Staff Adam Blair

[Beastmode]

I don't know about that.

His attention to training and fitness was second only to Roger Tuivasa-Sheck last year, I don't know about this season though. I watched his game last week, which was a massive improvement even considering the low running metres and missed tackles. He made some crucial tackles, especially one on Cameron Smith who had actually broken the line and Blair hauled him back by the collar, nicely too. If he had missed that I think it might have been a try for sure.

So the guy has talent, and gets about the field, but like has been said countless times has shocking stats for a marquee player.

If we really need him at the club for those little things, we have real problems.

Now where was I, yes he should be in ISP. With stats like that he has no place in any first grade team.

Just remember we’re already 6 weeks into the season. I believe the week in, work out grind makes it hard to sustain that mental intensity, so a drop off is expected. Especially for the older guys where the testosterone and buzz playing FG just isn’t there.

This is why you need to inject new blood into the line up and mix it up once in a while. It will do wonders as shown last week.

It will do wonders for everyone. I reckon even Pulu. He looks disinterested in ISP. Throw him back to FG and I reckon that intensity will come back 10X.

Stephen Kearney, are you reading this? Take note!

Human psychology101

 

[bruce]

He looks disinterested in ISP.

Oh really? poor boy. He should go to Melbourne and tell Craig Bellamy who would really give him something to think about, like a massive kick up the arse and a punishment session at training. If he was still disinterested he would sell him to the Warriors on a markup.

If a guy isn't doing it in ISP, HTF is he going to do it in FG?

 

[Beastmode]

Oh really? poor boy. He should go to Melbourne and tell Craig Bellamy who would really give him something to think about, like a massive kick up the arse and a punishment session at training. If he was still disinterested he would sell him to the Warriors on a markup.

If a guy isn't doing it in ISP, HTF is he going to do it in FG?

Hey Daniel Anderson? is that you mate??

How’s it going ?

I see you still don’t know about Polynesian culture after 15 years since coaching the Warriors ....

Pulu was outstanding last year before his injury. So he’s proven he can step up.

 

[Fazz]

Hey Daniel Anderson? is that you mate??

How’s it going ?

I see you still don’t know about Polynesian culture after 15 years since coaching the Warriors ....

Pulu was outstanding last year before his injury. So he’s proven he can step up.

There’s understanding Polynesian culture and then there is effectively rewarding somebody for being a slack cu**. If Pulu isn’t putting in an effort in ISP, then he doesn’t deserve a call up.

 

[Beastmode]

There’s understanding Polynesian culture and then there is effectively rewarding somebody for being a slack cu**. If Pulu isn’t putting in an effort in ISP, then he doesn’t deserve a call up.

Two sides to every story, so i’ll reseve judgment that it’s because he’s a a slack cu** and not something else.

I also believe it’s not unreasonable to think there are plenty of players in ISP disillusioned by the false promises and lies dished out by our FG coach.

A culture built on buzz words and cliches.

 

[bruce]

I also believe it’s not unreasonable to think there are plenty of players in ISP disillusioned by the false promises and lies dished out by our FG coach.

Well if your coach is so bloody useless, and you are so shite hot, get your agent to talk to one of the many clubs that are watching you and think you should be in FG too.
What is that Bruce, there aren't any clubs looking? Of course not Bruce, WTF would follow our ISP team right now?

 

[Beastmode]

Well if your coach is so bloody useless, and you are so shite hot, get your agent to talk to one of the many clubs that are watching you and think you should be in FG too.
What is that Bruce, there aren't any clubs looking? Of course not Bruce, WTF would follow our ISP team right now?

Exactly my point. WTF follows ISP? No one. Nadda. So why put in if no one is even watching ?

 

[bruce]

Exactly my point. WTF follows ISP? No one. Nadda. So why put in if no one is even watching ?

You missed my point.

Scouts watch everything, they aren't watching our ISP for the obvious reason most of them are crap.

I remember when Gary Freeman went to Balmain as a well performed international. Warren Ryan was determined to teach him who was boss. Freeman made a real dumb play down the touchline at Leichhardt Oval. He stuck him in reserve grade until further notice. Actually Ryan really rated Freeman, but didn't tell him that until years later.

Anyway, as history tells us, Freeman knuckled down, worked his arse off in reserve grade and came back a star.

So I don't excuse any sook who drops his lip for going to ISP, and I do worry about a coach who worries about doing it.

 

[Beastmode]

You missed my point.

Scouts watch everything, they aren't watching our ISP for the obvious reason most of them are crap.

I remember when Gary Freeman went to Balmain as a well performed international. Warren Ryan was determined to teach him who was boss. Freeman made a real dumb play down the touchline at Leichhardt Oval. He stuck him in reserve grade until further notice. Actually Ryan really rated Freeman, but didn't tell him that until years later.

Anyway, as history tells us, Freeman knuckled down, worked his arse off in reserve grade and came back a star.

