. All clubs carry two hookers we will only have to sign another one. He is probably the best option and is an asset while ever he is fit and able rather than a problem. If the terms and conditions are right he will bring more value than some of our other signings.

Can someone explain how Farah will develop Liddle’s game? His game will not develop playing ISP (he is already killing it) and Farah has already given an interview saying that playing reserve grade for norths left him disheartened and ready to retire.

So either we have a bench hooker when interchanges are being reduced or we have injuries, or we leave Liddle in reserve grade next year at which point his contract is up and he is free to look around.

 

[balmain boy]

If Robbie plays on he'd have to accept that he's going to have to play a number of games in ISP. Liddle is our hooker, Robbie the fill in. They may interchange for a bit with each playing half a game but the reality is Liddle will be our number one hooker and if Robbie isn't ok with that he should retire now and we'll sign someone who's happy to play off the bench or wait for a chance in ISP

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Some good points raised about just how this mentoring role for Liddle will work. If that is what its going to be, then like Seibold with Cook this year, Cleary has to run with Liddle as the number 1 hooker, and Farah at best plays on the bench. There were no complaints when that was done at Souths. If Farah is the best option cos there is no one else, then be prepared to lose Liddle.

 

[TopTiger]

If Robbie signs on for one more year I am certain that Ivan would point out his role for the upcoming season whether that is sharing the hooking role for a number of games or occasionally having a week off to freshen up (Seibold allowed Robbie to do this at Souths given he missed several Norths games). Robbie would be made aware of what Ivan expects from him same as when he recently signed on for the remainder of this season.

 

[Telltails]

One more year for Farah will do no harm in helping develop Liddles game. All clubs carry two hookers we will only have to sign another one. He is probably the best option and is an asset while ever he is fit and able rather than a problem. If the terms and conditions are right he will bring more value than some of our other signings.

Can someone explain how Farah will develop Liddle’s game? His game will not develop playing ISP (he is already killing it) and Farah has already given an interview saying that playing reserve grade for norths left him disheartened and ready to retire.

So either we have a bench hooker when interchanges are being reduced or we have injuries, or we leave Liddle in reserve grade next year at which point his contract is up and he is free to look around.

If Liddle can play 80 minutes everyweek and his form keeps Farah out well - whats the problem? The coach is always going to pick the best team and if its Liddle so be it.
Liddle has not been able to sustain that so far now he can be eased into it with Farah there. And we have able replacement instead of ET when he and if he is not on the field.

 

[hobbo]

One more year for Farah will do no harm in helping develop Liddles game. All clubs carry two hookers we will only have to sign another one. He is probably the best option and is an asset while ever he is fit and able rather than a problem. If the terms and conditions are right he will bring more value than some of our other signings.

Can someone explain how Farah will develop Liddle’s game? His game will not develop playing ISP (he is already killing it) and Farah has already given an interview saying that playing reserve grade for norths left him disheartened and ready to retire.

So either we have a bench hooker when interchanges are being reduced or we have injuries, or we leave Liddle in reserve grade next year at which point his contract is up and he is free to look around.

If Liddle can play 80 minutes everyweek and his form keeps Farah out well - whats the problem? The coach is always going to pick the best team and if its Liddle so be it.
Liddle has not been able to sustain that so far now he can be eased into it with Farah there. And we have able replacement instead of ET when he and if he is not on the field.

It’s pretty simple really isn’t it …

But the Farah haters still dramatise the situation .

 

[balmain boy]

One more year for Farah will do no harm in helping develop Liddles game. All clubs carry two hookers we will only have to sign another one. He is probably the best option and is an asset while ever he is fit and able rather than a problem. If the terms and conditions are right he will bring more value than some of our other signings.

Can someone explain how Farah will develop Liddle’s game? His game will not develop playing ISP (he is already killing it) and Farah has already given an interview saying that playing reserve grade for norths left him disheartened and ready to retire.

So either we have a bench hooker when interchanges are being reduced or we have injuries, or we leave Liddle in reserve grade next year at which point his contract is up and he is free to look around.

If Liddle can play 80 minutes everyweek and his form keeps Farah out well - whats the problem? The coach is always going to pick the best team and if its Liddle so be it.
Liddle has not been able to sustain that so far now he can be eased into it with Farah there. And we have able replacement instead of ET when he and if he is not on the field.

The problem is Robbie won't play ISP if Liddle is our number one and playing 80 mins. So we will have no match fit backup hooker if LIddle gets injured.

 

[Telltails]

One more year for Farah will do no harm in helping develop Liddles game. All clubs carry two hookers we will only have to sign another one. He is probably the best option and is an asset while ever he is fit and able rather than a problem. If the terms and conditions are right he will bring more value than some of our other signings.

Can someone explain how Farah will develop Liddle’s game? His game will not develop playing ISP (he is already killing it) and Farah has already given an interview saying that playing reserve grade for norths left him disheartened and ready to retire.

So either we have a bench hooker when interchanges are being reduced or we have injuries, or we leave Liddle in reserve grade next year at which point his contract is up and he is free to look around.

If Liddle can play 80 minutes everyweek and his form keeps Farah out well - whats the problem? The coach is always going to pick the best team and if its Liddle so be it.
Liddle has not been able to sustain that so far now he can be eased into it with Farah there. And we have able replacement instead of ET when he and if he is not on the field.

The problem is Robbie won't play ISP if Liddle is our number one and playing 80 mins. So we will have no match fit backup hooker if LIddle gets injured.

And there is no guarantee Liddle will play 80 either in 2019 and or even be a better option! Its up to Liddle to prove himself and if he is good enough he will.
Farah doesnt need to play ISP every week he didnt at Souths and was fine to play 80 when needed. Dont think match fitness is a problem and whatever arrangement they come up with it will still come back to what works best for the team and the coach will decide that.

This is not about Liddle alone its about whats best for the team and Liddle is better off competing against someone at the end of his career than a player wanting to cement a FG position.

 

[Tiger_Steve]

https://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2018/07/20/farah-presented-with-250-game-jersey

Farahs 250 jersey presentation .. .says alot.

Wow! More of these insights and less from morons in the media would help us form a much clearer picture of players. What a wonderful insight this short clip provided. Can’t wait for tomorrow arvo!!