Where There's Smoke There's Fire

[stevied]

I'm of the strong belief that where there is smoke there is fire and, if the rumors are correct, Potter doesn't command the respect of the players. While we would like all players to pull their head in and respect the coach whether they like him and his decisions or not, the reality is that players these days DO believe they have a right to an opinion and that it should be heard. It's obvious that Robbie Farah doesn't have a lot of time for Potter. This is clear in the post match interviews. If the rest of the squad picks up on the club captain's negative attitude then that's trouble for for Mick. Farah is an experienced and highly skilled player and would have his own clear ideas about how the team should be run. This means that the coach needs to be capable, decisive and approachable. If any of these qualities are lacking then you've lost Robbie. If you look at the team's performance this year, you could make the case that we've overachieved. Not many people thought we'd be knocking on the door of the 8\. However, if you look at the talent level of the side and the potential, in some ways it's not surprising. At the start of the season we surprised people with out aggression and power up front. Then we faded as injuries kicked in and our attacking deficiencies were exposed. Last Sunday's result proved that we need a strong bench but, also, that our rising stars need to be given a free rein. Mick was far too slow making changes and should not have persevered with players who were out of form and a liability to the team.I agree, this is a special group coming through, with enough quality players to make a run at the premiership in the near future. However, we all know that a team can have a galaxy of stars and still not win. It comes down to the coach and his communication skills. What I don't understand is that, if the board want to replace Potter, why they don't let just let him go at the end of the season.

 

[king_sirro]

And where theres dirt theres grubs

 

[stevied]

I agree, it's being dealt with poorly.

 

[NT_Tiger]

Quote stevied "players these days DO believe they have a right to an opinion and that it should be heard." I agree and without question they do have that right within the confines of the club and coaching staff. As employees, they do not have the right to use their opinions to drive political agendas that destabilise the club, alienate supporters, and potentially drive away sponsors.

It may well be that the playing staff have kept their opinions within those confines and someone else is driving an agenda publicly. What this says is, the time for a top to bottom review of the club is now! Find the rat/s, expose them, and dump them regardless of who they are so this club can move forward without constant destabilisation. Unless and until that happens this club will be the mocking horse of the NRL.

This issue is independent of, and far more important than, Potters performance.

 

[stevied]

I hope that's true!

 

[Snake]

Things will be ok if the next coach does what ROBBIE FARAH wants , I am glad Jack Gibson is still not around he would love that one …well the wheels have finally fallen off .

 

[happy_tiger]

Unfortunately in situations I have seen over the years that the junior players usually follow the senior players lead , mainly because they don't know better

If even some of what has been said in the press is true about the senior players not being happy with Potter you can just about be guaranteed that the younger players will follow the senior players

Look at what happened with Tedesco , virtually the first person he spoke to when he wanted out of his Canberra deal was Farah

 

[ferret]

:sign: re sports on 10 last night; Robbie Farah said he fully supports Milk Potter and that he has done a very good job.

 

[sideline_eye]

I have also posted this on the other thread:

Tigers chief executive Grant Mayer responded to the story on his Twitter account.

"Hard to read some of this stuff today. Can assure you all that the club will communicate when there is something to say. Gameday is focus," Mayer said.

 

[tigermaniac]

And where theres dirt theres grubs

Absolutely brilliant.

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[seadoggy]

So what happens if we get half way through next season and the players don't like the new coach …. or the one after that .......

 

[guyofthetiger]

It's well known Potter had communication problems at Catalan, St Helens and Bradford. He's shy. And there were initial problems.
But then he got results. And respect. All round.

 

[mtd]

hindsight…. makes everyone an expert