What is happening at the Broncos?

[Porthoz]

I'm sure he lies awake at night worrying about your opinion. As Wolfie said, this is Bennett's schtick, the grumpy old man routine has been in place for 30 years, even before he was a grumpy old man.

True, he started the routine as soon as he could sit up...

 

[pagey]

True, he started the routine as soon as he could sit up...

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Thats just creepy!

 

[winslow_wong]

So far every year Bennett has given a player a tap on the shoulder who will it be next year.

He could tap himself and Darius

 

[Old Mate]

So far every year Bennett has given a player a tap on the shoulder who will it be next year.

Thaiday.

 

[Huge]

Unless you disagree about if Newcastles population base was the same as Brisbanes, Brown would generate the most interest. Ditto for Stuart and Canberra, if there were only 1 or 2 Sydney teams and etc, your argument is irrelevant. I didn't ignore it.

The bottom line is, when he was at the top of his game, I didn't mind his grumpy/bitter/angry persona. His cringe-worth emotional outbursts would have still been cringe-worthy but I wouldn't have cared. Previously I don't think he was as grumpy/bitter/angry as he is now regardless. IMO his whole "media is the enemy" thing is really old. I like coaches like Bellamy when his stomping around seemingly losing his mind, Stuart on the sidelines kicking chairs and jumping around. I loved Brown's comment about little head and big head. Then other coaches are being interviewed and participating in humorous little skits and etc. Bennett comes across as having the charisma of a damp rag.

I can't understand how anyone is happy about Bennett his grumpy/bitter/angry persona but that's just the way I feel about it. If you feel differently, I'm happy for you.

The only reason I bring it up to start with is I believe he has screwed up badly with the contract length and size of Bird, Milford and Boyd. If he proves me wrong by the end of the season, I will gladly admit I was wrong.

So, yes you did miss the important part of my post. You clearly did not consider WBs mastery in his handling of the media. I didn't write that WB has the most words written about him IN NEWCASTLE. Of all the words written about nrl coaches, WB would have the most yet his private views and his funny, joyous and caring nature are known about and experienced only by those he holds dearest. Brown's comments were reprehensible and the fact you loved them is an example of a non thinking approach.

What you consider bitterness and grumpiness is down to your jaundiced view and most of us see through the facade and realise that WB is in the entertainment business. We know that he is playing his part in a heavily orchestrated environment and he isn't going to give you what you want. That's why we respect him despite not agreeing with every decision he makes. For me, Thaiday would have finished in 2017 as an example of me not agreeing.

 

[PerthBrissy987]

So far every year Bennett has given a player a tap on the shoulder who will it be next year.

Glenn

 

[broncos4life]

Glenn

LMAO. No way. I am so sick of how under-rated he is by some.

 

[Reyter]

So, yes you did miss the important part of my post. You clearly did not consider WBs mastery in his handling of the media. I didn't write that WB has the most words written about him IN NEWCASTLE. Of all the words written about nrl coaches, WB would have the most yet his private views and his funny, joyous and caring nature are known about and experienced only by those he holds dearest. Brown's comments were reprehensible and the fact you loved them is an example of a non thinking approach.

What you consider bitterness and grumpiness is down to your jaundiced view and most of us see through the facade and realise that WB is in the entertainment business. We know that he is playing his part in a heavily orchestrated environment and he isn't going to give you what you want. That's why we respect him despite not agreeing with every decision he makes. For me, Thaiday would have finished in 2017 as an example of me not agreeing.

No, I didn't. What you put down to "mastery of the media" I put down to the fact he is pretty much the only coach who gets mentioned in Brisbane while Sydney coaches are all getting mentioned in relatively equal measure, Melbourne and Auckland are not RL towns, Canberra, GC and Newcastle have a much smaller population.

Bennett gets mentioned in Newcastle the most? Would you be so kind as to provide data to confirm that? And I don't mean for a week, 2 or 3 weeks ago due to Brown's comment. That was of course the case nationally.

It's not a question of respect. I don't know him personally. As a coach, I give him grudging respect. I can't stand Melbourne but as a coach I give Bellamy way more respect. I give Bennett about the same as Stuart. The former is a much better coach but the latter has a personality and doesn't keep up the same tired little facade year after year after year. I mean Bennetts "media is the enemy" tired facade. No one really buys it anymore. That is why his "You will never divide this club" speech was so painful.

 

[Kimlo]

It's not a question of respect. I don't know him personally. As a coach, I give him grudging respect. I can't stand Melbourne but as a coach I give Bellamy way more respect. I give Bennett about the same as Stuart. The former is a much better coach but the latter has a personality and doesn't keep up the same tired little facade year after year after year. I mean Bennetts "media is the enemy" tired facade. No one really buys it anymore. That is why his "You will never divide this club" speech was so painful.

So you give a coach who ruined the game with cheating for 5 years straight more respect?

 

[Kyall]

LMAO. No way. I am so sick of how under-rated he is by some.

I’m fairly sure a good majority of people knew how badly I wanted Glenn gone but I’ve completely changed my opinion on that. Glenn has stepped his game up a gear since the end of last year till now. Glenn deserves his spot in this team and he won’t be leaving any time soo.

 

[Accept]

I’m fairly sure a good majority of people knew how badly I wanted Glenn gone but I’ve completely changed my opinion on that. Glenn has stepped his game up a gear since the end of last year till now. Glenn deserves his spot in this team and he won’t be leaving any time soo.

You change your mind more often than I change my underpants which is once a week.

 

[Huge]

No, I didn't. What you put down to "mastery of the media" I put down to the fact he is pretty much the only coach who gets mentioned in Brisbane while Sydney coaches are all getting mentioned in relatively equal measure, Melbourne and Auckland are not RL towns, Canberra, GC and Newcastle have a much smaller population.

