Key Positions, why we are Farken poo!!!!

[Guest]

My Take

Name a worse spine than ours??? Even the struggling Eels and Tits have better

Mini - old, slow rag doll, cannot hold the ball, cannot tackle, been a great servant but injuries have caught up with him.

Bwaith - A great leader but not a 5/8's rectum, has the only decent kicking game in the team, but seems to be running on tired legs.

Pearce - The most over-rated player in the game bar none, has failed to develop over an unchallenged 5 yr 100+ 1st grade game career. His kicking game is putrid at best( 0 repeat sets this year) His defence which was once a strength has deteriated to throwing out an arm and hoping he connects, His other strength in being an organiser has failed him( we are clueless rabble on the field), his inability to step up with a game on the line is there for all to see. The bloke is a hooker, the sooner he is moved the better for himself and the team.

Friend- I like Friend but he is too slow to be a hooker, his service comes off 2 steps, which gives the defence to line up and smash our forwards, the bloke is an 80 min lock and his sole job should be to tackle anything that moves.

I find it hard to criticise our outside backs, the ball they are getting is absolute rubbish, slow service, poor kicking game, no set moves, no repeat sets to build pressure, too many inside balls and an interferring fullback who gets in the way of any decent attacking play.

Our forwards are in the same boat, slow service and poor options have these blokes recieiving the ball with the defensive line on top of them, then they drop the ball at the end of yet another hospital pass and they are the worst in the world.

Then we have guys like Arona, who tries really hard but offers nothing, Mose one of my favs is either inhured or completely unfit, his 20 mins on the field have been poor, he gets sent back to Newtown, his efforts are still poor and he comes back in.

Surely it is time to give Nappa, Evans a run, or is we are looking for a bloke that can make an impact in 15 min spurts, give tuivasa a run, yes he is fat, the michelan mans love child, but the guy has skills, a big heart and always makes an impact when brought on.

[Bansai Pipeline]

All this spine bullish!t is getting old.

The first anyone heard of 'the spine' was that pre-season review video by that guy from the betting agency that someone posted on here.

He said our spine positions were terrible. No one wanted to believe. Here we are.

[Geohood]

All this spine bullish!t is getting old.

The first anyone heard of 'the spine' was that pre-season review video by that guy from the betting agency that someone posted on here.

He said our spine positions were terrible. No one wanted to believe. Here we are.

Surely you've heard of the term for the past 5 years at least..

[stsae]

Pearce got a repeat last week, the almost 40/20 that Slater batted dead.

You yourself admitted he had his best season in 2010 with Carntey, one a solid organizer, the other an off the cuff freak. It worked.

I know why you dislike the bloke, he is better looking than yourself.

Nah I know it's cos he got the ride, in both promotion within the club and in rep footy, and a lot of bad judges have overrated the bloke. I dig and agree. Thing is you must be able to admit that's not his fault, he didn't pick himself over Coward, that's the facts mate.

And you must be able to admitt he's never had a decent 1, 6 or 9, except when the Toad Carntey stayed out of the pub. He's also had 3 coaches in that 5 yrs, 4 if we count his reason for his being bought by the club, pRicky Spuart.

He's Finchesque agreed, he'd probably go well at 9 agreed, but we both know it won't happen. I'd love to see him at Melba, just to confirm my opinion, that with some class around him he'd be a very good clubman. FFS DaFunchy looked good in that company.

[Bansai Pipeline]

Surely you've heard of the team for the past 5 years at least..

Never heard it in my life before.

[Guest]

Pearce got a repeat last week, the almost 40/20 that Slater batted dead.

You yourself admitted he had his best season in 2010 with Carntey, one a solid organizer, the other an off the cuff freak. It worked.

I know why you dislike the bloke, he is better looking than yourself.

Nah I know it's cos he got the ride, in both promotion within the club and in rep footy, and a lot of bad judges have overrated the bloke. I dig and agree. Thing is you must be able to admit that's not his fault, he didn't pick himself over Coward, that's the facts mate.

And you must be able to admitt he's never had a decent 1, 6 or 9, except when the Toad Carntey stayed out of the pub. He's also had 3 coaches in that 5 yrs, 4 if we count his reason for his being bought by the club, pRicky Spuart.

He's Finchesque agreed, he'd probably go well at 9 agreed, but we both know it won't happen. I'd love to see him at Melba, just to confirm my opinion, that with some class around him he'd be a very good clubman. FFS DaFunchy looked good in that company.

Cmon mate, even you know that was a miss kick, it he had of meant it, it would have ended up in the 10th row.

This is no longer a Soward thing, i havent seen or spoken to the bloke in 2 yrs.

This is about a bloke i have seen this club and many fans pin their hopes in and be constantly let down.

Our poor form i totally lay at the feet of our halves and hooker. Not 1 in particular but all 3.

They are too slow, too unorganised, lack vision and creativity and most games look as though they could not give a shit and are going through the motions.

Some of those arm grabs by pearce and braith on sunday were pathetic, I think they were credited with 4 missed tackles a piece, shit i counted that just in the 1st half..

Smith is also to blame, 1/2 the team is out of position

BJ
Maubs
Jnr
Anasta
Friend
JWH
FPN
MOrts

Everyone looks to lay the blame everywhere but where the real problem's are.

I know i am Captain Obvious when i say our main weakness at present are our Structure, Kicking game, Attack. These 3 weaknesses rest at the feet of Smith ,Braith and Jnr Jnr, no-one else

[stsae]

Cmon mate, even you know that was a miss kick, it he had of meant it, it would have ended up in the 10th row.

This is no longer a Soward thing, i havent seen or spoken to the bloke in 2 yrs.

This is about a bloke i have seen this club and many fans pin their hopes in and be constantly let down.

