We will never move forward with anasta!

[novice chook]

Anasta is no Fatty,i definately respect him as a clubman,but i fail to see what he offers us captaincy wise..

He plays with passion & commitment,but he is not a leader of men..

And through bad management by the club,he has been well over-paid in his time here..

Of the current players we have Anasta offers more as a leader than any other in the 17. Very slim pickings in terms of maturity and leadership there.

And he is one of many that have been overpaid - fact is you only had to be a Dog to have an extra "0" on your paycheck at the Roosters since 04.

And the blame for that lays squarely at the feet of management, who are also at fault for punting Fitzy before his time. He and Anasta together could captained well together under the guidance of Smith.


NC

[Guest]

Of the current players we have Anasta offers more as a leader than any other in the 17. Very slim pickings in terms of maturity and leadership there.

And he is one of many that have been overpaid - fact is you only had to be a Dog to have an extra "0" on your paycheck at the Roosters since 04.

And the blame for that lays squarely at the feet of management, who are also at fault for punting Fitzy before his time. He and Anasta together could captained well together under the guidance of Smith.


NC

Thinking about the way we treated Fitzy depresses me..

But doesn't surprise me..

[Guest]

Of the current players we have Anasta offers more as a leader than any other in the 17. Very slim pickings in terms of maturity and leadership there.

And he is one of many that have been overpaid - fact is you only had to be a Dog to have an extra "0" on your paycheck at the Roosters since 04.

And the blame for that lays squarely at the feet of management, who are also at fault for punting Fitzy before his time. He and Anasta together could captained well together under the guidance of Smith.


NC

as another week passes, and Braith turns in another inept display, your defence of him rings more and more hollow ma'am

But this week, my goodness, you've made what can only be described as a quantum leap

You've now officially stopped pushing the line that Braith can actually play.

You're now focussing on his ability as a captain

lol

or was it his marketing and merchandising potential?


It's a new dawn...

[novice chook]

as another week passes, and Braith turns in another inept display, your defence of him rings more and more hollow ma'am

But this week, my goodness, you've made what can only be described as a quantum leap

You've now officially stopped pushing the line that Braith can actually play.

You're now focussing on his ability as a captain

lol

or was it his marketing and merchandising potential?


It's a new dawn...

You really are an ignoramus. My answer in that post was specifically to a question Horrie asked me about Braith's captaincy. Which is why that's what I focussed on.

You really must learn to read all the posts before jumping to conclusions - but then again if as rumoured you're a Telucrap journo that'd be beyond your capabilities.


NC

[Guest]

You really are an ignoramus. My answer in that post was specifically to a question Horrie asked me about Braith's captaincy. Which is why that's what I focussed on.

You really must learn to read all the posts before jumping to conclusions - but then again if as rumoured you're a Telucrap journo that'd be beyond your capabilities.


NC

indeed you were responding to a specific question

but a simple re-read of your posts tells us that your views are as follows;

1) Anasta can take no blame for his performances because management signed him - he didn't sign himself

2) there are other players who've signed for big money and not delivered - just add Anasta to the list, it's no big deal. repeat point 1 here

3) Anasta must be captain for 2010 at least. No one else could do it.

couldn't they?

i don't think you'd actually know ma'am

and my favourite...

drum roll.....

"I don't think there is any doubt that Anasta has given us value for money."


it's all just nonsense


you'll (only) understand that when you see someone else playing 5/8 and you think to yourself "how on eath did we put up with that good looking but very slow guy for so long"????


as to that other matter, don't listen to rumours. Well, not on here anyway

unless of course they involve Braith and either England or France

then you should not only listen, but cross your fingers and hope like hell that they're true

[Guest]

BG,
I like reading your thoughts in particular because you know your stuff and give much thought to the game.
I feel:
1. we were beaten by a better team today.
2. We played poorly
3. We have players out of position and IMHO some of the positions Smith has players in has not worked out for the long term and when would NOW be a good time to correct this
4. I was not singling out you as many posts across many threads were singling out players for criticism/blame.
5. IHMO it's time for Smith to use his experience and rectify the problems before they become big problems

Every word makes sense.....

[Andrew Walker]

Unfortunately, I'm beginning to see your point of view. But I'm not going to start giving the imaginary chop to players after yesterday's loss. Would it be wrong to reserve judgement for a few more games?

No it wont be.If anything I am sure it will only make you realise more what some here have been saying.

[Andrew Walker]

Cheers Horrie, nice to be valued occasonally.

I definitely believe that Anasta should be captain of the side for 2010 at least. There is no one else who can it as well.

