One thing I forgot to mention that I can't stand about his coaching is his obsession with size. His entire plan is based around trying to out"muscle" the opposition. These days all the best teams prioritise skills and pace over size. It's more important being able to throw a pass, pop an offload and use footwork to beat the defender even with the forwards. It's also why a good linespeed in defence is important too, to try to stop these things from happening (in addition to obviously not concede so much ground).
Griffin is really about 10-12 years behind the current coaching standard.
When was it that commentators and others frequently observed how strong and fit the team was?
Early rounds last year ......
[MENTION=8272]1910[/MENTION] Any comment on why the team are so unfit and are all heavier this year compared to last year?Holly Frail has been the dietitian since the first year.
With Glenn it's mostly the bad attacking structure we've had this year. I guess it might be the same with Thaiday.
Fair enough, Hook is the real main problem.
What specifically is Griffin doing wrong with these two players do you think....?
Must be my imagination, but when I hear Locky comment on our rabble, I can hear disgust and contempt under his breath.
I think he'd make a great coach
The Cowboys were a good example of what happens to a team with a seriously good roster and a coach who couldn't make use of it.
We talk on these forum seeming to expect a few classy players will turn it all around next year.
We should think again. When you watch the good teams play you see above all else, organization and discipline, urgency and a "brutal" commitment to get on top of the opposition. You see a team of hard men playing hard ball - as a team.
If we honestly believe Barba and Milford and Kennedy (or whoever) will turn our fortunes around just like that, I think we will all be in for a rude shock.
But Lockyer rates Griffin highly.Must be my imagination, but when I hear Locky comment on our rabble, I can hear disgust and contempt under his breath.
I think he'd make a great coach