Re: Kyle Amour parting shot. : Fri Sep 02, 2022 2:30 pm
It’s a funny one this, ultimately, Amor knows what success looks like, so I’d be inclined to listen if he voiced concerns. But, these “professionalism” issues only come out when the team is in poor form. If Price would have gone for a pint in the Kings Head and got the bus to the game when we were in poor form, that would have been cited as unprofessional, but the results changed the optics to him “embedding himself” with the fan base and actually got him some credit in the bank with a few. I think when the chips are down, you need someone to influence change to snap the cycle, leaders earn their status during these periods, but we are completely devoid of leadership. Hill, Cooper, Hughes we’re the more vocal in the group, then the odd ball bunch of Mamo, King and Lineham who in a completely different way changed the dynamic which can cut tension at times. In truth, we don’t know what the breakdown is in the group now, and nobody really stands out as someone to lead (Williams in the last few weeks aside, he has been like a man possessed)
Then there is the Amor aspect. This will leave a sour taste with a few, spilling secrets from within the camp. But in better form, he’s a gentle giant who always makes times for the fans and is happy to answer a question honestly.
For me, even without the parting shot from Amor, the leadership should have been looking at the leadership makeup of the group , which is probably why we have recruited a group of veterans. Calm heads that have seen it all. I would have liked to have seen some longer term planning, and to spread the experience outside of the front row, but it’s a start. We now need to wipe the slate of 2022 and create a good environment for 2023 from day 1. Luckily, we won’t be too impacted by the World Cup, given our dismal performances, so pre season can kick off with a strong group.
