Will we have a late season resurgence?

[Bondicigar]

A late season surge will be welcomed but it will only gloss over a very poor season .
Questions need to be asked and answered , there are no excuses this year .
The chooks defence over the last few weeks has been diabolical, it's all about attitude and that sits with the coach....

[MCMLXVI]

Funny because your name suggests you're definitely from the past and regardless of how bad we've gone in the years since then, its definitely better than then!

LOL, I am buying a Scrabble set with monthly payments whereupon I receive one letter every month. So far all that I have is m, c, m, x, l, v, and i.

[MCMLXVI]

The chooks defence over the last few weeks has been diabolical, it's all about attitude and that sits with the coach....

Can't disagree with that, but I am more concerned with our slow and flat attack. We have no idea of what to do when the ball is in our hands. We wouldn't even threaten an OAP defence line.

[The Lip]

To put things into much needed perspective, we are only 4 points behind the competition leaders. 4 points.

I lock us in as making the 8 without a shadow of a doubt.

I'm not certain we'll make the top 4 however, but it is clearly very very possible.

And luckily, we won't be losing many troops to Origin as is usually the case. So our Origin period should be much smoother sailing than it has been historically. Teddy and Collins are the only two players I can see getting selected.

Collins is our most valuable player in 2023

[Steggles]

Hi, I am from the future. I came back to 2023 today just to tell you that we are doing it in 2024 as well.

Brilliant reply MCMLXVI…..awesome year too.

[The Brain]

I didnt expect to win the comp this year I was think more next year or the year after . Guess what ? we have turned to shit we are slow hence we can't score points .
I dont know what to expect next year now at least there will be two speedstars joining the ranks .
Cant see us doing much this year now .
Cleanout is needed and who do you buy?.
I can name at least 6 players we must let go ASAP.
6 4 FoFF campaign begins
anyone want to volunteer the first farknuckle?

[Steggles]

Pot Kettle Black....... hilarious comong from the KAKFA...... Hutchinator, Trent, dribble Hutchinator, Trent , dribble....... repeat

King Dribbler has to be kidding right? Add to the repeat, repeat, repeat his coaching accreditation from 1983 to coach u/7s, the guru Wok Warren Ryan’s words of wisdom, Atlanta Braves, blah, blah, blah. Biggest dribbler on this forum, perhaps in Australia.

[zac]

We barely have a pulse.

no doubt this season hasn't gone to plan so far but we're not out of it. if we can jag a few wins, get in a bit of form and get on a roll we'll be a chance. we've got a lot of good players and a coach who has done it before. if we win the next 2, i.e. beat penrith, then the season will be back on track. not saying that us being competitive come finals time will definitely happen but i am saying that it is a definite possibility

[Steggles]

I didnt expect to win the comp this year I was think more next year or the year after . Guess what ? we have turned to shit we are slow hence we can't score points .
I dont know what to expect next year now at least there will be two speedstars joining the ranks .
Cant see us doing much this year now .
Cleanout is needed and who do you buy?.
I can name at least 6 players we must let go ASAP.
6 4 FoFF campaign begins
anyone want to volunteer the first farknuckle?

Suaalii
Butcher N
Butcher E
Allen
Hutchinson
Keary
Radley

bugger, that’s 7.

[Big Dog]

To put things into much needed perspective, we are only 4 points behind the competition leaders. 4 points.

I lock us in as making the 8 without a shadow of a doubt.

I'm not certain we'll make the top 4 however, but it is clearly very very possible.

And luckily, we won't be losing many troops to Origin as is usually the case. So our Origin period should be much smoother sailing than it has been historically. Teddy and Collins are the only two players I can see getting selected.

Look at our for and against, and look at the teams above and below us that have not yet had a bye. Things are not so rosy.

[Steakface]

I didnt expect to win the comp this year I was think more next year or the year after . Guess what ? we have turned to shit we are slow hence we can't score points .
I dont know what to expect next year now at least there will be two speedstars joining the ranks .
Cant see us doing much this year now .
Cleanout is needed and who do you buy?.
I can name at least 6 players we must let go ASAP.
6 4 FoFF campaign begins
anyone want to volunteer the first farknuckle?

Disagree on 6 needing to be let go ASAP.
For me it's only two i'd like to see depart at end of year

Lodge: surplus to requirements with the signing of Spencer Leuni. Will be demanding decent coin to stay, and although he is a good prop I don't agree he is value for money. I like his quick play the ball but thats about it. My sixth sense tells me he isn't jiving with the playing group either, which would be exactly the case as in the past at the Storm, Warriors etc.

Suallii: For two reasons - 1. His heart doesnt seem to be in it, and 2. He is young and still learning, and is getting a really getting a battering of criticism (some of it unwarranted/over the top) from fans, and the media too. I think he is probably craving an opportunity well away from the spotlight and viciousness that is the NRL circus. I do actually like the guy though.

