Player Mitch Barnett

[Inruin]

This with the arrival of JFH will demand a great work ethic to our young guys coming through

The bit I don't get is that this was a big part of the reason Capewell and RTS were bought in. To help set examples of how to be professional players. Now, what does that say about our existing players and leaders in the team? How bad does AW think our current culture is? How many of these 'professional example' type of players can you afford to carry in your team? Seems like we have gone to far towards bland.

This isn't specifically related to JFH by the way. He is a great player that will also provide that professionalism example as a bonus

 

[Noitall]

The bit I don't get is that this was a big part of the reason Capewell and RTS were bought in. To help set examples of how to be professional players. Now, what does that say about our existing players and leaders in the team? How bad does AW think our current culture is? How many of these 'professional example' type of players can you afford to carry in your team? Seems like we have gone to far towards bland.

This isn't specifically related to JFH by the way. He is a great player that will also provide that professionalism example as a bonus

Think it was a big ask that those guys just come into a new system and pick it up and we strive ahead, in a perfect world perhaps. Think they’re potentially having the desired effect to training and off the field but may not have transferred onto it yet?

 

[Beastmode]

The bit I don't get is that this was a big part of the reason Capewell and RTS were bought in. To help set examples of how to be professional players. Now, what does that say about our existing players and leaders in the team? How bad does AW think our current culture is? How many of these 'professional example' type of players can you afford to carry in your team? Seems like we have gone to far towards bland.

This isn't specifically related to JFH by the way. He is a great player that will also provide that professionalism example as a bonus

Yeah but who are they brought in to set examples for exactly ?

I understand if it’s a young team but this team is already stacked with so much experience. The addition of RTS and Capewell tipped the scales in the wrong direction unfortunately.

Say we had Laban / Halasima / Zyon Maiu’u and Ali / MGT filling those minutes I reckon this season is very different…

Too many snr egos to now manage…. Capewell getting a Qld call up doesn’t help either

I reckon there are massive egos in this team that need pampering and it’s not just AFB …..

 

[Worried2Death]

The bit I don't get is that this was a big part of the reason Capewell and RTS were bought in. To help set examples of how to be professional players. Now, what does that say about our existing players and leaders in the team? How bad does AW think our current culture is? How many of these 'professional example' type of players can you afford to carry in your team? Seems like we have gone to far towards bland.

This isn't specifically related to JFH by the way. He is a great player that will also provide that professionalism example as a bonus

May not be just the professional example in training and work ethics off the field, more actual game knowledge and nous on it. Can't say Capewell's made a huge contribution due to his injuries, except the Cows game where he stood out in defence.

 

[Worried2Death]

If the Titans debacle is any indicator, Mitch is our best and most influential play by a factor of 66 points.

 

[Noitall]

If the Titans debacle is any indicator, Mitch is our best and most influential play by a factor of 66 points.

Better not tell him he’s well under paid then. Keep it to yourself

 

[Tookey 2.0]

Mitch Barnett appreciation post!

Since going in to NSW camp Barnett's numbers for the last 4 games have been insane.

2 tries
2 try assists
2 line breaks, 2 line break assists
9 offloads
19 tackle breaks
139 tackles (34 per game)
4 missed tackles (1 per game)
704 meters run (176 per game)
0 penalties
22 kick meters

Absolutely insane numbers. All on top of being a new dad a few weeks ago....

 

[Zarjaz]

Woot! Called on to the bench for Origin 3!! Can't wait to see him rip in.

 

[sydneywarrior92]

Well done Barney. Just don't get injured pls....

 

[WahsaurusRex]

Well done Barney. Just don't get injured pls....

Well done Barney. Just don't get suspended pls....

 

[miket12]

Well done Barney. Just don't get injured pls....

Well done Barney. Just don't get suspended pls....

Well done Barney.... just don't be in the winning team!!!

 

[Bay39er]

Well done Barney. Just don't get suspended pls....

Unless you do something really foul you only get fined in Origin

 

[Inruin]

 

[WahsaurusRex]

Unless you do something really foul

 

[snake77]

I know we had Capewell in Origin already. So it shows you can come here and won't be forgotten.

He had already played Origin though. Barnett getting called up is special though as it is someone who has arrived here and it is his improvement in form that has gotten him priced. It has been a while since we have recruited an Australian and their form here has improved this much.

 

[Makasene]

Barny is the leading story in the Sydney Morning Herald

Blues debutant Mitch Barnett missed the birth of his son – to help his NSW teammates

The 30-year-old will get his first Origin cap in the series decider – and coach Michael Maguire knows the extent of his sacrifice.

www.smh.com.au

 

[sydneywarrior92]

Barney surely is the future captain of this side also. Can't see Tohu going for much longer.

 

[Makasene]

Barney surely is the future captain of this side also. Can't see Tohu going for much longer.

Toss a coin between Barny and JFH next year - can't go wrong with either.

Would be hard to turn down the kiwis captain though...

 

[Beastmode]

I reckon most Aussies that come here have a point to prove just as the Kiwis who move to Sydney…

Congratulations to Mitch Barnett.
Honary Kiwi.

Still on the fence with Captain Kurt Capewell.

 

[CWC]

Toss a coin between Barny and JFH next year - can't go wrong with either.

Would be hard to turn down the kiwis captain though...

Co-captain?