word?


fwiw if we stopped playing secon' row forrads in centre like we'd have a bigger pack squad.

we can but dream of picking up a world class centre the likes of Jennings, Joel Reddy, Chris Lawrence, Josh Morris. At the very least we should be getting a proven recognised 3/4 to build an offence around.

Further illustrating that footballs a load of s h I t.

Am I missing something here?

The article quotes JP as saying “A lot of things needed changing regarding behaviour and culture and Macca got on top of that,” said Peacock.

Im not privvy to the inner workings of the club but where does he say that peoples attitudes or committment were being brought into question?

What he says is that they needed a change. JP then goes on to say that most coaches have a short shelf life, presumambly because things get stagnant after a while.

It was pretty clear in Blueys last season that we were on a downward path so the decision to change coach was probably correct. The problem is just who he changed it too as so far, its hasnt worked.

As I said Burgess' attitude has been fairly openly brought into question by GH.

I can't remember Sinny's exact comments but I remember they were fairly candid and I don't know how you can think that JP's quote isn't fairly damning - wouldn't "behaviour and culture" include peoples attitudes?

Anyway the original point being responded to was that



and my point is that a player should not be selected purely on the basis of his playing ability (remember the Dougie Laughton days anyone?) but also on his "behaviour and culture"/attitude - it's a team game and the coach is the boss whether the players (or fans) like his selections or not

At most clubs, probably. However, I think the Premier League management merry-go-round has served to prove that changing a manager rarely solves the problems. It only ever solves them if you get somebody in who is significantly better than what you had.

You shot your load a bit early eh RR?

"[sizeI've probably played it down a little bit, saying I'm a back rower who is filling in at centre because of injuries there, but it's a position I've probably grown into as I've played there[/size," he said.

"You get used to it. I had to adapt my game. I prefer playing back row but I can't say I dislike centre. In fact I'm quietly enjoying it.

"It's only one spot different but it's a real specialist defensive position and you can get found out if you don't work hard on it.

"I played a few games at centre when (ex-coach) Tony Smith was here so it's not a position I'm unfamiliar with. I've played there for the last eight or nine games so I've got my head around it."

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