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Craig Bellamy is an outstanding coach. One of the best the NRL has seen. But the best ever? No, no he’s not. Many adoring…
Season 2018 is a roughie’s year. It's a year that has so far tossed up some hair-raising results and unexpected scenarios for fans and…
Trent Barrett has been sold a lemon. His 2016 Manly-Warringah is a disaster on wheels that he should dump before it permanently parks him…
How must Aaron Woods, Mitchell Moses and, to a lesser extent, James Tedesco be feeling right now? All three Wests Tigers 2017 deserters have…
“If Wayne had have thought with his big instead of his little head then I wouldn't have had to rebuild the joint” And with…
Aaron Woods should immediately peel off the 'C' on this week's team sheet and hand it respectfully to Ivan Cleary. He should tell Laurie…
With seemingly endless bad press dropping like nightly bombing raids at Concord, the sirens have sounded that Mitch Moses' mid-year switch to Parramatta is…
Well stuff me, who would have thought the Dragons would be sitting pretty at the top of the NRL ladder? With his head firmly…
Years of watching Tim Sheens coach was, at times, a taxing chore for Tigers' fans. His premiership was welcomed, but his faults were many.…
With four losses in a row and barely a point logged in the try column since Round 1, Wests Tigers are officially on life…
Another Indian tour that got away. That best sums up the feeling right now. Sure the Aussies aimed up in the most recent series,…
Much has been written about Mitchell Pearce's Origin career: the impotence, the stats, the failures. No Origin player has ever been given more flack.…
In October 2005, the Wests Tigers clinched the most unlikely of premierships, pipping the more fancied North Queensland Cowboys. The win marked the start…
The scheduling of club footy and State of Origin may have its flaws, but is it really that bad? I know I’m going to…
Can someone tell me why Laurie Daley and Bob Fulton picked Daniel Tupou? Watching my state's footballing cream try to bring home the bacon…
To the Mayer of Tigertown, I'm a lifelong Balmain and now Wests Tigers supporter, so may I first of all offer thanks for your…
When the curtain came down on the 1994 rugby league season, two things happened. One, that staple of the a tradesman's morning-tea, the Winnie…
I think it's time we gave Ivan Cleary a pat on the back. True, we are only halfway through the season, but I think…
Have you heard that the word is Bird? I have, and so have a few others. In fact, Greg Bird's name is increasingly becoming…
Benji Marshall must go the Melbourne Storm. If there was any light shining for Marshall at the moment, it's coming from the southern state.…
Agree. Cronk plays and it’s 2 zip. Another year of kicking stones for NSW fans and players.
A tribute to a great rugby league dynasty
There was plenty of time spent in the QLD 20. The backs didn’t need to see the ball with great back line sweeps, but NSW just had to position themselves on the 3rd or 4th tackles on the right of the park and bomb away to left corner. But only once did they try to do this. I blame Farah for not directing play towards the right side, I blame the halves for not calling or seeing it as well, and I blame Loz for not sending the message via the trainers to exploit QLD’s glaring weakness. It was summed up why we’ve lost 8 series.
Why did NSW pick - and then ignore - Daniel Tupou
Yes. With Lawrence on the bench, he can add impact and the utility value coaches often desire. A good move.
A letter to Wests Tigers CEO Grant Mayer
Your comments regarding the media scrutiny and reporting on Mick Potter at season’s end is spot on, and something I didn’t consider.
A letter to Wests Tigers CEO Grant Mayer
I would doubt Mayer selects. But he’d have pull at the club, and more than likely the ear of one or two. Plus his name “Mayer” suited the purposes of the article. Agree, Lullia isn’t an improvement, but considering that Lawrence’s side seems to see ball from both Brooks and Teddy, maybe an alternative option could be for Lawrence and Simona to switch sides. Tigers could get more out of Simons that way.
A letter to Wests Tigers CEO Grant Mayer
Cheers, they seem glaringly obvious to a lot of people. Not just you and me old son.
A letter to Wests Tigers CEO Grant Mayer
Your points are valid too, The eye. But I wouldn’t mind Tufaka coming into Lawrence’s spot or even Akouloa. He doesn’t offer much in the way of extra pace, but he certainly offloads better than Chris.
A letter to Wests Tigers CEO Grant Mayer
It is widely speculated that Rick’s contribution to the 2002 premiership was just putting the witches-hats out for Gus.
Ricky Stuart and the Raiders' last crusade
I can’t wait for that show. It’s being shown on the comedy channel right?
Ricky Stuart and the Raiders' last crusade
His salary has to be one of the most laughable points in Rugby League.
