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Originally posted by Inflictor
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No definitely won't be happy to lose. But I'll happy to see Robbo and some of our other under performers get put under the microscope more. That will only come from a loss or maybe a very unconvincing win. -
My TiT is decreasing.
What I am about to say may sound strange, but I believe that it is more to the point in saying it this way; If, before the season started, Fitzgibbon had dismissed the entire Sharks squad and replaced them with our 30, I reckon the Sharks would currently be on or very near the top of the table. I believe that Fitzgibbon was the cog in our well oiled machine that made us roar. This opinion is not a knee-jerk reaction to the demotion of Walker, although it hardened my belief that Trent, brilliant coach that he was, is possibly losing his magic.
You can counter my argument by pointing out the poor performances so far from certain players, and I wouldn't disagree with you. I would though suggest that the coach is partly responsible for getting the best out of the players. Relegating Walker may be the right decision, we don't know the absolute reasoning behind it. I think it is a bad call. With ST & AC back in the team we will be a much more formidable team. I expect us to convincingly defeat the Dragons and I hope that Walker is only being rested for the proper reason. Not happy that the game is still a week away.Comment
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His kicking game has been horrible for weeks. He continually fed the sharks back three on the 20 and 30. He threw a dumb interception that led to the sharks try two plays later at the start of the second half, his threat in attack is gone and he seems completely lost. Yes It is all exacerbated by the poor form around him and he has busted his arse In defence but he is not playing anywhere near last year. He needs a stunt in the twos to regain confidence and form.Originally posted by Lydon View Post
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Walker is a fine player. It was after the Radley sin bin we lost the game. If anyone needs time off to fix his playing style it’s Rads. Suualii also was hapless and did bugger all for our attack. The $5 man is another that should be dropped. But Walker even on an off day tackles his heart out and kicks goals for us. Robbo should be embarrassed bullying the little guy out of the team when his own coaching performance has been terrible to say the least. Poor Sammy. I hope he doesn’t get dropped.“Soon will the present day order be rolled up, and a new one spread out in its stead”- (Baha’u’llah)Comment
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The team was spent in 2nd half,after all the sin bins and huge penalty count,we had nothing to offer in attack.When the game was in the balance he put on the slug at hooker who offers sweet FA! So they put all the blame on the young half back,that will farking do me.Robbo should drop himself,he still can't come to terms with the new rules.Our attack is a reflection of the coaching.The world is full of Kings & Queens,who blind your eye's & steal your dreams!Comment
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Is my first question.Originally posted by sparrow View Post
Walker is a 73% kicker...which means points.
Sam can work on improving his game now with less pressure.
He can continue to work on building muscle.
He can continue working towards being a 90% kicker.
Walker dropped...who said the coach is not under pressure.
Walker dropped...should mean "nobody's place in the team is guaranteed"...including winger Paulo, who lets tries in outside him, another one against Sharks.
Including Radley, Suaalii who is not a centre, that experiment failed, whose place is on the right wing, ...Manu who continues to rush out of the defensive line leaving a hole, and others.
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Indeed.Originally posted by roosterchook View Post
I hope if he gets dropped he doesn't leave and go play for the Dolphins.
I hope if he gets dropped he takes the opportunity to have a rest and work on his skills and body building.Comment
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If Manu has a day out we may not see Walker for a whileComment
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Then why was he ever playing left side?Originally posted by Waylander View Post
Manu could play left side.
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The problem is that Keary and Walker are similar players who play on instinct and eyes up footy - Neither are either a controlling or organising half.
You can see how the Cronk and Keary combo worked - Cronk the controlling and organising half and Keary playing his instinct and eyes up footy so neither got in each others way and their roles were defined - no blurred lines on what their roles were.
Chook Pen Favourite the Hutchinator is a controlling or organising half - the only other half back with this trait is Sandon Smith.
The Keary and Walker Combo will still have issues going forward due to them being the same type of player - Whether they can change either of them into a controlling or organising is to be seen.
One would say it is too late for Keary to change so it will have to be Walker.
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Yeah righto mate. Trust in Trent. Im sure it was all part of the season building process to play Sam for 7 weeks and then drop him so Momo and Hutch can be in the 17.Originally posted by Maxy Walker View PostComment
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Makes you wonder what Trent and the team have been doing since they came back at the end of last year.Comment
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Well we’ve been setting up well so far haven’t we!Originally posted by Inflictor View PostFVCK CANCERComment
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Saints by 30.1985: 1 try vs Parramatta, 1 try vs Manly, 1 try vs Wests, 2 tries vs Souffs
1986: 2 tries vs Illawarra, 1 try vs Balmain, 2 tries vs Norths.Comment
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