What can we realistically expect this year?

[novice chook]

As much as taking the captaincy fro Fitzy was the wrong decision, I can see why he did it. Fitzy was in his last season, and we had a star 5/8 playing with no direction. If you want the best out of you marquee player, let him be captain, and lead by example. What it showed was Braith could lead off the field, but was not a leader on the field.

Well if you think like that, perhaps Stuart should have taken the captaincy from Fittler mid 2004 and handed it over to Brett Finch, on the basis it was Fittler's last year!

There is no excuse for what Fittler did to Fitzy, a player who had given 150% to our club. Instead of pushing Fitzy out the door, he should have ensured he was given a contract extension and kept the captaincy for as long as he wanted it.

NC

[Guest]

We are no chance at all to make the finals. And the fact most of you say "8" proves you know it as well and don't want to admit it. We have no points scoring ability at all. And we have the worst fullback in the comp by the length of the straight. We may have a good pack but so does just about everyone else. The halves, especially five/eighth is where we will be let down. I will be happy if we acoid the spoon.

I agree in that we have close to the worst backline in the comp. Unless Tagive and Moga make the grade we will most definitely have the slowest backline in the comp. Fortunately, we have a pretty decent forward pack but that can only take us so far.

Does Pendulum go to swingers parties?

[Guest]

I realistically expect top 8. Anything else is shite and it will just make me grumpy as hell n drink a shit load of beer to drown my sorrows as opposed to drinking a shit load of beer in celebration. I really prefer the latter.

[stsae]

As much as taking the captaincy fro Fitzy was the wrong decision, I can see why he did it. Fitzy was in his last season, and we had a star 5/8 playing with no direction. If you want the best out of you marquee player, let him be captain, and lead by example. What it showed was Braith could lead off the field, but was not a leader on the field.

From memory didn't Freddo take the C from Fitzy in 08??? Late in the season, the same season we made the top 4. Also from what I've been told Bwaiff was as shocked by the decision as Fitzy was. It sure derailed a promising year, I think we won 2 of our last 7.

And for Fred, are you forgetting that game in 09 when coach Freddo put Bwaiff at FB and Mini at 5/8??? That means there were even less games of Bwaiff playing with Pearce in the 1/2s.

[chook 56]

Freddy really did lose the plot, didn't he?
Or maybe he never had a copy of it?

[Guest]

I am really excited about this season. Our young pack will slaughter others with enthusiasm and fitness. Our backline will benefit and Moga will be top try scorer. Expect a big one from Braith. He has a point to prove and he is playing for a contract. Pearce will enjoy getting away from Carney's influence and prove why he is the origin halfback. And Mini will repay the faith with vintage form. Top 4 for sure. Possible top 2 with some injury luck. Get your money on our boys.

[Guest]

I am really excited about this season. Our young pack will slaughter others with enthusiasm and fitness. Our backline will benefit and Moga will be top try scorer. Expect a big one from Braith. He has a point to prove and he is playing for a contract. Pearce will enjoy getting away from Carney's influence and prove why he is the origin halfback. And Mini will repay the faith with vintage form. Top 4 for sure. Possible top 2 with some injury luck. Get your money on our boys.

You are a classic Trewhella.

[chook 56]

I am really excited about this season. Our young pack will slaughter others with enthusiasm and fitness. Our backline will benefit and Moga will be top try scorer. Expect a big one from Braith. He has a point to prove and he is playing for a contract. Pearce will enjoy getting away from Carney's influence and prove why he is the origin halfback. And Mini will repay the faith with vintage form. Top 4 for sure. Possible top 2 with some injury luck. Get your money on our boys.

LOL
What swingers club are you with?

[Guest]

I am really excited about this season. Our young pack will slaughter others with enthusiasm and fitness. Our backline will benefit and Moga will be top try scorer. Expect a big one from Braith. He has a point to prove and he is playing for a contract. Pearce will enjoy getting away from Carney's influence and prove why he is the origin halfback. And Mini will repay the faith with vintage form. Top 4 for sure. Possible top 2 with some injury luck. Get your money on our boys.

I'm all for that!

[Guest]

We have a very young squad with some exciting talent coming through especially in the forwards. But with Anasta at 6 and an ageing Mini at 1 I will be happy with an 8th place finish even though it looks like we will probably miss the 8. Am looking forward to seeing Moga play and to see our youngsters develop.

Heres to a good 2012

Who knows. It could be premiers which i just can't see or it could be spooners which i just cant see.

Realistically they will finish between 4th & 12th.................................. I know it's a crap predicament

[Guest]

This is a big triple of ifs.

If Anasta gets a season ending injury in round one.
If Daniel Mortimer teams up with Pearce and fires
If Moga is the second coming of Mal Meninga

Then we have a shot.

No other way.

[Guest]

This is a big triple of ifs.

If Anasta gets a season ending injury in round one.
If Daniel Mortimer teams up with Pearce and fires
If Moga is the second coming of Mal Meninga

Then we have a shot.

No other way.

No 'ifs" about it. Get behind our boys. You only have to look at how they performed after the trouble makers went last season. The whole team bonded and that will carry them through this season. I can't wait.

[Guest]

You are a classic Trewhella.

I don't think I am a classic Trewhella.

[melon....]

You are a classic Trewhella.

He's not Trew. But he is an old Easts boy that appears "Foxy" some nights in Sydney.

[Guest]

Well if you think like that, perhaps Stuart should have taken the captaincy from Fittler mid 2004 and handed it over to Brett Finch, on the basis it was Fittler's last year!

There is no excuse for what Fittler did to Fitzy, a player who had given 150% to our club. Instead of pushing Fitzy out the door, he should have ensured he was given a contract extension and kept the captaincy for as long as he wanted it.

NC

Using Finch as the example, shows that you have missed the point. If you have a marquee playmaker, not really leading the way for the team, doesnt it make sense to give the player the captaincy, showing him that he is the leader of the team? I would think that player would step up and have even more of a go because of the C next to his name. Because it Braith, he has already shown the best he has.

A player like Fitzy is a great team man, I wouldn't think that taking the captaincy away from him is going to affect his role.

As stated. I don't agree, I understand.