0
I've been struggling with this since last night so I'd like a little bit of input.
After the last two weeks, it's pretty clear to me that, should we make it to the finals, were unlikely to win.
Based upon current form Weil likely push somebody all the way but not be able to score enough even if they're being complacent.
The rebels match will be season defining. We need to thrash them to have a chance of making the finals.
If that doesn't happen, which way do we go?
Do we say that the international superstar experiment has failed and we need to build like thorn did with Queensland?
Do we say that the internationals are the only reason we beat the tahs?
Is it coaching?
Is it me throwing the baby out with the bathwater?
Is it something I haven't considered?
For the record, I don't think the way pathway will be able to generate the volume of talent available to Queensland and therefore doing a classic Brad thorn is out of the question (Phil Mooney also did it with Qld, but didn't survive the number of losses)
We do have a passionate rugby community, desperate for a genuine pathway for the talented boys but it isn't big enough to supply a whole team. In that way, were a bit like the act (apart from them having southern NSW to draw from)
They seem to do ok, with a number of locals in their squad.
I think, if things don't go the way we want in the next two weeks, we need to refocus on Aussie talent and a clear, effective playing style with a young team that is aware that it's ok to learn on the job.
To repeat the short term focus on quality imports (I'm not denying their quality) when it's proven ineffective is unwise.
Discuss