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I found the impact of the "Good Ball" due to the rule changes quite interesting. Baz would definitely have worked on it with the team, it's just about getting the combinations right when the opportunities present themselves. There's basically a 25% chance in any regular set off your own line, you're going to get a 6-again call, rather than looking at a kick-chase option. It's on the spine players to be creative and react to it off-the-cuff, because you can stack numbers/ pick at a weak spot instead of looking for a nothing kick for field position.
 

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I found the impact of the "Good Ball" due to the rule changes quite interesting. Baz would definitely have worked on it with the team, it's just about getting the combinations right when the opportunities present themselves. There's basically a 25% chance in any regular set off your own line, you're going to get a 6-again call, rather than looking at a kick-chase option. It's on the spine players to be creative and react to it off-the-cuff, because you can stack numbers/ pick at a weak spot instead of looking for a nothing kick for field position.
I loved hearing that from Tbaz it actually makes you have confidence in what he is doing.

It's chalk and cheese when compared to Pay who didn't think any adjustments had to be made when the 6 again rule came in.
 

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I loved hearing that from Tbaz it actually makes you have confidence in what he is doing.

It's chalk and cheese when compared to Pay who didn't think any adjustments had to be made when the 6 again rule came in.
Yeah, 100%. He does a good job playing his cards close to his chest while also revealing in these interviews he is giving things much deeper thought than Pay did. Deano's old addage was "Let's get 20, 30, 40, 50 games into these players and then let's see where we're at", while Baz is "Don't worry about the future, or the past, own the now. If you do that, the results will come." It sounds like he's not settling for any bullshit from the playing group or his assistants which I love.
 

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Asked about rumblings from players,

Baz replied "You don't respond to that. We know whats going on within our walls. What happens in there is our business. There's always going to be things said and people need to fill their columns and that certainly doesn't worry us."
Typo there ... he said people need to fill their glasses.
 

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The (Actual) Summary:

- How are things at Belmore? Going good - had a long preseason like everybody. Good to have a Trial last weekend and look at some blokes that haven't played in a few months. Good things from trial but things to work on as well.
- What impact did the trial have? The covid last year meant the end of the roster didn't let the end of the roster have a run. We train at game speed. 50% or so of roster hadn't played together.
- Settled on team yet? Yes - pretty well settled. Luke Thompson missing out due to suspension, a few blokes back who didn't play in trial will be in Round 1. Some combinations will come along.
- Averillo? Back doing full contact - hoping to be back for round 1. Napa and RFM are close to being declared fully fit. Won't be an issue with KMs in legs - been able to run. Just contact stuff need to work on.
- Learnings from Manly? Learned alot. Can't go through them all - biggest thing is to be patient. Want to win tomorrow/ win GFs tomorrow - it's the big goal but there's going to be bumps along the way. Need to build towards being a top 4/ semis team every season. Make sure we have the right players in the right positions at the right age etc. Believes we are on the right track.
- Put any team goals for this year? Continuous improvement. Don't worry about yesterday or tomorrow, get through today's training/ wrestle/ video. Be able to nail whatever we're doing, be it preseason/ training/ game day. Focus on the now.
- What do you like about Flanno? His toughness - shone the past few months and weekends. Need to take the pressure off and let the spine have an even share - particularly kicking game. The more the spine plays together, the better they will be. Mentioned half the team haven't played together yet. Will get better as the season progresses.
- Impact of the new rules on the upcoming season? Made it different - how do you get the ball in good ball. About 10 restarts on average last season - only 2 on the trial, but then had 10 good ball scrums which was more than expected. All teams will adapt. Teams with most settled spines will flourish (Mentioned Souths) being able to play off the cuff. The game of chess has been taken out a little bit as more teams can transition into good ball areas. Will take time as we have new combinations.
- As a HC - more than just coaching (Elliot issue)? The response has been really good. Put his hand up and fronted up straight away. Put the club in a position we didn't want to be. Having experience in being in similar situations helps. Put things into perspective, from a player, club, fan, media, member view - made decisions collaboratively as a board and a footy club. Reached a decision we all agreed on. If there's any future issues, will follow the same process. Very happy with the board - doing everything together - Aaron (CEO) is doing a really good job, great bloke. Making patient decisions and thinking of every outcome before making a decision.
- Reports of rumblings from players... how are you handling it/ frustrating? How does Baz respond? Baz: "You don't respond" - he knows all the rumblings are BS. Whatever happens in the house is our business and we'll get on with it - people have to write their columns. Are you all pulling in the right direction? Yes we are mate.
Thanks for the quality update.
 

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Condin threw out a couple of shortish tips 1.80 Storm top 4 and Titans 1.85 to make the 8 are both MORALS and these prices are significant overs in his opinion :-)
His tips are shit in three years only made 125 unit profit. So if you have $20 unit your up 2500 in three years. Most bets are on average 5 units and you play up to 30 units a week you betting 500 to 600 every week and only be up 2500 in three years your a shit punter.
 

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Summary from the interview:
- looks forward to the 2021 season and how the rules will have an effect on the game
- recruitment has been going well for 2022
- looking forward to having Burton in 2021, b Smith being finalised for 22
- Thompson upset at suspension but looking great
- Lewis will come off the bench and play lock
We all knew this, TBAZ is just a great fit for us from what he has shown... somehow it does not seem like rocket science any longer lol, he makes it seem easy , compared to the last few years... LEGEND.!!
 
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