No doubt. And he was a rookie, so you would expect those errors. But in my opinion with the injury toll and lack of depth he did have very few options. In my view we did not miss the finals because Barrett was our coach.
I really don't get the Cleary love. 47% winning record making the finals 50% of the time. Im not saying Barrett is the next Bennett or even going to be great long term coach but if you think Cleary would have done any better last year you are kidding.
Always thought we would go well if we don't get a number of key injuries. I know people say injuries are not an excuse, but it is a legitimate reason for how we went last year. Top 6 for me if we do well on the injury front. We do have the players to make top 4 end be genuine challengers.
Exactly, it is pretty easy to see why he is picked in the team. And the facts are at this stage no one else in the squad is that versatile or demanding to be picked. Brown cops alot of unfair criticism here in my opinion.
I might be wrong but I think you said the same about Orford and us not going all the way with him.
For the record I am concerned about Api as our 9. But I would not write us off with him there if we have the right players elsewhere.
Our fans seem to agree with the media on these types of issues. Missing 4 big frontrowers last week was not a good enough reason to help explain our performance for posters on here yet the cows missing players is how they explain our win yesterday. Go figure.
I am sure he is just trying to show some support for the coach. And I am sure they are very disappointed within the camp with recent results. I am not panicking or worried, that wont do me any good.
Side seems pretty much the best we can pick with injuries. When i look at who missed out i can't say anyone should feel hard done by. Players like Cullen and Hastings etc need to prove themselves first.
Matt Wright is ok if on the wing. Probably not a centre but on the wing he would do his job. Can't have stars all over the park. From memory he was in the Cowboys side the year they won but got injured and his replacement killed it and didn't warrant being dropped.
Paying members should get more benefits than supporters who do not contribute financially. Otherwise the only reason to be a member is out of love for the club. All this stuff comes out quickly anyway so i really do not see the issue.
