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  • #91
    Does every thread about Cronk have to degenerate into a thread about Pearce?

    Pearce couldn't get the job done and now he's gone. It's a sad but true fact.

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    • #92
      Originally posted by Johnny Tobin View Post
      Does every thread about Cronk have to degenerate into a thread about Pearce?

      Pearce couldn't get the job done and now he's gone. It's a sad but true fact.
      Point is do you get the job done?
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      • #93
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        Originally posted by Half time View Post

        It was his poor influence on younger players in the squad over many years that was the deciding factor in the end.




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        My absolute 'favorite' part of this was the fact they put a black bar across the dog's eyes. I was giggling for days over that.
        Last edited by Johnny73; 07-05-2018, 04:49 PM.

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        • #94
          Originally posted by The Brain View Post

          Dont think that has changed up at Newcs from what I am hearing either
          He looks toasted when they show him sitting next to Nathan brown in the coaches box too.

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          • #95
            Originally posted by milanja View Post

            He looks toasted when they show him sitting next to Nathan brown in the coaches box too.
            I noticed that too,he looks scattered in the box hahahahaha

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            • #96
              I think if Cronk retires Pearcey will return.

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              • #97
                I'm not convinced Cronk will retire, but the case of Jonathon Thurston this season might cause him to pause for thought.

                Sure he'll have doubts about whether he can maintain his high standard next year, but I think he'll be able to adapt. He has a pretty simple game - organise, kick astutely, tackle effectively, pass skilfully. It's a challenge to still play well into your mid-30s, but I think he's up to it.

                In the absence of us signing a better option for next year, I very much hope he stays on.

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                • #98
                  Originally posted by milanja View Post

                  We have been a merciless heartless club for as long as can be remembered, no two thoughts about that. Buy success and accept no failure. As a fan of the roosters, it is just something that has to be accepted.

                  In saying that, we have plenty of players who have played record games with us, and do have great tradition.

                  but if you want a romantic story, it’s time to follow the bunnies or dragons. Even though their successes recently involve buying players to create a competitive team.

                  rugby league, like many other sports is just a business, the biggest sports in the world are always buying and trading the best. Best to not get attached to a certain player anymore, and just follow the club.
                  I dont want a "romantic story" .. im totally fine with buying players and letting players go IF IT MAKES SENSE... nothing about the Cronk buy made sense.. it was wrong in so many ways.. for the first time since i can remember i felt dirty about replacing a player... and the club handled it so bad which didnt help.
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                  • #99
                    Originally posted by Johnny Tobin View Post
                    Does every thread about Cronk have to degenerate into a thread about Pearce?

                    Pearce couldn't get the job done and now he's gone. It's a sad but true fact.
                    tell us about all the times Cronk has got "the job done" this season... tell me about those stand out performances he has had.... tell me about thos clutch plays he has produced which we apparently bought him for... i cant wait to read
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                    • Tell me about Pearce's tackle attempt on Te Maire Martin in the 2017 Prelim.

                      Tell me about how he turned our 2016 season into a farce before it began.

                      Tell me about how he took the piss out of Roosters fans after all those years of support.

                      And now tell me again how you've written off Cronk after half a season when we're the best defensive side in the comp and shaping up for a massive run at the title.

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                      • Originally posted by Tommy Smith View Post
                        Tell me about Pearce's tackle attempt on Te Maire Martin in the 2017 Prelim.

                        Tell me about how he turned our 2016 season into a farce before it began.

                        Tell me about how he took the piss out of Roosters fans after all those years of support.

                        And now tell me again how you've written off Cronk after half a season when we're the best defensive side in the comp and shaping up for a massive run at the title.
                        i havent ruled out Cronk just yet... he is a champion player.. but he is WAAAAAY past it and was not worth replacing Pearce for 2 years (if that) of his worst years... as for the rest of the points you made... you are targeting 1 tackle from 238 games for the club.... pretty desperate there mate... 2016 i agree with.. he ****ed up but he isnt the only one to **** up but it just so happens the media jumps on any chooks news when its negative... and him shit talking the fans? yup.. i was as mad about that as anyone.. i guess his reasons are the fact the club treated him like total shit at the end (being the last to know and all + being insulted with "Cronk is coming to teach you") but yeah he shouldnt have taken it out on us.

                        I hope Cronk goes well till he leaves... but i just dont see him being the factor that wins it for us and i still dont see the value in his purchase... Pearce had better value for money.... add in the fact he was a Rooster at heart and a 1 club man and i think most people can agree it was wrong.... but like i said.. many here wont admit that
                        Last edited by IRoosterManI; 07-05-2018, 11:50 PM.
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                        • Originally posted by IRoosterManI View Post

                          I dont want a "romantic story" .. im totally fine with buying players and letting players go IF IT MAKES SENSE... nothing about the Cronk buy made sense.. it was wrong in so many ways.. for the first time since i can remember i felt dirty about replacing a player... and the club handled it so bad which didnt help.
                          Maybe it says more about the player than the club?

                          surely the club knew the risks of buying a half with only a couple years left and was never going to play like he had been in years gone by, but then they put all of Pearce’s on and off field decisions on the table, and still thought it was a better shot with Cronk.

                          i always thought it was odd, and that there must have been more to it, also thought Cronk would have more influence, but we are in a good position, and the real judgement will come finals time.

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                          • Sean O’sullivan was man of the match in the NSW Residents team last week,he’s also been picked in the NSW U20’s Origin clash next week..
                            Lachlan Lam has just been named in the QLD U20’s Origin team to play on Wednesday night..
                            Both have enough talent to potentially take over from Cronk down the track,especially if he stays on to help them develop..
                            I don’t think we need to rush for a replacement just yet.

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                            • Also I call bullshit on the Cleary package deal rumours.

                              Why would we ditch Robbo - despite a few fair questions about our attacking structure - for Cleary who's coaching resume is overhyped.

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                              • Why are you Pearce disciples still whining like horny cats? He tried hard but he failed to deliver on so many levels and occasions, forget his on field short comings, his off field bullshit was a stain on this club and it’s fans.

                                Let’s not forget, he threw his toys out of the cot and left, he was not sacked

                                The club knew what they had coming through in OSullivan and Lam, both much better players and far more mature at the same age as Pearce.

                                they need a role model and professionals footsteps to follow in, not a drunk, spoilt party boy that will only teach them bad habits in both areas.

                                The extra 100k we got Cronk for on top of Pearce’s salary is easily justified

                                The Pearce fan boys need to follow Pearce to Bogancastle or just get over the fact he quit after everything we had one for him.

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