Griffin emerges as new supercoach (2012 Thread)

[Huge]

Yeah its why i bumped this thread up. Gives us good perspective... Could of easily have bought up the been Hunt is not the answer threads or barba the hope we needed threads or even the Gillette to qcup threads. . Thought this one stood out more to make an interesting statement on statements in general.
Totally agree. It's not about being clever but something as an older guy that I've learned is that in general it's better to make a more generalised statement than a specific or unequivocal one. Perhaps qualifying a remark like the following. I think if given enough time Griffin will become a great coach. I remember arguing with Coxy about Danny Nutley and having Coxy making idiotic statements from which there was no retreat, he was so adamant that he was correct and his statements were absolute. I kept saying that he would learn as he matured and mellow and not be so high and mighty or definitive and he would allow himself greater latitude in the future. That did happen.

My rant for the day ha ha.

 

[M.B.88]

Yeah its why i bumped this thread up. Gives us good perspective... Could of easily have bought up the been Hunt is not the answer threads or barba the hope we needed threads or even the Gillette to qcup threads. . Thought this one stood out more to make an interesting statement on statements in general.
Totally agree. It's not about being clever but something as an older guy that I've learned is that in general it's better to make a more generalised statement than a specific or unequivocal one. Perhaps qualifying a remark like the following. I think if given enough time Griffin will become a great coach. I remember arguing with Coxy about Danny Nutley and having Coxy making idiotic statements from which there was no retreat, he was so adamant that he was correct and his statements were absolute. I kept saying that he would learn as he matured and mellow and not be so high and mighty or definitive and he would allow himself greater latitude in the future. That did happen.

My rant for the day ha ha.

I learned that early on. . I'm 27 now but have been that way for a while. .

I almost never say anything for sure even when I'm fairly certain (98%)

Just makes you look like a dick when you're wrong AND when you're right. So i avoid it. .

Bumping this thread wasn't about hindsight or trying to make anyone look foolish, i just think it's a really great grounding for some people to mellow out and have a but of skepticism now and then instead of Copley > Reed, Reed to QCup sort of nonsense. . Nothing is every in stone and players, coaches etc deserve their fair share chances to redeem and coaches also need to be given benefit of the doubt until trully proven wrong.

Bennett clearly knew reed had potential and wasnt paint to it. . He got him in shape and reminded him to get there or else there were blokes parting him on the back to steal his jersey.. The issue with hook was he was too afraid to drop anyone out of fear. He didn't have full respect or control. . Guys like hoffman put it over him. . Bennett, not so much. . He shows you the door. He commands respect

 

[Ari Gold]

Remember that time there was a 24hr thread and people said Hodges should be retired? :)

 

[Kimlo]

Remember that time there was a 24hr thread and people said Hodges should be retired? :)

I remember!

 

[Big Pete]

That was a good thread, just poorly timed because a decision had already been reached.

Should be more 24 hour threads.

 

[theshed]

Hmm Griffin you say? This guy sounds like a real up and comer. Could he lead us to a premiership? I dare to dream!!!

Edit: sorry, just saw the date.

 

[broncos4life]

Remember that time there was a 24hr thread and people said Hodges should be retired? :)

Pepperidge Farm remembers

 

[abashii]

That Hodges should be retired thread was fantastic, it made for an easy list of people who are the wrongliest wrongers to have ever been wrong in the most wrongful way imaginable.

 

[Morkel]

That Hodges should be retired thread was fantastic, it made for an easy list of people who are the wrongliest wrongers to have ever been wrong in the most wrongful way imaginable.

It served its purpose. Every player hangs off every word on this site, it inspired him to a new level of leadership. I don't think it's unfair for me to say that we're Queensland's true heroes.

 

[Big Pete]

Hopefully the next thread won't require as many devil advocates.

 

[Huge]

I don't remember the thread but I wanted Hodges to think about giving it away and if he kept overplaying his hand as he did for the last few years I would still want that. However things have changed and as a centre for the Broncos and having retired from rep footy I would hope that he feels fresh enough for one last year. Ps....never let him fill in for fullback though

 

[lynx000]

If we happen to win this year, I think that will be it for Justin, he will pull the pin.