I think Brooksy May just be the most misunderstood player in the nrl. He’s just trying to fit in, does whatever is asked of him by coaches and senior players.
Run the ball more? Sure, no problem.
Give Garner a short ball off your left ? Done.
Play second fiddle to Benji, why not.
Get rid of the short kicking game? Ok.
Bring back the short kicking game? Ok.
Now kick some goals please? Alright, anything else?
He’s a team player, just been trying to fit in. Maybe this is the season that the coaching staff and players should do the fitting in?

I’m with Madge all the way!
I couldn’t care less if he needed to sack the lot. I just cannot tolerate players who drag their heels and mope around. It’s just a a pitiful attempt to hide their inability to perform at nrl level.

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@hank37w said in Signing Suggestions & Rumours:

Its like employing a financial planner
They are there to help you get the best return on your money

Financial planners being there to get you the best return is actually the complete opposite way to the way the industry works. Financial planners are there to take money out of your hand and offer nothing at all in return.

Warren Buffet agrees with me.

Just for the record, that is not my quote, I was responding to that quote.

My quote was,

“As long as we don’t employ Elijah’s financial planner.
Some of them don’t want to return your money.”

So I guess, along with Warren Buffet we both agree on the usefulness of financial planners.

As a financial planner, thats a little offensive. There are plenty of good ones out there that you don’t hear about. Its only the rogues that get the attention - all industries have them.

Sorry if I offended you, and I would agree that there are good and and bad operators in every industry, and I take it that you are one of the good ones in your industry.

I understand that there has been a bit of a shake up in the industry in recent times relating to disclosure of commissions and requirements to put clients’ interests first and for financial advisors to disclose any conflicts of interest.

However, various inquires and Banking Royal Commissions haven’t done a lot to enhance the reputation of financial advisors.

My own personal experience with 2 or 3 financial advisors that I have had initial meetings with haven’t really given me the confidence to part with the 2 or 3 thousand dollars that they wanted to come up with a plan for my particular situation.

Thats fair enough Hank. The Royal Commission has started raising the bar ie. degree required etc which can only be good for the industry.

Many people are skeptical about advisers for good reason but hopefully that changes once the riff raff has exited.

Financial Planner (and my naivety) cost me $250K after investing in Great Southern and Timbercorp investments. I was lucky - some others committed suicide. Good and bad in every industry- I found the worst grub on the planet

Wow … that’s a pretty horrific ordeal to go through mate …
You must have a well paid job in order to recover …

Went overseas and earned good money. Got me out of trouble. But cost me my marriage and a lot of mental stress I can tell you. Remarried and building a new house now - means a lot in so many ways mate. It’s been a journey

I went through the breast cancer crap with my ex…the chemo and therapy mixed with different drugs got the better of both of us…It really hurts when you personally know your doing your best but end up with a kick in the guts.I have remained very amicable because I know what she went through…in a word horrific…However,I almost wanted to drive my ute over the Macquarie pass because I was in a state of confusion and was hurting…Now I try and keep a sensible head on my shoulders because I know I would hurt family members in more ways than one by doing what I wanted to do…the WTs are my real oak in my life that helps me converse with my forum buddies as well as give me an interest in life…If I get to meet some one I hope she loves the WTs as much as I do…
Theres always hope I suppose…

You’re right TT, there is always hope. During the Great Depression when many lived on bread cooked in dripping and rabbits, they looked for something to cheer about. And it came in the form of Phar Lap, Don Bradman and more recently Reg Gasnier and Gunsynd. I’m sorry Wests Tigers hasn’t quite lived up to our expectations but I feel something is happening. Yesterday I had a 2 hour phone con with my younger sister who has just been told she has breast cancer. After losing a younger sister already to the same battle she is almost inconsolable. We all have our battles, and you obviously have the courage to face yours. You’re not alone mate.

I would rather WT pay whatever it takes to get Charlie Staines. It’s ridiculous that Panthers have 5 fullbacks and we have none.

When you run through the list of players let go and recruited in the Madge era you must come to a single conclusion…the roster is improving. That in itself is a remarkable achievement, considering the obstacles he faces.

I thought Luke Brooks played well. His service to a backline that had more depth and shape about it, still a little clunky but a huge improvement from previous 2 rounds. His running game and defence was up there. He and Adam Doueihi kept us in the game and well deserved the Dally M points. I thought Stefano deserved the 1 point. But no problem with Daniel Saifiti getting it. His tackling was damaging and try memorable. What a great sight seeing Stefano in midfield looking for non existent support and switching to plan b. Inspirational stuff!

The image of WT can be reflected in it’s recruitment strategy. I thought we were on track with adding players like Momo and Matterson. Talking to the likes of Laurie, Burton etc. these are talented footballers who are looking for an opportunity. That’s the limitless image of expectation we should be projecting. We want to be seen as a place on the up. Not the “retirement home” or “the last chance saloon.” I just feel the image we project around our recruitment behaviour can go a long way to making the job easier. I would like us to be known as the club which offers opportunity to rising stars. Is that too much to ask?

