chrispy said..

NewScotty said...
That loss is good for Bunnies.
You need a wake up call around this time of year just to remind yourself you can be beaten if you don't aim up.

If it makes you feel better Scotty. Go the dragons yeeew

Mate, Dragons scored good tries at the end.
They deserved the win.

Ted, Ted, Ted, spoken like a true Manly supporter.
I don't recall using anything as an excuse.
Are you still getting over Manly's worst performance in living memory in GF qualifier vs Storm last year ???
I stand by my comments as I have seen it before.
If your team goes into semi's with a 10 game winning streak you are goooone.

We'll be there, knee deep in rice paddies.

Ted, we are on slightly different wavelengths on this topic but it's good to discuss all the same.
Firstly, my mention of Manly was naturally tongue in cheek (which runs a distant 2nd to TIB) so let's brush that aside.
Secondly, I never mentioned the players would think they are better for the loss. The sole aim is to win every game. The coach would never admit a loss is a good thing. Depending on the mindset of a team, a winning streak of say 10 games will breed over confidence and complacency. One or both of these can be detrimental to a team's success at the 'business end' of the season.
Question: Would you prefer Manly to kick off semi finals undefeated (I.e won all 24 round games) ????
Let's agree to disagree on this one.
Btw, the Roosters as premiership favs is another good thing for Bunnies. They are off the radar and the challenge is now for Roosters to handle the media hype and expectations.

In the old days SP I could have used yr cricket team as the prime example

Scotty - I really do hope that this loss galvanises your beloved Souths and they can go on and win the comp!!!

weiry said..

Ted the Kiwi said..

In the old days SP I could have used yr cricket team as the prime example

Scotty - I really do hope that this loss galvanises your beloved Souths and they can go on and win the comp!!!

Ted
should ACB backdown and pay Mickey arthur.

Doesn't he want $4M.
How many years was left on his contract and what was he on per year ?
EDIT: Did Mickey not do his homework ?

don't write the bunnies off just yet boys.

weiry said..

Ted
should ACB backdown and pay Mickey arthur.

Yes. I think they will anyway - its just the amount that they pay him that is the issue. He needs to save face and they need to stop how bad things are coming out in full public view as it will cost a lot of them their jobs.

I reckon it will be a classic case of.........ACB & Mickey Arthur reached a confidential settlement today. Both sides are happy with the outcome. ACB have said that MA did a great job as coach of Australia but it was time for a change and MA has thanks the ACB for providing such a great work place.

Or something like that

weiry said..

dont see chrispy on this thread much this year

he knows that its all over for his team for a few yrs - victims of the salary cap and buying a premiership

chrispy said..

Ted the Kiwi said...

weiry said..

dont see chrispy on this thread much this year

he knows that its all over for his team for a few yrs - victims of the salary cap and buying a premiership

on the money there Ted. Took 30 years for me to see a premiership and I'm happy. As for buying a premiership,no we bought a good coach and have lost a lot of players,which I'm very happy about.

Weiry when your team is hot and looking good you get this buzz through you thinking this is it. Then they choke and lose you would rather a wooden spoon it hurts that much. Just trying to help you so when those feelings hit you,that you are well prepared

Hahahahahahahah

your killing me

How good is this mcg crowd for liverpool

chrispy said..

How good is this mcg crowd for liverpool

I hate those farrrken scousers......I wonder who last won a premiership - souths or those idiots?

Ted the Kiwi said...

chrispy said..

How good is this mcg crowd for liverpool

I hate those farrrken scousers......I wonder who last won a premiership - souths or those idiots?

Harsh

I do not read that rubbish Well not since they put a pay wall up - happy with my Australian subscription from News - do not want to give their so called biased journalism any more of my hard earned

Of course Lockyer would say that - he has grown in league circles where they have been told to think like that My point stands - I do not think you have to lose to win - simple - and I think its cop out when the players and coach who are in that team say that. If DL wants to say that from an observation point of view then thats fine - but anyone associated with Souths who says that is speaking bullocks !!!

If you lose this weekend what will they say?

Ted the Kiwi said..

My point stands - I do not think you have to lose to win - simple - and I think its cop out when the players and coach who are in that team say that. If DL wants to say that from an observation point of view then thats fine - but anyone associated with Souths who says that is speaking bullocks !!!

If you lose this weekend what will they say?

Ted, nobody from Souths has said anything about the loss being a good thing or used it as an excuse. All teams play to win.
Even if they think the loss is a good thing, they would never admit it.
My point is a team can learn a lot from a loss and best to learn now then in semi finals.
The current team, although on top of the ladder, have a few players who are still finding their feet IMO.
They are not the Storm who have dominated for 6/7 years with seasoned top notch players.
If they lose tomorrow night you will hear me screaming I promise you.