The use of terms like ad hominem like no-one else understands what that means is so pompous yet not unexpected. Outwitted? I’d have a battle of wits with you any day but it seems unfair to fight the unarmed…
Moving on - you may have noticed how Gould has dissembled Barrett’s flop signings over time - first cheapies like M Dufty, then ones you could cut a year early that don’t hurt too much dollar wise like C Allan, then you get the massive bonus of TPJ pulling a heartilage and walking away and of course the maturation of contracts such as C Waddell and your beloved K Flanagan. Ciraldo clearly wants to build his own squad and that’s what he’s doing piece by piece, as every new coach does. I don’t see what’s so hard to understand about what’s happening and why you’d keep those who’ve largely failed. It seems that because the club haven’t yet revealed who’s going to replace those leaving there’s an assumption that it’s a disastrous strategy but that’s all it is - an assumption.
Why would I use a term if I didn't think you would understand what it means? I used it because it is the most accurate way to describe what you were trying to do - discredit me by belittling me personally without attempting to address the argument. Like I said, if you want to insult me, have at it.
At least you have addressed the argument this time, so kudos for that, I guess. It's kinda the debating equivalent of an ungifted child's dinosaur doodle, but I'm just proud I got something out of you beyond oft regurgitated and unimaginative insults, so I'll stick it on my fridge, regardless.
Yes, Ciraldope is trying to assemble his own squad, but lets look at what he has accomplished so far.
Made Mahoney captain and oversaw him producing the worst season of footy in his professional career to date. Epic fail.
Made Burton captain. Moved him to 7 so he could try a bunch of young blokes who weren't ready at 6 and only succeeded in stunting their development. Epic fail.
Made RFM club captain. RFM went on to allegedly lead a Polynesian player revolt against him. Most epic fail of all.
Made an outside back his key recruitment target upon arrival at the club, despite the fact our pack would get whooped by most Jersey Flegg packs....dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb. Went on to pay this player overs to play fullback. Even dumber.
Seems to be attempting to recruit a top 17 of mostly utility players. Bizarre.
Club pushes the narrative that players need to buy into what he is doing, Ciraldope lets two players who clearly did buy into what he was doing walk. One of whom was the only forward who made consistent metres for us this year. Confusing.
Closing in on signing a prop the Warriors won't even entertain the possibility of re-signing if he takes a pay cut. Underwhelming.
Signs Jason Taylor on as assistant..... a coaching authority who demands so much respect he got king hit by one of his own players. WTAF???
So yeah, I'll give him Presto, but apart from that, Ciro hasn't done a lot to fill me with confidence. But I look forward to your justifications as to why these weren't all bad decisions.
And yeah, I already know your Crichton defence..... he's a superstar and consummate professional...will drive standards....yada, yada, yada.
The fact is, he's a centre and when you're building a team from the ground up, you don't start with outside backs ffs. The dude is a walking face palm.
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