Unrest at the Roosters

ROOSTERSRoosters players unhappy with coach Trent Robinson over attempt to sign Cooper CronkPhil Rothfield, Sports Editor-at-large, The Daily TelegraphOctober 22, 2017 9:00pmCOACH Trent Robinson is under the pump at the Sydney Roosters.Senior players are not happy about the lack of communication over the moves to sign Cooper Cronk.Especially as it threatens the career of the very popular Mitchell Pearce or even hooker Jake Friend.If you’re wondering why the Roosters bombed out against the Cowboys in their semi-final, I’d be blaming the coach more than the halfback.WANTED: $1m three-way battle for CronkBUZZ: Golden age for sporting veteransCould Cronk upset the apple cart for Roosters coach Trent Robinson? (Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)Front-rowers Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and Dylan Napa both struggled.The forward rotation was out of whack because Robinson picked a winger, Daniel Tupou, and a utility, Connor Watson, on the bench instead of an extra middle forward.It’s unheard of in semi-final football with the extra pace and power of the games. And to play their most dangerous outside back, Latrell Mitchell, on the wing was ridiculous.Obviously the senior players can’t speak publicly at this stage.They have nothing against Cronk as a player or a person. It’s just that they’ve been kept in the dark for too long.Rest assured they are not happy.

If Trent Robinson is under the pump now, consider his situation if Easts do nab Cronk. If he does not finish in the top two with Cronk on board and /or does not make the Grand Final then Robinson is yesterday`s man. Essentially, Robinson has to win the Grand Final to hold his job. For him, Cronk is a poison challis, if he only knew it. I am pleased to see that bloggers are, at last, taking a realistic approach to coaches. I have long campaigned against the bull .... that such and such a coach is a great coach. They don`t exist. As I have said, coaches are all much of a muchness. You may ruminate on the fact that Robinson is pushing a large rock up a hill to hold his job,where as our own coach in four years has made the final series once.

"U can't have lightning breaks with beer prices so high and the way their checking bags just feels like someone's making money .while kids over the road standing in the rain with a fishing rods"

Based on the pre-season trials, training reports, and incumbency, I’ve settled on a top 19 that largely picks itself — particularly the starting top 13, which I think is pretty much locked in.Samrani, for mine, has done enough to be locked into a…

Replies

DanMan October 22, 2017 at 10:55pm

I have always had a question over whether Robinson was a good coach or just had a great side. Only making one grand final with the side he has had is not a great effort.
- the boss > DanMan October 22, 2017 at 11:59pm
  
  Very poor with he's golden sides
- christeel > DanMan October 23, 2017 at 5:02am
  
  Michael hagan when coaching new castle ( Andrew John's and co )
KENDOZA October 22, 2017 at 11:31pm

The guy was handed a top class Fekking squad from the get go.Don't be surprised to see napa join Brisbane very soon
ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER October 23, 2017 at 5:25am

I like to us get Dylan Napa we need him but as you said Kendoza i would not be surprised Broncos get him they to got no cap
Wile E. Coyote October 23, 2017 at 6:12am

Two teams that did not have enough forwards on the bench lost to Cowboys
Hope we learn from that one
speedy2460 October 23, 2017 at 7:54am

I think a few coaches have been found out by their lack of success after leaving a successful club.

Stuart inherited a great side at Easts and has been shit house at State of Origin and Raiders.

Hasler inherited good sides at Manly and has been ordinary since.
Bennett was found wanting when he inherited a poor side at Newcastle.

Really shows that some of these coaches are a bit ordinary without having the top players to call the shots.
- the eggman > speedy2460 October 23, 2017 at 8:42am
  
  Bennett did win one at St George, with two shithouse halves no less.
Kenny Power October 23, 2017 at 8:44am

They should clean out the joint at the roosters , kept in the dark who they are chasing , who the fark are all these players demanding to know who the club is chasing .
Robert Lloyd October 23, 2017 at 9:06am

If Trent Robinson is under the pump now, consider his situation if Easts do nab Cronk. If he does not finish in the top two with Cronk on board and /or does not make the Grand Final then Robinson is yesterday`s man. Essentially, Robinson has to win the Grand Final to hold his job. For him, Cronk is a poison challis, if he only knew it. I am pleased to see that bloggers are, at last, taking a realistic approach to coaches. I have long campaigned against the bull .... that such and such a coach is a great coach. They don`t exist. As I have said, coaches are all much of a muchness. You may ruminate on the fact that Robinson is pushing a large rock up a hill to hold his job,where as our own coach in four years has made the final series once.

of 2

This reply was deleted.

Eels Blogs

Unrest at the Roosters

Replies

More stuff to read

Eels blogs

R1 team list. Your top 19

Melbourne's Matterson offer

Another Matterson Concussion

Trial #2, Game Day Blog v Roosters: We Just Won the Pre-Season Cup

Note: this page contains paid content.

Social Blogs

Irony is Even Deader

Shark Attack..... Moses told to be wary of the surf!

Poppa's Dilemma, Welcome to my Corner, come in and have a Cuppa with a Silly Old Bastard. I think it's New Year Shortly?

Keaon done deal

Note: this page contains paid content.