In Oz, a very brief description.

BLUE - allowed on to run messages, when team is in possession of ball. When it turns over, you're meant to get off the pitch.

ORANGE - main medical man, allowed on any time. Obviously can run a message if the blue's already out there and the coach wants to get another one out. Or simply give a message whilst out treating an injury.

YELLOW - allowed on only in a break in play. Or when there's more than one injury and the Orange is out treating the first.



The NRL does fine clubs for other minor infringements. Like handing in the team sheet, even 1 minute late can cost. Or, if a player doesn't place the interchange card in the officials hand and drops it. Technically he's not allowed on and the club will get a fine.

And we would ask Rooster Booster this why precisely?

Well as I believe this thread was a thinly veiled attack on him and the fact he performs the role for Manly in the NSW cup I couldn't think of a better person to reply.

Oh yes I believe he mentioned the Asquith Magpies once on another thread.

I've heard it's nice round there.

I love one persona of the same person setting up the scene for the other personas to pop in and comment.

It's actually amusing, sad, but amusing.

This means bollox, you offer less and less every day.

I hope you resurrect Bazza.

And you come to this conclusion.... how?

Because I say I've heard it's nice around Asquith way?






I'm not bazza. I never have been bazza. And I never will be.

Thanks anyway though.

Don't believe the truth 'Dave'.

I didnt read it that way Sheldon but I am interested in the role these guys play, esp the Trainers.

Sorry Joe I don't know what your getting at, have I misused the word 'Trainer'?

No, it'll be my fault mate

. I didnt read the OP as an attack on any particular poster.

Edit: Im interested in whether the constant passing of messages actualy helps a team more then it hinders?
Dunno, sometimes it seems as if the natural flow of play is being interupted.

LOG IN persona 1. LOG OUT. LOG IN persona 2, make quip to or about persona 1 LOG OUT. LOG IN person 3, make quip, comment, defence or attack persona 1 or 2 to taste, then pretend Dally must be one of the personas so you can knock him. LOG OUT. Cook for 5 mins on gas mark 5 and let cook. Repeat process for threads of choice, or start one if bored. Must be very exhausting all this cooking.



It's very clever, though a little self indulgent.

While that is a important part of their role it's not the only one.

Do you think if it hinders the side it would still go on?

Cool, the role of the physio is self explanatory. The Water carriers are only allowed on at breaks or as instructed by the Match Officials, which brings us to the Trainers.

The Trainers(usually an assistant coach) are allowed on only when their team are in possession. You say they do more than pass msgs while RB defines their role as, 'allowed to pass msgs'.
My question is are they really needed at all?

Edit: This isnt a dig at any one in particular, im interested in how the role has evolved from the Ass.Coach bollocking the team behind the posts into what seems to be an almost full time role on the pitch.

For once I agree with Dally.

A 'Trainer' does very little apart from pass messages.

I don't play NRL although I am good enough for S15, but if they wasn't needed would a pro club waste cash on something that wasn't needed?

A different sport but Glen Hoddle and his faith healer spring to mind

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Im not questioning the role or even the need for the Ass. Coach to pass msg's and gee up or bollock the team or individual players, Im interested in whether it should be allowed on field while the game is live.

What do you want me to say?

I think their invaluable to players, the clubs pay them to do a job, some of the best players in the world take on the job, the best coaches in the world use them.

Nah em off!?!?

All clubs at all grades use them. What Im asking is should they be allowed to enter the field of play whilst the game is live?


Mate, pls leave the flaming to phizza.smithson and his (many) alter egos.

Laters.

Yes.

Lock the thread.

Shame there isnt someone on the board who give an insight into what these guys do and why its important but then, you might have to think, ay sheldon



Now ya can /End thread.

Now there are 2 words that should never be used in the same sentence.

I'd suggest it goes a long way to being one of the major blights on the game, perhaps you are the clown after all

Of course they are important, but the way they are on the field of play every five minutes getting in players ears & standing almost in the line is a disgrace, just about everyone i know who watches league thinks its a pain in the bum

had to laugh at Wiki getting in the middle of a scuffle, you could see the fire in his eyes!

They train all week, do they really need someone on the pitch reminding them what they've been planning all week long?

You'd be amazed at what players need to be told, or reminded to do.



Equally, what needs adjusting, things that get seen by the coaching staff, oppositions positions, gaps in defence. etc. etc.