What he did at Cas was impressive but I get the impression that he has taken them as far as he could and that he looks for every possible excuse other than his own or team's failings when they do not win, which is why I think he is limited as a coach as he won't accept blame and therefore does not seek to improve himself as a coach.

That’s the point though, he’s still there another season.

Excellent coach. Stayed too long tbf though. What he's done on Cas budget is impressive. With Wires he'll be rubbing his hands

Can’t argue with that.

I think he is very over rated too and his 'Everyone against Us' attitude gives players a ready made excuse to feel sorry for themselves and throw a pity party when a decision goes against them.

It will be interesting how he gets on this season without Danny Orr also.

How’s their trophy cabinet looking ?
That’s a measure I am sure most CAS fans would go by
Gallant losses in finals and semi finals are hard to take

Is the barometer all polished, set and ready to go for the upcoming season mate?
Success and victory in finals are even harder for some fans to take.

Hey hey Wozeb
All great here
Sweating through a Melbourne autumn
Not a mask in sight for 5 months and was in the Greek precinct last night having dinner and wine and streets packed
Won’t be Long until Hull is buzzing again

Defence is the barometer of any team and those late tries at York irked me

Giants will be a good test of the barometer that sits in my hall way

You'll have to let me know what it's reading after 9 games.
Bet your missing Cam Smith and your Macca D chats after his Melbourne departure?

Radders next Cas coach?

Wakey

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You never quite know with coaches whether what they say to media is what they say to the players. I've always wondered if it's a bit of deflection tactic to take the focus away from his players when he knows they haven't played well. What he says in private might be very different. I suppose unless you are in the dressing room you won't find out.

I think the way Cas react to any 50/50 call tells you a lot about their mentality, when Holmes got sent off against Leeds it was on the back of a few iffy calls and they had totally lost their heads.