Robbie Farah..Discussion Thread.....

[innsaneink]

Boonboon2 wrote:
Quote here from Graeme Pringle on facebook -" you need to know two things. CEOs are not on a club's board. And secondly, you talk about a board salary cap. Well mate, board members are not paid a single cent to do a very tough job. Not a cent, buddy. Repeat after me, the CEO runs the club, the board looks after the governance. The board did NOT make the decision to offload Farah. This was decided by the whole coaching staff, not just one person. The board promised Jason Taylor full control over who plays for the club and they're sticking to that promise, as difficult as it has been lately. In the past we've had weak-as-piss boards and that's why the club has been in a mess. This board is strong, they are about to announce our biggest ever sponsorship today and, I repeat so you get it Daniel, they are not paid a cent for all their efforts."
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For those wondering what some guy called Graeme Pringle would know about it - He is Marina Go's partner

 

[Granto87]

Go's partner seemed to join a WTs Facebook fan pages… Decided to corrct a fans statement
Not good at all... Though some seem to take delight in it

What did he say? Not very professional

Nothing we didnt already know really…mainly that the farah decision was the coaching staff and not the boards, who have given JT complete authority on these issues

I think he was responding to someone who suggested the board were paid, he clarified they werent paid, as it was only his words its hard to gauge the context.

Still....he shouldnt be commenting at all I think

Its in this thread somewhere the last few pages

Cheers

 

[goldcoast_tiger]

Go's partner seemed to join a WTs Facebook fan pages… Decided to corrct a fans statement
Not good at all... Though some seem to take delight in it

What did he say? Not very professional

Nothing we didnt already know really…mainly that the farah decision was the coaching staff and not the boards, who have given JT complete authority on these issues

I think he was responding to someone who suggested the board were paid, he clarified they werent paid, as it was only his words its hard to gauge the context.

Still....he shouldnt be commenting at all I think

Its in this thread somewhere the last few pages

Cheers

I think it's page 94, and Ink, if it's me that that younwere referring to as taking delight in the post. Your mistaken, I just think it's as I said , very unprofessional, regardless of the type of info that was involved.
I said it was the alleged partner of Go , as I did not see the post on Facebook ,

 

[Telltails]

lol you're the one saying it's farah vs taylor.

you think it's all taylor making these calls?

admittedly, idk how stuff like this works though so why dont you enlighten me?

It is all Taylor - the board have all ready stated this is the coaching staffs decision and seeing Taylor is responsible for the coaching staff it is coming from TAYLOR. The reason why Robbie wants a meeting with the board - to force Taylor to state reason for axing him.

You've just about convinced yourself 'tails

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Lol - yep your right have absolutely convinced myself through my own powers of deduction. All jokes aside the whole saga is a complete stuff up and whatever side of the fence you sit on the way forward for this club still always seems to be wrong way.

 

[Geo]

Robbie Farah at top of Nathan Brown’s recruitment hit-list for Newcastle Knights
BARRY TOOHEY
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH
SEPTEMBER 07, 2015 12:00AM

WESTS Tigers skipper Robbie Farah has emerged as a serious recruitment target for incoming Newcastle coach Nathan Brown as he takes on the massive challenge of rebuilding the Knights after a disastrous wooden spoon season.

The Knights will officially end weeks of speculation in Newcastle early this week when they unveil Brown as the club’s new coach, just days after the Knights picked up their second wooden spoon following an embarrassing final round defeat at the hands of Penrith.

It is understood Brown is set to agree to a three-year deal and will hit the ground running as the club finalises a full internal review of its football operations.

The Daily Telegraph has learnt Farah is at the top of Brown’s recruitment hit-list with club officials having already met to discuss the merit or otherwise of trying to entice him to the Knights.

Newcastle currently has hookers Adam Clydsdale, Tyler Randell and emerging star Danny Levi under contract but the chance to complement the acquisition of Blues half back Trent Hodkinson from the Bulldogs with the NSW No 9 has enormous appeal.

It would give the Knights a spine featuring two current Blues players in Farah and Hodkinson, a former NSW playmaker in Jarrod Mullen at five-eighth and one of the game’s emerging fullbacks in Jake Mamo.

