Tigers tell Maguire they’re ‘walking on eggshells’

[jirskyr]

I’m with Nofa. It’s very disappointing to have private player discussion leaked to the media.

I’ve never been Nofa’s biggest fan. But this year he has tried as hard as anyone and had a good season because of it. Nofa, Aloiai, Twal, Luciano and AD are the guys you want moving the club forward.

It's funny this Nofo stuff right now, he was exactly the same last time around when those players left and he was the first to sign on. Whatever criticisms you have of him as a player, you can't argue he's a loyal clubman, always gives 100% and is prepared to step forward and put his hand up when the club is going through a rough patch.

 

[innsaneink]


 

[bythebeardofzeus]

Tune into Josh Aloiai's presser if you get a chance.

 

[walter]

madge showed alot of courage only dropping a winger wow obviously hes a bit scared to drop anyone else should have played whoever is inside the bubble and hasnt had a run see how they go the players that are playing wouldnt give them till the end of the year to prove them selves they have had all year there rubbish

 

[Tiger_Steve]


 

[Russell]

The trouble with the whinging sooks who undermine the coach and leak to the media (I'm not going to speculate who) is their attitude ends up infecting the whole team.

A guy like Lucy comes and joins us, with a really positive attitude, gets along with everyone, trains the house down, puts in on the field, is so positive about the future here that he encourages his brother to join the team as well.

And then how must he feel when he realises he's surrounded by bludgers who moan about how terrible it is that they get dropped after playing like a drunken 5 year old with chronic back pain.

Not only do the bludging whingers play poorly themselves, but they can also dampen the enthusiasm of the good guys like Lucy.

Whoever leaked, should be stood down until the end of their contract - i.e. Have nothing to do with the WT again. If it is an off field person, then just sack them. No expense should be spared to weed this lowlife out of the club. If they stay their attitude spreads like the plague.

 

[Russell]

Well if the players had the same passion as the forum members we would certainly be a Top 8 side.

All we ask for is some pride in the Jersey and when things are tough show some resolve like us.

Lets work on our defense in the last 10 minutes of the 1st half and show some resolve that seems to be the common trend we match the better sides for 30 minutes then fall apart most weeks.

How can any player of any club have "pride in the jersey" when halfway through a season they don't know if they'll be at the club they did their preseason with?

This idea of pride in the jersey died a long time ago, fans have pride in the Jersey, Players don't

That's why we have mostly the wrong players.

 

[2005magic]

The trouble with the whinging sooks who undermine the coach and leak to the media (I'm not going to speculate who) is their attitude ends up infecting the whole team.

A guy like Lucy comes and joins us, with a really positive attitude, gets along with everyone, trains the house down, puts in on the field, is so positive about the future here that he encourages his brother to join the team as well.

And then how must he feel when he realises he's surrounded by bludgers who moan about how terrible it is that they get dropped after playing like a drunken 5 year old with chronic back pain.

Not only do the bludging whingers play poorly themselves, but they can also dampen the enthusiasm of the good guys like Lucy.

Whoever leaked, should be stood down until the end of their contract - i.e. Have nothing to do with the WT again. If it is an off field person, then just sack them. No expense should be spared to weed this lowlife out of the club. If they stay their attitude spreads like the plague.

If its a player/s tear up their contracts- conduct detrimental to the club clause

 

[pawsandclaws1]

The Aloiai press conference was extremely impressive. He’s a leader for sure

Agreed. I'd make him captain for next season.

He's a likeable character but until he learns to perform against the top 4 teams he is not Captain material yet.

 

[Guest]

The Aloiai press conference was extremely impressive. He’s a leader for sure

Agreed. I'd make him captain for next season.

He's a likeable character but until he learns to perform against the top 4 teams he is not Captain material yet.

I think as things currently stand, he leads by example on and off the field more than any other player we have.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

The Aloiai press conference was extremely impressive. He’s a leader for sure

Agreed. I'd make him captain for next season.

He's a likeable character but until he learns to perform against the top 4 teams he is not Captain material yet.

I think as things currently stand, he leads by example on and off the field more than any other player we have.

I respect your opinion. Let's hope he does well if appointed.

 

[earl]

The Aloiai press conference was extremely impressive. He’s a leader for sure

Agreed. I'd make him captain for next season.

He's a likeable character but until he learns to perform against the top 4 teams he is not Captain material yet.

I think as things currently stand, he leads by example on and off the field more than any other player we have.

I think he has been our best performer over the course of the season. He consistently goes forward and is carrying our pack. Great leg drive and mobility for a big man. He also presents so well.

 

[happy_tiger]

I’m with Nofa. It’s very disappointing to have private player discussion leaked to the media.

I’ve never been Nofa’s biggest fan. But this year he has tried as hard as anyone and had a good season because of it. Nofa, Aloiai, Twal, Luciano and AD are the guys you want moving the club forward.

It's funny this Nofo stuff right now, he was exactly the same last time around when those players left and he was the first to sign on. Whatever criticisms you have of him as a player, you can't argue he's a loyal clubman, always gives 100% and is prepared to step forward and put his hand up when the club is going through a rough patch.