Our poor form i totally lay at the feet of our halves and hooker. Not 1 in particular but all 3.

They are too slow, too unorganised, lack vision and creativity and most games look as though they could not give a shit and are going through the motions.

Some of those arm grabs by pearce and braith on sunday were pathetic, I think they were credited with 4 missed tackles a piece, shit i counted that just in the 1st half..

Smith is also to blame, 1/2 the team is out of position

BJ
Maubs
Jnr
Anasta
Friend
JWH
FPN
MOrts

Everyone looks to lay the blame everywhere but where the real problem's are.

I know i am Captain Obvious when i say our main weakness at present are our Structure, Kicking game, Attack. These 3 weaknesses rest at the feet of Smith ,Braith and Jnr Jnr, no-one else

Lol, I still think you're jealous of his pulling abilities.

I disagree with his kick, I actually said to HIG while watching the 1st 1/2 that IMO it was his best kicking performance I could remember.

I don't see where Smiff has many options TBH. And IMO our problems start with the 1. We are the only team without a player in that position who playes like an extra attacking option. Our 6 option is the next worry, I'd give Mortein the job and stick Bwaiff in the backrow.

IMO our 7 and 9 carry our attack and I agree they don't do a great job mostly. But if they had 2 other attacking options, like most teams, I believe their form wouldn't really be an issue.

I don't believe there will be major changes this season, barring injury. I don't see a lot of options other than Mortein at 6. It worked for the trials and rnd 1.

[dj_sta]

Pearce got a repeat last week, the almost 40/20 that Slater batted dead.

You yourself admitted he had his best season in 2010 with Carntey, one a solid organizer, the other an off the cuff freak. It worked.

I know why you dislike the bloke, he is better looking than yourself.

Nah I know it's cos he got the ride, in both promotion within the club and in rep footy, and a lot of bad judges have overrated the bloke. I dig and agree. Thing is you must be able to admit that's not his fault, he didn't pick himself over Coward, that's the facts mate.

And you must be able to admitt he's never had a decent 1, 6 or 9, except when the Toad Carntey stayed out of the pub. He's also had 3 coaches in that 5 yrs, 4 if we count his reason for his being bought by the club, pRicky Spuart.

He's Finchesque agreed, he'd probably go well at 9 agreed, but we both know it won't happen. I'd love to see him at Melba, just to confirm my opinion, that with some class around him he'd be a very good clubman. FFS DaFunchy looked good in that company.

This is true. Pearce is one of those players that does his job well but thats it. Put some class around him and he will look great.

[Guest]

I bet when we start winning afew games and things come together you'll be the first to praise these players. Il admit that anasta isnt a 5/8 and prob mini is getting old but seriously with maloney comming next yr and a decent fullback, pearce and friend will rise

[Guest]

it sure is crap.

I have lost patience with pearce. I do feel a bit sorry for him and friend to a bit of an extent because they are still very young and the coaching (or lack of it) they have had to experience from freddy and then smith has been a disaster. If we can get bellamy somehow then I would be willing to hang onto these two to see what they can produce under a decent coach but I also fear that they are both highly overpaid (much like most of our players).

[Guest]

I bet when we start winning afew games and things come together you'll be the first to praise these players. Il admit that anasta isnt a 5/8 and prob mini is getting old but seriously with maloney comming next yr and a decent fullback, pearce and friend will rise

I dont want players that rely on the greatness of other players to make them shine

They need to step up and be that great player that makes everyone around them shine

Simple fact is, any team who has a hooker and halfback with zero creativity or brilliance in their game will ever win a comp, they are toilers.

You can afford to toil anywhere else but 1st grade in the NRL.

Braith and mini are on old legs, but it is these 2 people are expecting to step up and carry Friend and Pearce.

HHHEEELLLOOOO, that aint gunna happen.

It is time these young blokes, the superstars stepped up

[Guest]

I garentee u that u put anasta at 5/8 and mini at fullback in the queensland side this yr and nsw would belt them..do u get my point

[stsae]

I dont want players that rely on the greatness of other players to make them shine

They need to step up and be that great player that makes everyone around them shine

Simple fact is, any team who has a hooker and halfback with zero creativity or brilliance in their game will ever win a comp, they are toilers.

You can afford to toil anywhere else but 1st grade in the NRL.

Braith and mini are on old legs, but it is these 2 people are expecting to step up and carry Friend and Pearce.

HHHEEELLLOOOO, that aint gunna happen.

It is time these young blokes, the superstars stepped up

Maaaaaaate I love you like a brother, in a non homo way of course.

But honestly they call me backwards, and yes I agree mostly, but that post is just that, backwards.

I mean aren't your most experienced players, especially in attacking positions, supposed to do just that, step up and carry the team, especially such a young bunch as what we have???

I know they can't anymore, but IMo that's their jobs. I remember a few years ago you tried to compare Pearce to Lockhead, on Melons site. I said then and nothings changed my opinion that Lockhead can only be compared to Bwaiff at our club.

[Guest]

To be honest, I reckon we could put Thurston and Benji in the halves and we'd still lose more than we'd win. Why? Simple, it comes down to coaching.

It is impossible to know for sure, but if what is said about Smith's desire to play "ad-lib" (a euphemism for no game plan) is true, then he is a bigger moron than I thought possible, and should be blamed before the players (yes I know he's not the one giving away penalties, dropping balls blah blah blah).

For someone to have been in the game as long as he has yet, produce absolutely nothing of note in structured attack over an entire off season, is disgraceful.

[stsae]

I garentee u that u put anasta at 5/8 and mini at fullback in the queensland side this yr and nsw would belt them..do u get my point

Great analogy, I agree 100%.

And will add if you put Pearce at 1/2 with Thursthead at 5/8 and Friendly at 9, QLD, IMO, would hardly miss a beat.