Farah’s experience is also seen as another recruitment positive with three of the club’s elder statesmen Kurt Gidley, Beau Scott and Clint Newton all moving on or retiring.

Whether Farah is prepared to pack up and make the move to Newcastle remains to be seen, particularly if there is interest from other Sydney clubs.

Given the Knights’ tight salary cap position, the Tigers would also have to agree to pay a big portion of his rumoured $900,000 a season deal and there will be some Knights officials that will need convincing he won’t be a divisive influence.

But Brown is clearly a big fan and hinted at his interest in Farah when he said on Peter Sterling’s Fox Sports show last week that the Tigers skipper needed to leave the club, given his problems with coach Jason Taylor, and start afresh somewhere else.

Brown and Farah are also said to have got along extremely well in Origin camp earlier this season where Brown was an assistant to Blues coach Laurie Daley.

http://m.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/robbie-farah-at-top-of-nathan-browns-recruitment-hit-list-for-newcastle-knights/story-fni3fbgz-1227515164281?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A%20dailytelegraphnrlndm%20%28Daily%20Telegraph%20%7C%20NRL%29&utm_content=FaceBook

 

[Eddie]

Robbie should go and play at Newcastle. With Hodgo and Mullen there they can combine well under a coach who will play to their strengths.I think it would be good for him.

Nathan Brown summed it up really well on Sterlo's show. Basically Farah needs a break for us and we need a break from him. He all made hugely valued points around the style of play.

 

[Tiger_In_The_Gong]

The big name player we dont want playing for the coach we overlooked.

Very good chance this could come back to embarrass he club.

For that reason and that reason alone im all for this.

 

[Moh]

Cherrington's Instagram post suggests Farah could be gone.

_…"learnt so much of him, thanks for everything faffy #TigersLegend"_

 

[happy_tiger]

Robbie Farah at top of Nathan Brown’s recruitment hit-list for Newcastle Knights
BARRY TOOHEY
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH
SEPTEMBER 07, 2015 12:00AM

WESTS Tigers skipper Robbie Farah has emerged as a serious recruitment target for incoming Newcastle coach Nathan Brown as he takes on the massive challenge of rebuilding the Knights after a disastrous wooden spoon season.

The Knights will officially end weeks of speculation in Newcastle early this week when they unveil Brown as the club’s new coach, just days after the Knights picked up their second wooden spoon following an embarrassing final round defeat at the hands of Penrith.

It is understood Brown is set to agree to a three-year deal and will hit the ground running as the club finalises a full internal review of its football operations.

The Daily Telegraph has learnt Farah is at the top of Brown’s recruitment hit-list with club officials having already met to discuss the merit or otherwise of trying to entice him to the Knights.

Newcastle currently has hookers Adam Clydsdale, Tyler Randell and emerging star Danny Levi under contract but the chance to complement the acquisition of Blues half back Trent Hodkinson from the Bulldogs with the NSW No 9 has enormous appeal.

It would give the Knights a spine featuring two current Blues players in Farah and Hodkinson, a former NSW playmaker in Jarrod Mullen at five-eighth and one of the game’s emerging fullbacks in Jake Mamo.

Farah’s experience is also seen as another recruitment positive with three of the club’s elder statesmen Kurt Gidley, Beau Scott and Clint Newton all moving on or retiring.

Whether Farah is prepared to pack up and make the move to Newcastle remains to be seen, particularly if there is interest from other Sydney clubs.

Given the Knights’ tight salary cap position, the Tigers would also have to agree to pay a big portion of his rumoured $900,000 a season deal and there will be some Knights officials that will need convincing he won’t be a divisive influence.

But Brown is clearly a big fan and hinted at his interest in Farah when he said on Peter Sterling’s Fox Sports show last week that the Tigers skipper needed to leave the club, given his problems with coach Jason Taylor, and start afresh somewhere else.

Brown and Farah are also said to have got along extremely well in Origin camp earlier this season where Brown was an assistant to Blues coach Laurie Daley.

http://m.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/robbie-farah-at-top-of-nathan-browns-recruitment-hit-list-for-newcastle-knights/story-fni3fbgz-1227515164281?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A%20dailytelegraphnrlndm%20%28Daily%20Telegraph%20%7C%20NRL%29&utm_content=FaceBook

Wasn't this the same coach whose first argument in his interview at the WTs was he would look at standing Farah down as captain

So coaches can change their minds , go figure

 

[cqtiger]

One question.
Who will step into Robbie's position?

