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| Quote El Diablo="El Diablo"Indeed. I have often thought that the shape of Stevo's head is slightly reminiscent of an booty, so the theory stands so far.'"
what's an ''an booty''? |
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| Quote Richie Ramrod="Richie Ramrod"
I'm neither way on the Bluey debate Gareth, he hasn't convinced me either way - he does however strike me as a sunshine and lollipop merchant.'" I like that comment.  |
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| Quote G1="G1":24y75kbxI'm neither way on the Bluey debate Gareth, he hasn't convinced me either way - he does however strike me as a sunshine and lollipop merchant.'" :24y75kbxI like that comment. 
You didn't need the word "an" in your question twice, by the way. Since we're being picky. |
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| Quote Eccleshill Rhino="Eccleshill Rhino"Isn't that these boards are all about? As for McClennan his mistakes for me are selection rather than game time errors. If he selects the right side the rest will look after itself.
Playing Ellis in the centre dosn't work - why not play JJB he is quicker and more dynamic also swop Donald to the other side that would even up the strengths. Finally play two nines - give Kaye an extended run and see what that brings.'"
 You just get worse matey !
Swop Donald to the other side ? Why ? What difference would that make ? Only make the problem move to the other wing FFS
Play JJB in the Centre ? Now that must be the most stupid thing even you have posted How on earth you dare give an opinion about Coaching, well good job you have never Coached anyone |
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| Quote G1="G1"That's fine by me. I'd actively encourage it. Just as I did with our greatest ever coach at a similar stage last year.
I am encouraged so many of you fekkwitts appear to have learned your lesson.'"
Indeed but you are aiming your latest fishing rod in the wrong direction Gareth, Smith delivered and failed in equal measure, thats life, thats sport.
Interestingly enough the fact that Smith is (in your words) the most successful coach ever in the history of Leeds tells you everything you need to know about the club rather than Smith himself.
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| Quote Richie Ramrod="Richie Ramrod"Indeed but you are aiming your latest fishing rod in the wrong direction Gareth, Smith delivered and failed in equal measure, thats life, thats sport.
Interestingly enough the fact that Smith is (in your words) the most successful coach ever in the history of Leeds tells you everything you need to know about the club rather than Smith himself.
'" Your first statement contradicts your second. I agree with the second. The fact that Smith delivered two championships in four seasons at Leeds means that he delivered far, far more than he failed.
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What I don't quite understand is people's inconsistency in their approach to the competitive nature of SL.
IMO in 2005 the competition just wasn't as strong as it is now.
The salary cap, some good business dealings, some new coaches, some young blood, some forward thinking in terms of franchises and such like and all of a sudden, we have the Dragons in third spot pushing Leeds and Saints. You have Castleford who are capable of beating anyone on their day, Wakefield the same. Hull KR who have been a banana skin for a lot of teams. A resurgent Quins side and Huddersfield , Wigan and Warrington fluctuating from the sublime to the ridiculous, so you never know which team you're facing. Add an "odd"Bradford side into the mix with Hull and you have a league where no one team can take ANY result for granted.
Isn't this what we wanted? An exciting, unpredictable league with a higher standard of overall play.
Given that that's what we wanted, it seems odd that we're then surprised that we are not seeing one side dominate.
Is it possible that it's not Leeds underperforming, or even other teams punching above their weight to beat leeds. But just that other teams are a lot better than they were 3 years ago?
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| Quote loinertillidie="loinertillidie"What I don't quite understand is people's inconsistency in their approach to the competitive nature of SL.
IMO in 2005 the competition just wasn't as strong as it is now.
The salary cap, some good business dealings, some new coaches, some young blood, some forward thinking in terms of franchises and such like and all of a sudden, we have the Dragons in third spot pushing Leeds and Saints. You have Castleford who are capable of beating anyone on their day, Wakefield the same. Hull KR who have been a banana skin for a lot of teams. A resurgent Quins side and Huddersfield , Wigan and Warrington fluctuating from the sublime to the ridiculous, so you never know which team you're facing. Add an "odd"Bradford side into the mix with Hull and you have a league where no one team can take ANY result for granted.
[uIsn't this what we wanted? An exciting, unpredictable league with a higher standard of overall play.[/u
Given that that's what we wanted, it seems odd that we're then surprised that we are not seeing one side dominate.
Is it possible that it's not Leeds underperforming, or even other teams punching above their weight to beat leeds. But just that other teams are a lot better than they were 3 years ago?'"
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| Quote Richie Ramrod="Richie Ramrod"How did Smith do at Huddersfield with just his tactical ability to fall back on?'"
They finished 10th in super league, Before Smith when had they last finished 10th or above? |
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