I have been thinking quite a lot about why Reynolds,Packer aren't used atm in Madges plans even though they are on massive money and seem to be forever overcoming injuries..could this be a ploy by Madge who it seems is a very astute coach..Could he be playing Benji until he gets his 300th,Liddle only sparingly until Farah gets his 300th and then reshuffles the squad for a big go at the finals,I mean who really knows what goes on during training sessions,we aren't really kept right up to date with injury lists and I did read how Packer was overcoming an ankle injury as well as Reynolds with a groin injury but no real estimated time back on the paddock...before people tear me a new one,this is only what I think may be going on as it has happened over the years before at different clubs and I really think Madge would love to be in the finals in his first year here at the club even though he has inherited most of this squad...please don't critise just have some sensible input...cheers
Maybe Madges plan.....
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A ploy..I like it..
TheDaBoss
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Mr sherlock holmes here is on to something
balmain boy
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Madge will put out the players he thinks give the team teh best chance of winning every week. He doesn't give a stuff about any players milestone games, at least they're not a priority, but if they happen then celebrate them sure.
hank37w
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A cunning plan that cannot fail.
@hank37w said in [Maybe Madges plan\.\.\.\.\.](/post/1031972) said:
As cunning as a fox who has just been appointed professor of cunning at Oxford University?
GNR4LIFE
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Doubtful
@Nelson said in [Maybe Madges plan\.\.\.\.\.](/post/1031976) said:
lol..the simplest solution/explanation is often the best one..
@Geo said in [Maybe Madges plan\.\.\.\.\.](/post/1031977) said:
Nah, we're in dire need of more theories.
Strider
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I think the plan is so other teams underestimate us as it gets near the finals. Final game of the regular season 2019, Tigers are playing a full strength Sharks team. It gets to the final minute, Sharks infront by two. Robbie darts out of dummy half, sneaks a pass to Benji. Benji draws in supporters and gets it to Chee kam. He scores! Tigers wins 20 - 18, leaving Tigers to move up the ladder and finish 11th place for the season.
avocadoontoast
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Was selecting Marshall at 6 for NZ all part of the ruse?
WeHaveCheeKam
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Maguire is picking the best 13 to win football games.
At the moment, Marshall is a step ahead of Reynolds. He wouldn't be asking him to play on next year if he wasnt.
With Liddle, remember he could barely stay on the field for the last few years. He is progressing him gradually.
At the moment, Marshall is a step ahead of Reynolds. He wouldn't be asking him to play on next year if he wasnt.
With Liddle, remember he could barely stay on the field for the last few years. He is progressing him gradually.
Chicken_Faced_Killa
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Only problem with this elaborate ploy is we might no win enough games in the first 3/4 of the season to make a late run.
Tweed_Tiger
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The lurker will run a story on this tomorrow
@Tcat Ok I have had enough input to this thread to think that Im way off the mark in my theory....you never know...maybe another theory could work better...like as has been said,get rid of Packer and Grub and find someone else...but I like grub,has had a bad run with injuries which is so disappointing..one thing I will say is we could still be in the running for a finals spot if they keep playing like they did against the Roorters...
Madge has a history of not over paying for players he backs himself to improve teams in the Bellamy mould. There is not a chance he wants to keep over priced ageing players that will buckle under his training regime.
We have a few that don’t suit his mould and they are all rumoured to be on the chopping block.
ET, McQueen, Reynolds, Packer, Matulino are tying up close to 2.5m of the salary cap.
It’s a recipe for disaster as we have played without almost all of these players for most of the year. Madge will have to cop half their salaries to bring in replacements.
We have a few that don’t suit his mould and they are all rumoured to be on the chopping block.
ET, McQueen, Reynolds, Packer, Matulino are tying up close to 2.5m of the salary cap.
It’s a recipe for disaster as we have played without almost all of these players for most of the year. Madge will have to cop half their salaries to bring in replacements.
GNR4LIFE
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@TYGA said in [Maybe Madges plan\.\.\.\.\.](/post/1032070) said:
So basically every major signing Cleary made. Thanks Ivan ✌️
