We do need to keep him so I think we will have to stretch and make our absolute best offer to ward off the competition. Maybe his next contract should be slightly different from his current one - he signs for 5 years but we get to dump him if he doesn’t get us to the finals or he doesn’t play...
Can’t say that Benji isn’t willing to make considered changes, and he seems to be on the same page as the bulk of posters here. I also think he is handling the media role of head coach very well. He has been honest and direct and his post game interviews have been on the money.
I hope the...
What a disappointing performance in the second half. We lacked discipline and effort. Our forwards and outside backs were not prepared to compete and showed no hunger or desire to do the hard yards, allowing the Dogs smaller bench players to gain ascendancy. We had very little possession or...
Broncos saved the magic for the tigers. Reynolds and Walsh not nearly as good tonight. Maybe Roosters not allowing them to be while Tigers didn’t have the speed to go with them.
My concern about Luai is the way he continually props snd runs back or sideways and skips across field looking for runners. It may sometimes work at Penrith as they have guys running into gaps and looking for carries, but for us he’ll end up running around in circles and the attack will go...
I think Benji is doing a pretty good job so far with the squad he has. You can certainly see what he’s trying to do with this team and it will take some time. There is definitely an element of the players themselves taking responsibility for 80 min effort and focus.
The coaching team seem to be...
Bula
Alaimalo
Naden
Olam
Staines
Galvin
Sezer
Klem
Api
Uto
Paps
Bateman
Pole
Latu
Sam Fainu
Twal
Seyfarth
However would like to see bench used more. In particular Latu to come on and play 13 and Pole moves into prop rotation for longer periods in game. Also I don’t mind if Paps gets some...
Our D generally was solid in contact however we allowed Reynolds to run and toy with us due to our lack of line speed.
Honestly they have us covered all over the park. They have too much speed for us and their forwards run harder and tackle harder. They even defended their line desperately...
I applaud Benji for his willingness to make amendments to the team in search for the right combinations. He seems in tune with what many others are seeing- something that hasn’t been the case for many years with past coaches.
I keep telling myself to be patient with this group and be happy with...
I think people are suggesting Faataape and Sullivan have both been dropped back to reggies. The other changes are strictly making way in the 17 for Bateman & Sam Fainu, Galvin and Latu as well.
Certainly IMO our best 17. My only concern is Latu back in NRL too early. I’d like to see him play a...
A real step backwards today. We lacked cohesion and leadership. Our forwards were mostly dominated by a bigger and more aggressive pack and that made it hard for anything to work in attack. Lack of discipline and ball control, poor completions, poor skills and some weak attempts in contact...
A few injuries and were exposed with very inexperienced back ups. Depending on how generous you feel we’re lucky to have 15 real NRL players in our squad. 4-5 quality players short. Injuries may yet play a big role in where we finish this season.
I think Benji will go with the same team as last week apart from Seyfarth in for Bateman, AJ replacing Sam F on the bench and Simpkin replacing Latu at 14. Final bench spot looks like will be Matamua. Naden still 18th man.
These guys will certainly need to lift and produce their best games...
How sad. Remember watching him at the old SCG with my dad. He was something special. Deepest sympathies to his family and friends.
Those who are old enough and lived in the east may remember him as the Manager of the old Rushcutters Bay 10pin Bowls. I used to go there, hang around and play pool...