@sleeve said in Signing Suggestions & Rumours:

Mbyes comments on Brooks i think are closer to the truth.We had a poor roster all over the park,and we had bought a couple of ordinary players.The 1,6,7,and 9 depend a lot on each others games,and a forward pack denting the line.The absence of a decent FB and mismatched halves hurt us.Taking all these things into account it is illogical to single out one player,when so many around him were poor.
We have a good side this year and i expect Brooks to excell,if not then you can cast your stones.

Absolutely sleeve. One of the first things Madge did was lock in Brooks, then he has progressively developed a team around him that he can work with. Brooks has been patient.

I don’t mean to be disrespectful of the emotional investment many of you have for Benji. I too have argued with mates over the years about his value to the team, but it depends on which week you’re talking about. Madge handed Benji a golden opportunity to go out as a WT, same as he did with his long time team mate Robbie Farah and Chris Lawrence. I can only see one of them not returning that respect in kind by accepting the good will. Benji was told a long time ago that WT weren’t prepared to give him another playing contract in 2021.
Benji should accept the situation and help the club in other ways. His disloyalty is beginning to be a little irritating. I agree with Farah on the issue, in that Benji should be grateful and stop burning his bridges.

What a pitiful excuse for a club we support!
Players refusing to have a go… refusing to win at critical times… what a bunch of sooks! Drop the whole bloody lot of them Madge. Except McIntyre, he has a go every game.

Hunt is not the same fighter who won a title.

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@gallagher said in Article from Paul Kent:

LOL, everyone loves Kent now.

I’ve never minded him tbh
Calls a spade a spade

So Cheating and subconscious are the same thing???

Not guilty…it was my subconscious acting out.

What about this coward shot on Josh Reynolds last year? I’m surprised he’s still got a contract?

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@pawsandclaws1 said in Gerrard Sutton:

He’s not a referee, but entertainment co-ordinator.

Better suited to fantasy island

@hobbo1 said in Consistency:

@bagnf05 said in Consistency:

Not the result we needed but we ran hard and tackled hard for over 80 mins on Saturday but it was just one game, who’s betting we come out flat against Manly?? Hope I am wrong but to pinch a Madge line, ‘that’s what Wests Tigers are’

I agree
Although we had a massive dig against south’s I don’t think this group has it in them to keep it up on a weekly basis

A few of the Rabbitohs fans are saying they broke the Tigers spirit in that game. This is Madge’s big test imo. The win would have been a just reward for effort. They outplayed the bunnies , particularly in the forwards. From my perspective, they had a win over mediocrity and became a team for the first time in such a long time. They need to hang onto that. It’s much more valuable than the results of ref’s poor decisions.

Just had a quick look in the warren. The general theme of discussion is that they copped a hiding from the Tigers and were very lucky to get the win, claiming it to be their best win this year. A few admitting the refereeing was very poor and they should keep their traps shut and accept the 2 points. Interestingly their were a few posts complaining they didn’t get a fair go from the ref.

@hobbo1 said in Random thoughts post game:

@twentyforty said in Random thoughts post game:

Gosh the bunker went bonkers!
They missed Mitchell’s foot going dead when he caught Doueihi’s kick.
They then described Mitchell’s mule kick to the head of Garner (brilliant tackle btw) as “accidental” during the process of releasing from the tackle.
Madge was very diplomatic and kindly asked them to use the technology at their disposal.
Who are those people?

Henry Peranara was in the bunker

Ok I can understand Peter trying to save money on the bunker, but really? I realise he probably offered to do it for half price, but sticking Henry in there by himself? A recipe for disaster! I MO

Gosh the bunker went bonkers!
They missed Mitchell’s foot going dead when he caught Doueihi’s kick.
They then described Mitchell’s mule kick to the head of Garner (brilliant tackle btw) as “accidental” during the process of releasing from the tackle.
Madge was very diplomatic and kindly asked them to use the technology at their disposal.
Who are those people?

@dazza65 said in Sack Madge:

So this week we all listening to what Weedler has to say… okey doke then.

It’s not as though the board don’t have a track record?

@mighty_tiger said in Sack Madge:

Pascoe is doing his job well. Our books and future off field plans look the best they ever have. Can’t see him being pushed.

Madge on the other hand, if we start to play Madge ball like we did against Souths week in week out our season turns around & we have an identity on the footy field. But if we don’t can’t see him staying.

I think the board need to consider their next move very carefully. They’re the ones making decisions which ultimately effect the on field performance. The same members have pretty much been there the last 10 years or more. If they keep sacking coaches because they don’t like his hairstyle then they may as well close up shop. I maintain that the on field performance is a reflection on the entire organisation. The board has a major influence on the culture of the entire organisation. They need to be accountable instead of exercising their power to look for a sacrificial lamb.