The Elephant in the room

[double hoops]

we have obviously butted heads over the years but come on.

you have an intrinsic dislike for 2 of our greatest clubmen of the past 40 years.

I know you have your views on DES and that will never change but to now go at one of our best players for the past 10 years, club captain and a decent bloke that seems to keep his nose clean looks a bit bitter.

without Des and Chez we have at least 1 spoon and a very barren period.

our current situation is NOT because of DCE. and if you run with the idea that the fish rots at the head ( al la your love of Hasler not) then Seibold has to take some responsibility. he wasn't an upgrade and is proving that. next year without DCE could be a very empty bucket.

If Seibold misses the finals this year do we call a spade a spade?

IF......

The club had some spark before DCE announcement.

Ever since, club, the coach, the playing group, supporters, everyone has appeared a bit flat.

Whether intentional or not, DCE's actions might be viewed as kind of a little kick in the guts to all, when it's coming from your Captain, a rep player, the club's most capped player.

As much as Seibs may not be Ciraldo, I find it hard to put the blame on him....

I guess it's his job to try and breathe some life back into the season, regardless of the cause of the lull. He doesn't really have the luxury of sending DCE to the Bulldogs or roosters early.

Our best play at ATM is the energy and excitement of youth. Injuries great so not a problem ATM. Get some kids in there. The sooner players stop thinking, stop sulking and just get back to playing a game with some passion the better.