Gus Gould

[Snake]

Gus weighed in on the Eels woes, declaring they are a 'manufactured' team.

He went on to say "the way it's been crafted and brought together and cobbled together with high-price purchases" is problematic and "not always the way to win a premiership." He also claims that "as soon as they're challenged, they break up, they isolate, and it's every man for themselves – and we saw that tonight again."

It's interesting for a number of reasons. I guess he is saying that because they are a side put together via a check book, there is no sense of 'team'. Then you look at Manly and we the Trbo family, DCE and Foran (who came through together) and a host of young guys like Saab, Olakau'atu, Fainu, Schuster and co. that grew up playing footy together. A fair portion of our team debuted or played junior footy at Manly...thus we have this 'team' that play like a team.

The last interesting thing to come out of the comments is Gould's Bulldogs. I know he came in after the signings, but if ever there is an example of a 'manufactured team', it'll be the Dogs of 2022. He will be at the helm of the biggest cash splash the NRL has seen in years. Obviously, it's done and that's what he is going to have to work with, but I wonder what his thoughts are about it. I imagine he will want to start getting some Dogs juniors through the joint, a la Penrith.

 

[globaleagle]

I didn't even think of starting a new thread when I posted this in the aptly named lol @ para thread. lol.

You're correct about the dogs, the one time self proclaimed 'family club' looks nothing like that whatsoever anymore.

Must admit, kinda feels good when a 'local boy' does good for your team.

 

[Dee Why Eagle]

but but don't they bark "bred not bought"?

 

[DUFFMAN]

Gus weighed in on the Eels woes, declaring they are a 'manufactured' team.

The last interesting thing to come out of the comments is Gould's Bulldogs. I know he came in after the signings, but if ever there is an example of a 'manufactured team', it'll be the Dogs of 2022. He will be at the helm of the biggest cash splash the NRL has seen in years. Obviously, it's done and that's what he is going to have to work with, but I wonder what his thoughts are about it. I imagine he will want to start getting some Dogs juniors through the joint, a la Penrith.

Gus being Gus when it fails he will punt Trent.
If it works and they build towards a force Gus will take the credit.

 

[Woodsie]

The need to develop there own and improve their junior pathways was one of the things identified at the beginning of the year and one of the reasons it was given for the hiring of the ex-All blacks bloke .. he was touted as being very good at that part of things ... but Gus will take that to a new level ...

And when you have a roster that is shiite ... you don't have much choice for the first few years than get what talent you can to the club ... but Arffur has been in charge of Parra for 7 years and in that time has only debuted about 5 local juniors ...

I would put a schooner on the fact Manly have debuted more Parra juniors in the past 7 yrs than Parra ..

 

[Tragic Eagle]

A lot of credit goes to our junior recruitment and development. We have some high quality juniors that have come of age. Congratulations to Des and the coaching staff for the amazing transition and adaption to the modern game since round 4. We now have a very talented and balanced squad with strike right across the park. If we can retain our rock solid defence we can take this out. Exciting times.

 

[Jerry1]

I find it a little ironic that Gus should be crapping on about Para when he’s director of football at the dogs.

Bit of diversional therapy going on here.

Shut up Gus and focus on your cellar dwelling spoon hogging dogs..

 

[Kaufusi's Elbow]

I enjoyed it when they were talking about Geroa's own Mick Cronin teaching a young Garrick how to kick ... fkn awesome shade on so many levels.

 

[Captain Moondog]

I enjoyed it when they were talking about Geroa's own Mick Cronin teaching a young Garrick how to kick ... fkn awesome shade on so many levels.

I liked Cronin even though he played for Parramatta.

 

[Spartan Eagle]

Trent will forge a great team. The team that drink together will play together. He's good mates with everyone. Singing Koombaya

 

[Fibro Eagle]

Gus just blowing his ol trumpet again
Went on about his 5 year plan
He gave St George advice how did that go
Went to Warriors how did that go now his left they won 3 straight
Now to dogs told them a few weeks back about showing up , Haven’t seen anything different there
Gus has got knowledge no doubt about that but sometimes he just goes on about it too much
The good ones get it done and don’t blow there own Trumpet
Scott Fulton perfect example of getting things done in the background and it’s a reason Manly have some great development happening

 

[The Who]

I'm no expert on Doesn'tmatta but I can think of a few players in its current line-up that debuted for it: Dylan Brown, Haze Dumpster, Sivo, the hooker with the busted shoulder...
But as has been stated, we debut more Parramatta juniors than them.
They have an abundance of juniors and don't seem to treat many of them well which is why so many end up at other clubs.

 

[Kevinward777]

I enjoyed it when they were talking about Geroa's own Mick Cronin teaching a young Garrick how to kick ... fkn awesome shade on so many levels.

I though really? Cronin was a toe-kicker throughout his career. Mike Eden and Ross Conlon were the only side boot kickers in Mick's day that I can remember. Fairfax maybe?

 

[deanm]

I'm no expert on Doesn'tmatta but I can think of a few players in its current line-up that debuted for it: Dylan Brown, Haze Dumpster, Sivo, the hooker with the busted shoulder...
But as has been stated, we debut more Parramatta juniors than them.
They have an abundance of juniors and don't seem to treat many of them well which is why so many end up at other clubs.

Brown is a Kiwi, Mahoney is a Qlder & Sivo is a Penrith Junior. So Dumpster is it and they keep dropping him !

 

[maxta]

I think their biggest problem is relying on Gutho too much
Against the dud sides it works, but the better sides shut him down comfortably and Eels capitulate quickly from there...
Moses has ability but does the Houdini in big games.
I do see Gould having a point about playing individually, as whenever the blow torch is applied they look very disconnected and have no unity as a team, playing like a bunch of strangers

 

[robbiea]

Moses is the Nrl's biggest imposter.

 

[Eagles4Life]

Moses is the Nrl's biggest imposter.

Parramatta is a team of imposters. They look good on paper, generally play well in the early rounds, give their supporters some confidence and hope going into mid-season, then implode spectacularly under pressure at the business end of the season. Its great to see that they are following that formula again in 2021.

 

[robbiea]

Yep nothing better or unexpected than a Parra end of year meltdown.

 

[Dion Johnson]

Sivo has been ordinary, went missing weeks ago.

Definitely a team underperforming, Arthur made the wrong choices in the off season, how a player with as much talent like Dylan Brown has not come on from last season says a bit about the coaching staff.

 

[wombatgc]

Ever since he shaved the man bun off, it’s been all downhill for Queen Gutho.