Also try to base opinion on observation [ maybe the same as interpretation in some regards ] but including timing and sequences . Personally thought that Baz had a refreshing and yet still sufficiently capable approach to his coaching role and duties for a good part of his time at Manly but things did change this year and again irrespective of the rights or wrongs of his tenure , best that he does move on now for the benefit of all stakeholders of Manly now .
He did coach us into conceding 700 plus points this season and a worst ever margin loss at Brookie against the Roosters as well as overseeing numerous second half capitulations when we were leading at halftime. Jackson Hastings is killing it over in England at the moment and may have been exactly what we needed but our coach with the big balls wasn’t able to tell his players/mates to pull their farkin heads in for the sake of winning football games. The players had such respect for their coach/mate’s big balls that they defied a direct order to stay in their Hotel room in Gladstone , and from that point our season never recovered. Our fearless big balled leader then came out on the front foot by stating that Jackson would not be considered for FG again despite our injury toll, creating a divide in the group. Then there’s the team selections, the Hodgkinson signing and the absurd tactics that many on here have pointed out numerous times already. And if that’s not enough, there’s also the little fact that we were an old grey whisker away from collecting our first ever spoon. Thank Goodness for Brad Arthur and the Eels... Big balls could still learn a thing or two from Brad though. At least he’s got enough man in him to accept ownership for Parramatta’s sh1t season... imagine going into war and seeing your general get all tearful on live tv about not having a good enough boot camp... imagine while losing battle after battle, being forced to watch on while the general gets all emotional and sets about blaming everything and everyone other than himself for the failures in the red zone. Being forced to witness your commander set himself up for one final pay cheque by selling out his troops and handing in his resignation so that it aligns with a mid season/battle walk out. See ya Trent... don’t let those big balls of yours hit the door on your way out.
For Melbourne, the whole state population is relevant. So add some zeroes to that percentage.
Do they contain Coco Joy ?
I’m pretty sure Barrett’s management would have believed him to be a dead man walking as far as being our coach was concerned. The general consensus about his coaching abilities had started charting on a downward trajectory. Thats when he ramped up the poor me...I couldn’t possibly have done any better because of... I’m handing in my 12 month notice to try and save face...bullsh1t that we’ve got now.
You’re right... DCE told a reporter that Baz is a great coach so it must be true.., and players love him as well (at least some of them do). On the other side of the coin we did come 15th. We did leak over 700 points. We did blow numerous halftime leads. We did implode on numerous occasions. We did have our worst EVER loss at Brookvale. We did kick the ball into touch while in an attacking position and behind on the scoreboard as a tactic. Our captain and others did attend a strip club in Gladstone against the coach’s orders. We did let go of Blake Green before signing Pearce. We did sign Hodko for two years. Hastings is going very nicely over I. England atm. He is a 5/8. Baz did hand in his notice which will come into effect six months into next season. I could go on... I’m open to correction. What factual evidence do you have regarding Trent?
It's a no brainer. The richest clubs tend to have the most success. The exceptions (Eels, lol) merely prove the rule.
All good mate. There's only 2 words that you've said to cause offense. 'Billy' and 'Slater'.This debate about the full backs started when I said in a comment that '(Billy) is possibly the best fullback ever sitting in that private jet'. *I wasn't even comparing him directly with anyone*. Someone took opposition to the opinion (even though I said 'possibly'). Next thing you know, the debate got a little heated. Apologies for any of my comments that may have offended anyone.
| Team | P | W | D | L | PD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bulldogs | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 98 | 14 |
| 2 | Storm | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 70 | 10 |
| 3 | Warriors | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | -18 | 10 |
| 4 | Broncos | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 54 | 8 |
| 5 | Raiders | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 36 | 8 |
| 6 | Dragons | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 8 |
| 7 | Rabbitohs | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | -36 | 8 |
| 8 | Cowboys | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | -42 | 8 |
| 9 | Tigers | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 28 | 6 |
| 10 | Dolphins | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 28 | 6 |
| 11 | Sharks | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 6 |
| 12 | Sea Eagles | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 6 |
| 13 | Titans | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -26 | 6 |
| 14 | Knights | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -40 | 6 |
| 15 | Panthers | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | -10 | 4 |
| 16 | Roosters | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | -80 | 4 |
| 17 | Eels | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -123 | 2 |
