The Book of Albert

Budgewoi Eagle said:
This morning Laurie Daley called him one of the best prospects there is - better than Bradman Best - but added that he thought Des was probably trying to avoid using him this year due to his age and 2 ACLs. He thought that would have been the ideal.
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so why loan him to the worriers
 
Look I hope Des is not so petulant that he reads what we say and says to himself, its my team, I'm the coach, I know what's best, they are all amateurs. That would hardly be the wisdom of a dispassionate coach, who operates not on emotion but logic.

Doesn't matter if you're wrong from time to time, but it does if you don't learn from it. Sometimes what the other guy says is worth considering. If I was Des I certainly wouldn't be ignoring what Silvertails' supporters say. They tend to know their game fairly well, more than most supporters on average, and though they may have differing views, what is said is worth considering.

I don't know what's happening behind the scenes, but a lot of this sounds like personality issues. That's a most faulty way to consider action. I used to say in group programs I ran that emotions tell you about how you feel about something, but that probably isn't what the issue is really about, so they are never what you should act on. Understand where the emotion comes from, but only act on what seems the most logical course of action, having understood why you feel the way you do. You may be locked in some personal issue that has nothing really to do with the immediate problem you face. For example men often bash wives, not because the wife has brought it on, but because of larger issues in the man's life. She becomes the whipping boy (or girl) for other frustrations.
frank stokes said:
Probs a bit of drunk twittering involved... I know it was in the morning but im not convinced that social norms apply to John...
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Maybe the club made an approach and all is forgiven...well I can hope cant I?
 
manlyfan76 said:
One mistake and people will be ready to lay the boot in.
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Yep and the same people it would seem are quite happy to watch absolute mediocrity go round every week making juvenile errors with absolutely zero upside.

It’s not about Albert winning a game for us. It’s about 2021 and beyond. He’ll make mistakes but show him some space and I would not want to be the one marking him.
 
manlyfan76 said:
One mistake and people will be ready to lay the boot in.
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No. I don't think so.
My issue (and I'm sure that of other fans) is certain players consistently selected in our top 17 are proven to not be up to NRL standard. They have been given numerous chances, and while they all try hard they are never going to be a player who helps Manly achieve real success.
Tyfuna is being given leeway by most of us. We see his potential and can overlook his errors -- at this stage. It will be the same for all debutants.
One thing I'm certain of is that if The Shoe is given a chance he will attempt to be creative. He is an exciting attacking player and a lot better to watch than some of a current no-mistake-Nancys.
 
Bearfax said:
Look I hope Des is not so petulant that he reads what we say and says to himself, its my team, I'm the coach, I know what's best, they are all amateurs. That would hardly be the wisdom of a dispassionate coach, who operates not on emotion but logic.

Doesn't matter if you're wrong from time to time, but it does if you don't learn from it. Sometimes what the other guy says is worth considering. If I was Des I certainly wouldn't be ignoring what Silvertails' supporters say. They tend to know their game fairly well, more than most supporters on average, and though they may have differing views, what is said is worth considering.

I don't know what's happening behind the scenes, but a lot of this sounds like personality issues. That's a most faulty way to consider action. I used to say in group programs I ran that emotions tell you about how you feel about something, but that probably isn't what the issue is really about, so they are never what you should act on. Understand where the emotion comes from, but only act on what seems the most logical course of action, having understood why you feel the way you do. You may be locked in some personal issue that has nothing really to do with the immediate problem you face. For example men often bash wives, not because the wife has brought it on, but because of larger issues in the man's life. She becomes the whipping boy (or girl) for other frustrations.



Maybe the club made an approach and all is forgiven...well I can hope cant I?
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AMATUERS???!!!!
 
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The Who said:
No. I don't think so.
My issue (and I'm sure that of other fans) is certain players consistently selected in our top 17 are proven to not be up to NRL standard. They have been given numerous chances, and while they all try hard they are never going to be a player who helps Manly achieve real success.
Tyfuna is being given leeway by most of us. We see his potential and can overlook his errors -- at this stage. It will be the same for all debutants.
One thing I'm certain of is that if The Shoe is given a chance he will attempt to be creative. He is an exciting attacking player and a lot better to watch than some of a current no-mistake-Nancys.
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Because we are on a shoe-string budget! Oh wait you missed my Shoe pun! @:blush:🙄😉🙂😳@;)@:D@:D@:D
 
susan said:
Yep and the same people it would seem are quite happy to watch absolute mediocrity go round every week making juvenile errors with absolutely zero upside.

It’s not about Albert winning a game for us. It’s about 2021 and beyond. He’ll make mistakes but show him some space and I would not want to be the one marking him.
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Shoe - boot! C'mon!
 
Bearfax said:
Look I hope Des is not so petulant that he reads what we say and says to himself, its my team, I'm the coach, I know what's best, they are all amateurs. That would hardly be the wisdom of a dispassionate coach, who operates not on emotion but logic.

Doesn't matter if you're wrong from time to time, but it does if you don't learn from it. Sometimes what the other guy says is worth considering. If I was Des I certainly wouldn't be ignoring what Silvertails' supporters say. They tend to know their game fairly well, more than most supporters on average, and though they may have differing views, what is said is worth considering.

I don't know what's happening behind the scenes, but a lot of this sounds like personality issues. That's a most faulty way to consider action. I used to say in group programs I ran that emotions tell you about how you feel about something, but that probably isn't what the issue is really about, so they are never what you should act on. Understand where the emotion comes from, but only act on what seems the most logical course of action, having understood why you feel the way you do. You may be locked in some personal issue that has nothing really to do with the immediate problem you face. For example men often bash wives, not because the wife has brought it on, but because of larger issues in the man's life. She becomes the whipping boy (or girl) for other frustrations.



Maybe the club made an approach and all is forgiven...well I can hope cant I?
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Bear ... agree 100% on the value of logical decision making .... however, a football team is not a logical beast .... and an issue ... even if it is personality based ... can be as devastating to a team as an "real" problem ....

You can have 20 really good blokes in a squad .... it only takes one white-ant, nutter (or his WAG) ... to bring disharmony ...

So... sometimes the logical approach is to get rid of the personality problem ....

DISCLAIMER: I am not saying this is the problem with Hoppa ...
 
Does it matter if he plays now. He's not staying next season. We all know his dad's thoughts. They are pissed off. What is the point of playing. Rather see Anderson get a run
 
susan said:
Yep and the same people it would seem are quite happy to watch absolute mediocrity go round every week making juvenile errors with absolutely zero upside.

It’s not about Albert winning a game for us. It’s about 2021 and beyond. He’ll make mistakes but show him some space and I would not want to be the one marking him.
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I dont care if he makes a few mistakes, he's bound too. He just needs a go, cannot let him walk, farkin crazy! The bloke is pound for pound strongest in club and is only a kid still growing. Has raw athletic speed and power. Some of his tries in the lower grades were unbelievable, even though they were only against kids, he looked amazing. Would palm players off, step in and away, lose his balance, beat another player, keep going then burn them.
 
Disco said:
Woohoo, so after all that we may bet to see Albert debut for Manly this weekend.
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Hopefully, but saw on nrl or fox, Harper tipped as the likely replacement for Suli. Probably be suspense all week waiting to see if Albert is picked, even if he is in the initial 21. If Jorge is dropped, I guess there is a greater chance of Albert playing.
 
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