Big Del
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Mightybroncs2k17
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A key point for me out of this is we aren't a basket case or there isn't the need for a full rebuild moving forward. As much negativity and the sky is falling down as there has been i genuinely think whoever takes over is walking into a squad that has the key ingredients to be a top 4 team.
The big let down in my eyes in 24 was our mid tier guys or our support acts. The Jordan Riki, Piakura, B Walters and Hetherington type guys. Our big name guys like Hass, Reynolds and Walsh, generally speaking spent alot of time on the sidelines but when on the field did their jobs.
By all reports, Kev wasn't the most technical coach and even captain Reynolds i think made a remark about the lack of simple structure when he came into the squad. Whether thats because Kev's idea of structure is really bad, he couldn't successfully transfer his idea of structure from his head to the field or he just didn't beleive in structure we'll probably never know. However I'm hoping whoever comes in, combined with the smarts of reynolds and other assistant coaches will put the right structures in place that are fit for the type of squad we have.
The game which the coaching staff really started to lose me was the second game against the roosters. Brisbane's credentials were starting to be questioned while the Roosters were proving to be the real deal. And Brisbane went out and showed zero respect for the opposition. Refused to do the hard work required to earn the right to throw the ball and looked like a team trying to take the easy way out. We need to be better coached then that.
I think there's a few obvious problems like lacking an aggressive forward and no back rowers with any punch. But again i don't think its anything that cant be fixed. It could be as simple as moving Hass to the second row which gives you an 80 minute second rower whos going to make you 150+ meters plus tighten your edge defence and moving Hetherington to starting middle rather then having 3 big bodies running on?
Anyway there's alot of water to go under the bridge but i think (pending who's appointed coach) there's real chance someone who pulls the right strings could take us to the next level.
The big let down in my eyes in 24 was our mid tier guys or our support acts. The Jordan Riki, Piakura, B Walters and Hetherington type guys. Our big name guys like Hass, Reynolds and Walsh, generally speaking spent alot of time on the sidelines but when on the field did their jobs.
By all reports, Kev wasn't the most technical coach and even captain Reynolds i think made a remark about the lack of simple structure when he came into the squad. Whether thats because Kev's idea of structure is really bad, he couldn't successfully transfer his idea of structure from his head to the field or he just didn't beleive in structure we'll probably never know. However I'm hoping whoever comes in, combined with the smarts of reynolds and other assistant coaches will put the right structures in place that are fit for the type of squad we have.
The game which the coaching staff really started to lose me was the second game against the roosters. Brisbane's credentials were starting to be questioned while the Roosters were proving to be the real deal. And Brisbane went out and showed zero respect for the opposition. Refused to do the hard work required to earn the right to throw the ball and looked like a team trying to take the easy way out. We need to be better coached then that.
I think there's a few obvious problems like lacking an aggressive forward and no back rowers with any punch. But again i don't think its anything that cant be fixed. It could be as simple as moving Hass to the second row which gives you an 80 minute second rower whos going to make you 150+ meters plus tighten your edge defence and moving Hetherington to starting middle rather then having 3 big bodies running on?
Anyway there's alot of water to go under the bridge but i think (pending who's appointed coach) there's real chance someone who pulls the right strings could take us to the next level.
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nopatience101
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And Tallis did the same thing going after reyno & I’m telling you now that it would not have gone unnoticed by the players.
Big Del
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Yep ! Because Buzz told him . LOL .
Jason Simmons
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If they keep letting good players go from their system and signing duds instead, they are going to be bagged by everyone and rightly so…
Seem to have a dose of the Kev’s lately. Any criticism and it’s time to lash out…
bert_lifts
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The dogs and titans losses were particular egregious. I believe we were close to full strength as well both games. Shocking stuff.
Kaz
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Heard on the news earlier, that Langer is shook about Kevvie & is taking a break or something like that.
Can't find a link
Spare the the dramatics.
Can't find a link
Spare the the dramatics.
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Ghost of Vlansys
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Does kevs departure mean Barrett is gone also
Kaz
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Bucking Beads
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Not enough is being made of how useless the Chairman of the board is at our club. We've got clowns showing no respect to legends like Alfie yet happy to allow Karl Morris to keep his position. He is the ultimate Termite.
Scorchie
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That’s what happens when News owns majority share, they install who they like
Gaz
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And do what they like.
Bucking Beads
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Unfortunately we will never be any good again until we get a new owner then.
Xzei
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Haven't they been a majority owner for 30 odd years?
