I am starting to think we have the dumbest supporters on here .... watched they way we manouvre and undermine any failures.
The relentless criticism and then the undermining of the coach, front office etc indicates some people cannot just understand the current problems.
Players were pretty pathetic today and I honestly think with the injuries and dislocation of being maimed that we will be lucky to win another game this season......Can we fix it, I doubt it, it is not an actual lack of effort it is more a lack of ability.
We have two backs with any pace and real class, both obviously carried injuries, you all being such determined critics out there realising Moses could not run, or place kick. JAC's ribs are so heavily strapped he had problems breathing. Joash Pappilli tried hard, never dropped a high ball but had no support, Penisini has come back early from injury, Kelly is just a pathetic mess from a once competent player, Volkman was honest and the debut winger also honest. Realistically both Volkman and the new kid are not first graders. You can use players like that in one off's but not as regular first graders. It really was a non existent backline and the length of field tries that were put on us reflects that.
Our forwards I cannot defend them, but I do know that you only need one or two key defensive players out and you are buggered. If your backs cannot carry out defence, then the forwards will always be run ragged.....tell me you understand this?
See I can defend my team, why cannot you at least attempt to understand our situation. Last year Souths had similar problems, their supporters stuck with them, we don't have the talent that they have, it will be interesting to see if we keep our new St George players after he watches and see's this result but no we will blame MON for losing him and anyone else that wants to come.
NB Anyone that wants to sack the coach is a non thinking moron, he can only work with what he has and I am sure he is trying as hard as he can to come up with a side to play canterbury next week.....good luck with that one Jason. I don't envy your attempting to make something out of a club like Parra, but we stalwarts will support you.
Final point rather than being perenial pessitmists laced with disloyalty, try coming up with some solution's and commitments to support the coaching staff through this period of "seeming disaster" without coming with your fantasy solutions.
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There are those so close to the club they can’t see the forest for the trees.
Right now, we’re in a very dark place, and those tasked with delivering a premiership simply don’t know what they’re doing. Instead of moving closer to that goal, we’re drifting further away.
There’s little value in debating injuries, selections, or tactics. Those are symptoms, not causes. The real issue is that our overarching strategy is flawed. We have the wrong people in key roles, underperforming, yet continuing to be rewarded month after month.
If the club announced tomorrow that we’d secured someone like Frank Ponissi as Head of Football, the reaction would be overwhelmingly positive. But this administration doesn’t make bold, strategic decisions. They’re unwilling to hand over the reins to someone capable of rebuilding the roster. Their loyalty to MON remains unwavering.
And when those failing in their roles aren’t held accountable, it ultimately reflects just as poorly on those above them. Right now, that’s the reality we’re facing.
I understand where you are Mutts, but this didn't come to a head today, any side with the injuries and depth structure we have realised if that was to eventuate, we would be in this position.
I have discussed the MON situation adfinitum and the fantasy fixes like Ponissi I would be very happy with, but they are fantasies until they happen.....in the mean time we play with the cards we are dealt.
Regardless of what team takes the field today's performance was disgraceful, weak, effortless and unprofessional. The Knights have both their halves out for the last few games and at least they show some grit and determination and look like they've been coached correctly and are mentally prepared! Today's team looked like a bunch of schoolboys playing in their lunchbreak
Love watching you fight the good fight Pops. A lot of what you say is true BUT in Bob the Builders own words !
Poppa regardless of who ran out today you do not let the Titans put 50 on you. Unacceptable.
Normally I'm with you Pops but not here we've been sold a culture of playing for the badge first and foremost so when you put on the Parra jersey you represent something and getting beat like they did today giving up 50 at home suggests something different.
When putting the jersey on regardless where you are it doesn't matter you do it to the best of your ability I'd suggest especially physically there were some easy outs takentoday.I didn't see any leadership any sought of steadfast resistance just a team going through the motions looking for something.When the chips were down individuals were trying hard some of the examples used Papali'i as one example in itself that was a good thing but it wasn't collective hence it was a waste of time.
This is where Moses Paulo and co really needed to step up and get us back on track and unfortunately they just didn't and it just got worse and worse.
I accept we are down on troops and it's a real saying losing isn't ok but how you lose is.We rolled over today and regardless of circumstance the cultural lemon being sold and the whole playing for the badge looks like a lie at fifth glance.
Ryles and Moa's expertise is middle defense yet this is straight up poor.I've been mentioning middle defense and first contact since pre season game 1 all off season and now we are 5 games or something into a new season and here we are getting walked through.Don't no about you Pops I'm seeing not just obvious question marks off the park but I'm questioning the above mentioned also as it's got worse the further the seasons gone on without any foreseeable improvement looking likely.
This is the shittest excuse making blog I've seen in.the history of this site
I've said this numerous times lately - Poppa has ties with Mark o'neill and has a vested interest in doing anything possible to keep Sarantinos and O’Neill at the helm
52 points scored against us and he still defends the hierarchy. The head of the apologists unicorn 🦄 foundation And if you return serve to him, he does anything possible to undermine you. The ultimate narcissist
This blog should be deleted. The most disgraceful apologist's blog of all time.
More than anything, we just aren't fit enough. We are copping injuries mostly from the scramble defence or doing something crazy to chase the score board. But the issue we need to fix asap in fitness.
Too be fair, we lost 3 starters to foul play, 2 for the season. Not just bit players or depth actually top 13 starters. But yeah we do seem to be unfit and weak at times.
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