Let's get positive
I think he has timed his arrival perfectly - if we were ever going to turn this year around now is the perfect opportunity to create momentum.
I know the players are confident of beating Saints this week - we should all try to get to this game and hopefully the boys will give us something to cheer about.
I was at the Titans game a few weeks ago and there was a huge number of Dogs supporters in the crowd. When the Bulldog chant started it was as loud as I have heard since I can't remember - beside the fact it gave me goosebumps, the response from the players was fantastic to watch. There were visibly excited and for some of the poor buggers it was probably the first time they had heard so much support from the crowd.
Hate to add one negative comment, however we all know what happened next when Katoa and Elliot fell off in defence and the Titans waltzed through and take the game.
Some of the reasons I think we will finally turn the corner are
1. Despite the score, some positive signs in our game against Penrith and long periods of time against both the Titans and Canberra where we were more than matching the opposition.
2. A very winnable game against Saints first up
3. We have players coming back from injury starting this week - This will be the first game JMK is actually fit and he will improve the ruck, especially in defence.
4. A much easier draw for the remainder of the year
5. The tougher games are against sides during origin
6. Do or die time for 3-4 of our team that are off contract and still with a chance of being resigned.
7. Pressure from our lower grades winning games creating competition for spots - no player wants to be negotiating out of reserve grade
8. Once the players feel like they have earnt some respect they will have more belief, remember how to win and start to enjoy the game again