So I don't excuse any sook who drops his lip for going to ISP, and I do worry about a coach who worries about doing it.

This is how bad rumours start about players.

I said he looked disinterested in last weeks game against the dogs and you naturally assume he’s being a sook and start on some long crusade about needing a kick up the backside.

Maybe I should have said he looked fucking amazing, all of them did, including Kata.... what would your response have been then?

 

[Gen. Melchett]

Blairs stats v Storm were at an all time low the week after he admitted he was playing poor......WT!?

7 missed tackles, 1 penalty conceded (his 7th this season 1 per game avg), 1 error and a massive 13 meters gained....is he taking the piss!!!

 

[dean]

Blairs stats v Storm were at an all time low the week after he admitted he was playing poor......WT!?

7 missed tackles, 1 penalty conceded (his 7th this season 1 per game avg), 1 error and a massive 13 meters gained....is he taking the piss!!!

No, just his $750k a season.

 

[Otago73]

Blairs stats v Storm were at an all time low the week after he admitted he was playing poor......WT!?

7 missed tackles, 1 penalty conceded (his 7th this season 1 per game avg), 1 error and a massive 13 meters gained....is he taking the piss!!!

Thats why he has been relegated to the bench. If he doent start performing he will be dropped altogether. After watching the last 3 games we have gone close to beating 2 of the top 4 teams away from home. Its been a case of making basic mistakes and Blair has been one of the main culprits and he is aware of it so at least hes putting his hand up admitting it. The question is who is nextcab off the rank if we drop him. Is it Sao or Pulu? Pulu hasnt been playing great football in ISp either.

 

[france]

Thats why he has been relegated to the bench. If he doent start performing he will be dropped altogether. After watching the last 3 games we have gone close to beating 2 of the top 4 teams away from home. Its been a case of making basic mistakes and Blair has been one of the main culprits and he is aware of it so at least hes putting his hand up admitting it. The question is who is nextcab off the rank if we drop him. Is it Sao or Pulu? Pulu hasnt been playing great football in ISp either.

i'd still have Pulu over blair

 

[Gen. Melchett]

Thats why he has been relegated to the bench. If he doent start performing he will be dropped altogether. After watching the last 3 games we have gone close to beating 2 of the top 4 teams away from home. Its been a case of making basic mistakes and Blair has been one of the main culprits and he is aware of it so at least hes putting his hand up admitting it. The question is who is nextcab off the rank if we drop him. Is it Sao or Pulu? Pulu hasnt been playing great football in ISp either.

Sao has been playing well in ISP, but those stats from Storm game are off 80mins!! and his previuos games arent much better,how did SK not notice this sooner? SK imo in the running for the worst coach in club history....and we got 3 more years of this

 

[Gen. Melchett]

i'd still have Pulu over blair

ANYONE but Blair please, SK finally seen the light with Kata, hopefully Blair is next, and he shouldnt even be on the bench this week after last weeks piss take!!!

 

[Wellington Warrior]

Maybe I should have said he looked fucking amazing, all of them did, including Kata.... what would your response have been then?

ROFL.........

 

[bruce]

ANYONE but Blair please, SK finally seen the light with Kata, hopefully Blair is next, and he shouldnt even be on the bench this week after last weeks piss take!!!

Dropping a guy on his salary, although absolutely warranted, would be a disaster for the club. It would be like admitting the BMW you bought was a Skoda but you didn't notice. Now try selling the Skoda to some sucker.

 

[Five&Last]

Extremely alarming that Blair has a player option for 2021. I literally wept into my lunch time spagbol at the thought. Whoever signed off on this needs to be executed medievil style.

One of the worst signings in the last decade for us. 3 years was bad enough when it was announced but now we find out it was actually 4 years. Did they not see what happened when Blair got a big money/long term deal from Tigers? He fucked over their cap for four years also. I have a feeling this one is going to seriously hamper us in the next couple years.

Who made the Blair signing again? Would've been the same person that pulled trigger on Gerard Beale
I can live with guys like Sol cause they probably aren't on much coin compared to Blair and Beale.

 

[playdaball]

One of the worst signings in the last decade for us. 3 years was bad enough when it was announced but now we find out it was actually 4 years. Did they not see what happened when Blair got a big money/long term deal from Tigers? He fucked over their cap for four years also. I have a feeling this one is going to seriously hamper us in the next couple years.

Who made the Blair signing again? Would've been the same person that pulled trigger on Gerard Beale
I can live with guys like Sol cause they probably aren't on much coin compared to Blair and BealwTCH

The signing fell under Jim’s watch (Doyle), so he is ultimately responsible, as he’d present to the board for sign off. They’ll have to try and ditch him off to a SL side but still pay a large chunk of his salary. That is if Blair wants to do that. He may play out his career in reserve grade or even at Pt Chev.

 

[Ever Hopeful]

If Toronto Wolfpack can offer a half-lame SBW $5 million for one year, surely they can buy out Blair's contract.