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- Jul 28, 2008
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It would seem that our recruiting team might be finally starting to get their act together both on decisions about who to bring in and who to let go. By using the neutral term `recruiting team' I am trying to avoid any reflection on present or past coaches.
Firstly, in terms of who has been let go, I must admit I have not really disagreed with any of the decisions:
1. McGuire - had a reasonable season with the Cowboys, but did not set the world on fire and his discipline (or lack thereof) seems to be becoming a real issue. The decision to let him go in favour of using that money to retain our younger forwards was on the money.
2. Kahu - I thought the decision to let him go was correct. Having him back is puzzling, but if we were contractually bound to take that course, there is very little we could do but welcome him back. His original contract was perhaps another example of an earlier failing by the recruiting team.
3. Nikorima - the decision that Niko was not our future halfback was also the right call. It would have been good to keep him as a utility, but he was not willing to do that. Once again, he has not set the world on fire for the Warriors and his game displays the same limitations as a half that he displayed here.
4. Roberts - The irregular flashes of brilliance from Roberts were not worth the downside of his attitude, poor injury management and potential off-field issues. Once again, did not really show any marked improvement at Souths and the potential for his attitude to impact the rest of the squad justified him being released.
5. Sua - Similar comments to McGuire. You cannot keep them all and he had a dip in form at the wrong time. I could not disagree with the decision to prioritise Lodge, Haas, TPJ, Flegler and Carrigan over him.
Re-signings
The recruiting team have done extremely well to retain all of our squad that we wanted to keep. Only Fifita left to complete the full house. I think they can give themselves a well-earned pat on the back for this.
Only signing Glenn for a further two years is a step in the right direction regarding signing a veteran, particularly with no options.
New signings
1. Jesse Arthars - looks to be a likely prospect and were the punt.
2. Brodie Croft - fills a distinct hole in our current squad.
3. Segeyaro - the mid-season signing of Segeyaro was shrewd albeit, due to him not making the most of what looks like his last chance, it has not paid off as well as it might have.
All in all, I think things look as though they are on the improve and we do not seem to be making the same mistakes made in the last 3-5 years.
Firstly, in terms of who has been let go, I must admit I have not really disagreed with any of the decisions:
1. McGuire - had a reasonable season with the Cowboys, but did not set the world on fire and his discipline (or lack thereof) seems to be becoming a real issue. The decision to let him go in favour of using that money to retain our younger forwards was on the money.
2. Kahu - I thought the decision to let him go was correct. Having him back is puzzling, but if we were contractually bound to take that course, there is very little we could do but welcome him back. His original contract was perhaps another example of an earlier failing by the recruiting team.
3. Nikorima - the decision that Niko was not our future halfback was also the right call. It would have been good to keep him as a utility, but he was not willing to do that. Once again, he has not set the world on fire for the Warriors and his game displays the same limitations as a half that he displayed here.
4. Roberts - The irregular flashes of brilliance from Roberts were not worth the downside of his attitude, poor injury management and potential off-field issues. Once again, did not really show any marked improvement at Souths and the potential for his attitude to impact the rest of the squad justified him being released.
5. Sua - Similar comments to McGuire. You cannot keep them all and he had a dip in form at the wrong time. I could not disagree with the decision to prioritise Lodge, Haas, TPJ, Flegler and Carrigan over him.
Re-signings
The recruiting team have done extremely well to retain all of our squad that we wanted to keep. Only Fifita left to complete the full house. I think they can give themselves a well-earned pat on the back for this.
Only signing Glenn for a further two years is a step in the right direction regarding signing a veteran, particularly with no options.
New signings
1. Jesse Arthars - looks to be a likely prospect and were the punt.
2. Brodie Croft - fills a distinct hole in our current squad.
3. Segeyaro - the mid-season signing of Segeyaro was shrewd albeit, due to him not making the most of what looks like his last chance, it has not paid off as well as it might have.
All in all, I think things look as though they are on the improve and we do not seem to be making the same mistakes made in the last 3-5 years.
