I like it

My response to KTR points was not just about the derby game, re Vetes derby dominating performance I said to put in to context etc and then about his so called improvement in form since Smith left his post.

From a coaching point of view yes. Unfortunately he has a bit of a history of spitting his dummy out, not just at KR. If Mr Pearson can avoid upsetting him I’m sure he’ll improve your club’s performances.

Big meeting today which will decide some futures, incoming, and outgoing!

Must admit I find it strange when they say they are waiting for the world cup.

Surely every player taking part in the World Cup is known to the club in some form?

Would like to think the new coach would have some input in to such a meeting?

I think he'll be front and centre

haha, clever! bye bye taylor and griffin hopefully

Can't see Taylor or Griffin going without us having to contribute a large part of the salary - similar to Fonua this year.

Griffin is the one that told Hodgson to F off in training after being asked to do something he didnt want to do - walked off the training pitch - so he would be first out.

You've given me way too much credit for that!

Didn't even realise

Been told the same from one of the sponsors earlier this morning.
Pearson wielding a very big axe by all accounts and wants big changes throughout the whole club.

Thing is if we chop the team up too much.

He'll have to put his hand in his pocket to pay players off, plus pay fees to bring players in.

Sounds expensive

Unless he’s found some money from somewhere?

Way too clever for me as well



Never saw that

It’s about time if you ask me

Need to find replacements too, which isn't easy in the current market.

Same here!

This would be my concern with it being pretty late in the day.

I've no problem with Griifin or Taylor staying next season, as long as they have a positive attitude (I don't know if they didn't last season), put effort when on the pitch and aren't guaranteed a starting spot on reputation alone.

I'd rather just get rid and save the money if nothings out there, they're causing too many problems at the club and they need to be gone otherwise they'll just upset the dynamic next year.

Not sure what is written in players contracts etc but surely behaviour like that is grounds for dismissal or at least a written warning about future conduct.

I know it can’t be as easy as that but players shouldn’t be allowed to get away with it?

Taylor yes, as we'd be short at prop if he left.
Griffin I'm not so sure tbh. We're pretty well covered at centre with Carlos, Sutcliffe, Mitch, Wynne and Scott and I've never thought he's been particularly effective in the 2nd row so any wages saved could go towards a replacement for Ma'u.

If they stay then hopefully a new coaching staff can revitalise them as they were good players in recent past.
That said if any of these rumours are true they should be shown the door but I'll give the benefit of the doubt for now as 99% of rumours are rubbish.