Official Match Day Thread: Roosters v Broncos

[King Salvo]

I think Cronk & Smith had an awful lot to do with Storms premierships to be fair. But Bellamy's credentials developing players who struggle at other clubs far surpasses any other coach. If only we could do the same.

I'm not saying Robbo isn't a good coach, he probably is, but I fear he hasnt evolved and is too reliant on the superstar roster. And if that is the case, then you better recruit well, something we havent done at. Even with a great roster over the past few seasons he hasnt really challenged which really worries me.

Maybe he is too technical, the likes of Bellamy, Bennett and Stuart seem to simplify things for their team and not bog them down too much with too much information.

You do know that head coaches don't develop players which is why they have assistant coaches and specialists/consultants etc.

Do you think Bellamy developed Cameron Smith and Billy Slater for instance,

[Rooster_6]

Like stated above, it was his whole demeanour which was soul crushing as a fan (for me anyway). Very little emotion/care about what was served up. You could tell Teddy was devastated. The way Robbo spoke it was as if it was an acceptable level of performance. I understand we had a lot of players out, but alot of that was self inflicted by either lack of or poor recruiting decisions which Robbos fingerprints would be all over. Like I said, he is done in my eyes. He has put himself in this position. Melbourne & Penrith don't rebuild, why are we? Not to mention Fitzy, who was his understudy, has been absolutely killing it in recruitment and retention, whilst Robbo has completely lost his touch.

As for the rebuilding a team from scratch. I could maybe cop it if he actually delivered when he had one of the best rosters in the comp during the last 5 years, but imo he has consistently underperformed with the roster at his disposal since 2019.

That's probably more to my point, in your mind "he's done" so anything he does is going to irritate you.

[Paddo Colt 61]

Weird. He spoke as if we won by 50! Robbo’s in the wrong business. He should be a politician the way he bluffs and pretends it’s so cool to lose by 50. He was proud? I’m sure we can make it 100 points against Penrith so he can be doubly proud.

What you saw is confidence going forward. He's pretty unflappable. It took the Dogs a couple of seasons to gel after a rebuild. You can't prepare for a third of the team replaced.

[roosterchook]

Robbo has gotta go. His press conference was deplorable .

Said he is proud of the boys then laughed off our lack of footy smarts.

He has officially lost me.

Weird. He spoke as if we won by 50! Robbo’s in the wrong business. He should be a politician the way he bluffs and pretends it’s so cool to lose by 50. He was proud? I’m sure we can make it 100 points against Penrith so he can be doubly proud.

[gragra]

With all the radley concussions and the underwhelming performance of Townsend, I’d move rads to 5/8 dropTownsend and move sandon to half. Rads ball playing is good ,it would stiffen the halves defence and get another bigger body into the pack. And if Billy can get on and stay on the field, agree drop Dom and marky alphabet to the wing. !

[Qld Chook]

Yep Bellamy would be my first pick of all time coaches, he is definitely a different cat, emotional dude, but seems to have a good sense of humour too.

not sure if I read it right, but apparently when talking to a potential new signing, the first thing he looks for is how he behaves around others, if there is no please,or thank you’s, he won’t sign them. Is it true or not, I don’t know, but it sounds all fuzzy and warm.

I've heard the same stories. Makes sense when you think about it, first of all shows they're not an arrogant twat, but also shows you're selfless which would contribute to a team first mentality, which is essential in the Storm system when everyone is expected to do the 1%'s.and their specific role for the team.

[Jacks Fur Coat]

Hey JFC, are you and Eggspert twins? You both look alike

Brothers from another mother.

[Jacks Fur Coat]

Testing

Yes, indeed BB. Testing times.

[Barron's Dream]

yes.

100Percent

[Barron's Dream]

How about Cooper Cronk as new coach. Robbo to another position.

[milanja]

I think Cronk & Smith had an awful lot to do with Storms premierships to be fair. But Bellamy's credentials developing players who struggle at other clubs far surpasses any other coach. If only we could do the same.

I'm not saying Robbo isn't a good coach, he probably is, but I fear he hasnt evolved and is too reliant on the superstar roster. And if that is the case, then you better recruit well, something we havent done at. Even with a great roster over the past few seasons he hasnt really challenged which really worries me.

Maybe he is too technical, the likes of Bellamy, Bennett and Stuart seem to simplify things for their team and not bog them down too much with too much information.

Yep Bellamy would be my first pick of all time coaches, he is definitely a different cat, emotional dude, but seems to have a good sense of humour too.

not sure if I read it right, but apparently when talking to a potential new signing, the first thing he looks for is how he behaves around others, if there is no please,or thank you’s, he won’t sign them. Is it true or not, I don’t know, but it sounds all fuzzy and warm.

[Paddo Colt 61]

With a side full of stars we were blown away by 60 odd by Souffs a few years back. Losing 6 of the best this year is also devastating. For the Robster it's a new build just about every year because the players don't retain the smarts that it took the previous season to inculcate - they're kids.

I saw enough last night to think that, although the job is ahead of him, Robbo can rebuild to our satisfaction. There was plenty of committed raw talent on display but it was lacking effective leadership and experience of course. Next week will be another slaughter and maybe it's the Spoon at the finish but it was the spoon in 2016 and in 1966. At both times they came good soon after.

[Qld Chook]

Panthers can have that in place because of their juniors, but where was that plan 40years ago? Penrith are also unique in that way.

our academy is pretty new, but it looks like that is our long term goal, but it might take 3-4 years for it to flourish, we have already bought Robson for next year, and one can only hope we have a succession plan for teddy. Halves look set with Walker and possibly rodwell.

its funny you mention Cronk being the master mind, but don’t give him or cam smith all the credit for Melbournes premierships?

In my opinion, I think sharks(2016) and dragons(2010) are the teams that won premierships more to do with coaching, rather than star players. Can’t think of many others that have won without plenty of stars in their team.

I think Cronk & Smith had an awful lot to do with Storms premierships to be fair. But Bellamy's credentials developing players who struggle at other clubs far surpasses any other coach. If only we could do the same.

I'm not saying Robbo isn't a good coach, he probably is, but I fear he hasnt evolved and is too reliant on the superstar roster. And if that is the case, then you better recruit well, something we havent done at. Even with a great roster over the past few seasons he hasnt really challenged which really worries me.

Maybe he is too technical, the likes of Bellamy, Bennett and Stuart seem to simplify things for their team and not bog them down too much with too much information.

[Big Dog]

I'm sure things will be a little different when players like Walker, Brandon Smith, Leniu, Butcher brothers, Radley, Billy Smith etc. are available.

But I can't remember the last time we didn't have a long list of players missing.

I'm not expecting much from Brandon Smith when he comes back. He wants out so I can't see him putting his body on the line.

[Big Dog]

I'll be happy if we win the toss this year.

Hey JFC, are you and Eggspert twins? You both look alike