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We're going to cop it from all angles this year

Anders
Anders
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On-field and off-field.

We are heading into what looks to be a bleak year for the club, despite it being the 150th. Our poor form, coupled with very low membership figures, the pre-season announcement that two more teams will be added to the comp in the next five years and the Roos rejecting the Gold Coast will ultimately make us a target. This Gold Coast rejection from North will sort of put them out of the firing line for the moment - its the sort of kick up the arse that will make people buy a North membership and forces their admin to be financially proactive. The recent family day for the 150th was yet another example of the incompetence and indfifference of the people running this club. Other posters have rightly noted we must take any opportunities we can to cash in.

Then you've got the plethora of off field discipline issues in the pre-season. Honestly, I can't believe no-ones targeted us for relocation at the very least. Watch the vultures circle this year and question our spot in the competition

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    On-field and off-field.

    We are heading into what looks to be a bleak year for the club, despite it being the 150th. Our poor form, coupled with very low membership figures, the pre-season announcement that two more teams will be added to the comp in the next five years and the Roos rejecting the Gold Coast will ultimately make us a target. This Gold Coast rejection from North will sort of put them out of the firing line for the moment - its the sort of kick up the arse that will make people buy a North membership and forces their admin to be financially proactive. The recent family day for the 150th was yet another example of the incompetence and indfifference of the people running this club. Other posters have rightly noted we must take any opportunities we can to cash in.

    Then you've got the plethora of off field discipline issues in the pre-season. Honestly, I can't believe no-ones targeted us for relocation at the very least. Watch the vultures circle this year and question our spot in the competition

    l'm not worried about the relocation shyte bacause l don't think it will ever happen but its the form and behaviour that is the worst pre-season l have seen for a long, long time. l reckon we might be getting that fijian born kid from WA next year, from what they say might be worth it. Yes its going to be a long frustrating year, not looking forward to it.

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    Yep... couldn't be less enthused, and certainly can't remember a time when I WAS less enthused...

    I'm ok with the direction the club is taking, but it's going to be such a long time coming. We're going to have retirements galore at the end of the year, which will limit the amount of dead wood DB can rid us of. And then when we DO finally get the list he wants in place, they'll all be yet to have their first shave...

    This is probably the MOST important tme to be a member...

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    wow!! ANOTHER thread like this. far out it's getting ridiculous. can the mods set up a new part of the forum for preseason mindless whinging. then this board can be used to simply talk of facts, interesting observations, memories etc.

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    I'll say it before some other delusional and naive person comes in and says it:

    HAVE FAITH!

    That's just so no one else has to say it.

    Here's what I have to say:

    I hope you're wrong, but I agree with you. Terrible year a head.

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