Well sideways 1st and then will step forward

 

[Aesopian]

I’m with Nofa. It’s very disappointing to have private player discussion leaked to the media.

I’ve never been Nofa’s biggest fan. But this year he has tried as hard as anyone and had a good season because of it. Nofa, Aloiai, Twal, Luciano and AD are the guys you want moving the club forward.

It's funny this Nofo stuff right now, he was exactly the same last time around when those players left and he was the first to sign on. Whatever criticisms you have of him as a player, you can't argue he's a loyal clubman, always gives 100% and is prepared to step forward and put his hand up when the club is going through a rough patch.

Well sideways 1st and then will step forward

I think that's why our decoy numbers are so high. Every player he runs past gets a stat put to their name

 

[WT2K]

Faith in Madge via Brent Read article

Marina Go is long gone as chair at Wests Tigers but she is better placed than most to shine the light on the reasons for choosing ­Michael Maguire as the club’s head coach.

“We wanted coach who knew what it was like to win,” Go told Weekend Read.

“I think there was a feeling that there was a shift in culture and ­attitude that was required. There was a feeling that Madge had the discipline. From what I can see as a fan is it feels like that is what he is trying to do.”

Maguire has been under the microscope again this week amid claims he is losing the dressing room. He has been criticised for his handling of Benji Marshall’s future and there have been claims the players are walking on eggshells, clueless about where they stand with the coach.

Weekend Read was recently contacted by someone close to Maguire who was concerned about the narrative that he was too tough. Our advice — the horse has bolted and Maguire would be better off embracing the narrative, and pointing our that tough teams and tough coaches tend to win premierships. Go, chair when ­Maguire was appointed, insists he was exactly what the club wanted because they needed to harden up and develop a winning culture. She suggests if players are unhappy, the best bet would be to show them the door, rather than the coach.

“There was a feeling within the club that his kind of tougher style was required,” she said.

“I was there for the first pre-season with him. The players had never experienced anything like it in their life. Every time I hear about whinging I think, would they whinge about Craig Bellamy.

“It is not going to be any easier. They come from the same school. Certainly in my house, where there are definite hardcore Wests Tigers fans, there is a hell of a lot of support for Madge.

“Certainly my son and husband believe he is exactly what the Wests Tigers need. Nobody seems to be saying we need a new coach. I am not reading or hearing that from the fan base.

“They love him and support him — in fact, if anything they want him to go harder. There is a view that our guys need to start playing to their potential.

“Maybe the club needs to get tougher. I am sure in Melbourne if people start to whinge they just get rid of them.”

 

[jadtiger]

Faith in Madge via Brent Read article

Marina Go is long gone as chair at Wests Tigers but she is better placed than most to shine the light on the reasons for choosing ­Michael Maguire as the club’s head coach.

“We wanted coach who knew what it was like to win,” Go told Weekend Read.

“I think there was a feeling that there was a shift in culture and ­attitude that was required. There was a feeling that Madge had the discipline. From what I can see as a fan is it feels like that is what he is trying to do.”

Maguire has been under the microscope again this week amid claims he is losing the dressing room. He has been criticised for his handling of Benji Marshall’s future and there have been claims the players are walking on eggshells, clueless about where they stand with the coach.

Weekend Read was recently contacted by someone close to Maguire who was concerned about the narrative that he was too tough. Our advice — the horse has bolted and Maguire would be better off embracing the narrative, and pointing our that tough teams and tough coaches tend to win premierships. Go, chair when ­Maguire was appointed, insists he was exactly what the club wanted because they needed to harden up and develop a winning culture. She suggests if players are unhappy, the best bet would be to show them the door, rather than the coach.

“There was a feeling within the club that his kind of tougher style was required,” she said.

“I was there for the first pre-season with him. The players had never experienced anything like it in their life. Every time I hear about whinging I think, would they whinge about Craig Bellamy.

“It is not going to be any easier. They come from the same school. Certainly in my house, where there are definite hardcore Wests Tigers fans, there is a hell of a lot of support for Madge.

“Certainly my son and husband believe he is exactly what the Wests Tigers need. Nobody seems to be saying we need a new coach. I am not reading or hearing that from the fan base.

“They love him and support him — in fact, if anything they want him to go harder. There is a view that our guys need to start playing to their potential.

“Maybe the club needs to get tougher. I am sure in Melbourne if people start to whinge they just get rid of them.”

i agree with everything Go said,if the weak ones arent prepared for what he wants let them move on and we get blokes who want to succeed

 

[Alex Seyfarth's #1 Fan]

Big fan of Marina Go. Sad that the board backstabbed her, but I am glad to hear she is still outspoken in supporting us.

 

[Masterton]

All the players having a whinge about being dropped are also likely to not be here in 5 weeks. Benji, Lawry, Elijah, Jennings. Some of those are my heroes, but in each case It's time they left,

 

[TigerSJ]

Good little piece to support Madge. Seems Go can still add something.
Just proves the point that the biggest problem is clearly that we simply dont have enough quality players that will work hard enough to win. If we had such a roster we wouldn’t be worried about how or what Madge does or doesnt do. In my view any player not willing enough can take the exit door.