Thats been the so called problem from Arthur over the last month, we have no possession, how can we score points with no possession? Well Brad, you got your wish today, 56% 6 points to show for it. The possession is not the problem, its not capitalising with possession that's the problem
Said a few weeks back, would I sack Arthur and I replied to my own question with "No of course not" That was with faith we would at least have 2 wins by RD 5/6, now we are 0/5 do I feel the same? well I tell you one thing, he's making it bloody hard to say yes.
Now the attitude and effort was better than the first month, although its not good enough in certain situations. Had this been 2012 or 2013 you would say well they tried but just aren't good enough. They weren't good enough today, but its practically the same team that made the top 4 so we've seen them be good enough. Yes Arthur can't play for them but after 5 years he surely has say as to who represents his work on the field and is getting let down repeatedly.
Look at Stuart in Canberra, got let down numerous times, what did he do? Dropped players that have been there for a while. How did it go? a good win against Canterbury, those players feel the pressure to perform. Our players? "well we didn't play well, but oh well ill still play next week" nobody is held accountable, Arthur isn't even admitting he's not doing the best job, which is concerning in the sense of stubbornness and proudness in himself.
His press conference? Well attitude was good, use that to hopefully win next week and luck will go our way, thats what he's hoping will happen? Why not try something new? have different players who will do anything to keep a FG spot and add enthusiasm?
The more you lose in a row, the more the talk gets old and the eye rolling begins, how can they listen to you when what you've been saying hasn't worked for over a month.
Should Arthur be sacked tomorrow, I'm not able to say that, but he's making it more and more harder to support him. After rd 2 there was smoke for his sacking, now there's fire and it is burning steadily.
If you disagree and support Arthur, I'm glad you do and admire it, unfortunately It'll more than a good effort to earn my respect.
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Good read LB, as much as I love BA I want my team winning and I have doubts he's able to do it. We're back where we were 5 yrs ago.
We have nothing. I cant see us winning a game.