Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[twentyforty]

But then what happened the HBG directors that made the good decisions were shafted and the new ones gutted the joint like a fish.

It's just a constant rinse and repeat, back to square one, who does that when things are looking on the up.

Totally evescerated.

 

[innsaneink]

totally and utterly agree!!! Its embarrassing that he got signed for another 3 years with not one other club interested in him in the slightest. Yes i know it was done for stability but surely something else could have been done and not to sign him for another 3 years, this is so Tigers.

Or not done...like punting the chair and 3 independant board members for a reason that still hasnt been clarified...communication my arse

 

[Tucker]

But then what happened the HBG directors that made the good decisions were shafted and the new ones gutted the joint like a fish.

It's just a constant rinse and repeat, back to square one, who does that when things are looking on the up.

I’d be asking why are they doing it?

 

[Tucker]

Or not done...like punting the chair and 3 independant board members for a reason that still hasnt been clarified...communication my arse

What does that have to do with Benji?

 

[GNR4LIFE]

What are your expectations for him to avoid being sacked next year? Top 8 or bust?

Sacking a coach not even one year into a five year deal would be peak WT’s.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

I’d be asking why are they doing it?

They will never come clean, I can understand Richo would not be a choir boy, but the directors that makes no sense in any universe, there was no reason to act in this area.

 

[innsaneink]

What does that have to do with Benji?

Read what it was in reply to...the benji extension was HB damage control that really shouldnt have had to occur in the first place

 

[Tucker]

Read what it was in reply to...the benji extension was HB damage control that really shouldnt have had to occur in the first place

I think that would have happened to some level irrespective of the board stuff.
The players have been holding the club to ransom to various degrees over Benji for a while now, culminating in stories that a heap would walk if he was sacked….its outrageous when you think about it.

 

[weststigers]

No he hasn’t. If he had, he’d be out of a job. They’ve been very mildly critical.

In fairness, the roster was identified as an issue and he spent 18-24 months getting the cap back into shape and roster competitive.

Last year was an improvement and you would expect with a year player together under their belt, they'll be better for it.

Why blame Benji anyway? He just signed the contract. HBG are the ones that offered it to him.

 

[Tucker]

In fairness, the roster was identified as an issue and he spent 18-24 months getting the cap back into shape and roster competitive.

Last year was an improvement and you would expect with a year player together under their belt, they'll be better for it.

Why blame Benji anyway? He just signed the contract. HBG are the ones that offered it to him.

I don’t blame Benji, I like the guy.
He can’t coach for shit though and that’s my problem.
He obviously needed help and no one provided it.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I have a better chance of marrying Megan Fox than Benji does of seeing out five years.

 

[innsaneink]

I think that would have happened to some level irrespective of the board stuff.
The players have been holding the club to ransom to various degrees over Benji for a while now, culminating in stories that a heap would walk if he was sacked….its outrageous when you think about it.

Id say thats the media more than the players

 

[Telltails]

To be a long serving coach you need to be at a successful club - they go hand in hand.
Benji is a talented individual but he is not capable of single handedly turning the fortunes of this club but he will wear it like those before him.

 

[Odessa]

Bula is still with us for 26 and can’t we still keep him on an option for 27
That said it seems all are keen to get a longer term deal done, I Moses won’t make it easy though
I’m not too down on Bula

If Bula is out the door and I don't think he will leave but you never know

I would put maximum effort into Attard in 26 and get him in the best place for success in 27

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

To be a long serving coach you need to be at a successful club - they go hand in hand.
Benji is a talented individual but he is not capable of single handedly turning the fortunes of this club but he will wear it like those before him.

He said it himself if he can't get the job done he will walk, I'd be expecting things to improve from here or it's back to fox media.

 

[Wezt]

What are your expectations for him to avoid being sacked next year? Top 8 or bust?

Kind of has to be top 8 or bust

The roster isn’t getting a whole better anytime soon other then Makasini into the 17

 

[twentyforty]

Kind of has to be top 8 or bust

The roster isn’t getting a whole better anytime soon other then Makasini into the 17

Makasini is a massive improvement but he’s only one player.

 

[Telltails]

And which team of the current top 8 are we going to bump out - considering all or most are still contenders and or have strengthened?

 

[Merlot]

To be a long serving coach you need to be at a successful club - they go hand in hand.
Benji is a talented individual but he is not capable of single handedly turning the fortunes of this club but he will wear it like those before him.

He is in a position to play a huge part .
My head just says some how hbg will shaft him no matter how well he does.
Dammed if he does or doesn't

 

[wstigers11]

Kind of has to be top 8 or bust

The roster isn’t getting a whole better anytime soon other then Makasini into the 17

Plus KPP. Also our roster is super young so another year should see more development and improvement.