Re: KC - An Alternative Option : Thu May 12, 2016 8:51 am  

The average age of the squad that played on Sunday was 25.

From every interview Ive seen and heard, the body language etc, it just seems there is a bit of an air of stubborness which is one of the worst traits you can have as a coach.

Re: KC - An Alternative Option : Thu May 12, 2016 9:20 am  

Judder Man wrote:

He also says: Quote

"We're quite a young team regardless of what fans or pundits say,"

I wonder if he has some false birth certificates because we only have a few players that are u/23. Don't know what his definition of young is, for me a young player is someone between 18 -21 which if we use that benchmark we only have Knowles who has played a couple of games this season.

It's another daft piece of PR by Cunningham, but I think he's right about our team's age/experience. The overwhelming majority of the squad is in its early to mid twenties, and we only really have Wilkin and Roby who you would call seasoned pros. A couple more experienced leaders would make a big difference to this team IMO (Paul Gallen would do nicely ).

Re: KC - An Alternative Option : Thu May 12, 2016 11:57 am  

Dux wrote:

It's another daft piece of PR by Cunningham, but I think he's right about our team's age/experience. The overwhelming majority of the squad is in its early to mid twenties, and we only really have Wilkin and Roby who you would call seasoned pros. A couple more experienced leaders would make a big difference to this team IMO (Paul Gallen would do nicely ).

But are we inexperienced? Yes we have some young lads but these lads been knocking around a while now and played in the pressure of play off rugby, semi finals, grand finals, wcc and even the more intense world series.

I think we needed to replace sia and manu with experienced players but we went with young lads. Those two going really left a huge hole in our pack in terms of experience.

Re: KC - An Alternative Option : Thu May 12, 2016 12:10 pm  

St pete wrote:

But are we inexperienced? Yes we have some young lads but these lads been knocking around a while now and played in the pressure of play off rugby, semi finals, grand finals, wcc and even the more intense world series.

I think we needed to replace sia and manu with experienced players but we went with young lads. Those two going really left a huge hole in our pack in terms of experience.

I don't think we're especially inexperienced if you look at each player in his own right, but I think we do lack one or two of those players who have seen it all and done it all over a long period - the kind of player that is looked up to by his teammates.

Re: KC - An Alternative Option : Thu May 12, 2016 1:47 pm  

Dux wrote:

I don't think we're especially inexperienced if you look at each player in his own right, but I think we do lack one or two of those players who have seen it all and done it all over a long period - the kind of player that is looked up to by his teammates.

I agree. We do need two players that have been there and done it. Warrington played a master stroke getting Gidley for two seasons.

I feel a good experienced prop who is a leader is a must for next year. Someone who stands up when back against the wall as comes up with them shots that lift the team.

Re: KC - An Alternative Option : Thu May 12, 2016 2:04 pm  

St pete wrote:

I agree. We do need two players that have been there and done it. Warrington played a master stroke getting Gidley for two seasons.

I feel a good experienced prop who is a leader is a must for next year. Someone who stands up when back against the wall as comes up with them shots that lift the team.

we best roll out the red carpet for Mose then

Re: KC - An Alternative Option : Thu May 12, 2016 2:18 pm  

theblondebomber wrote:

we best roll out the red carpet for Mose then

Wouldn't surprise me if we brought that pudding back. He's our for full season so he will be pushing 30 stone next year so will be just typical of us to bring him over.

Re: KC - An Alternative Option : Thu May 12, 2016 2:32 pm  

St pete wrote:

Wouldn't surprise me if we brought that pudding back. He's our for full season so he will be pushing 30 stone next year so will be just typical of us to bring him over.

Will you pick him up at the airport, if you do don't use a Nissan Micra.

Re: KC - An Alternative Option : Thu May 12, 2016 2:38 pm  

Judder Man wrote:

Will you pick him up at the airport, if you do don't use a Nissan Micra.

Need a trailer to pick that pudding up

Re: KC - An Alternative Option : Thu May 12, 2016 7:38 pm  

Albion wrote:

Another question is who would replace him and I have absolutely no idea who that could be.

I know I've quoted myself, but Daryl Powell would be great. If ever there was a saints-esq coach: it's him.

Not only the way they play, but he is a proven coach who knows how to build a team and improve his players.

He's not quite flavour of the month for some reason.