If we are signing him it would also be for what he brings off the field. He's not an immature kid and he obviously could teach our kids about perseverance, dedication and patience. And about not spitting the dummy if at first you don't succeed.
Andrew Davey from the Eels ?
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tookey
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They mention he received an offer to good to refuse
Hopefully we haven't signed him as he should only be on basic salary
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I don't know if Davey is a leader. But he has a great story, especially if he finds himself playing with a team, who gives up everytime something doesn't go their way, or game gets a little tough.
Forwards don't hit their straps til late 20's in my eyes.
It would be such a better signing then people are giving credit for.
On that one point we are in 100% agreement ....
But consider, how many people, as a percentage, do you believe are self motivators ? ... and I accept that the number in any team of elite athletes is higher than the statistical norm by nature ... however, whether you call it a motivational speech, an inspirational lecture, a call to arms, a focusing of minds on a shared endeavour ... or simply a wind up ... the coach that is no good at it or a poor people manager will not succeed ...
Long after the rational and well planned tactics are out the window ... all that remains is desire ... for self, team or a chance to shag the cheerleaders ... it doesn't really matter ... but in a team sport the biggest motivator in hard times generally comes down to a look, a word or an action of a team mate or coach ...
Des Hasler once said to me ( at one of the functions we had ) and in response to my question which was “ we’ve made the top 4 Des so what sets us aside from the other 7 to win this thing “.
He said , “ basically the top 4 all are about the same level so it really comes down to attitude , belief in your mates and the will to succeed , oh and if you’ve got some great leaders the others will follow”.
The month , August
The venue , Crown Plaza, Gold Coast
The year,..........2008
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I agree. He's an old fashioned type player. I almost expect him to run out in an old pair of boots that cover the ankle and have steel studs.
Look out for him to be the only one pushing in a scrum.
We've made worse signings than this. Plenty of Worm fans asking why he was let go.
The better Robbo
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I was there too
Coaching is a juggling act of personalities, luck, and talent ... the great Jack Gibson was asked "what is the hardest thing about coaching" .. he answered, giving your team a reason why they must win this game ,, every week
manly for ever
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On Davey's Instagram his just started following manly
At the end of the day we can motivate a mule as long as we like
The mule is not going to win the Melbourne cup for us
I think we all get the meaning
No it won't ... but then again, nobody with half a wit would enter a mule in the Melbourne Cup in the first place ...
The moral of the story was not about the mule and the cup . It was about Motivation can only get some people so far but not far enough feathered friend
Pretty much confirms it I’d say
The example was completely irrelevant and nonsensical ... saying you can't motivate a mule to win the Melbourne Cup is just asinine ... why not a duck, or a or a Koala Bear ...
One question for you feathered friend ...
I have not been watching the finals
Can you please tell me how dominant was this Davey as compared to all the dominant forwards that made their mark and made a difference in the finals ?
So you dont get the moral of the story . Is that what you are saying ?
That seems to be the go to for announcements these days - which I don't mind.
If there's no backflips on the horizon I get the clubs have to wait before taking the official line, but I'm more than happy hearing it from a forum member who has checked out an Instagram account - then waiting for a 'scoop' from one of these so called journos. Might make them redundant!
Will he be the next David Gower/James Hasson or the next Shane Rodney/Joe Gulavao ??
Hard to get excited about this level of signing.
Hard to get excited about this level of signing.
We need a Joe Gulavao type in the squad. These type of over achieving players win us comps.
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