Before arriving downunder, the bloke didn't play all year.
Arived in Australia and was stuck in isoation for 14 days.
In terms of fitness, intensity and toughness, the NRL compared to the SL is probably 3-4 times more demanding?
No pre-season training with the dogs at all. New country, no family, meeting new teammates while not allowed to mingle outside of training due to retrictions.
Has to pick up Canterbury training methods, play style, etc "on the go"
All of this needs to be done in the preseason in turn for the comp start in March, not halfway through the season and expecting the bloke to shit out gold nuggets.
The hate and criticism the bloke has copped since his arrival has been disgusting. It is quite obvious the bitches hating on Thompson have never laced their boots on, nor do they have any ideas on what it takes to prepare a player (team) physically and mentally during a preseason ready for a new season
The bitches hating on Thompson need to be bent over naked, over a tree stump, with their assholes as targets for sling shots consisting of 316 stainless steel ball bearings and work boots consisting of torn steel caps