NRL 2018
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Based on all the reports in the last few days SJ will need to change his attitude and training habits at his new club.
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@kiwiinmelb said in NRL 2018:
I agree its a good move for both parties . its not working
But its also one where Warrior fans could end up watching on with a bit of disappointment , got the feeling SJ could get himself into a different environment and go to a different level ,
Like the ex girlfriend who looks so much hotter after she leaves you .
Players rarely get better at his age
@mariner4life said in NRL 2018:
@kiwiinmelb said in NRL 2018:
I agree its a good move for both parties . its not working
But its also one where Warrior fans could end up watching on with a bit of disappointment , got the feeling SJ could get himself into a different environment and go to a different level ,
Like the ex girlfriend who looks so much hotter after she leaves you .
Players rarely get better at his age
That’s true , it’s almost like he needs a new role,
A freewheeling 6 rather than a playmaking 7 , behind a dominant pack , he will slice you up ,
I think a club who has that pack, and the 7 already , could look at him as a bit of icing on the cake , without that pack , probably a waste of time
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@mariner4life said in NRL 2018:
@kiwiinmelb said in NRL 2018:
I agree its a good move for both parties . its not working
But its also one where Warrior fans could end up watching on with a bit of disappointment , got the feeling SJ could get himself into a different environment and go to a different level ,
Like the ex girlfriend who looks so much hotter after she leaves you .
Players rarely get better at his age
That’s true , it’s almost like he needs a new role,
A freewheeling 6 rather than a playmaking 7 , behind a dominant pack , he will slice you up ,
I think a club who has that pack, and the 7 already , could look at him as a bit of icing on the cake , without that pack , probably a waste of time
@kiwiinmelb said in NRL 2018:
@mariner4life said in NRL 2018:
@kiwiinmelb said in NRL 2018:
I agree its a good move for both parties . its not working
But its also one where Warrior fans could end up watching on with a bit of disappointment , got the feeling SJ could get himself into a different environment and go to a different level ,
Like the ex girlfriend who looks so much hotter after she leaves you .
Players rarely get better at his age
That’s true , it’s almost like he needs a new role,
A freewheeling 6 rather than a playmaking 7 , behind a dominant pack , he will slice you up ,
I think a club who has that pack, and the 7 already , could look at him as a bit of icing on the cake , without that pack , probably a waste of time
He's like Benji-lite. Got all the fancy moves but yet to deliver on the big stage at the right time (unlike Benji)
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https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=12169068
It's official. Shaun Johnson joins Cronulla on a 3 year deal
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pretty divisive player from fan POV.
Been a big topic on Radio Sport obviously, plenty in support of the Warriors getting rid of him, plenty thought it was handled poorly, but I think majority thought the end result is best all round.
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pretty divisive player from fan POV.
Been a big topic on Radio Sport obviously, plenty in support of the Warriors getting rid of him, plenty thought it was handled poorly, but I think majority thought the end result is best all round.
@taniwharugby said in NRL 2018:
pretty divisive player from fan POV.
Been a big topic on Radio Sport obviously, plenty in support of the Warriors getting rid of him, plenty thought it was handled poorly, but I think majority thought the end result is best all round.
It frees up cap space and that is more important than having Shaun Johnson on the roster. Although they finished only two points behind first place, anyone who watched them all season long could tell it was still a seriously flawed roster.
SJ should do alright at the Sharks but they look to be in trouble both in terms of the salary cap (which they have apparently breached already) and financially. Don't think SJ sees out his three years there tbh.
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haha, some comments on FB following the Sharks announcement...
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The speed of that signing suggests it was well planned before he handed in his resignation
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The speed of that signing suggests it was well planned before he handed in his resignation
@kiwiinmelb said in NRL 2018:
The speed of that signing suggests it was well planned before he handed in his resignation
Or his negotiation window for 2020 opened up in November so he would have known the shortlist of interested teams and the framework for some potential deals.
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Wayne Bennett is ggooonnneee as coach of the Brisbane Broncos. Only a matter of time before the Warriors do a raid on the Brisbane roster and acquire Kodi Nikorima.
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No surprise. Bennett was waiting for his payout so was never going to resign.
Yep. A classic case of holding them to ransom. The interesting thing is what this does for his legacy at a club he has had amazing success at, but then this debacle.
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@act-crusader If Seibold doesn't win the comp for the Broncos, Bennett's legacy is only enhanced.
@act-crusader If Seibold doesn't win the comp for the Broncos, Bennett's legacy is only enhanced.
Not sure why. They haven't won for ages, and with Bennett were never going to win it.
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@mariner4life Seriously, what has Akira got to do with this, it's not even close to being analogous?
