The Hollywood Frasier wrote:
Dave K. wrote:
I wouldn't mind the likes of Shaul, Griffin, Taylor and Houghton as squad players, but the issue is that all 4 will be on or close to six figure salaries, that's a a lot of cap on players you would have in your starting 17 (maybe Houghton).
I would also be worried would be what 3 of them would be like around training on a daily basis, imagine a lot of sulking would be taking place.
And worringly all 4 are ones that would be part of the so called leadership group. Sadly the recruitment/retention policy or plan has been shambolic since Motu left and all the good work done then has been wasted. We have a lot of cap tied up in players that have shown over the past few seasons thei attitude is somewhat lacking in terms of work ethic if they don't like the, training, the coach or some other reason which is inexcusable. One thing I hope the club has learnt is that the option of a further year should always be under the clubs control not a players especially when now very much in the twilight of their careers.
Thankfully we now have a proven and experienced Head Coach who we hope can deal with any player regardless of name appropriately in term of any attitude/application issues, With certain player deals running out at the end of the upcoming season at least if we can not move anyone on then hopefully they will want to perform to earn deals preferably elsewhere.