The game plan. Pearce wants a release.

[c_q]

Pearce has been in 1st grade for 6/7 years now. He should be one of the most dominant 1/2 backs in the game now, he isn't. In my eyes, he has an above average passing game, an above average kicking game, an average running game and is hot and cold when it comes to guiding a team around the paddock. He went well when paired with a fit Carney in 2010. If he wants to go, I'd let him, although I'd be trying to get some sort of a player trade with the Club he goes to. The player I'd like to see come to the Roosters is Reece Robinson from the faders.

[Guest]

I found it funny how everyone is getting on their knees for Adam Reynolds. He has played not even a full season yet, had a couple of good games and he is some sort of messiah now, please.

[Guest]

I found it funny how everyone is getting on their knees for Adam Reynolds. He has played not even a full season yet, had a couple of good games and he is some sort of messiah now, please.

He's going better than Pearce.

[elo]

7 years? That means his debut was at 14, hahahahahahaaaaaaaa.

He's been our first choice half-back for 4 and a half seasons, he's only 23 and has been partnered with one good half during his stint (Carney) and never coached at club level by a top line coach.

Everyone really needs to move on from blaming Pearce for us stinking, he's the least of our problems.

[melon....]

7 years? That means his debut was at 14, hahahahahahaaaaaaaa.

He's been our first choice half-back for 4 and a half seasons, he's only 23 and has been partnered with one good half during his stint (Carney) and never coached at club level by a top line coach.

Everyone really needs to move on from blaming Pearce for us stinking, he's the least of our problems.

No he isnt because IMO he is one of the worst that has stopped putting in.

[elo]

Stopped putting in? 16 try assists in a farken shit house side so far this season says otherwise.

If your out ball option was to Bwaith or Scissorhands you'd be farken depressed and want out too.

[c_q]

7 years? That means his debut was at 14, hahahahahahaaaaaaaa.

He's been our first choice half-back for 4 and a half seasons, he's only 23 and has been partnered with one good half during his stint (Carney) and never coached at club level by a top line coach.

Everyone really needs to move on from blaming Pearce for us stinking, he's the least of our problems.

I take back the 6/7. Made 1st grade at 17 during the great Opes era. Opes/Freddie-1 season, Freddie-2 seasons, now into 3rd season with Smith = 6 seasons.

[Geohood]

7 years? That means his debut was at 14, hahahahahahaaaaaaaa.

He's been our first choice half-back for 4 and a half seasons, he's only 23 and has been partnered with one good half during his stint (Carney) and never coached at club level by a top line coach.

Everyone really needs to move on from blaming Pearce for us stinking, he's the least of our problems.

He started in 2007 aged 17.. so this is his 6th year. Is 23 now.

Still young though. He's the one that set up 2 of our tries and should of got another one for the 'forward' pass.

I hope the rumours aren't true, or if they are something can be sorted out. He's the type of player that has always seemed to be destined to stay with us long term.

Adam Reynolds is not a messiah. All he does is play his part in his team's system, and just kicks pretty much.

[witty92]

He's going better than Pearce.

so was daniel mortimer a few years back, how'd that turn out? Oh and jamie soward too, the next big thing in Rugby League, potential Dally M winner, NSW saviour, not really making the same headlines as he used to is he? And Jared Mullen before him, gone awfully quiet of late as well despite supercoach wayne bennett and a cast of superstars around him. You can't base a player, most of all a halfback, from his first half of a season of first grade, let alone one who plays in a team with such a dominant forward pack.

[Guest]

Pearce needs to stay. To think there are infinite players better than him is ridiculous.

The potential candidates being named are from teams at the top of the table, and not because of their halfback or 5/8. When the Roosters were top it was because of Carney, Pearce apparently contributed nothing. Souths have Inglis and a new coach. The Bulldogs have a proven coach and one of the best performing forward packs. Of course the halves a performing. They are performing because their team is, their team is not performing because of them.

I'm glad Smith came to the club. We have a young, talented squad crying out for leadership. Our depth has increased significantly. In an ideal world we would have another coach for next year. I think Smith has taken us as far as he can. The game has moved on. We need structure. We need fitness. You could replace Pearce with Cronk or Thurston tomorrow and it won't improve, we need a new game plan and a new coaching philosophy.

[Geohood]

Pearce needs to stay. To think there are infinite players better than him is ridiculous.

The potential candidates being named are from teams at the top of the table, and not because of their halfback or 5/8. When the Roosters were top it was because of Carney, Pearce apparently contributed nothing. Souths have Inglis and a new coach. The Bulldogs have a proven coach and one of the best performing forward packs. Of course the halves a performing. They are performing because their team is, their team is not performing because of them.

I'm glad Smith came to the club. We have a young, talented squad crying out for leadership. Our depth has increased significantly. In an ideal world we would have another coach for next year. I think Smith has taken us as far as he can. The game has moved on. We need structure. We need fitness. You could replace Pearce with Cronk or Thurston tomorrow and it won't improve, we need a new game plan and a new coaching philosophy.

I can't fault one thing you said. Exactly my thoughts.

[witty92]

Pearce needs to stay. To think there are infinite players better than him is ridiculous.

The potential candidates being named are from teams at the top of the table, and not because of their halfback or 5/8. When the Roosters were top it was because of Carney, Pearce apparently contributed nothing. Souths have Inglis and a new coach. The Bulldogs have a proven coach and one of the best performing forward packs. Of course the halves a performing. They are performing because their team is, their team is not performing because of them.

I'm glad Smith came to the club. We have a young, talented squad crying out for leadership. Our depth has increased significantly. In an ideal world we would have another coach for next year. I think Smith has taken us as far as he can. The game has moved on. We need structure. We need fitness. You could replace Pearce with Cronk or Thurston tomorrow and it won't improve, we need a new game plan and a new coaching philosophy.

great post, our club has gained a lot under smith in the way of recruitment, depth and club culture, a coach with a better understanding of structure has a lot to work with in our young side.

[Guest]

Pearce manager has laughed off the rumours, you can all breathe

[Guest]

He started in 2007 aged 17.. so this is his 6th year. Is 23 now.

Still young though. He's the one that set up 2 of our tries and should of got another one for the 'forward' pass.

I hope the rumours aren't true, or if they are something can be sorted out. He's the type of player that has always seemed to be destined to stay with us long term.

Adam Reynolds is not a messiah. All he does is play his part in his team's system, and just kicks pretty much.

Only played a couple of games in 07 before he got injured.

Has played four and a half seasons - only one with a decent 5/8. He is also still very young - easily 7-8 years left in his career.

The jury is out on Pearce at club level until he gets a decent 6 outside him.

The unfortunate thing is that this is likely next year - hope he stays to see how that goes.

[Jacks Fur Coat]

great post, our club has gained a lot under smith in the way of recruitment, depth and club culture, a coach with a better understanding of structure has a lot to work with in our young side.

yeah - the "blame the coach" for everything is the cheapest and easiest shot in the book. It's being seriously overplayed in this forum.