The No-Look News (Schuster Chronicles)

[XV-1]

I hope Spuds been kicking him up the ass!

WTF. What the hell do the normal Manly elite training professionals do?

Or is Schu completely ostracised from the rest of the team now.

Bizzare announcement basically saying Manly high performance trainers have no idea on how to get Schu fit.
But, they also have no idea on how to get Turbo fit either.

Not sure what Spud is like with aerobic training as that would be the biggest area for Schu to improve, but maybe Spud is giving Schu boxing lessons so he can smack Matherson in the head properly next time

 

[Spartan Eagle]

 

[Lyons2beaver]

WTF. What the hell do the normal Manly elite training professionals do?

Or is Schu completely ostracised from the rest of the team now.

Bizzare announcement basically saying Manly high performance trainers have no idea on how to get Schu fit.
But, they also have no idea on how to get Turbo fit either.

Not sure what Spud is like with aerobic training as that would be the biggest area for Schu to improve, but maybe Spud is giving Schu boxing lessons so he can smack Matherson in the head properly next time

Correct
Having some knowledge in this area
he needs is a strict personalised diet
Train in a way to reduce body fat and maintain muscle with some explosive work thrown in,
like you say if the high performance trainers arnt doing this already they shouldn’t be employed, they surely would be all NRL teams would give the players tailored eating plans they are to stick to.
Nutrition plays the biggest part in this so I don’t know what Spuds expertise is in that area, maybe his boxing training will bring down his body fat and help the cardio side, but seems a strange way to go…

 

[ALinda]

I hope Spuds been kicking him up the ass!

If anyone can get Schu into shape, it'd be Spud...fingers crossed.

 

[Jerry1]

They trying to get the Manly supporters on side by hiring ex manly players in "nothing roles" diverting the eyes from the non Manly coach & the Fulton purges.

 

[Budgie]

tailored eating plans they are to stick to.

And there you have it.

 

[Budgie]

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I love Tommy, and I know the mouthguard is maroon, but it's gotta go. Looks like tired old blood.

 

[Kalvin]

I'm sure some "extra sessions" with spud can only be a good thing. I don't believe this would be the only training he is doing

 

[Woodsie]

Correct
Having some knowledge in this area
he needs is a strict personalised diet
Train in a way to reduce body fat and maintain muscle with some explosive work thrown in,
like you say if the high performance trainers arnt doing this already they shouldn’t be employed, they surely would be all NRL teams would give the players tailored eating plans they are to stick to.
Nutrition plays the biggest part in this so I don’t know what Spuds expertise is in that area, maybe his boxing training will bring down his body fat and help the cardio side, but seems a strange way to go…

I think that all the normal manly trainers and support staff are still doing all that ...

My take is that Spud's involvement is additional .. and likely more focused on his headspace, motivation and discipline.

 

[mickqld]

Stick him back into BWSE and tell him to earn his spot back. Turn that dud sh*t team around into looking like winners and then you'll earn your place back in 1st grade. Stop fuking around.

 

[47MVEagle]

More lean protein, less carbs.

 

[ALinda]

What I wonder about is if Schuster did move to the Northern Beaches, would he possibly feel lonely & isolated, being away from his friends & family?

These guys are usually part of large families & a larger Polynesian community they’ve grown up around, so transplanting them to an area that is new to them that doesn’t have that familial support system so close may actually backfire.

Unless of course his whole family moved here (I don’t know if he still lives with his parents or if he has a partner, etc) but I don’t think him moving here on his own would work.

Maybe if they all moved here & shared a house?

Remember the whole Fainu family, including Manase, after his stupidity moved to the Northern Beaches 2-3 years ago supposedly to get away from their previous environment.

Maybe it would work for Schuster, or maybe not. Joey and Freddy certainly think it would and have been going on about it's part of the solution to his current issues.

 

[HK_Eagle]

Correct
Having some knowledge in this area
he needs is a strict personalised diet
Train in a way to reduce body fat and maintain muscle with some explosive work thrown in,
like you say if the high performance trainers arnt doing this already they shouldn’t be employed, they surely would be all NRL teams would give the players tailored eating plans they are to stick to.
Nutrition plays the biggest part in this so I don’t know what Spuds expertise is in that area, maybe his boxing training will bring down his body fat and help the cardio side, but seems a strange way to go…

Completely agree regarding the importance of diet. It needs to be sorted as first priority before worrying about physical training... I'm not sure how flexible high performance trainers are around diet. I mean, even though they are probably highly knowledgable, they may also have been taught in one particular philosophy/approach, which may not necessarily work as well for everyone. I really don't know and just speculating.

As for Spud, I don't think his input is going to be so much around the physical mechanics. I suspect his value maybe more in helping with some of the mental aspects? Instilling a bit of hardness perhaps?

 

[HK_Eagle]

More lean protein, less carbs.

I suspect one of the issues is that most people are not aware of just how prevalent carbs (sugars) are in our food. Many tend to think it's just simply about pasta, white rice and bread.

 

[TheSoaringEagle2023]

WTF. What the hell do the normal Manly elite training professionals do?

Or is Schu completely ostracised from the rest of the team now.

Bizzare announcement basically saying Manly high performance trainers have no idea on how to get Schu fit.
But, they also have no idea on how to get Turbo fit either.

Not sure what Spud is like with aerobic training as that would be the biggest area for Schu to improve, but maybe Spud is giving Schu boxing lessons so he can smack Matherson in the head properly next time

Isn't Penn in the business of weight loss?

 

[Ned]

Isn't Penn in the business of weight loss?

Haha good point

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

I love Tommy, and I know the mouthguard is maroon, but it's gotta go. Looks like tired old blood.

He is in training for his post-footballing/post-life career as a vampire.

 

[Budgie]

Completely agree regarding the importance of diet. It needs to be sorted as first priority before worrying about physical training... I'm not sure how flexible high performance trainers are around diet. I mean, even though they are probably highly knowledgable, they may also have been taught in one particular philosophy/approach, which may not necessarily work as well for everyone. I really don't know and just speculating.

As for Spud, I don't think his input is going to be so much around the physical mechanics. I suspect his value maybe more in helping with some of the mental aspects? Instilling a bit of hardness perhaps?

You know Spud's a carb. right?

 

[Budgie]

Does Ozempic work for athletes?

 

[ManlyTragic]

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Well at least we’ve got a Saab !

Just sayin’