I'm not talking about his playing position, I'm talking about the "bad influence" position.

It's been my experience that when a company moves on 'trouble makers' someone else invariably pops up to cause trouble.

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[Telltails]

Cherrington's Instagram post suggests Farah could be gone.

_…"learnt so much of him, thanks for everything faffy #TigersLegend"_

Ahh yes that would be Farah the divisive bad influence that intimidates the young players he would be talking about wouldnt it? Gave JT the benefit of the doubt for the whole season till last week - now just wish he would go away.

 

[Tiger_In_The_Gong]

One question.
Who will step into Robbie's position?

I'm not talking about his playing position, I'm talking about the "bad influence" position.

It's been my experience that when a company moves on 'trouble makers' someone else invariably pops up to cause trouble.

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Mitchel Moses.

he is the next most passionate player who doesnt like losing.

That will rub Taylor up the wrong way soon enough.

 

[foreveratiger]

I think this is a fantastic opportunity for Farah at the Knights and in time will realise that there's no point :brick: when your simply not wanted anymore.

There is no doubt Farah is consistently week to week past his best but the way things were handled from all parties was absolutely appalling and he deserved better IMO.
Love him or hate him at the very least a send off is the least our Club could have done, but Loyalty is well and truly gone and we will get our fair share of players leaving in time when some will think they should of stayed loyal to us since we brought them through.

Farah for the sake of your Career go to the Knights, besides you will be in for a much better Season there than the Tigers…..I have no doubt.

 

[Tiger_Watto]

Wasn't this the same coach whose first argument in his interview at the WTs was he would look at standing Farah down as captain

So coaches can change their minds , go figure

Never heard that story… Do tell?

Jets vs Tigers next Sunday old fella!!!

 

[Chadman_s_Ghost]

A lot of people are jumping on the "Farah is a divisive force according to Taylor" stuff- but that is all assumption. I've not heard JT say anything like that- have you?

I think that Farah holds a certain amount of sway over the players. And I think when a new coach, with big changes in mind, comes in- he has to have the playing group in his hand- not have their senior players being more influential.

I'm not convinced there is a massive issue between Taylor & Farah, but there looks to certainly be some kind of 'power play' between the two- and I'd say it's due to Taylor feeling he needs the playing group influenced by him mostly. Wouldn't that be what most coaches look for?

I can believe that Farah would be… a strong personality. I'd say his influence on the club increased dramatically after Benji left (who was the clubs most notable player while here).

New team. New culture. I'm glad the board is backing Taylor. I don't think pushing Farah out of the club is the worst decision ever. Things didn't turn around completely this season- no argument there. But I think all of us, no matter how much you like/dislike JT, can see that there is a 'plan' in place to make the club more 'structured' & less ad-lib. I was just thinking last night- the Tigers are the Australian version of the Warriors. That's not a compliment. they can beat anyone, when they like. But more often than not- find ways to lose.

Personally, I'm all for changing the mindset. And if that means making hard decisions on long term players like Farah & Galloway etc- so be it.

 

[Telltails]

A lot of people are jumping on the "Farah is a divisive force according to Taylor" stuff- but that is all assumption. I've not heard JT say anything like that- have you?

I think that Farah holds a certain amount of sway over the players. And I think when a new coach, with big changes in mind, comes in- he has to have the playing group in his hand- not have their senior players being more influential.

I'm not convinced there is a massive issue between Taylor & Farah, but there looks to certainly be some kind of 'power play' between the two- and I'd say it's due to Taylor feeling he needs the playing group influenced by him mostly. Wouldn't that be what most coaches look for?

I can believe that Farah would be… a strong personality. I'd say his influence on the club increased dramatically after Benji left (who was the clubs most notable player while here).

