BrisbaneRhino wrote:I see Widdopp set up a mighty zero points on the weekend. He's so far from world Class with the ball in his hands its not funny. Like I say, its not all his fault. IMO the Dragons play way too flat, but for a player with his experience to not adjust the way he plays during games speaks volumes.
Back on topic, whilst I don't necessarily buy into the BM not coaching, it would appear that the team spirit (that some mocked in the past as overrated) is the single biggest issue within the team right now. Losing Sinfield and Peacock as leaders both on and off field seems to have tipped the squad.
Have a look at our overseas players for example:
Galloway - plodder for years would suggest not bothered about mediocrity.
Cuthbertson - ditto
Garbutt - didn't even really get started in the NRL by age 26 when less talented players have shown hard work can get you there
Falloon - part of the GC glee club.
When you add to that list some other players who need to be managed off-field (I'm looking at you Mr Hardaker), a massively successful 2015 which might have led to some others getting complacent and then pre-season issues, perhaps a poor 2016 was to be expected?
Pretty much reflects my thoughts on the matter, although I would focus on the signing of Falloon as being a key issue, mainly because his lack of input on the field means that his potentially disruptive influence is in no way balanced out.
On Widdop, he is a good player but, he is not and never will be world class. The only reason he is anywhere near as useful as Carney, is purely down to the fact that Carney would lose a mental agility contest with a roll top desk. If we had signed Widdop, (I never got the impression he wanted to come here), we may be slightly better off than we are now but not that much I suspect.
