08-12-2015, 05:54 PM
I guess I was talking about the culture THIS year. 4 games to go. This is an important month. When/if they start losing, they can either give up or hold their head up high and try their hardest, something they do currently do. Kicks don't get chased, slow off the line, no support play, no bodies on the line, etc.
I for one think Friend is as good as Luke. Huge tackle count, and he's been doing dummy half runs for some metres. But he's only got one year left in his career. Smallest man on the team has the biggest heart. Tomkins is another story. Trots on defense, little support play, never gets past the first tackler after catching a kick. Doesn't have a try this year, nor has he made a 100 metres in any game that I can remember. RTS AVERAGES over 200 metres a game.
But RTS and Luke won't change the culture with their professionalism, just as Hoffman didn't. RTS and Luke will just slot into the current culture of not being mentally and physically strong. I've seen it in many organisations. The staff changes, but the culture remains the same. As I said, it all starts with Manu. He's the pivotal player that can change things.
I for one think Friend is as good as Luke. Huge tackle count, and he's been doing dummy half runs for some metres. But he's only got one year left in his career. Smallest man on the team has the biggest heart. Tomkins is another story. Trots on defense, little support play, never gets past the first tackler after catching a kick. Doesn't have a try this year, nor has he made a 100 metres in any game that I can remember. RTS AVERAGES over 200 metres a game.
But RTS and Luke won't change the culture with their professionalism, just as Hoffman didn't. RTS and Luke will just slot into the current culture of not being mentally and physically strong. I've seen it in many organisations. The staff changes, but the culture remains the same. As I said, it all starts with Manu. He's the pivotal player that can change things.