Myles has enough to concentrate on atm keeping on the straight and narrow. You don't reward a bloke who bought such shame on our Club with its leadership less than 12 months onwards. If he can keep clean then he is is probably next in line if and when Anasta leaves.

As for Pearce, I don't think he is mature enough to cope with it successfully.

Mini and Perrett need to concentrate on their own games, as whilst both are trying, they are error prone. And Ryles is injury prone.

Pea is struggling to keep his spot in the 17, so he's not in the picture. And I can't think of any others who could do it either.

I don't think there is any doubt that Anasta has given us value for money. He has given 100% every time he's played in the RWB and in my view, that's all you can ask of a player. Many would disagree, but that's how I rate a player, the passion and commitment he gives to a Club. Compared to our recent 'marquee' players this bloke stands head and shoulders above them all.

The Roosters have bought some extremely 'talented' overpriced players over recent years, most of which have not given us value for money. But Braith is not one of them.

Discuss?

NC

Braith is a dud buy of massive proportions,1 finals appearance in 4 years is testament to that

[novice chook]

TOK, the fact is that you just can't accept that anyone can have an opinion that differs to your own - mine must be wrong because you think differently.

Well shove it where the sun don't shine- because my opinion on Braith won't change.

You're just another keyboard hero who is just on here to criticise and aren't capable of contributing any positive.

In fact I doubt you are a Roosters supporter.

If Carney was at 5/8 you'd be finding an excuse to bag him as well if he didn't follow the TOK preferred gameplan.


NC

[Andrew Walker]

NC You are now averting the issue here. By personally attacking TOK.

[Guest]

Would love to see just one of these eunichs actually have the guts to say what they write in here to Braiths face...

Not one of you can give him as hard of a time as he gives himself after a game like yesterday, yet unlike him, not one of you can say given half the chance you could do one ounce better....

Braith may not be what you want in a captain, but in saying that, I know a lot of people in here that said the same things about Fitzy....at times myself included......

Heart does mean a lot, and Braith has that in abundance.....if people want to throw that away, they may as well go a buy another few wooden spoons for us because we will need them....
Positionally, how can he be blamed for where Smithy decided he should be.....

[novice chook]

NC You are now averting the issue here. By personally attacking TOK.

AW, I have made my opinion on Braith clear over and over. There is no issue to avert. I have my opinion, which TOK doesn't like so he constantly attempts to have me change it and that won't happen.

It is a fact that TOK has nothing positive to contribute. Read his posts if you require proof. It seems to me that his primary reason for frequenting this forum is to aggrevate.

And to give him credit he is doing a sterling job at that, if nothing else.


NC


NC

[Andrew Walker]

Would love to see just one of these eunichs actually have the guts to say what they write in here to Braiths face...

Not one of you can give him as hard of a time as he gives himself after a game like yesterday, yet unlike him, not one of you can say given half the chance you could do one ounce better....

Braith may not be what you want in a captain, but in saying that, I know a lot of people in here that said the same things about Fitzy....at times myself included......

Heart does mean a lot, and Braith has that in abundance.....if people want to throw that away, they may as well go a buy another few wooden spoons for us because we will need them....
Positionally, how can he be blamed for where Smithy decided he should be.....

Shall I take it you then told what you said on here to Fitzys face. I doubt not

[Andrew Walker]

AW, I have made my opinion on Braith clear over and over. There is no issue to avert. I have my opinion, which TOK doesn't like so he constantly attempts to have me change it and that won't happen.

It is a fact that TOK has nothing positive to contribute. Read his posts if you require proof. It seems to me that his primary reason for frequenting this forum is to aggrevate.

And to give him credit he is doing a sterling job at that, if nothing else.


NC


NC

Fair enough. It has also aggravated myself once However I still find it good value and generally enjoy its posts.

[Guest]

Would love to see just one of these eunichs actually have the guts to say what they write in here to Braiths face...

Not one of you can give him as hard of a time as he gives himself after a game like yesterday, yet unlike him, not one of you can say given half the chance you could do one ounce better....

Braith may not be what you want in a captain, but in saying that, I know a lot of people in here that said the same things about Fitzy....at times myself included......

Heart does mean a lot, and Braith has that in abundance.....if people want to throw that away, they may as well go a buy another few wooden spoons for us because we will need them....
Positionally, how can he be blamed for where Smithy decided he should be.....

Phantom you are letting your friendship with Anasta cloud your thinking on this one,in my opinion..

And as for whether people would air their opinions on his captaincy to his face is a moot point..

That is what this forum is for...to air opinions & grievances..

And your girlfriend certainly doesn't think i'm a eunich