Ricky Stuart and the Raiders' last crusade
I completely agree. Wallace was perfect while Locky was there. It was a bit tough for Wallace once the great man retired.
It's clear who the next NRL supercoach is
I don’t think they’re a top 8 team on paper. They have a team with a back like that’s top 8, but that forward pack is the problem. I’m not sure if it’s Price’s fault or someone else’s, but recruitment has been woeful during his time. It was better this season, but did someone forget about the front row? Dragons are a fringe top 8 side at best with those forwards.
Someone there better get on the phone before June 30 or the season is over.
The Price is wrong, Steve
Mr Woodward, I could not have summed it better. I, for one, am extremely disappointed with Marshall’s decision to go to the Dragons.
I don’t know how much of Benji’s decision was based on his wife’s career, but I have a hunch it’s not as big as what it has been made out to be by some of the media reports. Personally, I feel Marshall’s decision is one that reeks of arrogance, greed, cowardice and short sightedness.
1) Arrogance – He still doesn’t really believe that he was that bad in his final years at the Tigers. He spoon fed that to the media because it seems genuine and would feel it’s what the public want to hear. If he thought he was that bad, he go to a club that was strong and that could improve/support him.
2) Greed – A move to Melbourne may have limited his commercial or media opportunities, but choosing a club that has a 5/8 as its chief play-maker when he clearly didn’t like playing 7 when at the Tigers, stinks of hypocrisy and leads one to the conclusion that “other factors” persuaded him to go Red and Whites.
3) Cowardice – He chose a club that has a coach under pressure. In fact, his other choice – the Sharks – even had a coach who wasn’t a coach. What does Melbourne have? A strong, dominant coach who drives his players – they don’t drive him. This was weak on Marshall’s part. The Melbourne system would have tested him, but I chose not to do that.
4) Short sightedness – To go to an environment where he wasn’t the top dog or biggest story would have been good for his footy. And what’s good for his footy would have ultimately been good for his pocket. It would have been a case of short term pain (money wise) for long term gain. With a good season a two, he could have commanded more, plus the off field benefits would have been huge. Everyone likes a winner, including sponsors. His 500k with the Dragons may be good for now, but how will his Rugby League legacy fair? And for that, his long term career after football.
It could have been much different.
Benji needed the Storm to resurrect his career
I agree with this article. Gould came in with the right approach and has stuck to it, despite the lack of instant success. He made tough calls and hired a good coach in Ivan Cleary. Cleary has been given the benefits of time and authority to complete his task, something Gould should be given credit for. Too often clubs are guilty of caving into pressure due to a lack of spine and poor long term vision. Both Cleary and the club will reap the rewards for such a determined and clear approach.
In years to come, I have no doubt that Cleary will be looked upon as one of the leading coaches in the game – a Bennett or Hasler type – a result that will be a credit to Cleary’s ability as a coach, as well as Gould’s vision and metal as an administrator.
Panthers blueprint is one for rivals to follow
Hahaha! Picking Sutton does make a lot of sense.
B-b-b-Bird, bird, bird, (Greg) Bird is the word
I like a lot of what you say. Excellent.
B-b-b-Bird, bird, bird, (Greg) Bird is the word
The don’t weaken one position for another argument has merit in almost every league conversation, except in this instance. The halves have been a weak position for NSW for a number of years. With the number 7 a given (unfortunately), we have to look at how best to use the remaining position of 5/8. This means not attempting what has already been tried.
Bird won’t weaken the 5/8 role, he may play it differently, but he won’t weaken it. Previous players to have played in the role have failed to live up to their club form. So what’s there to lose? What it does do is give, however, the opportunity to select another edge runner with grunt into the side, someone of the Sims ilk.
B-b-b-Bird, bird, bird, (Greg) Bird is the word
I agree Bird has zero chance. Loz has pretty much confirmed that. However, with Pearce being an auto selection – and it is a problem that won’t seem to change this year – NSW need to re-think their 5/8 selection philosophy. Out of the options you put forward, Sutton is best suited followed by J Reynolds. Sutton wins though because of his size and strength. J Reynolds is good and could be considereds Greg Bird lite.
B-b-b-Bird, bird, bird, (Greg) Bird is the word
Nice to see you found this place, TeeeeeMac.
The stars have aligned - Benji must go to the Storm
Bert, truly outstanding piece of literature. But it looks as though you may have sent the place into meltdown.
Sydney-centric approach is killing rugby league
Agree… mostly. I believe Scott Prince was a high quality organiser – a dominant half – and we all know how that went. So yes, on the basis that he needs a quality half to flourish, you’re exactly right.
The stars have aligned - Benji must go to the Storm
Lol!
Why did NSW pick - and then ignore - Daniel Tupou