Dragons v Storm Round 2

[RedVHeartbeat]

Good comeback by the boys. We were in this up to our necks at oranges, in fact up till about 60 then same old story too much early bash and barge knackers us and we lose our discipline and forget how to tackle, inviting teams back into the contest. Infuriating?

 

[RedVHeartbeat]

I'll say it again we have too many slow Polynesians in our side. Big but little agility in the backs when we need speed and agility. No ball skill in the pack other than Luch who was strong again. Gurer has to be dropped and not sure where Sele fits in. Pleased to see Ryan has picked up Tobys offload skills. He was my pick of the forwards, best game he has played for the Red V.

 

[Mug Fan]

Good comeback by the boys. We were in this up to our necks at oranges. Same old story too much bash and barge knackers us then we lose our discipline and forget how to tackle, inviting teams back into the contest. Infuriating?

Spoiler alert, we lose.

 

[puff]

Our coach has had 3 off seasons to recruit and retain players. This squad is of his choosing. He has had 3 pre seasons to instill winning habits and standards. The self-sabotaging way we played yesterday is his responsibility. I overreacted to our gutsy performance in Vegas. But, it is not your good games that determine what kind of team you are. I have a bad feeling that our performance yesterday is who we are. That is the result of 3 pre seasons of coaching. Incredible that he was extended last year.

 

[Eric]

I'll say it again we have too many slow Polynesians in our side. Big but little agility in the backs when we need speed and agility. No ball skill in the pack other than Luch who was strong again. Gurer has to be dropped and not sure where Sele fits in. Pleased to see Ryan has picked up Tobys offload skills. He was my pick of the forwards, best game he has played for the Red V.

I don't think being Polynesian is an issue but they are too big and too slow. I agree with that.

 

[RedVHeartbeat]

Atko pulled out a screamer of a cutout o

He showed that was no fluke 15 into second stanza with another clever pass again on the chest of Val. At this point we had to believe we could win this. But we fell on our face and proved we werent very smart. If we can find a winning attitude a winning formula will follow. Until then we will remain pretenders.

 

[Frank Facer]

Our coach has had 3 off seasons to recruit and retain players. This squad is of his choosing. He has had 3 pre seasons to instill winning habits and standards. The self-sabotaging way we played yesterday is his responsibility. I overreacted to our gutsy performance in Vegas. But, it is not your good games that determine what kind of team you are. I have a bad feeling that our performance yesterday is who we are. That is the result of 3 pre seasons of coaching. Incredible that he was extended last year.

Flanno has got the players he wanted. He got the players he could get. There is a massive difference. Next year we will be stronger

 

[Justadragon]

I will add this to my comments after just watching the replay which I do its just a habit. I would not be surprised if both our play makers were playing injured in that 2nd half as a result of two separate tackles in the 1st half.

My response to that Jo is we had a 6 man bench with LKT on it, why weren't they or at least one replaced, thats what its there for !!!

 

[Justadragon]

I suspect you’ll be proven correct, RVH. If the losses continue, the calls for Flanno to be sacked will grow. The real issue isn’t removing him, it’s finding someone who can do a better job. Our trial and error approach with the previous three coaches didn’t serve us well, and at least Flanno has shown he can deliver a premiership.

Brad Arthur !!!

 

[Justadragon]

Flanno has got the players he wanted. He got the players he could get. There is a massive difference. Next year we will be stronger

I'm still seething but I've been hearing this next year bit for the last 15 years, I'm sick of it !!!

This team needs to hang its head in shame over the defensive effort of the last 20min of yesterdays game. Some of the missed tackles were deplorable. The last try Melb scored was a totally disgusting effort.

 

[puff]

Flanno has got the players he wanted. He got the players he could get. There is a massive difference. Next year we will be stronger

FFS. He's had 3 years! This squad is of his making. Every coach wants Nathan Cleary and Payne Haas. Most don't get them. They have to fall back on a practice that is distinct from recruitment: COACHING.

With the exception of Fisher-Harris, who wanted to move back home, Warriors have mostly recruited players who couldn't get a game elsewhere. They have done quite well with these players.

Even the Melbourne spine that played yesterday were not in high demand before they got to Melbourne. Bellamy and his system COACHED them into becoming great players. They didn't replace Cameron Smith by signing the big name hooker of the day Damien Cook. Instead, they developed Harry Grant.

If Flanno can't coach the players he has, he's not a good coach. If he says he needs big name players but can't get them, he is not a good recruiter. Either way it is not working.

 

[GCRV]

FFS. He's had 3 years! This squad is of his making. Every coach wants Nathan Cleary and Payne Haas. Most don't get them. They have to fall back on a practice that is distinct from recruitment: COACHING.

With the exception of Fisher-Harris, who wanted to move back home, Warriors have mostly recruited players who couldn't get a game elsewhere. They have done quite well with these players.

Even the Melbourne spine that played yesterday were not in high demand before they got to Melbourne. Bellamy and his system COACHED them into becoming great players. They didn't replace Cameron Smith by signing the big name hooker of the day Damien Cook. Instead, they developed Harry Grant.

If Flanno can't coach the players he has, he's not a good coach. If he says he needs big name players but can't them, he is not a good recruiter. Either way it is not working.

 

[Justadragon]

Have just watched the replay(why I put myself through that I dont know) KF, Suli and TU all MIA !!!