He got MOM in the very first reserve grade he played this year and I can tell you Mick Potter was impressed with him! and how come Napa never got demoted as he is softer than Atoni? Look I was all for TB when it was announced but I now think otherwise. TB was a very good player and a great assistant coach, but imo decisions like these confirms to me he is not a first grade coach!
I'm not sure about Barrett, whether he is any better than Pay, but there seems to be "issues" judging from the way they play. Just fall apart until recently so that says something really.
Only thing I know is Gus can't start mending this roster quick enough bc Baz def plays favourites and does not seem a good man manager with some of our players.
I'm sure all of us have had bad managers who don't inspire or who play favourites in the work force when it is obvious those employees are less talented.
Anyway I support promoting and developing our juniors. Its obvious Renouf has talent and has not been brought along sufficiently in the past to develop his skills. First instance was when he was forced to move to FR when he was a 2ndrower. Thats on him as well if he hasn't thrived but Barrett has proved he isn't any better than our past coaches in encouraging talent.
That's what makes a successful coach and sets them apart. Unfortunately we don't appear, at this stage, to have progressed much in our coaching staff from previous years.
I will give Baz his due in building the roster for next year...what he does with them is on him.
Gus' influence can't happen quick enough for mine.