: Tue May 05, 2009 10:25 pm  

Rob Wire wrote:

Ive said previously that Tony Smith will need a minimum of 3 years to shape his own team, their will be players that are under contract who he may want to release but his hands could be tied for a while.

Ive seen progress already, i expect a lot more ups and downs before we become a team thats a force on the field and not on paper like its been in the past.

Even though you may well be right, and by no means a slight on your post, I am sick and tired of newly unfurled 3 year plans.

: Wed May 06, 2009 11:40 am  

From what I am hearing about the changes in coaching of the under 18's and under 21's is true, and looking at their results then I am more than happy with Smiths first few months in charge. From what I have heard there are players in those teams that have real potential who are being coached to realise that potential. It wouldnt suprise me to see a new face in the team against Featherstone.

I think his biggest challenge is the first team and buying himself enough time to allow the transition to be made without supporters getting on his back. . There has been a massive improvement in player performance and he looks to have given a number of players a lot of confidence,

: Wed May 06, 2009 11:54 am  

Balls to it, get shut. His win/loss ratio is no better than Cullen's.

: Wed May 06, 2009 12:00 pm  

getdownmonkeyman wrote:

Balls to it, get shut. His win/loss ratio is no better than Cullen's.

Technically it is, I reckon we should stick hold of him.

: Wed May 06, 2009 1:33 pm  

It's good going in the right direction. Long way to go still though, hopefully we can put a decent run together and snatch a place in the play-offs.