2014:

1 Teddy
2 Toupo
3 Manu
4 B Smith
5 Young
6 Keary (in the worst case scenario that Keary decides to retire, I'd hope we get Hunt who is the best alternative experienced option on the market)
7 Walker
8 Collins
9 Cheese
10 Leinu
11 Sitili
12 Gus
13 Watson

14 N Butcher
15 E Butcher
16 JWH
17 Radley

Watson is a smarter player than Rads, very strong for his size, and probably the fittest player too. He is more than capable of being a starting 13 imo. I'd like to see him given a crack. We need a change there in my opinion.

Radley is quite simply a liability, however his love for the club and take no prisoners attitude is still an important one to have in the club. I'd rather see him have a simpler job, and come off the bench and cause mayhem against a tiring opposition.

JWH to ease in off the bench to conserve his game minutes throughout the season.

Cheese will get better. Walker will be better next year too.

Keary is a champion, and unless he feels it's time to go I have no problem with him continuing on. As we saw last game, when he switches it on he is among the best in the comp still. And his experience is needed.

Young and Smith are specialists in their positions and add great pace and finishing ability to one side.

[Bates]

no doubt this season hasn't gone to plan so far but we're not out of it. if we can jag a few wins, get in a bit of form and get on a roll we'll be a chance. we've got a lot of good players and a coach who has done it before. if we win the next 2, i.e. beat penrith, then the season will be back on track. not saying that us being competitive come finals time will definitely happen but i am saying that it is a definite possibility

Hi Zac. We desperately need to jag a win for confidence. From there I think we'll be ok. Look at the Tigers go.

[milanja]

no doubt this season hasn't gone to plan so far but we're not out of it. if we can jag a few wins, get in a bit of form and get on a roll we'll be a chance. we've got a lot of good players and a coach who has done it before. if we win the next 2, i.e. beat penrith, then the season will be back on track. not saying that us being competitive come finals time will definitely happen but i am saying that it is a definite possibility

I can see Robbo resting teddy and Collins for the dogs match after the midweek origin cos that’s usually his way.

Will also without smith,Radley and there is no guarantee Manu and walker will be back from their injuries, the dogs match won’t be an easy one to start the ball rolling.

[Noosa Rooster]

Look at our for and against, and look at the teams above and below us that have not yet had a bye. Things are not so rosy.

While a bye guarantees 2 points it doesn’t immediately follow that those teams are in a better position than us. A win by us during those byes keeps us in the same relative points position but improves our for and against. So we do still have a chance to improve on or move further in front of those teams.

[Steggles]

Disagree on 6 needing to be let go ASAP.
For me it's only two i'd like to see depart at end of year

Lodge: surplus to requirements with the signing of Spencer Leuni. Will be demanding decent coin to stay, and although he is a good prop I don't agree he is value for money. I like his quick play the ball but thats about it. My sixth sense tells me he isn't jiving with the playing group either, which would be exactly the case as in the past at the Storm, Warriors etc.

Suallii: For two reasons - 1. His heart doesnt seem to be in it, and 2. He is young and still learning, and is getting a really getting a battering of criticism (some of it unwarranted/over the top) from fans, and the media too. I think he is probably craving an opportunity well away from the spotlight and viciousness that is the NRL circus. I do actually like the guy though.

2014:

1 Teddy
2 Toupo
3 Manu
4 B Smith
5 Young
6 Keary (in the worst case scenario that Keary decides to retire, I'd hope we get Hunt who is the best alternative experienced option on the market)
7 Walker
8 Collins
9 Cheese
10 Leinu
11 Sitili
12 Gus
13 Watson

14 N Butcher
15 E Butcher
16 JWH
17 Radley

Watson is a smarter player than Rads, very strong for his size, and probably the fittest player too. He is more than capable of being a starting 13 imo. I'd like to see him given a crack. We need a change there in my opinion.

Radley is quite simply a liability, however his love for the club and take no prisoners attitude is still an important one to have in the club. I'd rather see him have a simpler job, and come off the bench and cause mayhem against a tiring opposition.

JWH to ease in off the bench to conserve his game minutes throughout the season.

Cheese will get better. Walker will be better next year too.

Keary is a champion, and unless he feels it's time to go I have no problem with him continuing on. As we saw last game, when he switches it on he is among the best in the comp still. And his experience is needed.

Young and Smith are specialists in their positions and add great pace and finishing ability to one side.

Everyone is a smarter player than Rads, including all players in every club from 1st grade through to under 7s.
If Lodge is creating friction within the team, then goodbye. If not, I’m happy for him to stay. He’s been playing consistently well since he arrived.
I’d have Whyte, May and Brown ahead of the two Butchers, we need more size and aggression.
I’d have Turpin instead of Radley to give the Cheese 20-25 mins per game rest and when he’s not carrying an injury, that’s when we will see his best.
Not against Watson at lock, just not sure at this stage.