That this kid....
Would transform Into such greatness........
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"Blue Eel, the thought that kept coming back to me about Dylbag$ was that I didn't think the player options were clearly and simply bad negotiator failures. I understand they were weaponized and so we can now say "bad idea" (same Luai!). But the club…"
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"Captain, I agree with all of that above. The distinction between being responsible and being accountable is vital.
I will note here, though, that under the glare of a critique of scaepgoating, you took the time to clearly articulate a…"
I will note here, though, that under the glare of a critique of scaepgoating, you took the time to clearly articulate a…"
"Richardson was CEO of Souths 2004-2015, and taking every regular season finish by ascending uyear it was a record as follows: spoon, 13th, spoon, 7th, 14th, 10th, 9th, 10th, 3rd (2012), 2nd, 3rd in 2014 and a GF win! Richardson is gone March 2015…"
"I read your last post Cappy and it made me think about accountability.
Again showing my naiviety I believe (this is an insight or as someone could rightfully say a guess).
I suspect that there is not a lot of sophisication of an ownership…"
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I suspect that there is not a lot of sophisication of an ownership…"
"No worries mate, I always enjoy your challenges and learn by them as well."
"Thanks Cappy and Daz,
When reading your first list of duties Cappy, I could not but think "motherhoods".
I am a bit out of it these days, so I am sure my thinking doesn't suit current objectives and processes in the executive management scene. I say…"
When reading your first list of duties Cappy, I could not but think "motherhoods".
I am a bit out of it these days, so I am sure my thinking doesn't suit current objectives and processes in the executive management scene. I say…"
"Lol, fair call. Showing my age Pops. With inflation nowadays I'm surprised if we could get a large pizza for $60k.
Hope the shoulder is healing well! Read my response to Daz below too - I think that hits the nail I was trying to hit. I agree Mark…"
Hope the shoulder is healing well! Read my response to Daz below too - I think that hits the nail I was trying to hit. I agree Mark…"
"Lots of people are Responsible for talent scouting. Mark is Accountable. It's the old RACI matrix, and it's why it's built into job descriptions just as it is for Mark.
Kelly Bayer Rosmarin wasn't the one who was personally responsible for…"
Kelly Bayer Rosmarin wasn't the one who was personally responsible for…"
"Good points Daz, I do like how they are sitting equal 4th at the moment.
Im not set on whom should be that negotiator, But I do really like how he gets elite talent to sign with him. He is the master of signing the right talent for a rebuild,…"
Im not set on whom should be that negotiator, But I do really like how he gets elite talent to sign with him. He is the master of signing the right talent for a rebuild,…"
"Everyone's mentioning Herbie and forgetting Matt Burton. He'd likely be cheaper, can play centre and 6 and has that bomb that would complement Mitch's kicking game. "
"Though I wonder if his negotiation tactics are better than what we currently have. I understand he won't have that appeal being out of the game for over a decade and a half but he was able to talk players into coming. Again could be way off but it…"
"Ha Daz, I was hoping you would come into this blog as you have been quiet discerning in your own way about the "scapegoat" theory.....I am happy to apply it anywhere in this very appropriately titled "lament".....Oh there is that Hubris again, "will…"
"No worries, i thought you had some inside scoop Pops, with the player manager angle. I was hoping to learn something. I was agreeing with you re the last paragraph, just adding my thoughts as well."
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There is no doubt he is a phenomenon. Averages 64, which is second only to the Don. And the most unusual thing about him is the way he bats, which defies modern techniques.
Here is an interesting bit of trivia for you. He has now scored 6 ashes hundreds in England. No England player has ever scored that many in England.
When you take out the first dozen or so tests when he was actually selected as a bowler his average is in the 80 plus area.
Who is he?
LOL
He's definately special. Teams just can't find a way to get him out.
His technique is not in the cricketing books. Neither was Bradman's though.
Watched his whole innings last night/early this morning and his technique and mental fortitude is right outside of the ordinary. Nothing flamboyant about him, just goes on with his business and rarely faiis.
He came into this season having miseed the first 7 months due to suspension and in a few months became the number 1 scoring batsman in the world of test cricket.
FMD, a 7 months handicap given to all test cricketers and he is now starting to blow them all out of the water, and all this after being terribly knocked out in the 2nd test and not playing in the 3rd test.
FMD. Just wow, wow, wow, wowwwwwwwwww.
Exactly Snake. I think Smith is the best batsman we've had since Bradman. Bats outside the box. So skilled, yet eccentric and unothodox.
Didn't expect it when I first saw him play. Looked awkward at first.
I must admit I was a huge fan of the Great West Indian top 3. Greenidge, Hayne, and Viv.
Viv Richards is one of my all time favourite batsman. He was the gum-chewing King Of The Jungle. Never even wore a helmet. Oozed confidence, skill and domination.
No idea who he is , but if he wears New Balance he better stay the fuck away from my kids .
Weak lilly livered piece of SHIT! and now we call him a hero.
No wonder this country is fuct.
There for his own glory and pay packet.
Bit like the NRL putting the wife bashers up as the game's heroes.