Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Thu Jul 04, 2019 2:24 pm  

It would be hard line, but would be an option. Usually I’d prefer not to do it, but if it’s the only thing that would work, then we’d have little choice.

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Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Thu Jul 04, 2019 9:40 pm  

I can see Ablett, JJB, Ferres, Donaldson, Cuthbertson, Golding leaving at the end of the season. Making space for another overseas signing and maybe an English talent or two.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Thu Jul 04, 2019 10:02 pm  

Albert probably leaves too.

Imagine we’ll retain Cam Smith and give him another year.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Fri Jul 05, 2019 8:03 am  

I say keep Donaldson. He works hard and is a good, honest squad player.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Fri Jul 05, 2019 8:06 am  

krisleeds wrote:

I say keep Donaldson. He works hard and is a good, honest squad player.

Seems well regarded internally too.
We need good role models for the youngsters coming through and Donaldson works his socks off.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Fri Jul 05, 2019 8:21 am  

Yes, Donaldson clearly has the right attitude, without being the best talent in the world.

I think keep him, as I'm sure he'll set high standards in the gym and in training, and will contribute more as a squad player.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Fri Jul 05, 2019 8:37 am  

exiledrhino wrote:

Yes, Donaldson clearly has the right attitude, without being the best talent in the world.

I think keep him, as I'm sure he'll set high standards in the gym and in training, and will contribute more as a squad player.

All depends on salary v value I guess. I just think with so many “new generation” players coming through, and some senior players who maybe aren’t the best trainers - it is vital we have professionals within the group who set high standards and show the way.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Fri Jul 05, 2019 11:12 am  

KaeruJim wrote:

All depends on salary v value I guess. I just think with so many “new generation” players coming through, and some senior players who maybe aren’t the best trainers - it is vital we have professionals within the group who set high standards and show the way.

I don't think Sinfield will tolerate anything else to be honest, I remember reading when he first joined as DOR that he started making the players tidy u in the Gym after themselves, now this seems like a petty little thing, but its all the small things that add up to make a difference. It also maybe why he had a list of players he wanted to get rid of?

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Fri Jul 05, 2019 3:22 pm  

christopher wrote:

I don't think Sinfield will tolerate anything else to be honest, I remember reading when he first joined as DOR that he started making the players tidy u in the Gym after themselves, now this seems like a petty little thing, but its all the small things that add up to make a difference.

I think those sorts of things are incredibly important. I remember reading about a KIwi Captain, I think it was Ruben Wiki, a ferocious competitor, he would tidy up all the crap from the team coach tables when they arrived at the ground. Humility is massive.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Fri Jul 05, 2019 3:24 pm  

bielsa makes the coaching staff sweep the changing room out and the dugout. both home and away games