New team. New culture. I'm glad the board is backing Taylor. I don't think pushing Farah out of the club is the worst decision ever. Things didn't turn around completely this season- no argument there. But I think all of us, no matter how much you like/dislike JT, can see that there is a 'plan' in place to make the club more 'structured' & less ad-lib. I was just thinking last night- the Tigers are the Australian version of the Warriors. That's not a compliment. they can beat anyone, when they like. But more often than not- find ways to lose.

Personally, I'm all for changing the mindset. And if that means making hard decisions on long term players like Farah & Galloway etc- so be it.

Its hard to believe that you would axe Farah from Wests Tigers if you dont have major problem with him. But yes a lot of the opinions on here are influenced from rumour and assumption - guilty as charged.

 

[EndlessPassion]

I'm just amazed with some of the comments here by Tigers supporters. This guy who people are bagging took a pay cut to help the club we all love so we could be competitive. Yes he was going to be payed at a later date but he knew with the salary cap going up that would help the club we love.
Let's get rid of farah. This forum majority wanted Blair gone (playing semi final football) Benji gone (playing semi final football) but wanted Austin to stay ( not playing semi final football) looks like we are all good judges here…
Farah is a winner and he feels let down that a club he plays for is again not playing semi final football and as a fan I would rather a player that hurts like us when they lose to players that see this as 'just a job'

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[Chadman_s_Ghost]

A lot of people are jumping on the "Farah is a divisive force according to Taylor" stuff- but that is all assumption. I've not heard JT say anything like that- have you?

I think that Farah holds a certain amount of sway over the players. And I think when a new coach, with big changes in mind, comes in- he has to have the playing group in his hand- not have their senior players being more influential.

I'm not convinced there is a massive issue between Taylor & Farah, but there looks to certainly be some kind of 'power play' between the two- and I'd say it's due to Taylor feeling he needs the playing group influenced by him mostly. Wouldn't that be what most coaches look for?

I can believe that Farah would be… a strong personality. I'd say his influence on the club increased dramatically after Benji left (who was the clubs most notable player while here).

New team. New culture. I'm glad the board is backing Taylor. I don't think pushing Farah out of the club is the worst decision ever. Things didn't turn around completely this season- no argument there. But I think all of us, no matter how much you like/dislike JT, can see that there is a 'plan' in place to make the club more 'structured' & less ad-lib. I was just thinking last night- the Tigers are the Australian version of the Warriors. That's not a compliment. they can beat anyone, when they like. But more often than not- find ways to lose.

Personally, I'm all for changing the mindset. And if that means making hard decisions on long term players like Farah & Galloway etc- so be it.

Its hard to believe that you would axe Farah from Wests Tigers if you dont have major problem with him. But yes a lot of the opinions on here are influenced from rumour and assumption - guilty as charged.

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I won't suggest there isn't a 'problem'- the fact that both JT & Farah quibbled over the penalty in Golden Point in the Press Conference kind of shows they are not on the same page- but the idea that Taylor has a "massive problem" with Farah could be more that Taylor is trying to assume control over the players from Farah- not necessarily that the two hate each other.

Unfortunately when clubs go through a clean-out in order to reset their path, players become expendable, surplus to requirements or in the case of Farah- an obsticle to progression.

I don't think anyone here can say Farah kept the Tigers competitive the last 2 years. We've been poor with him. He's not worth the value of his contract, and he isn't the answer to solving the Tigers woes- regardless of how good he has been for the club over time.

 

[Telltails]

I'm just amazed with some of the comments here by Tigers supporters. This guy who people are bagging took a pay cut to help the club we all love so we could be competitive. Yes he was going to be payed at a later date but he knew with the salary cap going up that would help the club we love.
Let's get rid of farah. This forum majority wanted Blair gone (playing semi final football) Benji gone (playing semi final football) but wanted Austin to stay ( not playing semi final football) looks like we are all good judges here…
Farah is a winner and he feels let down that a club he plays for is again not playing semi final football and as a fan I would rather a player that hurts like us when they lose to players that see this as 'just a job'

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Yes quite ironic that Farah dosnt fit into the "winning culture" that we are looking for. The one who hates it most when Wests Tigers lose. Taylor knows best though , we will find out soon enough.

 

[jirskyr]

Danny Weedler, jaysus, Robbie you are losing me here.