I think that comes from both sides of this argument if you look closely enough.

I really have difficulty with the subjective and biased sycophants too, there aren't too many around fortunately. If the writer's prejudices distort the information then the writer's words cease to mean anything.

I am not quite sure whether this is based around me, seems to be a word I get a lot, I get on with the players and can approach them and have a chat, I try and get information that readers will find different, I get told lots of stuff I don't put on here either because I don't think I should or the players ask me not to. They all know I post here and all feel it is a good way, apart from the Club website, to connect to the supporters

If you ever go to training, go up and have a chat, the players like it, the most approachable are of course Watts, Vince, Viney but all of them will chat, the less words include Garlett, Michie, Matt Jones, so if you want a conversation stay away from them haha

I don't sugar coat, I just give my opinion, I try and put when something untoward happens, the Dunn/Viney incident, Tyson getting ripped into by Roos, Terlich getting blasted by Nathan Jones, I just get a bit bored describing the drills and Ruffles and George do a way more better job than me anyway

But if you want a question answered, either by me or a player, put it here, you will get an answer from me, don't care whether you like it or not, and if I can get to the player will get you an answer, and in Daniel Croos' case brutally truthful

Edited February 5, 201510 yr by The Devil Inside

I am not quite sure whether this is based around me, seems to be a word I get a lot, I get on with the players and can approach them and have a chat, I try and get information that readers will find different, I get told lots of stuff I don't put on here either because I don't think I should or the players ask me not to. They all know I post here and all feel it is a good way, apart from the Club website, to connect to the supporters

If you ever go to training, go up and have a chat, the players like it, the most approachable are of course Watts, Vince, Viney but all of them will chat, the less words include Garlett, Michie, Matt Jones, so if you want a conversation stay away from them haha

I don't sugar coat, I just give my opinion, I try and put when something untoward happens, the Dunn/Viney incident, Tyson getting ripped into by Roos, Terlich getting blasted by Nathan Jones, I just get a bit bored describing the drills and Ruffles and George do a way more better job than me anyway

But if you want a question answered, either by me or a player, put it here, you will get an answer from me, don't care whether you like it or not, and if I can get to the player will get you an answer, and in Daniel Croos' case brutally truthful

I am happy with you Saty

Carry on

Thanks everyone for the reports, lots of people who never post(like me) and never have a hope of attending a training session really do appreciate the effort that you guys put in to it.

Thanks everyone for the reports, lots of people who never post(like me) and never have a hope of attending a training session really do appreciate the effort that you guys put in to it.

How's the weather today Tidy? Thailand is one of my favorite places.,

How's the weather today Tidy? Thailand is one of my favorite places.,

As always in Bkk Mandee hot, although it's apparently the cool season but as usual the girls in the office have the ac on so low I have to wear a jumper at the desk!

As always in Bkk Mandee hot, although it's apparently the cool season but as usual the girls in the office have the ac on so low I have to wear a jumper at the desk!

I will be in Bangkok August/September, yes I know not the best time. I never book holidays at finals time just in case. Thought I would risk it this year, it may be an omen? I would fly home for a GF.

I will be in Bangkok August/September, yes I know not the best time. I never book holidays at finals time just in case. Thought I would risk it this year, it may be an omen? I would fly home for a GF.

I wish I was sure of winning Tattslotto

Enjoy the holiday

I am not quite sure whether this is based around me, seems to be a word I get a lot, I get on with the players and can approach them and have a chat, I try and get information that readers will find different, I get told lots of stuff I don't put on here either because I don't think I should or the players ask me not to. They all know I post here and all feel it is a good way, apart from the Club website, to connect to the supporters

If you ever go to training, go up and have a chat, the players like it, the most approachable are of course Watts, Vince, Viney but all of them will chat, the less words include Garlett, Michie, Matt Jones, so if you want a conversation stay away from them haha

I don't sugar coat, I just give my opinion, I try and put when something untoward happens, the Dunn/Viney incident, Tyson getting ripped into by Roos, Terlich getting blasted by Nathan Jones, I just get a bit bored describing the drills and Ruffles and George do a way more better job than me anyway

But if you want a question answered, either by me or a player, put it here, you will get an answer from me, don't care whether you like it or not, and if I can get to the player will get you an answer, and in Daniel Croos' case brutally truthful

I have you on ignore TDI but i thought i would respond to this.