I'm not a fan of SJ and reckon they should have got rid of him years ago, however the comments by George (which are a bit sooky) in the press conference have pissed off a bunch of Warriors fans. What they could have done differently is not made those comments which pissed off those fans.
which quotes do you take exception to?
@mariner4life said in NRL 2018:
@mariner4life Seriously, what has Akira got to do with this, it's not even close to being analogous?
I'm not a fan of SJ and reckon they should have got rid of him years ago, however the comments by George (which are a bit sooky) in the press conference have pissed off a bunch of Warriors fans. What they could have done differently is not made those comments which pissed off those fans.
which quotes do you take exception to?
*(Delayed response due to a conference) I didn't personally take exception to many, I just think the Warriors could have handled it better (not pissing off some of their die hards, not me, clearly I'm in a continual state of pissed off with them
).I think @raznomore got it right with his comments above, just thanks and we wish you all the best for the future.
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@mariner4life said in NRL 2018:
@mariner4life Seriously, what has Akira got to do with this, it's not even close to being analogous?
I'm not a fan of SJ and reckon they should have got rid of him years ago, however the comments by George (which are a bit sooky) in the press conference have pissed off a bunch of Warriors fans. What they could have done differently is not made those comments which pissed off those fans.
which quotes do you take exception to?
*(Delayed response due to a conference) I didn't personally take exception to many, I just think the Warriors could have handled it better (not pissing off some of their die hards, not me, clearly I'm in a continual state of pissed off with them
).I think @raznomore got it right with his comments above, just thanks and we wish you all the best for the future.
@mariner4life said in NRL 2018:
@mariner4life Seriously, what has Akira got to do with this, it's not even close to being analogous?
I'm not a fan of SJ and reckon they should have got rid of him years ago, however the comments by George (which are a bit sooky) in the press conference have pissed off a bunch of Warriors fans. What they could have done differently is not made those comments which pissed off those fans.
which quotes do you take exception to?
*(Delayed response due to a conference) I didn't personally take exception to many, I just think the Warriors could have handled it better (not pissing off some of their die hards, not me, clearly I'm in a continual state of pissed off with them
).I think @raznomore got it right with his comments above, just thanks and we wish you all the best for the future.
interesting when you say "die hards" guys on NRL forums were pretty much on the side of the warriors, especially as more came out during the week. "oosh Warriors bro" people on facebook seemed to be more on the side of SJ.
I would have been a little disappointed in the Warriors if they said only that to be fair. You've just released a key guy, people are going to want to know why.
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@mariner4life said in NRL 2018:
@mariner4life Seriously, what has Akira got to do with this, it's not even close to being analogous?
I'm not a fan of SJ and reckon they should have got rid of him years ago, however the comments by George (which are a bit sooky) in the press conference have pissed off a bunch of Warriors fans. What they could have done differently is not made those comments which pissed off those fans.
which quotes do you take exception to?
*(Delayed response due to a conference) I didn't personally take exception to many, I just think the Warriors could have handled it better (not pissing off some of their die hards, not me, clearly I'm in a continual state of pissed off with them
).I think @raznomore got it right with his comments above, just thanks and we wish you all the best for the future.
interesting when you say "die hards" guys on NRL forums were pretty much on the side of the warriors, especially as more came out during the week. "oosh Warriors bro" people on facebook seemed to be more on the side of SJ.
I would have been a little disappointed in the Warriors if they said only that to be fair. You've just released a key guy, people are going to want to know why.
@mariner4life said in NRL 2018:
@mariner4life said in NRL 2018:
@mariner4life Seriously, what has Akira got to do with this, it's not even close to being analogous?
I'm not a fan of SJ and reckon they should have got rid of him years ago, however the comments by George (which are a bit sooky) in the press conference have pissed off a bunch of Warriors fans. What they could have done differently is not made those comments which pissed off those fans.
which quotes do you take exception to?
*(Delayed response due to a conference) I didn't personally take exception to many, I just think the Warriors could have handled it better (not pissing off some of their die hards, not me, clearly I'm in a continual state of pissed off with them
).I think @raznomore got it right with his comments above, just thanks and we wish you all the best for the future.
interesting when you say "die hards" guys on NRL forums were pretty much on the side of the warriors, especially as more came out during the week. "oosh Warriors bro" people on facebook seemed to be more on the side of SJ.
I would have been a little disappointed in the Warriors if they said only that to be fair. You've just released a key guy, people are going to want to know why.
There was definitely mixed support - lots of people happy to see the back of Princess - but I don't see how it benefited the organisation to come across as whiny as Johnson in the press conference. They must have known that this would be where things would end up when they decided not to give him a long term contract. If it was any other organisation I would say that he was managed out, but as it's the Warriors and they have no other options to replace him it just looks like they were a bit naive in thinking this wasn't how things would play out.
Actually, I'll likely watch the odd Sharks game next year just to see how he's going.
