@lauren said in [Signing Suggestions & Rumours](/post/1350634) said:
Thanks @Tiger5150 and @pawsandclaws1 guess I can't help but see a little red from Ivan's mention ?
Oops.
It is an interesting article to read. Ivan's interest in how a junior coach was coaching his under 12s to play touched me as he clearly had an interest in the kids welfare. It was nice to read.
A positive comment about Ivan? Not allowed on here my friend
If you haven’t already noticed Paws has an affinity for Mild Mannered, new world coaches like Ivan and very much unlike Madge and Bellamy.
Tbh personally had no real issues with how he coached, and especially liked how he worked our youngest players at that time - i.e. Marsters, Suli - but I think it's where his forte lies and we need that Bellamy type.
Think Sheens was quite similar in his approach with preparing them for the NRL, in that they know it's all just a game of opportunity.
Even bellemy has is allowing more attacking footy. It our attack has to be less predictable
I honestly don't know enough to talk tactics but can see why he commands more attention to our defensive structures.
Sorry my post was more aimed at how it looks Bellamy has developed such a winning culture and while the longevity of our (very short) success isn't the same it was through the same type of attitude, we ultimately created our own luck.
Every player in that 2005 team and until Sheens left looked to take advantage of or seize all opportunities given to them. Our downfall was obviously our poor discipline and leadership, as otherwise we've had teams of talented and ambitious players that never all reached their full potential.
This is why I'm a huge fan of Madge's vision in building long-term success for the club. The current results with our junior pathways program is one to be proud of, especially when it's been so successful in the past and has been restored in strength/quality almost immediately.
Stop pls it’s so cringe
For the record Madge is doing a great job with the junior pathways and recruiting elite prospects .His issue , rather more the Tigers issue , is recruiting players above the age of 21 who have a negative opinion on the club based on years of ineptitude. Young kids won’t have that , as they have no history with or around the club.
It’s with this in mind that I think Loz has the right idea . It just means we might suck for a while the kids grow together . I hope not , but it’s not looking good .