By your own admission you "dont like to discuss players weaknesses" and admittedly that is paraphrasing, I can't possibly go back through all of your posts and find the statement/s. This makes you an unreliable source of info by your own admission.

You have consistently berated other posters for "player bashing" when they have questioned a player's kicking style, intensity or endurance.

This takes away enormously from your credibility.

I have you on ignore TDI but i thought i would respond to this.

By your own admission you "dont like to discuss players weaknesses" and admittedly that is paraphrasing, I can't possibly go back through all of your posts and find the statement/s. This makes you an unreliable source of info by your own admission.

You have consistently berated other posters for "player bashing" when they have questioned a player's kicking style, intensity or endurance.

This takes away enormously from your credibility.

I, like others here, have had the pleasure of watching many a training session with TDI. Have moved out of Australia so no longer get the chance sadly. TDI doesn't hesitate in expressing his opinion and is very much a half glass full type, but the sycophant comments get a bit much, just because he doesn't bash the players publicly doesn't mean he doesn't express his opinion.

He actually told Tappy last year that he will be in trouble if he can't remain on the park for a sustained period, something that proved to be true. Rather than expressing doubts about people here, he says it to the players face, not exactly what I would consider being a sycophant.

agree on both statements. this site like others is just a representation of the biases, knowledge differences and divergent views of society. There is your right wing, left wing and moderates, including a few offbeat independants.

these sites are what they are. you read or don't read depending on your interest and whether you can take a light hearted view towards the silly stuff. it's like going to a bullfight. you can put up with the gory bits like when the bull puts his horns through the horse but you admire the bull and the skills of the matador. despite it all, the training reports are great and there a lot of well informed posters which make for interesting reading. gotta be a tragic though.

Jeez Ernie I thought you got that bullfighting stuff out of your system years ago.

Jeez Ernie I thought you got that bullfighting stuff out of your system years ago.

GORE ....... Vidal, Doc????

I have you on ignore TDI but i thought i would respond to this.

By your own admission you "dont like to discuss players weaknesses" and admittedly that is paraphrasing, I can't possibly go back through all of your posts and find the statement/s. This makes you an unreliable source of info by your own admission.

You have consistently berated other posters for "player bashing" when they have questioned a player's kicking style, intensity or endurance.

This takes away enormously from your credibility.

you must have a funny ignore button, jabber

try clearing your browser cache and reboot

I, like others here, have had the pleasure of watching many a training session with TDI. Have moved out of Australia so no longer get the chance sadly. TDI doesn't hesitate in expressing his opinion and is very much a half glass full type, but the sycophant comments get a bit much, just because he doesn't bash the players publicly doesn't mean he doesn't express his opinion.

He actually told Tappy last year that he will be in trouble if he can't remain on the park for a sustained period, something that proved to be true. Rather than expressing doubts about people here, he says it to the players face, not exactly what I would consider being a sycophant.

I do agree they get a bit much and far too personal and I don't usually get involved. I am not in any camp, I draw my own conclusions.

You won't get a balanced view from TDI on here, and that is by his own admission... unless he has suddenly changed his philosophy.

The part that I and I think others find incredibly annoying is TDI attempting to quash any reasonable discussions of a player's weaknesses and I have seen this happen many times.

It is just silly.

Edited February 5, 201510 yr by jabberwocky

This takes away enormously from your credibility.

But so what?

I, like others here, have had the pleasure of watching many a training session with TDI. Have moved out of Australia so no longer get the chance sadly. TDI doesn't hesitate in expressing his opinion and is very much a half glass full type, but the sycophant comments get a bit much, just because he doesn't bash the players publicly doesn't mean he doesn't express his opinion.

He actually told Tappy last year that he will be in trouble if he can't remain on the park for a sustained period, something that proved to be true. Rather than expressing doubts about people here, he says it to the players face, not exactly what I would consider being a sycophant.