Bennett gets mentioned in Newcastle the most? Would you be so kind as to provide data to confirm that? And I don't mean for a week, 2 or 3 weeks ago due to Brown's comment. That was of course the case nationally.

It's not a question of respect. I don't know him personally. As a coach, I give him grudging respect. I can't stand Melbourne but as a coach I give Bellamy way more respect. I give Bennett about the same as Stuart. The former is a much better coach but the latter has a personality and doesn't keep up the same tired little facade year after year after year. I mean Bennetts "media is the enemy" tired facade. No one really buys it anymore. That is why his "You will never divide this club" speech was so painful.

No, once again you appear to not understand plain English. I'm uncertain on how to proceed here as I cannot find smaller or easier to understand words. You see the third line in my post, the one you apparently read and comprehended ? Why do I need to furnish proof for a claim I didn't make ?

See, that's what bias does. It stops you from seeing what's in front of you.

 

[Huge]

No, I didn't. What you put down to "mastery of the media" I put down to the fact he is pretty much the only coach who gets mentioned in Brisbane while Sydney coaches are all getting mentioned in relatively equal measure, Melbourne and Auckland are not RL towns, Canberra, GC and Newcastle have a much smaller population.

Bennett gets mentioned in Newcastle the most? Would you be so kind as to provide data to confirm that? And I don't mean for a week, 2 or 3 weeks ago due to Brown's comment. That was of course the case nationally.

It's not a question of respect. I don't know him personally. As a coach, I give him grudging respect. I can't stand Melbourne but as a coach I give Bellamy way more respect. I give Bennett about the same as Stuart. The former is a much better coach but the latter has a personality and doesn't keep up the same tired little facade year after year after year. I mean Bennetts "media is the enemy" tired facade. No one really buys it anymore. That is why his "You will never divide this club" speech was so painful.

Also, it's not just WB who can see the evidence of the concerted effort from sections of the media to divide and undermine our club. We the fans have watched it since the middle of the 1988 season. WB is right, we'll never be divided provided we stand shoulder to shoulder and call out every biased cockgobbler. Not you of course.

 

[upthebroncs]

What's wrong?

Lack of cohesion (players in wrong positions and combinations)

Lack of direction (no halfback)

Lack of leadership (noone to look for in the forwards or backs)

Lack of organisation (coaching staff need to pick up their game)

Lack of communication (our most important players are mutes)

Lack of responsibility (players sheltered from criticism)

Ignoring our depth players (funaki, mago, scarlett, tagataese ect)

 

[Huge]

A

What's wrong?

Lack of cohesion (players in wrong positions and combinations)

Lack of direction (no halfback)

Lack of leadership (noone to look for in the forwards or backs)

Lack of organisation (coaching staff need to pick up their game)

Lack of communication (our most important players are mutes)

Lack of responsibility (players sheltered from criticism)

Ignoring our depth players (funaki, mago, scarlett, tagataese ect)

And still we're mid field ! Imagine how we'll go when we start getting it right .

 

[mitch222]

What's wrong?

Lack of cohesion (players in wrong positions and combinations)

Lack of direction (no halfback)

Lack of leadership (noone to look for in the forwards or backs)

Lack of organisation (coaching staff need to pick up their game)

Lack of communication (our most important players are mutes)

Lack of responsibility (players sheltered from criticism)

Ignoring our depth players (funaki, mago, scarlett, tagataese ect)

Are you funaki in real life?

 

[Reyter]

So you give a coach who ruined the game with cheating for 5 years straight more respect?

Good point. But the answer is still yes. Who would you prefer be Broncos coach, WB or Bellamy? The latter yis a better coach but also has a personality. At least in public. As I have to keep reiterating, out of the public eye, WB may be a very charming old man and Bellamy the opposite. Bellamy is certainly ruthless. I would hope that personality trait doesn't carry over into his private life but as coach, I love it. At least I would love it if he was practicing it at the Broncos.

No, once again you appear to not understand plain English. I'm uncertain on how to proceed here as I cannot find smaller or easier to understand words. You see the third line in my post, the one you apparently read and comprehended ? Why do I need to furnish proof for a claim I didn't make ?

See, that's what bias does. It stops you from seeing what's in front of you.

You are uncertain on how to proceed? I think you are doing a pretty good job of proceeding and proceeding and proceeding with the same point about WBs mythical "mastery of the media". It's a ridiculous statement due to the reasons I pointed to.... about 5 times.

Also, it's not just WB who can see the evidence of the concerted effort from sections of the media to divide and undermine our club. We the fans have watched it since the middle of the 1988 season. WB is right, we'll never be divided provided we stand shoulder to shoulder and call out every biased cockgobbler. Not you of course.

FFS, is that you Wayne? Please stop it! It was too old about 8 years ago. Though nice embellishment there at the end. I think it really is you, isn't it Wayne? I apologize for having you in such a terrible state of nervous irritation but as this is your team, the one you made you need to have it playing consistently better and then you need to stop coming across as such a ******** when it comes to engaging with the media and by extension, the public. And stop with your ridiculous emotional outbursts in regard to the earlier part of your charming last message.

 

[tommy]

FFS, is that you Wayne? Please stop it! It was too old about 8 years ago. Though nice embellishment there at the end. I think it really is you, isn't it Wayne? I apologize for having you in such a terrible state of nervous irritation but as this is your team, the one you made you need to have it playing consistently better and then you need to stop coming across as such a ******** when it comes to engaging with the media and by extension, the public. And stop with your ridiculous emotional outbursts in regard to the earlier part of your charming last message.

Care to elaborate on all these "emotional outbursts" Bennett has?