Luai bothers me a bit as well tbh..outside the Panthers system and culture
But both are goers and will add not just talent,but resolve and commitment
we need guys like this....Api needs help
Defensive issues were known..but a couple of times he had space in front of him,he proved more of a fiat than a Ferrari...that was supposed to be his strength
He's not...2 great games to start his career,but is struggling to make any impact
Problem is,rite now we don't have much better
Feel sorry for the kid thrown into the deep end ..hope he survives
You're literally metres from the sideline..can almost feel the hits...and hear the sledges
Great experience if a small crowd..but no more..we're too popular
Gotta park kms away..stand up to see the game...3rd world facilities..ground announcer drives u nuts
So I haven't been back for a decade or...
..and paid accordingly as a 14.
Im ok to upside him on his performances if they happen,but atm hes wearing out our rehab,and uncomitterd in defence in the rare times he is on the field
Exactly the role model we dont need
In 2024...Unless that translates to on field performance(and it hasnt for 3 years now)...his best recourse is to buy a signed jersey..
Hate the way he dogged it in defence last year..we need to rid ourselves of non goers
One of the best "athletes"in our team...but a long ongoing history of unforced errors and brain fades.
Ivan and Gould couldnt fix it..we had no chance
Hes a liability
Id punt him today
No argument with any of this...but theres a bunch of guys at other clubs on the fringes,arent gettung a go,or are blocked by a star....or who are just simply underpaid,
and as has been done to us many,many times,they have managers who can agitate for a release
Richos smart..in him I trust...
He was far from our major problem today which increasingly looks like it starts in the coaching box
Aided and abetted by some complete duds on the field
Next one after Naden Im gonna focus on is...Stefano
Dogged it..never had a crack
Clearly playing his way out of contention for SOO so he can activate his contract termination clause
He can piss off now..a poor role model for the team.many of whom are trying their best
He and Naden can leave...
You just need ONE coach who can actually make a difference..we havent had one since Ivan,,in his initial year
Call them whatever you like re titles
Bennett wont come here..were a basket case and will sully his reputation and legacy
Its awkward for Richo.as Benji was a player magnet for some of our new signings...just behind the truckload of $$$ weve paid them
But it is a very real issue...BUT..most of our signings want success,which the incumbent probably isnt gonna deliver
My guess is Richo will be as impatient as most...
The inevitable is now becoming quite transparent...Benji isnt gonna cut it
Another year lost..plus probably next year as well
Fortunately Richo is a lot smarter than most of us on here,an am sure hes on it ..somehow..?