Wow poor Tappy.. I'm pretty sure he was aware of the predicament he was in.. Lol how do you say that to someone and avoid awkwardness? Where's the filter lol

I am not quite sure whether this is based around me, seems to be a word I get a lot, I get on with the players and can approach them and have a chat, I try and get information that readers will find different, I get told lots of stuff I don't put on here either because I don't think I should or the players ask me not to. They all know I post here and all feel it is a good way, apart from the Club website, to connect to the supporters

If you ever go to training, go up and have a chat, the players like it, the most approachable are of course Watts, Vince, Viney but all of them will chat, the less words include Garlett, Michie, Matt Jones, so if you want a conversation stay away from them haha

I don't sugar coat, I just give my opinion, I try and put when something untoward happens, the Dunn/Viney incident, Tyson getting ripped into by Roos, Terlich getting blasted by Nathan Jones, I just get a bit bored describing the drills and Ruffles and George do a way more better job than me anyway

But if you want a question answered, either by me or a player, put it here, you will get an answer from me, don't care whether you like it or not, and if I can get to the player will get you an answer, and in Daniel Croos' case brutally truthful

I say.......keep up the good work, your style does not irritate me one iota.

Where's the filter lol

And therein lies the problem sweet and sour dee.

Wow poor Tappy.. I'm pretty sure he was aware of the predicament he was in.. Lol how do you say that to someone and avoid awkwardness? Where's the filter lol

If I was Tappy I would have told him to stick it where the sun don't shine.

If I was Tappy I would have told him to stick it where the sun don't shine.

Indeed.

Although, maybe he's his Dad...

If I was Tappy I would have told him to stick it where the sun don't shine.

Really?

Bit of honesty too much for you?

Think you will find it was said in a friendly conversation and Tappy agreed that if his body couldn't hold together he was going to be in strife.

agree on both statements. this site like others is just a representation of the biases, knowledge differences and divergent views of society. There is your right wing, left wing and moderates, including a few offbeat independants.

these sites are what they are. you read or don't read depending on your interest and whether you can take a light hearted view towards the silly stuff. it's like going to a bullfight. you can put up with the gory bits like when the bull puts his horns through the horse but you admire the bull and the skills of the matador. despite it all, the training reports are great and there a lot of well informed posters which make for interesting reading. gotta be a tragic though.

Ernest, is that really you?

You won't get a balanced view from TDI on here, and that is by his own admission... unless he has suddenly changed his philosophy.

This is gold. You should do comedy. Everyone should say 'on the one hand'....

The part that I and I think others find incredibly annoying is TDI attempting to quash any reasonable discussions of a player's weaknesses and I have seen this happen many times.

Who cares? Don't read it.

You won't get a balanced view from TDI on here, and that is by his own admission... unless he has suddenly changed his philosophy.

This is gold. You should do comedy. Everyone should say 'on the one hand'....

The part that I and I think others find incredibly annoying is TDI attempting to quash any reasonable discussions of a player's weaknesses and I have seen this happen many times.

Who cares? Don't read it.

Whether or not he reads it doesn't change the fact he is 100% correct.

You won't get a balanced view from TDI on here, and that is by his own admission... unless he has suddenly changed his philosophy.

This is gold. You should do comedy. Everyone should say 'on the one hand'....

The part that I and I think others find incredibly annoying is TDI attempting to quash any reasonable discussions of a player's weaknesses and I have seen this happen many times.

Who cares? Don't read it.

Too good for me.

I do agree they get a bit much and far too personal and I don't usually get involved. I am not in any camp, I draw my own conclusions.

You won't get a balanced view from TDI on here, and that is by his own admission... unless he has suddenly changed his philosophy.

The part that I and I think others find incredibly annoying is TDI attempting to quash any reasonable discussions of a player's weaknesses and I have seen this happen many times.

It is just silly.

What is a balanced view? If someone reports that a player for whom you have little regard is working his guts out and looking good in the pre season is that unbalanced?

We all approach this with an intensely personal perspective that substantially compromises logic - absolute truth does not exist in this universe (unless you are recording disappointment).

Thanks TDI. Much appreciated.