Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Rock Hopper Steve]

It was a weird comp this year.
Fans keep referring to how competitive we were. That’s all well and good but you have to convert those efforts to wins. We have enough top line and experienced players in the squad to have done better.

Must admit I was feeling satisfied until we lost those two against the cows and tits, it left me feeling annoyed, but I never thought we had the squad to get to the finals.

For mine next season is the most important one for a long time, we have to pick up more momentum, if we don't, we could be about to drown in shit creek.

 

[Tito Santana]

What is it with you cowards always playing the man?
Argue the point I made.

It’s an online forum champ. We’re never going to meet each other so stop calling people cowards you fark wit.

 

[tigahhh]

He may give him a sly ribbing occasionally, but they aren’t best buds.
Totally different.
Again though, the point is being completely missed.
Belly and Munster have been through a hell of a lot together. They’ve achieved a lot.
It is not comparable at all.

i’ve never heard any of our boys say benji is their ‘best bud’ so you are just assuming. ricky is close to his senior players is that comparable enough for you? you’re speculating rubbish & it’s not even relevant

 

[Flippedy]

Yeah it’s crazy.
Bellamy is close to his top boys as well….but there is separation there. There is respect.
Look how Cam Smith, Billy and Cooper address him in interviews. They aren’t chest bumping and carrying on.

It’s called professionalism. The Storm have it in spades, while our guys are still running around going yo-yo bro, how’s it go, yes sir bs. Did anyone see the doco on Bellamy and the Storm system that was on channel 9 after the game last night. Insightful stuff into how a successful club is run.

 

[Tucker]

Must admit I was feeling satisfied until we lost those two against the cows and tits, it left me feeling annoyed, but I never thought we had the squad to get to the finals.

For mine next season is the most important one for a long time, we have to pick up more momentum, if we don't, we could be about to drown in shit creek.

Why will next years squad which really hasn’t been improved much be a better chance at finals?
We missed the 8 by 4 wins. Cows and Titans you mentioned should both have been wins. Newcastle round 1 should have as well. Only needed 1 more from the rest of those close losses.
This was a year where all the top sides struggled at times. Most weekends all teams had a good chance- which hasn’t seemed the case for a while. The two most dominant sides this year for large portions of the comp were found wanting when the real footy begun. In years gone by the dominant sides weren’t so easily beaten.
Accountability and preparation are our weaknesses from the outside looking in.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Why will next years squad which really hasn’t been improved much be a better chance at finals?
We missed the 8 by 4 wins. Cows and Titans you mentioned should both have been wins. Newcastle round 1 should have as well. Only needed 1 more from the rest of those close losses.
This was a year where all the top sides struggled at times. Most weekends all teams had a good chance- which hasn’t seemed the case for a while. The two most dominant sides this year for large portions of the comp were found wanting when the real footy begun. In years gone by the dominant sides weren’t so easily beaten.
Accountability and preparation are our weaknesses from the outside looking in.

This is where the coaching with another off season has to prove they are making a difference, the tyre needs to hit the road.

My expectation is we should be much closer to making the finals, I didn't say we would.

As for the squad KPP is a solid defender and should help our woefull at times right edge defense and we might be surprised with Geyer and Roberts, plus whoever jumps out of the ground from our junior ranks.

 

[rugbygoated]

You don’t even know me you germ.
Labelling people like you do is a mutt way to behave. Grow up.

Haha I've seen more than a few questionable comments. I suggest you need to grow up given your assumptions

 

[Tito Santana]

Why will next years squad which really hasn’t been improved much be a better chance at finals?
We missed the 8 by 4 wins. Cows and Titans you mentioned should both have been wins. Newcastle round 1 should have as well. Only needed 1 more from the rest of those close losses.
This was a year where all the top sides struggled at times. Most weekends all teams had a good chance- which hasn’t seemed the case for a while. The two most dominant sides this year for large portions of the comp were found wanting when the real footy begun. In years gone by the dominant sides weren’t so easily beaten.
Accountability and preparation are our weaknesses from the outside looking in.

Ok mate do something about it. Thanks.

 

[twentyforty]

We will know when we’re moving forward, when our bench come on and make a difference. They need to be at the same level as our starters.
I really don’t see much improvement in the side we had which won last years spoon.

 

[Merlot]

We will know when we’re moving forward, when our bench come on and make a difference. They need to be at the same level as our starters.
I really don’t see much improvement in the side we had which won last years spoon.

the team is young - i see them improving, when/ if they want to . Team only needs a few tickles to make it humm.

 

[Nadz4483]

I think the big thing with Benji being so close to his players is his age, blokes only still young at 41/42, compare him to all the other old farts Benji is still in his infancy...

 

[The Chad]

I think the biggest issue is how close they are to Benji. Of course you want the coach and players to have a good relationship, but there is such a thing as being too close, and I think proof of that is when supporters start getting anxiety about potential repercussions to the playing group if the coach gets sacked.

@Tucker & @GNR4LIFE

The point here is highlighted.

Sweet.

Ivan Cleary or Bellamy get sacked tomorrow. Do the fans feel they are going to lose players as a result?


Your both arguing about a perception that you have. Zero facts or evidence that Benji has Luai & co around for a game of golf, drinks by the pool & a little darts comp in the afternoon.

He's young enough & fit enough to run around in drills & he does so. This is the argument against?

You can have an opinion. A belief. But don't delude yourself into assuming both become fact because you thought it up.

 

[The Chad]

Yeah it’s crazy.
Bellamy is close to his top boys as well….but there is separation there. There is respect.
Look how Cam Smith, Billy and Cooper address him in interviews. They aren’t chest bumping and carrying on.

Are you saying Benji is chest bumping players at training?

The players have no respect for the coaching staff?

What is the point being made?

 

[The Chad]

You’re convoluting my point. The fact that the two coaches you named coach their sons is irrelevant. Pretty common occurrence throughout the years. What I’m talking about is the club nurturing a potential relationship between the coach and players that could end in disaster. Benji is already on record stating that the game isn’t the be all, end all. Also the fact he runs around in training drills doesn’t help either in giving off the perception that he thinks he’s one of the boys. It might be all well and good atm, but you will be in a panic the moment he looks like being axed. Maybe then you’ll realise there needs to be some barrier between coach and player, cos it’s non existent at this club.

There's the key word in your argument.

Who's perception? I'm yet to see or hear any evidence that Benji is 'too close' to players. It's a myth perpetuated by a few downcast fans.

 

[The Chad]

You could argue it has happened at the selection table.

Conversely you could argue that the issue was lack of viable options.

Perception. Who got picked because they were Benji's best bud?

 

[Merlot]

I think the big thing with Benji being so close to his players is his age, blokes only still young at 41/42, compare him to all the other old farts Benji is still in his infancy...

thats what works in his favour

 

[Vicious]

Tristan Hope.

Would not surprise to see us give an experiences dummyhalf a T&T - Levi, Luke etc.

Hopefully Levi as he is a physical defender, something we don’t have within any 9’s currently on our books.

 

[The Chad]

I'm not trying to bag anyone. Opinions are just opinions & mine are no more right than anyone else's.

That said, it seems like we are whipping ourselves into a frenzy earlier than normal this year.

 

[Merlot]

. We need an oldhead 9 as back up or better

 

[WesternSuburbsBoy]

I fully understand people have doubts about Benji as a head coach but some of the dribble that gets said on here about him is just pure delusion. I thought the whole Benji only likes Polynesian players dribble was bad now the problem is he’s too close his players? come on guys be for real here.