Passion - Wests Tigers Heart and Soul
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We having slowly been chipping away at our depth for the past three years and replaced them with busteds or reserve graders.
Woods gets bagged for his leadership skills but he still by far and away is our most impactful forward and it is noticable as soon as he leaves the field.
The players can not be blamed for the positon the club finds itself in although they will carry the brunt of the blame.
Send them on their way and watch them play FG in other stronger clubs like nearly all the other players we have cut -, but then you will still have to find better replacements, and goodluck attracting them.
Cleary may be the step in the right direction we need but I am pretty sure that he will be keen to retain Woods and Teddy and at least one of the halves - and then maybe once that is sorted we will attract some quality forwards and a centre.to strengthen what at the moment is the weakest squad we have had for as long as I can remember.
Woods gets bagged for his leadership skills but he still by far and away is our most impactful forward and it is noticable as soon as he leaves the field.
The players can not be blamed for the positon the club finds itself in although they will carry the brunt of the blame.
Send them on their way and watch them play FG in other stronger clubs like nearly all the other players we have cut -, but then you will still have to find better replacements, and goodluck attracting them.
Cleary may be the step in the right direction we need but I am pretty sure that he will be keen to retain Woods and Teddy and at least one of the halves - and then maybe once that is sorted we will attract some quality forwards and a centre.to strengthen what at the moment is the weakest squad we have had for as long as I can remember.
Good points Telltales. I have been critical of Woods and Moses imparticular. When I say I don't care if they leave it's because of the attitude they have had in these contract talks. Its had a huge impact on our season. I am not doubting their ability as footballers. However they are the leaders of this team and I think they need to be doing better. I know they have a lack of targets and help around them. However I think their own attitudes have played a role in this disastrous first 5 rounds.
innsaneink
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Of course their attitudes have played their part, when their comments are basically distancing themselves from the rest of the team, they talk of finals and success elsewhere yet theyre supposed to be the guys the rest look to in times of trouble…
Thats what I am so disappointed in.
People give them the crap roster get out of jail free card. I get there point, but no way do I let them off the hook.
I don't give them that completely. The produce they are putting on the field is embarrassing and the whole contract fiasco around these Big 4 has played a big role in our displays.
When I look at Aaron Woods talk next to James Graham on NRL 360, it's an embarrassment for Wests Tigers to be honest.
People give them the crap roster get out of jail free card. I get there point, but no way do I let them off the hook.
I don't give them that completely. The produce they are putting on the field is embarrassing and the whole contract fiasco around these Big 4 has played a big role in our displays.
When I look at Aaron Woods talk next to James Graham on NRL 360, it's an embarrassment for Wests Tigers to be honest.
bigsiro
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Sometimes they do.
Jordan did with the bulls
Brady does with New England
Gaze defined Melbourne Tigers
Richo defined Richmond tigers
Cam smith kinda does with storm
Heck even Benji Marshall and the style, attack and unpredictability he brought to losing seasons has since defined us.
At least he tried everything and made losing entertaining.
happy_tiger
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Everything you say is correct bar rock bottom
Rock bottom will really set in once we get injuries and we are mathematically out of contention
I reckon we will see 50 put past us at least three more times this season
goldcoast_tiger
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Who does,
Magpie_Magic
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Sad that they got little inspiration from the old boys there.
Woods is a fine player and hopefully will be retained but as Captain must sort his future soon or offer the captaincy to somebody else.
Hard to believe anybody is interested in signing Moses atm.
Woods is a fine player and hopefully will be retained but as Captain must sort his future soon or offer the captaincy to somebody else.
Hard to believe anybody is interested in signing Moses atm.
goldcoast_tiger
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MB the clubs don't give a bugger what the fans think . They treat us like mushrooms they know their jobs are safe. And only worry about their NRL grants
Fans just keep backing up no matter what BS they're told
Byron_Bay_Fan
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Regarding Farah, well Woods has stated that look what happened to Farah and he knows that he could face the same fate and that was one reason why he was delaying in signing. This attitude was predicted by those wanting to keep Farah last year - the long term effect of breaking the contract. Gus is even warning Cleary not to come near the place.
Passion didn't help Farah keep his job so why bother with such a burden. (looked at what happened to J.C.)
I don't dare mistreat the missus because I want to keep her and know that it will only come back at me.
Passion didn't help Farah keep his job so why bother with such a burden. (looked at what happened to J.C.)
I don't dare mistreat the missus because I want to keep her and know that it will only come back at me.
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Alot of people feel what your saying eddie.
the sad thing is, this is not going to turn around anytime soon.
the club has a week ceo, the board is a mess with the division, the chair has no clue whatso ever and we have had 2 1/2 years of coaching dramas that lead to a person the club heralded as a "THE club legend" unceremoniously dumped.
seriously, how could anyone - any of us - expect anything good to happen.
if this was an ordinary work place do you think people would be happy, putting in…
yeah "professional" yarda yarda yardaaaaaaa...
most of the team are kids.... and the club has shown them first hand what a dysfunctional organization looks like
its not very motivating ! !
then imagine the hit to their ego's.
the so called big 4 have spent their entire junior years as winners.
now.... well.... we all saw the articles this week.
they rightly want to know what the clubs direction is annnnnnd they obviously want to be part of a winning team... a winning club....
what do you think they are feeling when they see Josh Addo-Carr loving life and killing it with the storm....
ivan cleary isnt going to fix this in 1 week.
its going to be a slow build.
at this stage i doubt the club will hold onto tedesco, woods and moses
which lets be honest - might be exactly what this club now needs.
a full strip down and rebuild from top to bottom
it might be the only way to once and for all fix this entire mess !
happy_tiger
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You know as stupid as this sounds I'd love a few WT's players to throw down if a bit of niggle happened and just go hell for leather
Ok the Cowboys will probably pile on 3-4 tries while they are sitting on the bench , but at least you see some passion
Ok the Cowboys will probably pile on 3-4 tries while they are sitting on the bench , but at least you see some passion
I think expectation is so low at the minute Happy I would be delighted to see that.
How about Woods just belt someone in defence or give the ref a spray.
Or a big punch on and get them involved in a spiteful game that might distract them.
The Cowboys are gong run rings around us. Any sort of passion would be welcome.
I remember one guy starting a big punch up at Leichhardt one day and it spurred the team on but i wont mention him by name !!! :wink:
Our blokes though will be making their jeans before their boots.
How about Woods just belt someone in defence or give the ref a spray.
Or a big punch on and get them involved in a spiteful game that might distract them.
The Cowboys are gong run rings around us. Any sort of passion would be welcome.
I remember one guy starting a big punch up at Leichhardt one day and it spurred the team on but i wont mention him by name !!! :wink:
Our blokes though will be making their jeans before their boots.
